Beer

[PPB]

We have a keg of it at the mo, and its really not a bad drink, although we cant get the nice big creamy head on it for some reason like you get over there.

 

[leedswolf]

With or without the creamy head, it's shite I'm afraid.

 

[Langers]

With or without the creamy head, it's shite I'm afraid.

Afraid I have to agree. It's crap.

 

[leedswolf]

As for the creamy head then you need to basically gas it with nitrogen.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

The word "keg" instantly puts me off.

 

[PPB]

As for the creamy head then you need to basically gas it with nitrogen.

We have changed the kegerator cylinder over to this, and still no decent head.

 

[The Bear]

Why? All draught beers in the pub come from kegs.

 

[PPB]

Why? All draught beers in the pub come from kegs.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[PPB]

Keg, barrel, arent they the same thing ?

 

[FrankMunro-371]

I tend to think of a keg as a metal container, as against the traditional wooden barrel which contains proper beer.

 

[The Bear]

Essentially yes.

Barrel was used to denote a set amount - 36 gallons or 288 pints.

Kilderkin was half that, 18/144.
Firkin was the smallest, 9/72.

I think they are used less and less nowadays. When I left the brewery it was mostly 11 and 22 galloners being used.

 

[leedswolf]

Not really. A keg is designed to be artificially pressurised to allow the dispensing of bright beer. Barrels are used for conditioning ales.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Years ago, draught beer often came in a hogshead.

 

[Langers]

Nowt wrong with a keg. As leeds says, get one with bright ale, and it's amazing. Like one of these bad boys:

 

[The Bear]

Well yes. Kegs generally have the pressurised valve inserted from the top, barrels/kils/firkins used to have a Shive on the side and a keystone at the top instead of the pressurised valve.

 

[leedswolf]

Years ago, draught beer often came in a hogshead.

It also came in tuns. Was a hogshead 54 gallons? I remember back in the 70's Guinness started using self pressuring kegs.

 

[PPB]

Afraid I have to agree. It's crap.

Believe me, when your palette has had to endure shite American beers, then a Boddingtons is much appreciated !

 

[FrankMunro-371]

It also came in tuns. Was a hogshead 54 gallons? I remember back in the 70's Guinness started using self pressuring kegs.

Yes 54 gallons in a hogshead. Back in the early 70's my Father was licencee of the Blue Gates in Smethwick, and he had M & B Mild delivered in hogsheads. Back then the majority of people in the area drank Mild. Back then the Birmid foundry was in full flow, and at the end of the day, the workers would come straight down to the Blue Gates bar. And they quickly consumed many pints of Mild. If I remember correctly, I think we got through about 20 hogsheads a week.

 

[The Saturday Boy]

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/black-country-day/2014/07/13/thousands-enjoy-black-country-day-weekend/black-2-pm-12/

I had the pleasure of meeting the owner of Enville Ales last night - Crystal Palace fan but forgiven due the fact he makes beer, and fine beer it is too.

 

[Langers]

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/black-country-day/2014/07/13/thousands-enjoy-black-country-day-weekend/black-2-pm-12/

I had the pleasure of meeting the owner of Enville Ales last night - Crystal Palace fan but forgiven due the fact he makes beer, and fine beer it is too.

Cool photo!! Have you been to the Waggon and Horses on Worcester Street since it's reopened? Absolutely wonderful pint of Enville in there.

I also went to a place called The Weavers in Kidderminster yesterday. What a place that is!!

If you're ever near Kiddy, make sure you give it a try. Loved it.