http://alefinder.com/2008/08/polypins-are-they-the-new-bottle/ Pub recommendations, ales, bottle reviews and letting you know where to find the good stuff in the UK Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:24:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://alefinder.com/2008/08/polypins-are-they-the-new-bottle/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Ed Read Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:24:26 +0000 http://alefinder.com/?p=112#comment-52 I thought I'd let you know that a barrel lasts longer than polys or demis. It's all a question of whether your beer is bright (without sediment) or live (with sediment). A bright barrel or poly will only last a few days, whereas a proper 'live' barrel can last for ages. It is not uncommon for particularly good pubs to order their Christmas Ale the year before as stronger beers can last that long & in fact improve with age. I thought I’d let you know that a barrel lasts longer than polys or demis. It’s all a question of whether your beer is bright (without sediment) or live (with sediment). A bright barrel or poly will only last a few days, whereas a proper ‘live’ barrel can last for ages. It is not uncommon for particularly good pubs to order their Christmas Ale the year before as stronger beers can last that long & in fact improve with age.

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