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Real ale tradition

Posted by Uncle Jimbo on 2010-10-26 15:38:58

In the US, often the brewery simply fills up a cask and sends it to a pub, where it is served within days of filling. I have even heard of brewpubs filling up firkins and pouring them the same day. And people wonder why Americans don't care much for cask ale.

Followups:

Real ale tradition by Nick B. on  2010-10-26 23:12:13

Real ale tradition by Uncle Jimbo on  2010-10-27 06:02:17

Real ale tradition by JosB on  2010-10-27 15:22:05