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Kilderkin
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KILDERKIN. A measure of capacity equal to eighteen gallons. See Measure.
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He said Stan had brewed at least two kilderkins - or 36 gallons - of the 5% strong, pale, hoppy bitter, adding that "in the week when the beer first went on sale we probably had our best business in 10 years.
More than a sip ahoy as Albion's new beer docks; Sailors love drink ... by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
These appendixes are excellent, with definitions provided for all reasonably relevant (and generally unknown) items, such as kilderkins and demiculverins.
Little, Benerson. The Sea Rover's Practice: Pirate Tactics and ... by Gottschalk, Jack A. / Naval War College Review
The beer is pumped into the casks (some goes off to bottles and cans) which include firkins (nine gallons) and kilderkins (18 gallons).
Mirror Works: Going on to the bitter end; BREWERY STAFF WHO ALWAYS ... by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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