as in barrel
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages the innkeeper opened up a firkin of his special ale for the weary travelers

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Recent Examples of firkin Festivities start at 5 p.m. with Michelle tapping a firkin of Termination Dust conditioned with black currants & cinnamon. Anchorage Daily News, 30 Sep. 2021 Free beer, root beer while supplies last on first day of each stop The first day the beer garden arrives at each location, there will be a firkin tapping with free beer, and also free root beer, while supplies last. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2023 Artwork will be displayed in The Loft alongside a fiery firkin keg. Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2021 Clendaniel will be tapping a firkin of 2014 Sloth imperial Belgian-style stout cask-conditioned with blackberries to start the show. Anchorage Daily News, 4 June 2020 Streetside has challenged six local teams to use firkins as a vessel in which to rest the brewery’s delicious Demogorgon stout on a variety of adjuncts (nutella and strawberry, anyone?). Matt Koesters, Cincinnati.com, 13 Mar. 2020 Meet the artist and sip on a firkin during the opening reception at 5 p.m. On view through August. Anchorage Daily News, 1 Aug. 2019 The artist will be there to tap a firkin of Sloth Imperial Belgian Stout cask-conditioned with tart cherries soaked in cabernet to kick things off. Anchorage Daily News, 6 June 2019 Also look for Riverwest Stein, Eastside Dark, IPA, New Grist Pilsner and a daily firkin from Lakefront. Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2018
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Noun
  • Every new bourbon seems to have an intricate backstory that involves important figures in whiskey history, recipes passed down between generations, and claims of being the first to put something in a particular type of barrel.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The whisky uses three different barrel types in maturation.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The launch was scrappy, to say the least–the kombucha was packaged in kegs, not the peppy, colorful cans the product is known for today.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The official tapping of the keg takes place on Saturday, followed by a best dirndl and lederhosen competition. 07 of 07 Dallas Who said Oktoberfest had to feature only German music?
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The other new release from Old Commonwealth is called Kentucky Nectar, a Kentucky bourbon finished in honey casks that is based on an old brand that has nothing to do with the Van Winkle family.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The higher proof of the cask strength expression amplifies the flavors and provides a greater intensity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Firkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firkin. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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