Long has Big Rock been the leader of Calgary craft beer in terms of availability and number of beers. They were the pioneers of craft brewing in this province. Strange that in my rampant alcoholism that I had never done a tour. If there was a good distillery in Calgary, there would be a plaque made and posted on their front door honouring me by now.
I screwed myself the moment I left to meet the rest of my group: I drove. They arrived by cab a few minutes later. Those sneaky bastards. That automatically made me the designated driver.
Our host was terrific. A few samples downstairs before taking us up the steps to the 'More beer' section. A full beer bar. Damn. Must pace myself and be responsible. To the tour we went. Hairnets, protective glasses, and no beers allowed in to drink during the tour. Now we're talking. Suffer with me, people!
How did people ever come up with beer? There's quite a bit that goes into it, even in the most simple forms. I've been on tours before, but never figured out how they came up with it. Must have been alcohol that contributed to making such a discovery. Rum, most likely, as all good discoveries are a result of it.
Either way, after seeing the process of making beer, I am still too lazy to make my own and will stick with letting other people do it for me.