This particular firkin is reserved for thirsty Long Island beer enthusiasts. From Wordnik.com. [LENNDEVOURS:] Reference
Eight gallons make a measure called a firkin, in liquid substances, and a bushel, dry. From Wordnik.com. [Public Papers] Reference
"firkin" - a small keg where cask ale is fermented. From Wordnik.com. [News] Reference
The cask of Oakham Bishops Farewell is a full firkin which is about 80 pints. From Wordnik.com. [LENNDEVOURS:] Reference
Authorized Version "firkin," for liquids. (b) The choenix. From Wordnik.com. [Smith's Bible Dictionary] Reference
A firkin is a 10-gallon keg filled with beer that's been naturally fermented. From Wordnik.com. [StarTribune.com rss feed] Reference
The latter will also be available in a cask-conditioned firkin. From Wordnik.com. [Nightlife Agenda] Reference
A firkin of Oakham Bishops Farewell has just arrived in the US. From Wordnik.com. [LENNDEVOURS:] Reference
'I've got my own little barrel – special strong ale, a firkin of it. From Wordnik.com. [The Alamut Ambush]
'Bring oot the pickle firkin,' he bade his man, 'an' serve it around. '. From Wordnik.com. [Border Ghost Stories] Reference
I'll be heading to Patchogue in a couple of hours with the humble firkin. From Wordnik.com. [4th Annual Long Island Real Ale Festival: Mild Preview] Reference
Ireland -- the last time I saw him I wasn't taller than that butter firkin. From Wordnik.com. [Little Ferns For Fanny's Little Friends] Reference
A firkin, however, is a wooden tub for butter or lard, or a unit of measure. From Wordnik.com. [The Feepmaster Speaks] Reference
Once tapped, a firkin has to be consumed — or tossed — within a few days. From Wordnik.com. [The Gate Joins Cask Ale Prostelyzing] Reference
Under which at first she was a barked sapling that is dug up oak-bone, brain-firkin. From Wordnik.com. ["How disrespectful."] Reference
The firkin will be tapped at 6 pm and pints will be served until the firkin runs dry. From Wordnik.com. [LENNDEVOURS:] Reference
An old trunk, a small barrel, or a large butter or lard firkin or tin will serve the purpose. From Wordnik.com. [Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools] Reference
As far as I can tell, this may be Hop Head Red's Long Island premier (in a firkin, at least). From Wordnik.com. [LENNDEVOURS:] Reference
Up he got from his seat upon the firkin, and his head was in the shadows of the smoky timbers. From Wordnik.com. [Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure] Reference
One night he caught a great-limbed Turk making off with a firkin of butter and some other things. From Wordnik.com. [Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands] Reference
The firkin will be tapped at 6 p.m. and anyone in costume will get their first pint on the house. From Wordnik.com. [LENNDEVOURS:] Reference
This swag-bellied jolly-boat handles like a firkin. From Wordnik.com. [Blackbeard: Buccaneer] Reference
"Half a firkin came in last week," responded Sister Ada. From Wordnik.com. [In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers] Reference
He brought me a firkin of butter for my wife, which is very welcome. From Wordnik.com. [Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete] Reference
"Give 'em butter out o 'the firkin in the cabin," growled the skipper. From Wordnik.com. [More Cargoes 1897] Reference
In the rear end of their wagon was a butter firkin and a number of packages. From Wordnik.com. [When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine] Reference
Once tapped, for instance, the firkin has to be drained or the beer inside spoils. From Wordnik.com. [All Stories | The New York Observer] Reference
That plus a Yards firkin is reason enough for us to make it a Happy Hour destination. From Wordnik.com. [Foobooz] Reference
Warwick, who sprang from his own horse, and "did lift a firkin of ale" to Grey's mouth. From Wordnik.com. [The Reign of Mary Tudor] Reference
Without warning Big Pete seized a heavy butter firkin and threw it squarely at the clerk's head. From Wordnik.com. [Far Past the Frontier] Reference
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