Entries Tagged as 'shine on'

Superbowl Bound!

January 23rd, 2011 · 2 Comments

I bunkered down in my living room with my fellow Packers fan Caroline today and watched the Packers beat the Bears to win the NFC Championship and earn the right to play a Superbowl XLV. Caroline brought over all of the Wisconsin necessities: A port wine cheese ball made in Kaukauna, WI (where I lived for a few years); cheddar from Weyauwega, WI; summer sausage from Oshkosh, WI; and Packer-themed cupcakes (not from WI, but fun anyway). She also brought over some Leinenkugel’s beer from Chippewa Falls, WI and a microbrew from Horny Goat, out of Stevens Point, WI. And I had some Shine On beer from Central Waters Brewing in Amherst, WI and a variety of beers from Sand Creek Brewing in Black River Falls, WI. It was awesome!

Later on Jess came by and watched the end of the game with us. It was fun to have a girls football party where in between plays we could ponder important things like “Who is cuter? Matthews or Rodgers?” and “Did you hear that Cutler is dating Kristin Cavallari?” and rewind BJ Raji’s touchdown play 5 times so we could giggle at his dance. Fun day. AND!!!! PACKERS IN THE SUPERBOWL!!!!!!!!!!

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Central Waters Brewing

February 16th, 2010 · 4 Comments

My dad gave this beer to Dallas for his birthday back in December. Shine On from Central Waters Brewery in Amherst, WI (population 1,052).

Central Waters is Wisconsin’s first green-powered brewery. They use solar panels and radiant floor heating systems, and efficient lighting and electricity systems. All of the materials in their tap room are from recycled resources and they have reduced the amount of packaging materials that comes into the facility by having a grain silo outside the brewery. Also, they work with local farmers to recycle the grain used in the brewing process. Pretty cool! They’re “making the world a better place, one beer at a time.”

The Shine On beer is a red ale that was made to commemorate Central Water’s solar hot water system and their partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA). It’s made with Wisconsin-grown, organic barley and a proceed of all sales go to the MREA to help fund renewable energy and sustainability.

Ok, so this is all fine and good and commendable… but how did the beer taste? That’s what it comes down to ultimately, right? We really liked it. .. organic and sustainable or not, it was a great tasting beer. We’ll have to pick some more up next time we’re in Wisconsin and maybe try some others from Central Waters Brewing.

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