Lately, there's been murmurings of strange sightings in the Theodore Wirth Woods and in the area surrounding the Utepils Fernweh Taproom.
Rumor has it that thereโs a sort of mythical woodland creature hanging around out there, decked out in vines and leaves. Those in the know say the creature is meant to symbolize rebirth, regreening, and all things spring. (No wonder no one spotted him until recentlyโthis winter was ridiculous.)
We sent out a few spies to investigateโand lo and behold, itโs Ewald. Our very own.
Heโs been hanging around the park, splashing about in the creek that runs by the Fernweh Taproom, and overall acting a bit wild.
We arenโt quite sure whatโs going on, but perhaps itโs the effects of that unusually long, harsh winter. Or maybe thereโs something in the water around here. After all, the water we use to brew our beer at Utepils is legendaryโit comes directly from the Glenwood Inglewood spring. Itโs tasty enough to drive anybody a little wild.
While Ewaldโs transformation was unexpected, not all of his wild antics are raising eyebrows. In fact, some have led to a whole lot of folks raising glasses. Thatโs because we decided to embrace the wildness and let it inspire our latest beer, a greened-up, hoppy version of our famous hefeweizen.
Ewald the Wild is an aromatically bright and full-flavored brew that is causing quite a stir. Itโs only available for a limited time, mostly because we have no idea how long this wild and mysterious woodland creature will stick around for inspiration. But in the meantime, letโs go (a little) wild.
Speaking of new developments, Ewald the Wild isnโt the only new thing brewing at the Utepils Fernweh Taproom. There have been some shenanigans with one of Ewaldโs siblings. You might say things are getting a bitโฆdark. Stay tuned for more.