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Glossary

Kilderkin

A cask of eighteen imperial gallons — two firkins, about 82 litres or 144 pints.

Also called kil.

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Beer-clean glass · Brewer’s barrel · Cask · Cellar conditioning · Crowler · Draught · Firkin · Growler · Imperial pint · Keg

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Last reviewed 2026-08-16.

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