5 Reasons to Drink Craft Beer

It's no surprise that as the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks, we also believe in serving only the BEST beer around. We choose our craft beers specifically for their quality and taste because we only want to provide the best for your drinking pleasure. But what really makes a great craft beer and why should you drink it? Here are a few reasons that craft beer has superior flavor and why you'll probably make it a favorite in no time.

Better Taste

Craft beers tend to have a much richer and distinct taste than mass produced beers. Craft brewers take great pride in the flavor of their beer, so they tend to invest a lot more time and energy in achieving just the right taste. It isn't just a job, it's a passion, a hobby, and an art. When there is so much passion that is invested into a beer, you will find that the quality of the beer is impeccable compared to other companies who may spend more time marketing rather than focusing on flavor.

Incredible Variety

Craft beer gives you plenty of choices compared to the common larger beers by major brewers. There are literally thousands of delicious craft beers coming from the craft breweries who strive to create a unique blend of ingredients. This will give you a beer that can become quite the conversation starter! At Casablanca alone, we keep over 15 craft beers on tap!

Health Benefits

Drinking craft beer isn't just for the flavor, it also provides some great health benefits. Craft beers contain antioxidants, protein, and vitamin B complex. It also contains silicon, and some recent studies say that the hops could help guard against the gradual decline of the brain's cognitive functions. Drinking beer with high-quality ingredients (in moderation) can definitely be beneficial.

More Alcohol

Craft beers at the Lake of the Ozarks do more than just provide great taste, they can also offer you more alcohol by volume. In fact, it can increase the volume by 5 to 10 percent, maybe even 20! Beers that come from macro (mass produced) breweries and jokingly (not!) called 'beer water' because they seldom offer more than 2.5 percent. You will need to drink fewer pints of craft beer when to sit down to a cold one, which is more cost effective for you!

Environmentally Friendly Brewing

Many local brewers work hard to maintain environmentally sustainable practices. They utilize composting, offer spent grain to local farmers, and may even use alternative sources of energy. Craft breweries tend to have a larger concern about eco-friendly practices than just making a large amount of money. You can feel confident that when you fill your pint, you'll know that you are helping to reduce waste and help the environment.

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Drinking craft beer isn't just "trendy" or "snobbish," it's truly a way to appreciate an incredible talent. Craft beer may be the in thing right now, but that doesn't change the fact that the flavor is incomparable, and the benefits list is long. Come out to Casablanca this week to check out any of the number of incredible beers that we have on tap to see for yourself. You'll never want to go back!

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Did You Raise Your Pint for Drink Beer Day?!

If there is any holiday worth celebrating, it's one that encourages you to drink your favorite beer at the Lake of the Ozarks! With beer being one of the oldest enjoyed beverages, it's no wonder we have a day dedicated just to the enjoyment of it but why celebrate on just one day?  Here at Casablanca, we make every day "Drink Beer Day," so here are some fun facts about your favorite brew, some history and even a peek at our frothy favorites!

Fun Facts About The Bubbly Brew

1. There’s about 2.5 pints of CO2 dissolved in a pint of beer.
2. IPA's were originally delivered by the British to their troops in India. India Pale Ales were highly hopped and highly alcoholic to preserve the beer during its long voyage.
3. Hops are widely recognized as herbal relaxants and are used in naturopathic or homeopathic medicines as sleep inducers or stress relievers!
4. Anyone under the age of 21 who takes out household trash containing even a single empty alcohol beverage container can be charged with illegal possession of alcohol in Missouri.
5. While there wasn't any cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, or pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving ... there was beer, brandy, gin, and wine!

Casablanca's Beer on Draught

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 on Tap at the Lake of the Ozarks

Are you looking for an ice cold glass of beer to enjoy on this wonderful holiday? Well we've got it for you. 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. Of course, you can get more than a good beer here, we also have burgers, pizzas, Casa dogs, and much more on our fabulous menu. Come check it out!

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3 Reasons We LOVE Casablanca!

Casablanca is the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks! From the SIXTEEN different TVs, to the excellent food and great service, we have the best dining experience at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our restaurant has been around for years and is well loved by all of the locals. Here are 3 reason you will love eating with us!

Food

We are the best restaurant on Bagnell Dam Strip, and our food is always created with the freshest ingredients. From the time when it enters our kitchen to when it is delivered to your table, your food is prepared with care by an amazing staff. Our Famous Casa-Burgers are fixed the way you like with the ingredients you'll love! Our appetizers are absolutely mouth watering, from the chicken wings to the fried pickles, and you'll have a hard time deciding which to get. We also make the Best Dam Dogs on Bagnell Dam Strip! Downstairs you'll find some amazing pizza and the best draft beers at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Atmosphere

Casablanca has a wonderful atmosphere for locals and visitors alike! We have enough TVs for everyone to have a great view when watching the game - from the bar to the tables, you'll never miss a pitch. We have wonderful live musicians from around the area to entertain you on evenings and weekends, and we have an extremely fun nightlife at the Lake of the Ozarks! During the day you'll find a fun and relaxed environment, a fabulous bar, and fun "outdoor" seating! From the front of our restaurant you can sit in our enclosed outdoor seating and view the Bagnell Dam strip. At night our restaurant is lit up and ready for a good time! Our place is always hopping, and Casagrotto downstairs has the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Service

Our restaurant has been around for a long time, and it is very loved by the locals and vacationers alike. We have an excellent team of people working together to make a wonderful dining experience for you and your family! At our bar you'll find friendly bartenders, and our servers are ready and waiting to serve you! Downstairs you'll find our fun new pizza place with a brick oven, and amazing chefs waiting to create the pizza of your dreams.



Though there are more than three reasons to come here, these are a few of our favorites! If you're looking for a good time, tonight is Bike Night. You'll find some awesome bikes, fun people, and of course GREAT food! The Bagnell Dam strip is the place to be, the beautiful weather brings alot of fun people out and about. There are many restaurants on the Strip, but we all know which one is the best! Cruise on out tonight for a great time, great food, and ice cold beer!

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5 Fun Facts about the Fourth of July

The Lake of the Ozarks is the best place to be during Fourth of July! We have fun activities, a great location, and of course the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks! As a way to celebrate this momentous holiday, here are five fun facts that you may not have known about the Fourth of July!

1. Birth & Death

Ironically, while July 4th 1776 was the birth of the independence for the United States, on the
sameday fifty years later John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died.

2. Filipino and Rwandan Independence Day

July 4th also marks the day that both the Philippines and Rwanda were liberated.  In the Philippines they have celebrated their Independence Day on June 12th since 1962. The Rwandans on the other hand do celebrate liberation day on July 4th.

3. Hot Dogs For All

July Fourth is the largest hot dog holiday of the year according to TIME magazine. Reportedly, Americans consume about 155 million of them on Independence Day alone.

4. American Bald...Turkey?

Benjamin Franklin was apparently displeased that the bald eagle was chosen as the symbol of the nation. Due to their "bad moral character", and not "getting his living honestly". He claimed that the bald eagle could often be seen in a dead tree watching the fishing hawk labor for their catch only to steal it away. Whereas the turkey, though vain and silly, was courageous, not hesitating to attack the British Guards should they enter his farm yard.

5. Tap the Bell

Due to the cracking of the iconic Liberty Bell, it has not been rung since 1846. Instead, every year for Fourth of July they tap the 2,000-pound bell 13 times to signal for bells across the country to start ringing.

Happy Fourth of July from Casablanca! Here are our favorite facts about the Fourth of July. We hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with family, food, and LOTS of hot dogs! We have some amazing hot dogs for your whole family. Our Casa Dog is phenomenal, and our Nacho Dog is pretty drool worthy too! We also have the most delicious craft beers at the Lake of the Ozarks for you to enjoy with your hot dog. Come on down this weekend and celebrate the holiday with the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks!

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5 Glasses That Will Complement Our Beers

Craft beer is just that, a craft. Like with any craft you have to use the right tools, and that even comes down to your glass! The shape of your beer glass can help determine how much you enjoy your beer. When you eat, you eat with your eyes, your nose and finally your mouth. The same goes for drinking and enjoying a delicious craft beer. You are using your eyes to see the color, your nose to let the scent affect you, and finally the flavor to wrap up the whole progression. The shape of your glass helps with every step of this operation. Studies suggest that the shape of the glass can even determine how quickly you will drink your beer! At Casablanca we have over 15 craft beers on tap. The 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. Here are five glasses that we think would complement the beers we have on tap!

1. The Snifter Glass

This is a stemmed, wide bowled glass that tapers in at the top. It is designed for maximum appreciation of the aroma. This glass is not commonly found in public, but don't let that stop you from trying it out. Generally the snifter is used for cognac and brandy, but people are finding that it is also great the aromatics of beer. The shape allows for swirling your beer around, stirring up the volatiles (vapors), and bringing the full aroma of our brew to the top. The Snifter is commonly revered for stronger beers, so you could enjoy our Schlafly Coffee Stout in a glass like this.

2. The Weizen Glass

This glass is tall, slender at the bottom and bowled out at the top. The large size accommodates a frothy head that is associated with highly carbonated German wheat beers. The slender bottom shows off these beers' famous hazy color and protects its carbonation. This glass is occasionally confused with the pilsner glass, since the shape is similar. The main difference is that the weizen glass has more curvature, especially at the top. An important characteristic is that the weizen glass is primarily used for and designed for wheat beers (Weizenbier). The curved head is perfect for thick foam, it traps it at the top allowing you to enjoy the full aroma that you find in wheat beers. We have some fabulous wheat beers on tap, such as Blue Moon and Boulevard Wheat.

3. The American Pint Glass

There are many different pint glasses, but the most common for beer is probably the American Pint.
It's the most likely to be served at a bar or restaurant. It has a simple cylindrical shape that gets wider as it goes up. It will typically hold 16 oz. and is very common with ales, IPAs, stouts and lagers. Another name for this is the Shaker Pint. It's a fairly cheap glass, easy to stack and quite sturdy, which explains why it is so common. We have some wonderful selections in our Schlafly Tasmanian IPA, our Stella Pale Lager, Smithwicks Pale Ale and Magic Hat #9.

4. Beer Stein

The stein is very similar to the beer mug, but they aren't the same. The shape may be the same, but the stein comes with the very important hinged lid allowing your thumb to open the lid easily. Traditionally, steins are made out of a wider variety of materials than just glass. You will find porcelain, stoneware, wood, pewter, and silver. "Stein" is the abbreviation for Steinzeugkrug, which is the German word for stoneware jug, or tankard. Steins were preferred in the past because they thought the lid would help to keep germs out and thus prevent the bubonic plague. Beer steins are still used today, though they are generally just considered an ornamental piece, or souvenir glassware. So while you won't find our beer served in a stein, we highly recommended you try your beer this way, just for fun!

5. The Beer MugThe beer mug is definitely a favorite. It's extremely robust, easy to use and can hold LOTS of beer.

It's common in England, Germany and the United States and comes in all sizes. It's main characteristic is the wide and cylindrical glass with a handle on the side. The thick glass helps to insulate your beer and keep it cool, while the handle keeps your hands from warming your brew...or dropping it supposing you've had a few of these mugs! Some beer mugs have dimples throughout the glass. Most think this is just decorative, while others feel that is helps you appreciate the color and clarity of your beer. Whatever you believe, this is a wonderfully popular glass. Strong, and easy to use, it makes a perfect toast with your fellow drinkers. No matter what beer you choose to drink in this glass, we're sure you'll enjoy it even more.

Though you may not find all of these glasses in our bar, this is meant to grow your appreciation for the craft of craft beers. The glass can make all of the difference in the taste of your beer. These different glasses also give you a chance to taste a LOT of beer in order to test our theories! Casagrotto has the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we can't wait for you to come out and have a great time! We can truly say that we have the best beer at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we provide an excellent atmosphere to enjoy it at!

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