beer taps are ready to flow this spring

recalls when the employees at Goat Island came to the grill shortly after it opened. She said they laughed over the headaches involved in opening a business and the hurdles to clear to get up and running in the beer-selling industry. There are 2-5 Goat Island beers on tap at Augusta’s at any given time throughout the year. The most popular option is their famous Blood Orange, but Deb says the Richter’s Pils, the Sipsey River Red, and the Hippieweizen are all fan favorites. “People can’t get enough of the Blood Orange.” sell them on the new novelty. The idea was so crazy at the time that he was quickly brushed aside. Deb kept the can, and to her amazement, the beer can craze took off from there. Because of this, Deb is always sure to give every new beer she hears about a chance. “If somebody tells me, ‘you should try this,’ we’ll test it out, see if people enjoy it, and go from there,’ she says, “and if its popular, we’ll add it to our permanent rotation of beers.”

Blood Orange from the tap for an excited customer up and running in the beer-selling industry. There are 2-5 Goat Island beers on tap at Augusta’s at any given time throughout the year. The most popular option is their famous Blood Orange, but Deb says the Richter’s Pils, the Sipsey River Red, and the Hippieweizen are all fan favorites. “People can’t get enough of the Blood Orange.”

Augusta’s beer taps are ready to flow this spring

Deb does not consider herself much of a beer drinker. She leaves the beer pouring to her lead bartenders, McKenna Denney and Summer Harkness, and they take it from there. If beer isn’t your thing, Augusta’s has a list of wine choices that includes chardonnay, cabernet, pinot noir and sauvignon blanc, and a full selection of liquor to choose from to match any vibe. As for Deb, she makes sure everything is in tip-top shape at the grill and everybody gets home safely then, “I prop up my feet up at home and make myself a scotch and water!”

Augusta’s has a lineup of 16 beer taps at the bar that hold everything from regulars like Miller Lite and Coors, to more local brews such as Goat Island’s beers that are brewed right here in Cullman. Twisted Tea is also a new addition to the lineup and, to Deb’s amazement, she says it’s a crowd-pleaser.

Because they opened within a couple months of each other, Augusta’s and Goat Island Brewery have always had a special relationship. Deb fondly

Deb Veres remembers the first time she ever saw Bud Light in a can. She was working at a restaurant in the early 80’s when a salesman walked in with the product in his hand trying to sell them on the new novelty. The idea was so crazy at the time that he was quickly brushed aside. Deb kept the can, and to her amazement, the beer can craze took off from there. Because of this, Deb is always sure to give every much of a beer drinker. She leaves the beer pouring to her lead bartenders, McKenna Denney and Summer Harkness, and they take it from there. If beer isn’t your thing, Augusta’s has a list of wine choices that includes chardonnay, cabernet, pinot noir and sauvignon blanc, and a full selection of liquor to choose from to match any vibe. As for Deb, she makes sure everything is in tip-top shape at the grill and everybody gets home safely then, “I prop up my feet up at home and make myself a scotch and water!” recalls when the employees at Goat Island came to the grill shortly after it opened. She said they laughed over the headaches involved in opening a business and the hurdles to clear to get up and running in the beer-selling industry. There are 2-5 Goat Island beers on tap at Augusta’s at any given time throughout the year. The most popular option is their famous Blood Orange, but Deb says the Richter’s Pils, the

Augusta's selection of beers is enough to make handcrafted work, and the festival is the largest fundraiser annually for the operation and maintenance of the school. Admission is $10 and kids five and under get in free. Special reduced admission rates are offered to festival attendees all weekend to visit Ave Maria Grotto. More information can be found at www. bloominfestival.com, or by calling 256-739-6682

• April 27 – Spring Under the Stars

The Wallace State Concert Choir and Concert Band will perform on campus at 6:30 p.m. outside the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, etc. Admission is free. For more information contact Melissa Lawler at 256-352-8277 or email her at melissa.lawler@wallacestate.edu

• April-October – Farmer’s Market

Festhalle Farmers Market is located adjacent to the warehouse district and across the street from Depot Park and the Cullman County Museum. Between April and October its regular hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Farmers looking to sell their produce can rent a booth at the largest timber-framed building in the state. Stop by for the freshest food around. For information on booth rentals for the market or other information, contact the main office at info@cullmanrecreation.org. Additional information can be found at www.cullmanrecreation.org

• May 6th – Strawberry Festival at Depot Park

Celebrate Cullman County’s agricultural history at the 84th anniversary of the state’s oldest Strawberry festival, featuring arts and crafts, food trucks, live music, strawberries and more. The event is organized by the Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department at the Festhalle and Depot Park. Enjoy the Miss Strawberry Festival Pageant and, of course, be sure to catch the Doggy “Paw”-geant to follow. This is an allday event. For more information on the pageant: visit Cullman Strawberry Festival on Facebook or at www.cullmanstrawberryfest.com

• May 16th – Showboat at Opryland

Mark your calendar for the daytrip to Nashville and the General Jackson Showboat at Opryland. Departs from Wallace State at 7:15 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. Includes a three-course lunch and riverboat cruise. The trip costs $177, which includes motorcoach transportation and admission to the General Jackson Showboat. Visit: www.wsccalumni.org/showboat23 to make a reservation.