Are there any pubs in the UK that sell sparkling ale on draught?

Question

I am undertaking an NVQ in food and drink service and one of the criteria to maintain cellars and kegs is to cover sparkling ale, I have never heard of this drink other than coopers sparkling ale which is sold in the uk in bottles only. As the NVQ is meant to be based on the national standards I can only assume that somewhere in this country there is a drink called sparkling ale so if anyone can help me find out anymore about it I will be very grateful.

Answer 1

I would presume the term refers to an ale with added carbon dioxide, the best known example is John Smiths extra smooth, there are others eg: tetley , boddingtons and worthington. They are all disgusting but are widely available in 75% of pubs. They are served like Guiness with a lot of head. Good luck for your course.

Answer 2

Your question is a bit confusing. What do you mean by 'sparkling', and more important, what do you mean by 'ale'.
The term 'ale' in it's original sense was always bitter or mild. But it is often used generally nowdays to refer to any pint.
If you mean by sparkling it has bubbles, then ale - or real ale - is not meant to sparkle.
If you want to watch bubbles rise in your glass, then try a Micky Mouse - half a lager, half a bitter. Basically, it tastes more bitter than lager, but has a 'sparkle'. But be careful. Lager, or bitter, on their own, and you have an idea of your limits. But when they are mixed, they have a far more potent effect. I am told that this is because one is a 'bottom feeder' and the other is a top feeder (referring to the action of the yeast during brewing), and they inter-re-act.

Answer 3

come to Suffolk the home of real ale , draught almost every pub

Answer 4

McEWANS Export is quite fizzy , it is widely available in
Scotland , good luck.

Answer 5

The answer is complicated. You may need to consult your dog and check whether it's paws are greasy

Answer 6

never heard of it