On Thursday May 25^th, the Midsouth NAMA chapter gathered at a popular Memphis watering hole – the Wiseacre Brewing Company. What made this special is that they brew the beer on site, and offered us a special behind-the-scenes tour. Grains are the essence of this popular beverage, and the members got a complete schooling on the art of using different grains in craft beer.

We learned the basic principles of beer making but also what Wiseacre does to make it their own. Did you know that brewers must work their recipes around the water source they use, and that Memphis has some of the best beer making water in the world? Take that Colorado! After the tour, and the sampling, the members enjoyed more beverages and snacks. It was a great way to end the year!