6 Poplar Street, Poplar Lanes,
Christchurch, New Zealand,
Ph. 03 962 3688
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CASK CONDITIONED DRAUGHT BEER TO SERVE AT HOME
Our cask conditioned beer can be suppplied either in a bag 'bright' with no yeast sediment, or in a barrel as a 'real ale' with the yeast sediment.
Bright beer comes in a 20 litre (36 pint) plastic bags with a serving tap (like a wine box) so there is no need for it to settle before serving. It can be served straight from the tap or have a hand pump connected. A bag of bright beer will last for about 1 week, and can be drunk over that period with minimal deterioration. The bag need not be retuned after use.
Real Ale beer comes in a 40 litre (72 pint) stainless barrel called a firkin. On arrival the barrel must be racked and 'spiled' with a porous wooden peg to vent it, then it will need to settle for 24 hours before serving. A tap is then hammered in to the barrel and it can be served straight form the tap or have a hand pump connected. A barrel of real ale will last for about 1 week once spiled and before being served, however it is recommended that the barrel is consumed within 2 days. The barrel, tap and spile needs to be returned after use.
The bag or barrel would be best stored in a cool environment. In the winter this could be outside in a secure place, or in your garage. A short length of pipe can be run from the bag to the handpump. In summer refrigeration is recommended to keep the beer at 12degC. The bag will fit in a small fridge but may become too cold and loose its condition (fizz) if it gets too cold. A damp towel draped over the bag or barrel provides some cooling by evaporation.
A handpump can be hired, and this will give the beer a nice creamy head just as it is served in The Twisted Hop. Stillage for the barrel to sit on and a temporary bar-counter can be provided.
| Beer | ABV | Price per Bag* incl GST | Price per Firkin** incl GST |
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| Golding Bitter | 3.7% | $130 | $205 |
| Challenger | 5.0% | $154 | $244 |
| Twisted Ankle | 5.9% | $171 | $272 |
| Seasonal Brew | Varies | $171 | $272 |
| IPA | 6.4% | $198 | $302 |
| Other Charges | |||
| Delivery and Set-up (ChCh) | $50 | ||
| Handpump Hire | $30 | ||
| Deposit Barrel | $100 | ||
| Deposit Handpump | $100 | ||
| Pint Glasses for hire | 25c per glass (breakages $2.00) | ||
| Wine Glasses for hire | 25c per glass (breakages $2.50) |
* Bags are filled the day before collection from a barrel. They are 'bright' in other words they do not have yeast in them. They can be served directly via handpump (free hire) but may need to be chilled slightly.
** A Firkin is a stainless barrel, size 72 imperial pints or about 40 litres and firkins come with yeast in the barrel and need to be racked in cool room for 24 hrs before serving.
Please give us 24 hours notice. If you have any questions or would like to place an order, please email to discuss