Why cask condition beer in lieu of forced carbonation?Ĭask beer has a much gentler level of carbonation, resulting in a rounder and silkier mouthfeel. 10.8 gallon stainless vessels tend to be the choice type of cask used today amongst brewers in the US. We have opted to use stainless steel 10.8 gallon casks to ensure proper sanitation and for durability purposes. Cask beer is also traditionally served at cellar temperature (50 to 55F)Ī cask is a large barrellike vessel made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for storing and secondary fermenting beer. Thus the beer is carbonated by fermentation in the air tight cask. As beer ferments, the yeasts are converting sugars into alcohol, and a major byproduct of this process is carbon dioxide. The new sugars kick start the yeast in the unfiltered beer, causing secondary fermentation to begin. A small amount of new sugars are reintroduced when the beer is placed into into the cask. The rich flavors are nicely complimented by the soft and creamy mouthfeel imparted via cask conditioning.Īlso known as a "Real Ale," as termed by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) in Ireland circa 1971, cask conditioned beer is unfiltered beer that is matured by secondary fermentation in the cask from which it is served, without additional nitrogen or carbon dioxide pressure. This beer is deep amber in color with rich tasting notes of caramel and roasted nuts. We will always continue to offer all of your Staas Brewing favorites on our twelve co2 taps as well.Įnglish House Ale 6% ABV: A brew we designed specifically for the beer engines.
Adding cask beer to our repertoire was a vital step toward our goal of offering classic European beer in its highest quality and in its most authentic way. In February 2015 Donald and I proudly added two English beer engines to our existing 12 traditional co2 taps. Message us on facebook, shoot us an email, or just stop in if you want to know if a cask is on for the weekend. Winter 2021 Update! Casks are starting to come on more regularly now that the beer engines have been serviced and are back up and running.