Brewing TV - Episode 36: Gone Firkin

[Original postdate: May 6, 2011] ;Cask ale is a segment of craft beer that is becoming more and more popular with beer-lovers in the United States. But many of us have no idea how it works. In this episode, Jake and Michael get put to work by Summit Brewing Company's Chief Firkin Hooligan Damian McConn. The guys help Damian finish, fine, dry-hop and fill firkins of his Unchained Series beer, Golden Sovereign. Come along with us for a behind-the-scenes look at how the pros get their cask on!

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Brewing TV
• Northern Brewer
• Homebrew
• Homebrewing
• Cask
• Firkin
• Summit Brewing
• Damian McConn
• Real Ale
• English Pale Ale
• Hooligan

[Flabyboy]

I'm really glad you did an episode about cask ales. I have a lot of love for the English Ales. I actually just made the Innkeeper kit and lightly carbonated it using 2 oz of corn sugar in order to create a more realistic carbonation for the style. Turned out fantastic. Cheers