Budweiser has been working with the farmers who grow the barley it uses in its beer for generations and now it is honoring this partnership with the limited-edition Harvest Reserve Deep Golden Lager. With the release of this special lager, Budweiser notes that this is the first time that the brand has ever collaborated on a recipe with its farmers, stating "Releasing this beer for the harvest season is Budweiser's way of celebrating farmers after a year spent preparing for these precious few months."
Naturally, the Harvest Reserve Deep Golden Lager is made with all-American barley from family farms that has been toasted for a longer period of time to yield bold taste that pairs well with the hoppy aroma. The all-malt beverage is contained in bottles that feature the signature of collaborator Jim Dixon, a fifth-generation Budweiser barley farmer.
Collaborative Barley Lagers
Budweiser's Harvest Reserve Deep Golden Lager Was Made with Farmers
Trend Themes
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