If you’ve ever delved into the world of craft beer, you’ve probably encountered the term “firkin.” It’s an Old English measurement equivalent to a quarter of a barrel – or, in layman’s terms, 72 pints.
It’s the most common size for cask beers, those so-called “real ales” that are unfiltered, unpasteurized and served without added carbonation.
At 7 p.m. Friday, the weekly beer class at Whole Foods Chandler will feature five firkins from Boulder Beer, Colorado’s first microbrewery.
The beers:
- Double Dry Hopped Hoopla Pale
- Dry Hopped Simtra Mojo IPA
- Hazed & Infused with heather tips
- Planet Porter with cocoa nibs
- A “surprise” beer
The informal tasting, which costs just $5, is open to anyone 21 or older.
