Herald Staff Report
Steamworks Brewing Co. plans to continue its ongoing Firkin Fridays series by tapping a “Snickerdoode” firkin at 3 p.m. Friday at its downtown brewpub and Purgy’s at Purgatory Resort.
“Our version of this beer starts with our Wee Heavy Scottish Ale ‘McDammits,’ which is already dominated by a sweet, malty caramel flavor,” said Head Brewer Ken Martin in a news release. “For the firkin we added brown sugar, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon and sea salt.”
The tapping coincides with Snowdown and Steamworks’ Waiter/Waitress Race, which takes place at 2 p.m. on Friday in the Steamworks parking lot.
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.
