![](https://steemitimages.com/1x1/https://steemitimages.com/DQmR9TJQE5iSCdXkFHsuPEefUF89kWwQHAtr1Z6oWACNci2/label-lugtread.jpg) ## The Beer All you farmers out there are going to be happy. Today I'll be test-driving **Beau's Lug-Tread**. Tractors seem to be the theme with this beer. For you city-folk, a *lug-tread* is the distinctive tread pattern of tractor tires. You see the connection between tractors and beer, right? Of course you do. ![track.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdFbvhKVm42VyugL29LSNX8HcFBk3iLEixKczAJpMh8Yw/track.jpg) According to the label, Beau's Lug-Tread is a *Lagered Ale*. I am picturing farmers all "lagered up" joy-riding tractors around in corn fields. Yee-haw! Just stay off the roads, you rednecks! I sense we are finally getting into some *real* beer now. ![BLT1.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQKsBFuceG8T9AdHoGm1EMbAJn1hmuf4n2Morcdqz5G84/BLT1.jpg) ***

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*** For bitterness, Beau's Lug-Tread comes in at 21 IBUs (International Bitterness Units). That's a bit low for my liking. However, I'm going to pretend I didn't see that because I like tractors so much. ABV (alcohol by volume) is 5.2%. That's just a tad above my preferred range (4-5%). I'm thinking once I'm on the tractor with a couple of Lug-Treads into me and enjoying the stench of freshly spreaded manure, I'm not going too care much. Look at the size of the bottle! 600 ml. That's just a bit larger than a pint -- a real Imperial pint that is, not a sissy-sized American pint. Beauty! ***

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This beer comes in cases of 4. A farmer can safely carry 9 or 10 of these. City-dwellers should only carry two at a time to avoid injuring your delicate girly hands. I am loving the packaging. Surprise surprise! It's a tractor theme. Tractors on the cardboard and tractors on the shoelace that wraps around the top of the bottles. That's right, it's a shoelace ... with tractors on it. Awesome. ***

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On the neck of each bottle of Beau's Lug-Tread is a handcrafted image of -- you guessed it -- a tractor. Amazing. I choose to believe that each bottle is individually handcrafted by a skilled glass artisan. This may not be true, but once you have a few Lug-Treads into you, you'll be a believer too. *** Beau's Lug-Tread is brewed by Beau's Brewing Company in Vankleek, Ontario. This is what their web site says about Beau's Lug-Tread: *"A hybrid style, Lug-Tread is top-fermented (like an ale) and then cold-aged (like a lager), giving it light ale notes complemented by a lager-like crispness."* Also, *"The tracks left in the mud from a small tractor’s Lug Tread tell the tale of honest hard work and close family ties."* *** ## The Verdict I like tractors. 10 out of 10. *** ## Rules - You have to try a new beer every day, for 7 days. - The beer must be something you have never tasted before. - You must put a photo of the beer and write a few words about it. - Nominate someone every day. - If you are a social outcast with no friends to invite you just join the fun. You have every excuse to drink. - Use the tag "#sevendaybeerchallenge" as one of your five tags. *** ## Credit Thank You @trumpman for starting this challenge. You da man! Thank You @churchboy for nominating me. I want to go to your church! My Day 5 nominee for this challenge is @someguy123. I don't know much about @someguy123 except that he is one of the witnesses I have semi-randomly chosen to vote for. I choose to believe he likes tractors. I like his style. Need more info on the Beau's Lug-Tread? Check out Beau's full beer lineup here: https://beaus.ca/beers/ _{(Note: The thumbnail for this post was gleaned from the above site. Hopefully, that is acceptable for a review-type post such as this.)} *** Cheers! @opaulo ... hic