AHOY! Check out the Details for Beach Bash at Lost Worlds in Support of Big Day at the Lake with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolina

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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Sherri Johnson
New Taproom Artifact: Shillelagh (Shəˈlālē) -- an Icon of Irish Culture

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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Sherri Johnson
A Day of GPR at Zorita Castle (Part 2 of 3)

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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Sherri Johnson
Taking Archaeology to the next level at Zorita Castle (Part 1 of 3)

In 2014, Lost Worlds Community Partner, American Foreign Academic Research (AFAR), began a multi-year archaeological excavation of Zorita Castle. For the initial archaeological season (and several thereafter) I was lucky to accompany the team. Located roughly an hour outside of Madrid, the Moors first built this Alcazaba or Muslim fortress in the 9th century. Situated to protect one of the three primary bridges over the Tagus River, this ensured the fortress was a key point of contention between the Moors and the Christians. Over two hundred years, possession of the castle switched hands a few times between various factions of the Moors and Christians.

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Sherri Johnson
Beer School 101 Sign-ups are Live

In Beer School 101, our Director of Brewing will instruct attendees on the brewing process, brewing ingredients, and his unique insights on what makes a great beer. Attendees will be led through a guided tasting and be giving

a tour of the brewing facilities. Course Length: approximately 1.5 hours. Price is $35 per attendee. You must be 21 or older to participate.

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

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.

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Sherri Johnson