Coolship
A coolship (Anglicized version of the Dutch/Flemish koelschip) is a type of brewing vessel traditionally used in the production of beer. It is a broad, open-top, flat vessel in which
thermal conductivity.[2]
The word "coolship" was trademarked by Allagash Brewing Company in the United States. The company later decided to terminate the trademark, in the interests of maintaining good relations with others in the craft beer industry.[3]
Modern use
Coolships are still used in traditional lambic brewing, where the wort is cooled and airborne yeasts and bacteria present in the brewery are allowed to inoculate the beer naturally, in order to create a spontaneous fermentation.[2]
References
- ^ "Coolship". draftmag.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ ISBN 9780195367133.
- ^ Beeriodicals. A Trademark Battle Averted; It's Cool To Say "Coolship". Retrieved 14 August 2020
External links
Media related to Coolships at Wikimedia Commons
