Burton Union
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Fermentation and yeast”.
Explanation
Fermentation system from Burton upon Trent: many wooden casks are connected by pipes to a shared trough. The rising foam carrying the yeast flows into the trough while the beer runs back into the casks. Marston’s still ferments part of its beer this way.
Test your knowledge
In which country is “Burton upon Trent”?
- Iceland
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
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Correct: United Kingdom. The hard, sulphate-rich water made the town the capital of pale ale. Marston’s still ferments part of its beer here in the Burton Union system.