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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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firkin
Noun
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In Banksy’s version, the maid is replaced by two men wearing hazmat suits and pushing a barrel of toxic waste.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Feb. 2025
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The wines ferment in 400-liter French oak barrels to build texture and complexity.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Each package featured three shapes: a classic fish, a keg with the letter B, and a bubbling butterbeer pint glass.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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The spot continues with a keg falling off the delivery cart and catching the eye of the foal.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The core Bushmills lineup consists of age statement single malts ranging from 10 to 21 years old, with the more mature expressions getting some unique cask finishes.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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Because of Ammunition's origins, its bourbons are finished in wine casks.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Firkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firkin. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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