Interview by: Beer & Garden Magazine

B&G: Why do a collaboration beer?
G: Garr’s Beer is recognized for doing unique beers with unusual ingredients. Craft brewers typically use all barley malt bills. We want to experiment with something weird like rice, and they are known for diluting their mash bills with rice. Who better?

B&G: Why rice instead of corn syrup?
G: There are some differences between rice and corn(syrup), but primarily they are both cheap fermentables that lighten beer. We could support US farmers by using corn, but instead we’re using rice. Although rice takes up more arsenic than other plants, we have chosen to ignore any concerns about arsenic in rice.

B&G: What’s the controversy about rice vs. corn syrup?
G: It’s just a marketing ploy by AB to destroy the beer market by creating dissent and confusion among the consumer. Apparently they hired the dumbest marketing people on the planet that are too young to remember the cola wars, which eroded overall market share. I guess AB has so many trash beer alternatives made with things like high fructose corn syrup that they don’t care about the real beer segment. Lesson learned is that beverage companies should not publicly attack their rivals.

B&G: Any other news you want to share?
G: It’s not yet confirmed, but we will be releasing a THC beer on April 20th: It will be called GARR’S BUD. It will smell like burning rubber colliding into a skunk, and doused with cat urine. Apparently people love this stuff.

Enjoy a specially prepared menu by NashHouse paired with Garr's Beers!

1. Begin with the Nash Poppers!  Consisting of jalapeno studded pimento cheese, wrapped with bacon, breaded and deep fried *spicy. (Paired with RED JAM)
2. Next try the Cornmeal Catfish on House Remoulade with TN Chow Chow! (Paired with CITRUS PEPPER)
3. Top that with the Peppered Filet and Blue Cheese Bacon Butter on a Home Fry. (Paired with GARR’S TRIPEL)
4. The Finale! - Sweet Potato Ice Cream with Burnt Marshmallows & Cayenne Candied Pecans (Paired with RED VANILLA PORTER)

Event is Tuesday, April 16th. RESERVE HERE!!!​ ​by 4/14 to receive a commemorative t-shirt* and Garr's Beer Glass with your $30 purchase! 

Event begins at 5 pm with Tasting Menu at 6 pm.
Located at: NashHouse Southern Spoon & Saloon - 114 8th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203
FREE VALET**: At the Cambria Hotel - next door

RESERVE HERE!!!​​

*Limited inventory of XXXL.
**Valet is complimentary until capacity reached.

#craftbeer #local #nashville #tennessee #tapas #pairing #tasting #independentbeer #redjam #citruspepper #garrstripel #redvanillaporter #drinkwiththebrewmaster #cheers!

Drink with the brewmaster in Tusculum, Tennessee at Old Oak Tap Room!
Three beers on tap: Red Vanilla Porter, Citrus Pepper, & Juicy Trip!

March 28th (6-8pm)
Old Oak Tap Room: 665 Erwin Hwy, Tusculum, TN 37745
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​#drinkwiththebrewmaster #local #craftbeer #redvanillaporter #citruspepper #juicytrip #greenevilletn #tusculumtn #tennessee #oldoaktaproom #independentbeer

Experience the tantalizing flavors of Tennessee's many celebrated breweries and distilleries! Enjoy Wildhorse Executive Chef Nic Erickson's thoughtfully paired selections with each beverage sample. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or the Wildhorse Box Office (615) 902-8211.

Saturday, April 20, 2019 (2-6 pm)
120 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201

#tennessee #craftbeer #local #nashville #wildhorsetotn #independentbeer #cheers! #drinkwiththebrewmaster

Start St. Pat's and March Madness off right with the #GARRBOMB!!! You'll love this whiskey and beer combination! #SIPITORDROPIT!
Drink the #GARRBOMB with #REDJAM or #REDVANILLAPORTER!
Look for the red #GARRBOMB on our MAP in Nashville, Franklin, Nolensville and Huntsville! #Cheers!

Hang with us Thursday @OTBX in #huntsvillealabama. We'll have the #redvanillaporter #citruspepper #garrstripel #ontap! #Cheers! #local #craftbeer #independentbeer #oldtown