Capitalizing on Colorado’s Palisade peaches, Steamworks Brewing Co. plans to continue its Firkin Fridays series by tapping its “Palisade Punch” firkin at 3 p.m. Friday.
The base of Palisade Punch is Steamworks’ Third Eye P.A., a pale ale with a strong malt backbone to balance the hops, lending spicy and citrus qualities.
“In honor of a great Colorado fruit harvest, I made a peach and apricot IPA,” said Director of Brewing Operations Ken Martin in a news release.
The Palisade Punch firkin was fermented with Palisade peach juice as well as an apricot puree.
A firkin is an old English unit of volume, typically a wooden cask equal to approximately one-quarter of a regular barrel, or nine-tenths of a gallon. The word “firkin” is derived from the Middle Dutch word “vierdekijn,” which means “fourth,” as in one-fourth the size. Firkin beer is unpasteurized and unfiltered, contains no preservatives and is served at cellar temperature – cool but not cold.
Steamworks, 801 East Second Ave., began its Firkin Friday series to introduce unusual, specialty craft beers to patrons and augment its regular offerings.
For more information, visit www.steamworksbrewing.com or call 259-9200.
