Cask Conditioned Ale . If it's Friday or Saturday night, the BarrelHouse is tapping a cask ale from the beer engine. Ask the bartender what's on tap tonight. Growlers Growler Refills Look for BarrelHouse beers at your favorite restaurant or your neighborhood pub. These beers often have a slightly fruity aroma and flavor caused by fermentation at relatively warm temperatures.
Ale yeast is most comfortable at close to room temperature, and ferments fairly quickly.
Ales generally have a more complex flavor profile, and are best enjoyed when not quite as cold as a lager. Try letting your pint of ale warm up for a few minutes, and you may find you enjoy it even more. Lagers are beers made with a bottom fermenting yeast, then stored cold to give them a crisp, smooth flavor. Our lagers are made with the traditional German decoction brewing process. Lagers are noted for their clean flavor, and you can enjoy them at colder temperatures than ales.