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The first thing we find, is a bunch of beakers full of Pola’s various science experiments. So the majority of us, followed Pola back to the brewing room. The record was 32 according to Sean the bartender, and I think Shoe Fly got up to 29 before giving up for the day. Which meant every couple of minutes, you’d head a loud bang of falling blocks. Once our tasting was completed, most of the Posse opted for a live tour, while Shoe Fly continued to try to beat the giant Jenga record. Basically a group to cyclists, were drinking all his beer, so he cut it with lemon soda to make it last twice as long. The Radler originated in Germany by a barkeep who created a 50/50 blend of lager and lemon soda. It is thought that this was first created for Henry VIII as a tonic for his sexual difficulties during his numerous marriages. Historically, a Shandy was a lager blended with ginger beer. Really Siri!!?!! So to bring light to your otherwise darkened education… Today there is little or no difference between a Shandy and a Radler. Whenever I ask her a taxing question, I get the standard response “That is a good question Pretzel”, and then I get no answer. I would have asked Siri, but I have the dumbest Siri on the planet. We couldn’t agree, so we had to Google it. At this point, The Rabbit, B3, and I got into a discussion on the difference is between a Shandy and a Fruit Radler. Much to The Stoutmeister’s dismay, the Major’s Irish Stout kicked just as we bellied up to the bar. The menu included a nice variety of beer types, which is nice to see as we have found many breweries to be heavily laded with IPA’s. We were pleased that there were 9 beers on tap for the day. We tend to get enough flights to cover all the beer offerings, and share them around so each of us can cover the entire beer menu in our reviews. The Posse pushed several tables together, and immediately proceeded to the bar to order a few flights. Inside you find a cozy tasting room with ample seating, a hand-painted Lower Forge logo mural, a photo mural of old Medford railroad photos, and lots of wood and tin accents. The outside of Lower Forge is very welcoming, with several small tables. As we cruised into town, we found some street parking right out front of Lower Forge, but we also noted several public (and free) parking lots very near by. A few extra guest reviewers also showed up to enjoy the afternoon with us – Shoe Fly, The Good Neighbor, and his wife Tinkler (I know, don’t ask!). In attendance were Pretzel, The Stoutmeister, Princess, B3, The Rabbit, and The Wrangler. When we tasted the beer, we all found it was exactly what we were looking for.The Beer Posse reached quorum last Sunday as we headed up to Medford to check out Lower Forge. We did a lot of experimentation in our pilot brewery with barely malt, wheat malt, citrus and we found a totally cool flavor essence that has all the flavors of a fresh pretzel. Every day when leaving the brewery, you can smell two things: the beer from the brewery and fresh baked pretzels. Louis and we wanted to brew something that was part of St. There’s this place across the street from the brewery that makes these wonderful pretzels. We use the best ingredients, and always brew with wheat malt and some type of citrus. There’s a couple considerations we have for any Shock Top beer. Q: How do you brew a beer that tastes like a pretzel?Ī: Let me tell you the background behind it. At select events, beer drinkers can even enjoy Shock Top Twisted Pretzel Wheat in limited-edition pretzel cups.Ĭhatting with Shock Top Head Brewmaster Jill Vaughn about Twisted Pretzel Wheat and her other Shock Top Beers It will be available on draught at more than 150 beer festivals nationwide, Shock Top special events and select retail locations for a limited time. “Pretzels are everyone’s favorite beer snack, so we thought Shock Top Twisted Pretzel Wheat would be a fun and approachable twist on unfiltered wheat beer for festival goers to enjoy ÔǪ and just in time for National Pretzel Day.”īrewed with wheat, caramel malt, orange peels and a rich pretzel flavor, Shock Top Twisted Pretzel Wheat has a dark caramel color and 5.2 percent ABV. “As a brewmaster, having the freedom to experiment with quality ingredients means that I can create beers that are as unique as the fans that enjoy them,” said Jill Vaughn, Shock Top brewmaster. The brewer today announced the limited-edition beer, a Belgian-style unfiltered wheat ale that delivers the delicious taste and aroma of fresh pretzels, will be served up at beer festivals nationwide-and available on draught at select locations. LOUIS - Just in time for National Pretzel Day on April 26, Shock Top has united the classic taste of a crisp, cold beer and warm, bakery-fresh pretzels in its newest brew, Shock Top Twisted Pretzel Wheat. Shock Top Announces Twisted Pretzel Wheat