Meet Sargon: A Red Lager that's a Rare Find

The Story

Sargon the Great (ca 2340-2285 BC) was the King of the Akkadian Empire. The Akkadian Empire was formed when Sargon overthrew the Akkadian ruler and led the Akkadians to victory over the Sumerian kings to the South. In this way, he united all of Mesopotamia under one leader and forged the first empire in the history of the world. His reign is known for being the first political entity to make use of large-scale

administration to oversee his empire that extended from present day Turkey through Iraq.

Interesting Fact: Sargon’s daughter, Enheduanna, is the world’s first known author, Her name appears on a 4000 year old alabaster disk discovered in the ancient Sumerian city of Ur. She presents the story of four individuals who are performing a sacred rite.

The Discovery

A Red (Amber) Lager is a variation of a Vienna Lager. Similar to an Oktoberfest style beer, it was traditionally brewed in the spring and stored in caves to be consumed in the later cooler months. When the first cool snap arrived, the beer would be tapped to herald the new season.

Our Sargon Red Lager is amber in color with reddish hues. It's sweet caramel with slight toffee and nutty notes come from the use of English Dark Crystal malt. The use of German Hersbrucker hops complement these characteristics with subtle aromas of floral and fruity notes.

Taproom Artifact

The Mask of Sargon is a bronze sculpture from Nineveh with a lot of questions as to its origination. Roughly 12 inches in height, it resides today in the Iraq Museum in Baghdad, Iraq. The mask is rumored to depict Sargon the Great and is one of the very first royal likenesses ever created. Sargon the Great (ca 2340-2285 BC) was the King of the Akkadian Empire. The Akkadian Empire was formed when Sargon overthrew the Akkadian ruler and led the Akkadians to victory over the Sumerian kings to the South. In this way, he united all of Mesopotamia under one leader and forged the first empire in the history of the world. His reign is known for being the first political entity to make use of large-scale administration to oversee his empire that extended from present day Turkey through Iraq.