Cask Appreciation: Piston or Gravity Dispense

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by M-Fox24, Nov 8, 2022.

  1. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Forest & Main - Bitter
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    @zid this was my first time trying this beer of theirs. Definitely far away from the Suarez beer we were talking about in terms of flavor profile
     
  2. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Bill's Best Brewery (Glenside, PA) - Overachiever Mild via hand pump. Excellent flavor and mouthfeel
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  3. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    I just saw on Fox Farm Brewery's Instagram they are installing a couple of beer engines. Dark Mild and Best Bitter on 1st. Excellent!
     
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  4. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Cartel Brewing (Lancaster, PA) - Old Chap, a Dark Mild.
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  5. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Went to an English-style beer event held at the Khyber Pass Pub in Philly tonight.

    Forest & Main - Pigeon of the Peak (English-style IPA), a gravity pour from a Pin
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    Wells Bombardier - from the beer engine
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  6. barrybeerdog

    barrybeerdog Pundit (941) Aug 17, 2012 South Dakota

    That hazy IPA pint glass makes me cringe w/ such a nice cask pour!
    Come on beer bar use an appropriate vessel !
     
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  7. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Yes ideally both of those beers should have been in Imperial Pint Glasses. But it seemed this bar basically assigns the various shapes of glasses based on volume of pour (a sliding scale based on ABV going from Pint>Tulip>Snifter).
     
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  8. barrybeerdog

    barrybeerdog Pundit (941) Aug 17, 2012 South Dakota

    I get that with the amounts, makes sense. I just don't like the use of a "Founders" or any other brewery logo other than the brewery in the glass. IMO, do it the Belgian way or use plain barware. I guess I'm too much of a glass snob, sorry:wink::stuck_out_tongue:
     
  9. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    This is my favorite cask ale Good Word Brewing in Duluth, GA serves: Analog Life English style Dark Mild 3.6% ABV. I could literally drink these all day.

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  10. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    First time having. Brown Ale on cask. It's REALLY good! Read The Room English style Brown Ale 4% on cask, from Good Word Brewing.

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  11. ChicagoJ

    ChicagoJ Grand Pooh-Bah (5,247) Feb 2, 2015 Illinois
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    This looks like a great spot in Duluth. Never made it to that part of the state, but would definitely drop in if I'm ever nearby.

    Should be finally getting cask for the first time since my Philadelphia trip this week, which I'm stoked about. Thanks all for keeping this great thread alive!
     
  12. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    Since you enjoy cask, I definitely recommend it. Most people overlook Good Word because it's not downtown Atlanta. They brew mostly classic British, German and Czech style beers and obtained the Cask Marque certification out of England about a year ago. Easily the number 1 or 2 best brewery in Georgia. Cheers!
     
  13. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Last night had a pint of Forest & Main's "Extra Summer Mild"
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  14. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Hand pulled Heady Topper from the beer engine at The Alchemist. I assume it's cask conditioned but I didn't ask
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  15. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Not much recent action on this thread...

    I am a big fan of Troubles End Brewing (Collegeville,PA) - they made this post yesterday on social media:

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  16. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    . Yeah, wow! It has been a while. I don’t get to drink out much, and miss seeing posts here. Maybe a post in prime time might draw some attention.
     
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  17. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Made a quick stop at Heliotrope Brewing in Lexington VA while road tripping down I-81.

    Shadow Cabinet (Special Bitter) from their Beer Engine
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  18. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    English style Dark Mild on cask at Good Word Brewing. I can never pass this up. Cheers!

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  19. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    Looks like this thread needs a 2025 start, so I'll gladly oblige. Good Word freshly tapped Digital Comforts English Style Best Bitter 3.9% ABV. Maris Otter, Crystal malt, Special Roast, and Victory. Has a nice subtle citrusy note in it. Easy drinker on Sunday. Cask Marque certified serving. Cheers!

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  20. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Had a tankard of Exhumer at Troubles End Brewing (Collegeville, PA) tonight via one of their beer engines. A very tasty Dry Stout - nice dark cocoa flavor, and excellent mouthfeel
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