Star Pubs and Bars is increasing its cask beer range to more than 300 brews, complementing a deal made with SIBA last year giving licensees access to products from some 900 breweries.

Star Pubs and Bars managing director, Lawson Mountstevens, said: “Great beer is at the heart of great pubs.  And cask beer is completely unique to the on-trade, giving it a huge point of difference for drinkers.

“Every pub in our estate is different, which means our entrepreneurial licensees can tailor their beer offering to their customer, whilst adding value to their business.”

The pub company is also working with Marston’s to provide advice on maximising value from cask beer.