Cask Breather / Autovent

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The Harry Mason Cask Breather, also known as an Autovent or Race Ventilator, is designed to help extend the life of ale in the cask by controlling the air entering during dispense. Suitable for both vertical dispense systems and traditional laydown setups, it uses a duckbill non-return valve to allow only natural air into the cask as beer is drawn.

Made from durable food-grade material, the breather is installed by creating a hole in the shive using a venting punch or barrel vent peg. It can also be taken apart for cleaning, with the cap and silicone valve easily removed for washing in hot soapy water or cleaning solution using a cleaning brush.

Description

The Harry Mason Cask Breather, also known as an Autovent or Race Ventilator, is designed to help extend the life of ale in the cask by controlling the air entering during dispense. Suitable for both vertical dispense systems and traditional laydown setups, it uses a duckbill non-return valve to allow only natural air into the cask as beer is drawn.

Made from durable food-grade material, the breather is installed by creating a hole in the shive using a venting punch or barrel vent peg. It can also be taken apart for cleaning, with the cap and silicone valve easily removed for washing in hot soapy water or cleaning solution using a cleaning brush.

Delivery
  • Free standard delivery to eligible UK mainland addresses

  • Estimated delivery within 3–6 working days

  • Orders are dispatched using trusted UK couriers, with a signature potentially required on delivery

  • Tracking details are provided once your order has been dispatched

  • Delivery times are estimates and may vary depending on stock availability, courier schedules and delivery location. Please see our Shipping Policy for full details.

Returns
  • 14-day statutory cancellation period for eligible online purchases, starting from the day after delivery

  • You have a further 14 days to return your item after notifying us of cancellation

  • Customers are responsible for return shipping costs for change-of-mind returns

  • Faulty, damaged or incorrectly supplied products are covered by your statutory consumer rights, with reasonable return costs covered by The Modern Bar

  • Refunds are issued within 14 days of receiving the returned goods or evidence that they have been sent back, whichever is earlier, for statutory cancellations

  • See our Returns Policy for full details and instructions on arranging a return.