On February 3, 2023, I worked alongside a small group of archaeologists to conduct a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey of the medieval castle of Zorita located roughly an hour northwest of Madrid.
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Lost Worlds Brewing in partnership with Viacom/Paramount/CBS and the Star Trek franchise is releasing Enterprise Blonde Ale – a beer to celebrate the spirit of exploration.
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On April 28th, we’re closing the brewery at 5pm to host a very important event in our community – Beach Bash 2023! The event will raise funds for Big Day at the Lake for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolina. We sat down with Brent Sparks, Chair of the event, to learn more and encourage your participation.
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Next time your standing at the bar ordering a beer, look above the door that leads to the brew house. In celebration of our new Shillelagh Irish Ale, we went on a hunt to find the perfect Irish walking stike, aka, a shillelagh!
This walking stick, or club, has a large knob at the top. Generally made from blackthorn, these sticks were traditionally placed in a chimney for several months to give the shillelagh its black, shiny appearance. After removal from the heat source, the stick is rubbed with oils or sealants to yield an even deeper, dark glimmer.
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Shillelagh Irish Ale evolved from the Irish Red Ale – a slightly less popular cousin of Irish Porters and Stouts. However, the Irish Red Ale has an even older history than Porter or Stout being cited in literature as early as the 8th century.
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Having climbed the zig zagging path from the idyllic village of Zorita De Los Canes up to Zorita Castle numerous times, I was ill prepared to do so in freezing weather and accompanied by a rather curious, unpleasant smell. In 2022, one of the watchtowers on the exterior of the castle collapsed, making the primary path between the village and the castle unusable.
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