2008 Woodie Awards
Bar's 'World Beer Tour' entices area big brew drinkers
Adam Kritzeck
Issue date: 4/23/07 Section: Intermission
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Brew Review
Over the last year I have been fortunate enough to travel all over the world, which, until recently, I graciously completed. Ah, the memories, with a recollection of some countries so strong I can taste it.
The Netherlands, by far the best of them all, was undoubtedly refreshing and will always have a place in my heart as my preferred tour destination.
Of the 110 destinations I sampled, nothing comes close. Nothing.
There is such a strong diversity in this country that there is something for everybody with a varied palate of full-bodied experiences.
From there, I circled to Germany, knowing I was in for a treat. I had doubts, however, upon entering the realm of green Germany, as I often received mixed reviews from other personal experiences.
Nevertheless, I found 11 unusual, yet decisively similar, areas from Germany, and found them exceptional.
They were most definitely an acquired taste, and come highly recommended should you decided to embark on some German culture.
If you are unaware by now, I have not literally traveled the world; rather, I have figuratively traveled the world of beer through Old Chicago's World Beer Tour.
During my year-long quest, I have sampled 110 unique and different brews from all over the world.
Some were delicious, others were not, but one thing is for sure (aside from my empty wallet), my experience has in some way been a small glimpse into another country's history, tradition and culture.
Every time was an adventure with the delight that I could venture from one of the more than 30 beers on tap to something that was never experienced before, and thus, be able to appreciate a fine lager or pale ale over a mundane "King of Beers" beer.
I would suspect this is why one such gentleman has his name emblazoned 17 times on the "Hall of Foam" at the Old Chicago in St. Cloud.
Overall, there are more than 110 different beers begging to be tasted at Old Chicago, from places like China, Japan or Jamaica (Who knew?), along with an abundance of domestics and classic favorites.
Over the last year I have been fortunate enough to travel all over the world, which, until recently, I graciously completed. Ah, the memories, with a recollection of some countries so strong I can taste it.
The Netherlands, by far the best of them all, was undoubtedly refreshing and will always have a place in my heart as my preferred tour destination.
Of the 110 destinations I sampled, nothing comes close. Nothing.
There is such a strong diversity in this country that there is something for everybody with a varied palate of full-bodied experiences.
From there, I circled to Germany, knowing I was in for a treat. I had doubts, however, upon entering the realm of green Germany, as I often received mixed reviews from other personal experiences.
Nevertheless, I found 11 unusual, yet decisively similar, areas from Germany, and found them exceptional.
They were most definitely an acquired taste, and come highly recommended should you decided to embark on some German culture.
If you are unaware by now, I have not literally traveled the world; rather, I have figuratively traveled the world of beer through Old Chicago's World Beer Tour.
During my year-long quest, I have sampled 110 unique and different brews from all over the world.
Some were delicious, others were not, but one thing is for sure (aside from my empty wallet), my experience has in some way been a small glimpse into another country's history, tradition and culture.
Every time was an adventure with the delight that I could venture from one of the more than 30 beers on tap to something that was never experienced before, and thus, be able to appreciate a fine lager or pale ale over a mundane "King of Beers" beer.
I would suspect this is why one such gentleman has his name emblazoned 17 times on the "Hall of Foam" at the Old Chicago in St. Cloud.
Overall, there are more than 110 different beers begging to be tasted at Old Chicago, from places like China, Japan or Jamaica (Who knew?), along with an abundance of domestics and classic favorites.