Greetings, Check out this years micros and imports at the Big S this weekend. FFI at surdyks.com Cheers, Jim Did you know the first use of hops is dated back to 768 A.D., when King Pepin le Bref made reference to his "humlonaria" (hop garden) at the Abbey St. Dennis? More than 1200 years later almost all beers are flavored by bitter hops. At Surdyk's we have one of the most comprehensive beer departments in the Upper Midwest. We currently carry over 400 total imports, 60 Belgian beers alone! Our domestic selection includes 200 palate appealing beers. Also available are all the newest beverages like Jack Daniels Hard Cola, Smirnoff Ice, Woodys Ice, Skyy Blue and many others. Come on in and see what's "hoppening" in Surdyk's beer department, where lowest prices are guaranteed! Oktoberfest Beer Sale Sept 18th through Sept 27th Oktoberfest In-store Beer Tasting Sept 19 & 20, 11am - 7:30pm. Sample over 40 crafted domestic and imported beers, all on sale. -- ------------------------------ * * Dr. James Lee Ellingson, Adjunct Professor jellings(a)me.umn.edu * * University of Minnesota, tel: 651/645-0753 fax 651 XXX XXXX * * Great Lakes Brewing News, 1569 Laurel Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104 *