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“Extreme beers,” shorter brewery tours and more
A few quick stories to bring to your attention today …
American brewers in St. Louis are attempting to create what they’re calling “extreme” beer including lemongrass ales and barley wines that contain 10 percent alcohol by volume. Elsewhere in the world they’re called “Belgian” but that doesn’t seem to be mentioned in this article from the Fort Mill Times.
The one beer mentioned in the story that piqued my interest was a “Spicy Blond” Belgian-style ale from Square One Brewing in St. Louis that’s spiced with lemongrass and ginger … any craft beer fanatics out there that have tried this who could tell us whether it’s worth seeking out?
In other beer news, Coors is shortening it’s brewery tours going from 45-minute guided tours to 25-minute self-guided tours. A blog entry by Jonathan Shikes with a comparison and loss analysis of the two was pretty entertaining on his “what will change” list. Here’s what he says will stay the same …
What will stay the same: The shuttle trip from the parking lot at 13th and Ford streets to the factory, complete with the driver’s perfectly-timed tour of downtown Golden. Video screens and display panels explaining brewing process, enemies to beer, quality control and various Coors mottos. The heady smell of malt and barley. Fake aspen trees along the tour route. Crotchety-looking employees making their way through tour groups.
And it goes without saying … The fresh beer tasting room … the reason anyone would take a Coors tour to begin with.
And if you haven’t read these local stories are ready, you can thank us later.
First off a story on an area church which will be holding worship services at a local bar in Sidney. Giving new meaning to finding the “spirit.”
The second story is a joint venture between Talegators (6270 Far Hills Ave.) and Pietro Mauro’s Italian Deli which will join forces with the Deli providing food service to the bar adding several new Italian items to the Talegators menu. For more information, contact Talegators at (937) 424-4858.
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