beer barrel

• Récipient cylindrique utilisé pour stocker, transporter ou servir de la bière, généralement en métal ou en bois.

A cylindrical container used for storing, transporting, or serving beer, typically made of metal or wood.

1. Container for beerB1formal

   A cylindrical container, traditionally made of wood or metal, used for storing, aging, or transporting beer.

   fût de bière

   • The brewery stored the ale in oak beer barrels.
   • He rolled the empty beer barrel back to the cellar.
   • A full beer barrel can be very heavy to lift.

2. Unit of measurementB2formalbritish

   A traditional unit of volume for beer, varying by country but often around 36 gallons (163 liters) in the UK.

   Baril de bière

   • The pub ordered a beer barrel of stout for the festival.
   • A beer barrel contains approximately 288 pints.
   • The price per beer barrel has increased this quarter.