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
  • Lights, treats, live music and theater, crafts, an artisan market and a barrel train await you on the grounds that were once home to the Ball family, whose company made the famous mason jars.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2024
  • This is añejo tequila at its best, with a perfect balance between the agave and the influence of the barrel.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Other activities include a tailgate party, photo opportunities, games and root beer kegs.
    Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
  • 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
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  • For the 43 year old the team have expertly combined two casks from 1978 and 1979.
    Mark Littler, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The distillery is located 2,100 meters above sea level, which according to Diageo means that the climate is temperate, there is ample spring water, and enough local Yunnan oak grows in the area to use for making casks.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024

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“Firkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firkin. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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