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Just
what is cask
ale (a.k.a. real ale)?
From London's Independent Real Ale Guide...
"Real ale or cask-conditioned beer is a natural, living product. At the
end of the production process - using the finest malted barley, hops,
yeast and pure water - the beer if not filtered, pasteurised
or artificially carbonated. It's placed into casks (called firkins),
often with extra hops for aroma, and delivered in unfinished form to
pubs. Here the beer enjoys a secondary fermentation in cask that
creates a full, mature flavour. In UK pubs, when the yeast has
settled, the beer is drawn by the familiar hand-pump attached to a
suction pump known as a beer engine. Some pubs without cellars still
serve beer straight from the cask using a simple gravity tap."
The Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting utilizes gravity taps to serve its real
ales.
This is fresh ale the way it
was meant to be served! Attendees at the Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting
(ACAT) will be amazed at the complexity and smooth, delicious character
of
these special real ales. The beer lineup at ACAT
will include cask versions of some classic styles, some
dry-hopped versions (with fresh hops added to the cask),
and some surprise
specialty beers with exceptional ingredients! A panel of beer
judges
will even award "best of show" ribbons.
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“When
properly served, a good real
(cask) ale will be transparently clear, with no cloudiness or
haze. In addition, it will be at cool cellar temperature (50 to
57°F) and it will have a subtle but noticeable level of
carbonation. Purists applaud this method of serving because of
the unique flavor characteristics imparted to the beer. Secondary
fermentation in the cask ensures that the beer is as fresh as it can
possibly be and it certainly doesn't lose any flavor through filtration
or pasteurization.”
-- Ray Daniels, brewer & author.
IMPORTANT
NOTES:
- All attendees must
sign a liability release waiver to enter. Preview the waiver here.
- Dress in warm
clothes and bring a hat and gloves. The facility will be cold to keep the beer at the
proper serving temperature, and a large portion of the event takes place
outdoors. There will be no room for folding chairs this year.
- We do ask that all guests be
responsible, use
moderation, have a designated
driver,
and remember that this event is
for beer tasting and appreciation - not overindulgence. 21 and up -
bring photo ID. Taxis will be on
call, so please do not drink and drive.
- If
you have a
confirmed reservation, your name will
simply be on our list of guests at the door. If you can't make it
to the event, simply have friends show up in your place with your name
and email address for confirmation.
- In case of
severe winter weather, every effort will be made to
postpone the event to the following day - Sunday.
CALL US at 706-254-BREW to check on event status in case of pending
severe weather. Sorry, there can be NO refunds for any
reservations - even if severe winter weather forces
cancellation.
- Brewers/distributors
do not pay for nor provide any monetary or promotional consideration to
the
organizers or to 5 Seasons brewpub. All beers are purchased by 5
Seasons from licensed Georgia wholesale distributors, and 5 Seasons
pays all applicable taxes on the sale of beer at this event.
- Some
beers may
run out before the end of the event.
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January 30, 2010 
