Our traditional soft spiles are an essential tool for cask ale and real ale cellar management. Made from natural cane, these porous pegs gently vent excess carbon dioxide from the cask during conditioning and service, helping your ale develop perfect natural carbonation, flavour, and clarity.
Inserted into the cask shive once the cask has been tapped, soft spiles allow controlled gas release while preventing over-conditioning or fobbing. Once the beer has settled and reached the desired condition, the soft spile is replaced with a hard spile to retain carbonation.
Why Choose Our Soft Spiles?
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Made from natural cane – lightweight, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly.
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Porous design – allows gentle venting of CO₂ for perfectly conditioned ale.
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UK-made – crafted by one of the oldest family-run businesses in the brewing industry, operating since 1897.
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Single-use and compostable – ideal for breweries, pubs, and home brewers big and small.
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Precision size – approx. 38mm long x 12mm diameter, tapering to 8mm for a snug fit in standard cask shives.
Perfect For:
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Professional cellar managers
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Pubs serving traditional cask ale
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Home brewers passionate about real ale
These UK-made soft spiles provide a reliable, traditional, and sustainable way to vent your casks and ensure your ale is served at its very best
All products are available loose or pre-packed — please contact us to discuss your requirements.