Flexractor Floating Ale Extractor System for Vertical Casks

Serve Cask Ale Without Traditional Stillaging

The Flexractor Floating Ale Extractor System is an innovative dispense solution that allows cask-conditioned beer to be served from an upright cask rather than the traditional horizontal position.

Using a floating pickup system, the Flexractor draws beer from the clearest point within the cask, helping to reduce sediment pickup while making dispense simpler and more practical for modern home bars, festivals and real ale enthusiasts.

For brewers looking to enjoy traditional cask ale without the space requirements of a cellar or stillage, the Flexractor offers a flexible and effective alternative.

How Does the Flexractor Work?

The system uses a floating extraction assembly positioned within the cask.

As beer is dispensed, the floating pickup follows the beer level and continues drawing from the clearest portion of the beer rather than pulling directly from the bottom of the vessel where yeast and sediment naturally settle.

This helps improve beer clarity throughout dispense while allowing the cask to remain in a vertical position.

Designed for Home Cask Ale Systems

The Flexractor is particularly well suited to homebrewers who want to experiment with cask-conditioned beer but don’t have the space required for traditional stillage setups.

Combined with a cask aspirator and suitable dispense equipment, it creates a practical modern cask system that retains the character of real ale while fitting comfortably into a home bar environment.

Benefits of a Floating Ale Extractor

Dispense from Upright Casks

No need for traditional horizontal stillaging.

Improved Beer Clarity

Floating extraction helps minimise sediment pickup during serving.

Space Saving

Ideal for home bars and smaller dispense areas.

Easier Handling

No need to manoeuvre full casks onto stillage before serving.

Flexible Installation

Suitable for a wide range of homebrew and event dispense setups.

Perfect For

• Homebrew real ale enthusiasts
• Home bar installations
• Beer festivals
• Club and competition use
• Traditional British beer styles
• Brewers with limited serving space

Compatible With

• 4.5 Gallon BevCask
• 9 Gallon Firkin Casks
• Cask Aspirators
• Demand Valves
• Traditional Cask Dispense Equipment

Key Features

• Floating extraction technology
• Designed for upright cask dispense
• Helps reduce sediment pickup
• Supports clearer beer throughout serving
• Ideal for home bars and festivals
• Suitable for cask-conditioned beer
• Space-saving alternative to traditional stillage systems
• Easy integration into modern cask dispense setups

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a floating ale extractor?

A floating ale extractor is a dispense system that draws beer from within a cask using a floating pickup, helping to reduce sediment pickup during serving.

Can I serve a cask upright with a Flexractor?

Yes. The Flexractor is specifically designed to allow beer to be dispensed from a vertically positioned cask.

Do I still need a stillage?

No. One of the main advantages of the Flexractor is that it removes the need for traditional horizontal stillaging.

Will this make my beer clearer?

The floating extraction system is designed to draw beer from the clearest portion of the cask, helping to minimise sediment pickup during dispense.

Is this suitable for home bars?

Absolutely. The Flexractor is particularly popular in home bar installations where space is limited and traditional cellar arrangements are impractical.

Which cask sizes can it be used with?

This version is designed for use with 9 Gallon Firkin casks but can be modified to work with 4.5 Gallon Casks easily.