Steamworks Brewing Co. will continue its Firkin Fridays series by tapping its “McGrahamits Scottish Firkin” at 3 p.m. Friday.
The McGrahamits Scottish Firkin is based in Steamworks’ McDammits Scottish Ale, which features a rich malt character of caramel, molasses and chocolate and 8.5 percent alcohol by volume.
“We then created a drinkable form of graham cracker flavor using honey, molasses, vanilla, cocoa and cinnamon, and added that to the firkin,” said Steamworks Brew Master Ken Martin in a news release. “The McDammits and this graham cracker flavor combination seems like the perfect match.”
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.
