Tuesday, April 3, 2018

All About That Beer

This week holds some pretty momentous holidays for those who love a cold brew. New Beer’s Eve is on Friday, April 6th, and Beer Day is on Saturday, April 7th! With both of these holidays falling close to the weekend, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by indulging in your favorites, as well as trying a few new varieties! Here are a few fun facts about beer, along with some of the fantastic items with have on tap at Casagrotto.


Fun Facts About Beer

  • Think you know it all? Well, these fun facts about beer may surprise you!
  • Craft Beer is good for your bones! Beer has high levels of silicon, which promotes strong bones.
  • Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of an empty glass. Make sure you keep a well-stocked fridge.
  • In 2010, the world’s oldest drinkable beer was found on a Baltic Sea shipwreck. The ship is believed to have sailed over 200 years ago.
  • The United States is the second largest hop producer in the world (behind Germany).
  • Frosty glasses will cause your beer to foam.
  • The first professional brewers were women.
  • In the middle ages, children were encouraged to drink beer for nutritional benefits.
  • Storing bottled beer upright minimizes oxidation and contamination from the cap.
  • Belgium has the most individual brands of beer found in any country. You’re looking at around 400 different brands!
  • It is alleged that the longest hangover took place after a Scotsman drank just over 28 litres of beer. It is said his hangover lasted for 4 weeks.
  • Adding some beer to your marinade is supposed to soften the meat. The acids in the beer go to work on the proteins in the meat, whether it’s cooked or uncooked.
  • The sugar in beer is said to supercharge your plants. Beer sprinkler, anyone?

Craft Beer at the Lake of the Ozarks

STELLA ARTOIS - LAGER - InBev
Lager Beer from Belgium. ABV of 5.2%. Named Stella, Latin for Star, and Artois after the founders last name.

LOGBOAT SNAPPER - IPA - Columbia, MO
Easy drinking IPA. ABV 7.2%. Fruity pears and peaches play off of piney notes.

SHOCK TOP - TWISTED PRETZEL WHEAT - St Louis, MO
American Wheat Ale. ABV 5.2%. Wheat, caramel malt, orange, and rich pretzel aroma.

FAUST - VIENNA STYLE LAGER - InBev
German Pilsener. ABV 5.2%.A light amber color. Nice flavor, but in a mild manner.

SCHLAFLY PALE ALE - APA - SCHLAFLY BREWING
APA, American Pale Ale, great choice for an alternative of an IPA. ABV 4.4%

STELLA ARTOIS CIDRE - LAGER - InBev
Lager. Taste of Red Apple and Peach with apricot accents. ABV 4.5%

BUFFALO SWEAT - OATMEAL STOUT - Tallgrass Brewing
Oatmeal Stout. Dark beer described as a beer brownie. ABV 5%

CONTACT HIGH - PALE WHEAT ALE - 4 Hands
Pours a bright orange hue with a bit citrus aroma. ABV 5%

BIRRA MORETTI - PALE LAGER - HEINEKEN BREWERY
If you like a nice heiney, you will love this. ABV 4.6% Italian roots.

SOUTHERN PECAN - BROWN ALE - Lazy Magnolia
Malty, caramel, and nutty flavors shine through. Dark mahogany color. ABV 4.5%

KRAFTIG LIGHT - LIGHT LAGER - InBev
Clean and malty with no aftertaste. A balanced brew in terms of hops and malt. ABV 4.2%

CRISP APPLE - CIDER BEER - Angry Orchard
A crisp and flavorful cider beer. Slight sweet taste. ABV 5% Amber color.

UNFILTERED WHEAT - WHEAT - BOULEVARD
A slightly cloudy, light-bodied, straw colored beer. ABV 4.4%. #1 Seller in midwest.

BUD LIGHT - MILLER LIGHT
We have both of these on tap, but do we really need to describe them? ABV 4.2%
FLIGHT BOARD
4 8oz glasses of different beers. Great way to learn which ones you like.


Best Beer at the Lake of the Ozarks

At Casagrotto we take our beer very seriously. We have over 15 craft beers on tap. These kegs of beer are kept at 28 degrees and then pumped through our glycol system which brings these flavors to your frosted glass at 24 degrees. Stop by this weekend to celebrate the best beer weekend of the year - and don’t forget to pair it with one of our Lake of the Ozarks pizzas!

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