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What is a party barrel? A Party Barrel is a 36 pint or 18 pint polypin (bag in a box). The
beer is cask conditioned (sedimented) and needs to settle. Usually 24
hours. When locating the party barrel remember to find a cool place.
The better the conditions the longer the life of the beer. In ideal
conditions the beer can last for up to 4 weeks as no air can enter and
contaminate the beer so that you can enjoy real ale on tap at home.
Party Barrel Instructions
1. Transport your party barrel in an upright position. Tap at top.
This reduces the pressure on the tap.
2. On arrival vent it in the upright position by opening the tap and
releasing any excess gas.
3. Break and remove the perforated panel of cardboard to expose the
tap.
4. Place the party barrel in the position it will be drunk, with the
back raised by about 2 inches (a book is often used to do this).
5. Allow at least 24 hours for the beer to ‘settle’ (the sediment to
fall to the bottom of the party barrel). Sometimes a small amount of
sediment settles in the tap and the first drop out of the party barrel
may be hazy. This should clear within 1/4 of a pint.
6. Do not move from the location you will pour from until the ale has
been
consumed. If you move it you must wait a further 24 hours until the
cask ale re-settles again.
Looking after your beer
When locating the party barrel remember to find a cool place, the
better the conditions the longer the life of the beer. In ideal
conditions the beer can last for up to 3 to 4 weeks as no air can
enter and contaminate the beer.
Remember to keep out of direct sunlight! |
