Why do you drink at Bars, Breweries or Taprooms?

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  1. Beer_Economicus

    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    Thanks! I’m well acquainted with the “bag in a box” concept, as it works well with/for wine. Although there are many good options from a box, it has become particularly relevant for our lifestyle since having a child (whom is only 2.25). Even if you only drink on the box for a few weeks, the bag preserves the liquid enough that it still makes it optimal for cooking (between and after that time period).

    I would be surprised if this offered a “draft-like” experience. It seems like the beer would be much more still than if served from a can or bottle. That was one of the curiosities to me of this. With a can or bottle you can give an aggressive pour if you need to. I guess I am not sold on the idea, but I would try it.
     
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    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    As a FYI, cask ales are typically served at lower carbonation levels (e.g., less than 2 volumes CO2) and these cask ale in a bag/box follow suit.
    My recommendation is that next time you see cask ale available at a bar/restaurant (either on a beer engines or a firkin on top of the bar) give it a try. And keep in mind that there are a number of beer styles which are traditionally served via cask (e.g., Bitter Ale, Mild Ale, etc.) and if these are not your favorite sorts of beers that may be more influential to your enjoyment vs. the serving method.

    On a related note in another month I will be homebrewing my annual batch of an English Bitter Ale. I will be bottle condtioning these beers with a lesser amount of priming sugar to purposefully achieve a lower level of carbonation. I really like these beers but they may not be your 'cup of tea'.

    Cheers!
     
    #102 JackHorzempa, Apr 24, 2022
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    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    Thanks. I haven't had the chance to try anything on cask, I admit. As I progress more and more into my craft beer 'life', I'm beginning to progress/regress back towards many foundational styles. I'm ok with those that you mentioned, and I'm OK with still beer (assuming it was meant to be that way). The only thing I really questioned was whether the delivery method would produce a result as good (or better) than a can/bottle. I'm still having a hard time envisioning it working as intended, but maybe this is just one of those 'mental blocks' my wife tells me I have from time to time.
     
    #103 Beer_Economicus, Apr 25, 2022
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    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    That is a personal preference thing, only you can judge here (for yourself).

    FWIW, I think that certain styles benefit from a lower carbonation level (Note: less carbonation - not still). For me beer styles like Mild Ale and Bitter Ale are 'better' on cask & lower carbonation levels. I also enjoy some Stouts/Porters on cask but I would not necessarily state they are 'better'; just different and still very drinkable.

    I have had a few IPAs on cask and I do not think that beer style benefits from this delivery. IPAs are 'better' on regular draft (or can/bottle) IMO.

    Cheers!
     
    #104 JackHorzempa, Apr 25, 2022
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    patto1ro Pooh-Bah (2,084) Apr 26, 2004 Netherlands
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    It looks much like a polypin, from which I've drunk many times.
     
    #105 patto1ro, Apr 26, 2022
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