1) Upcoming Promotions! 2) New On Tap 3) Beer Quote 4) In the History of Beer *********************************************************** Coming Promotions: Snellville - Fri, Jan 29th, Bacardi and Bacardi Limon Promo 7:00 - 9:00 pm Lots of giveaways. . . shirts, koozies, etc While supplies last *********************************************************** New On Tap Veltins Pilsner Produced by Brauerei C. & A. Veltins GmbH & Co 59872 Meschede-Grevenstein Available on draught at Snellville and Sandy Springs *********************************************************** Cooking With Beer Swordfish Steak Sandwich 4 swordfish filets, 1 inch thick 2 tbs coarse country mustard 1/2 cup amber ale 1/4 cup minced scallions 1 tsp cracked black pepper 20 thin slices cucumber 8 slices hearty cracked wheat bread Optional: Caper and Lemon Tartar Sauce Prepare a grill w/charcoal. Clean and dry the swordfish filets Mix the mustard, oil, scallions, and pepper into a seasoned paste. Rub both sides of the swordfish filets with this blend; cover w/plastic and refrigerate. When grill is hot and coals are glowing place the dressed filets on the grill. Cook about 7 or 8 mins on each side. The mustard scallion paste should char a bit and create an aromatic crust. After cooking is complete, toast the bread briefly on grill and place the swordfish on 4 slices. Cover with thinly sliced cucumber and Caper and Lemon Tartar Sauce if desired. Serve immediately. *********************************************************** Beer Quote "You foam within our glasses, you lusty golden brew, Whoever imbibes takes fire from you. The young and old sing your praises, Here's to beer, here's to cheer, here's to beer" Lyrics from the Opera "the Bartered Bride" by Smetna, 1866 *********************************************************** In the History of Beer DID YOU KNOW . . . . An Old English term for the landlady of an alehouse was "Alewife". Throughout Western History, women presided over the making of beer. Not until the medieval church entered the business did men gain control in this formerly traditional female occupation. Brewsters, not Brewers, continue their exclusive craft among many peoples today. In Old England, alewives were recognized by their bright red caps. "Mother Red Cap" was a commonly used phrase when addressing the alewives. Because beer was thought to be critical to good health, any brewster caught selling inferior beer was believed to have committed a spiritual as well as a legal offense. Errant brewsters often suffered excommunication from the church. In an old English church dating to this period, there stands a stone altarpiece featuring an unscrupulous alewife being carried into hell by a demon! During the Middle Ages, the art of brewing was thought to be associated with witchcraft. Alewives were regarded with suspicion, especially the physically attractive ones. Although the alehouse catered to both sexes and all ages, people believed that brewsters were not to be trusted. In the 19th century, as men gained more control of taverns , they realized that having attractive women around was good for business as long as mens' wives didn't find out. However, no good woman would allow her husband to drink in a place with such temptation, thus, all male bars were created. Encyclopedia of Beer - An Owl Book Henry Holt & Co., New York *********************************************************** Have you made your Superbowl Plans yet?? Come early to Snellville or Sandy Springs Sunday to reserve your place! If you are planning parties at home don't forget to call in your TO GO orders. . . Go Falcons! !