[Sca-cooks] Volume of a hogshead

[Arianwen ferch Arthur]

But if it is in the imperial system does that mean the
gallon is equal to 80 fl oz, (vs the SAE 64 fl. oz)?

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Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 02:26:08 -0800 (PST)
From: Huette von Ahrens <ahrenshav at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Sca-cooks] Mrs. Penn's Apple Beer...
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Stefan enquired:

> What is the volume of a hogshead?
>
> Stefan

A hogshead is a unit of volume for alcoholic
beverages in the imperial system. A hogshead of 
wine is 63 gallons. A hogshead of beer or ale is 
54 gallons. 

Huette

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