Raising a Toast to the Wisconsin Army National Guard

This refreshing adult beverage is a classic pale ale characterized by a bitter malty body and a hoppy finish.  

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It is an excellent craft beer and it come to you via the University of Wisconsin, Madison.   

Born of the UW Campus Craft Beer competition - students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences competed to produce an American Pale Ale for the Wisconsin Brewing Company.  UW School of Journalism students developed the branding, the marketing, social media campaign, public relations and commercial video.  

Now in full-scale production this award-winning brew is named after the 32nd division – The Red Arrow Division – of Wisconsin and Michigan soldiers who fought in World War I.  Also known as Les Terribles (literally translated as The Terrible Ones) the symbol of this division is a line pierced by an arrow – a symbol that the 32^nd Division pierced every German line faced during the war.  It is fitting that this beer is introduced during the 100-year anniversary of the division’s creation.  If you enjoy craft beers this is an excellent choice.  And you can raise a toast to the Wisconsin Army National Guard on the occasion of the Division's 100th anniversary.

You can learn more about the origins of this ale here and Les Terribles here. 

Blister InThe Sun

I suspect it was my pal New Guy that left that beer in my garage beer fridge.

Blister in the Sun from Wisconsin Brewing Company - Verona, WI.


Per the manufacturer - "Blister in the Sun is a wheat lager that's fresh and fruity, with a hint of coriander and orange peel. light in color, but brimming with an impressively hoppy depth of flavor, with a smooth, clean finish. the perfect companion for hot summer days (and nights) with friends."

I found it crisp with a nice hop finish.  Nice gravity too.  Perfect for porch sitting after a day of rottotilling.

You can learn more about Wisconsin Brewing Company here.

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