14 August 2017
Obviously, this brewery is big beer. It’s like claiming to support independent movies and indie film festivals, but then taking a trip to Walt Disney World. I’ve been to Walt Disney World, and Anheuser-Busch was better.
One clear difference about Anheuser-Busch’s tour was the value. With such huge profits and such a massive following, they can afford to give tours away for free. There are other paid tour options with additional perks, but this is a great deal with roughly similar commitment as the others.
Mash Tanks – The mix of grains (malted barley, wheat, etc.) is being mixed with hot water to heat-activate the enzymes in the malt and convert the starch into sugar, typically maltose.
Mash Tank room (cont.)
In these massive vessels, fermentation happens with beechwood to create that classic Budweiser flavor profile. The yeast are inside eating the sugar and converting it into alcohol.
Even to the most hipster craft beer drinker, Budweiser is a necessary evil . If you want to experience breweries, you have to visit this cultural hub in Saint Louis. The history of the nation is intertwined with this brewery, and you can see artifacts along the tour.
Shearon Suds 
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