tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post8932728394715712069..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: The Cask UndergroundJeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-77616550683341015292010-05-07T09:55:22.440-07:002010-05-07T09:55:22.440-07:00I'm not in a position to pull this off (though...I'm not in a position to pull this off (though I'd like to), but do you guys think a "cask-only" or at least "cask-focused" pub could survive in this town? Say 5-10 beer engines and a firkin or two on the bar?<br /><br />Given a greater selection I'd like to think it could, but sadly I don't think there's enough choices to keep the tap list rotating and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04670279083285348299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-5421968504173481262010-05-07T08:45:55.675-07:002010-05-07T08:45:55.675-07:00I know this will make me sounds distinctly geeky, ...I know this will make me sounds distinctly geeky, but cask is all good and well, but stillage and proper storage is vital.Alistair Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929927359428659775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-90757372482743253492010-05-07T08:32:47.811-07:002010-05-07T08:32:47.811-07:00I live in Baltimore and have found two places that...I live in Baltimore and have found two places that have cask set ups. One place has just one, and seems to be clipper city cask ale. Max's Taphouse has been having a better selection as of recently. Although typically this place is overrun by idiots and is too crowded to enjoy yourself, the last time I was there they had nugget nectar on cask and had about 3 or 4 others. <br />I hope the caskThe Condorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550975921915294798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-23900368611894641872010-05-06T17:12:42.117-07:002010-05-06T17:12:42.117-07:00Perhaps the Cask Underground / Cask Ale Alliance s...Perhaps the Cask Underground / Cask Ale Alliance should get out [of Portland] more. Ya'll could meet regularly at 'Brewer Union Local 180'.Jack R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625645308707849072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-53703234592388663902010-05-06T16:59:08.783-07:002010-05-06T16:59:08.783-07:00Bill, since you're a man who appreciates numbe...Bill, since you're a man who appreciates numbers, I think you've just proved the point. How many taps are there in Portland? How many taps are there even just in good pubs and brewpubs? Now, how many cask taps are there? I don't have the actual numbers, but the proportion has to range between less than 1% to maybe 2%, depending on how you calculate things. <br /><br />I believe Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-69423925852094391762010-05-06T13:54:47.899-07:002010-05-06T13:54:47.899-07:00Bravo for MacTarnahan's. But it's silly t...Bravo for MacTarnahan's. But it's silly to say that cask appreciation is a secret underground. Other places in Portland with proper cask setups:<br /><br />- Bridgeport (both locations)<br />- Deschutes (even Ted approves)<br />- Rock Bottom<br /><br />By the way, yesterday at Deschutes the 2 casks were Twilight (Firkin Fest standout) and Mirror Pond (Cascade-hopped goodness). Would Bill Nighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09202318621724165312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-57354410092465458712010-05-06T13:38:12.788-07:002010-05-06T13:38:12.788-07:00For those unaware, Brewers Union (aka Ted) is sort...For those unaware, Brewers Union (aka Ted) is sort of the Lech Walensa of this particular underground. Four firkins to arrive in PDX is therefore very good news. Solidarnosc!<br /><br />I can see the T-shirts now...Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-38981937174346761042010-05-06T12:43:37.646-07:002010-05-06T12:43:37.646-07:00I know of probably four firkins coming to Portland...I know of probably four firkins coming to Portland at the end of the month. Session beers, no less. I'll say no more at the present moment.Brewers Union Local 180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05786517873195170945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-29768056550099136932010-05-06T11:24:00.341-07:002010-05-06T11:24:00.341-07:00Mac's Cask was a mainstay at the Pilsner Room ...Mac's Cask was a mainstay at the Pilsner Room for years, back in the early-mid '90s when lots of engines were popping up around town.CDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-71806651087384665702010-05-06T11:15:15.671-07:002010-05-06T11:15:15.671-07:00Hooray for cask ales!
I live in NYC, and even he...Hooray for cask ales! <br /><br />I live in NYC, and even here there are very few establishments with cask offerings. When given the opportunity, I always choose the cask (although, in a couple of bars, there are multiple cask lines which makes my decision more difficult). I have found that many people are so used to their beer being icy-cold and fizzy that they are a bit turned off when a pint The Ostreaphilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16868463879750721295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-77812423779362208572010-05-06T10:51:40.465-07:002010-05-06T10:51:40.465-07:00I guess there aren't many CAMRA members in Por...I guess there aren't many CAMRA members in Portland, although, I do know one living here. <br /><br />Considering Portland has mastered everything "Ale" it's a little scary that the "CASK" hasn't become popular many years ago. A throw-back tradition from jolly ol' England that CAMRA has been fighting to preserve for so many years. CASK ales are so off-beat and dr wortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-22101949346525722452010-05-06T10:33:16.756-07:002010-05-06T10:33:16.756-07:00The cask revolution will come...slowly, bit by bit...The cask revolution will come...slowly, bit by bit more and more consumers are demanding cask.<br /><br />Perhaps it is time for a blog based campaign? The Cask Ale Alliance perhaps?Alistair Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929927359428659775noreply@blogger.com