Beers of the World – Russia

Baltika #4 Premium, Baltika Breweries, Russian Federation, Leningrad, Russia – A dark euro lager, in the glass it yields a bright medium amber color a thinnish head and sporadic lacing. Aroma is of dark fruits, toffee and light whiffs of brown sugar. The flavor profile begins with dark fruit then bread and caramel character emerges along with some brown sugar. Hops are earthy but subdued. Mouthfeel is light\medium with medium carbonation; it finishes semi-dry with notes of caramel. Mark your calendars, Mountain Brewers Beer Fest –June 3rd, Idaho Falls, ID

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National Beer Day

On this day in 1933, Ninety years ago, Prohibition essentially came to an end. Repeal meant on this day the United States allowed the sale and consumption of Beer. Although the official end of prohibition lay in the future, official modification of the Volstead act allowed the sale of Beer. Mark your calendars, Mountain Brewers Beer Fest –June 3rd, Idaho Falls, ID – TICKETS on sale now at https://myidahotix.com/events/mountain-brewers-beer-fest-2023-6-3-2023 Copyright Gregg Smith – His latest book “American Beer History” is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/American-Beer-History-Mayflower-Microbreweries/dp/108155410X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=American+Beer+History&qid=1625503750&sr=8-2

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