Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood

The Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood (SPBW), founded in 1963, is the oldest consumer-based group interested in stimulating the brewing of, increasing the awareness of, and encouraging the drinking of traditional cask ale.

[3] The SPBW was founded on 6 December 1963 at the Rising Sun in Epsom, England[1][3] out of a concern for a perceived decline in both quality and palatability of beer.

Although the Society does not specifically campaign for the use of wooden casks for beer dispense, it supports and encourages breweries and pubs that use them and coopers that produce them.

[5] The Society's inaugural national beer festival, "Woodfest 2017" took place in Castleford, Yorkshire in July, 2017.

)[8] The SPBW's National Executive Committee maintains contact with breweries and other relevant bodies on issues of concern.