Steamworks Brewing Co. will continue its Firkin Fridays series by tapping its “Sweet Ginger!” firkin at 3 p.m. Friday.
The base of the Sweet Ginger is Steamworks’ Third Eye P.A., a pale ale with a strong malt backbone that balances its significant hop presence. It has an ABV of 6.0.
“The Third Eye has a malty sweetness and moderate floral and citrus-like aromas,” said Steamworks Head Brewer Ken Martin, in a news release. “We then used a sweet ginger puree and added some pure cane sugar in the firkin re-fermentation process.”
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.
