Snowing In Chicago?

According to the experts, there is a chance of snow in Chicago over the weekend. In Flagler Beach, we will be enjoying temperatures in the 90s and hosting the Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Contest. Life is good at the Golden Lion!

Live Music This Weekend:

Fri Oct 9 6:30pm-10pm Billy Bowers Flip-Flop Tapping Beach Music
Sat Oct 10 6pm-10pm Half Fast Band Classic Rock
Sun Oct 11 1pm-5pm Ken McLanus Acoustic Classic Rock

10 Facts About Beaujolais Nouveau

1. Beaujolais [BOE-zjoh-lay] Nouveau is always released the third Thursday of November, regardless of the start of the harvest.

2. The region of Beaujolais is 34 miles long from north to south and 7 to 9 miles wide. There are nearly 4,000 grape growers who make their living in this picturesque region just north of France's third largest city, Lyon.

3. All the grapes in the Beaujolais region must be picked by hand. These are the only vineyards, along with Champagne, where hand harvesting is mandatory.
Find Beaujolais Nouveau:
- Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau
- Collin-Bourisset Beaujolais Nouveau
- More Beaujolais Nouveau Producers

4. Gamay (Gamay noir Jus Blanc) is the only grape permitted for Beaujolais. While certain California wineries may label their wine "Gamay Beaujolais" this is not the same grape variety as what is grown in France, and is quite different in taste and growing habits.

5. Beaujolais Nouveau cannot be made from grapes grown in the 10 crus (great growths) of Beaujolais-only from grapes coming from the appellations of Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages.

6. Beaujolais Nouveau owes its easy drinkability to a winemaking process called carbonic maceration, also called whole berry fermentation. This technique preserves the fresh, fruity quality of the wine, without extracting bitter tannins from the grape skins.

7. Beaujolais Nouveau is meant to be drunk young-in average vintages it should be consumed by the following May after its release. However, in excellent vintages (such as 2000) the wine can live much longer and can be enjoyed until the next harvest rolls around.

8. Serve Beaujolais Nouveau slightly cool, at about 55 degrees Fahrenheit-the wine is more refreshing and its forward fruit more apparent than if you serve it at room temperature.

9. Approximately 1/3 of the entire crop of the Beaujolais region is sold as Beaujolais Nouveau.

10. The region of Beaujolais is known for its fabulous food. The famed Paul Bocuse Restaurant is just minutes from the heart of Beaujolais, as is Georges Blanc's eponymous culinary temple. These great restaurants have plenty of Beaujolais on their wine lists. This quintessential food wine goes well with either haute cuisine or Tuesday night's meat loaf.

Join The Golden Lion on November 19 as we celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau in high style!

Mark Your Calendars:

October 15-October 18 Biketoberfest 2009 The Golden Lion welcomes all to the party during Biketoberfest. Check out our entertainment schedule for more information.

October 31 Halloween Come on out for the Golden Lion's Halloween Extravaganza. Costume contests and spooky drink specials all night long. Second full moon of the month!!!

Thursday November 19 Beaujolais Nouveau Night Join the worldwide party as the Golden Lion celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau Night for the 16th year!!

Wednesday November 25 Flagler Beach Homecoming Everyone is home for Thanksgiving and you are tired of cooking. Come on out and let us do the work!

Saturday December 5 Repeal Day The Golden Lion will be joining Americans all across the US in "Celebrating The Freedom". The freedom to have a drink, that is. On December 5, 1933 the 21st Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, making it an American right to have a drink. Wherever you are, stop by your local pub for a beer or a cocktail. If you are in the area, we will be serving up Prohibition Era classics such as the Sidecar, the Knickerbocker, the Rusty Nail, the Manhattan, the Stinger, and of course good old fashioned gin martinis. For more information about Repeal Day visit http://www.repealday.org/.

Are You A Music Lover? Don't miss these two sources for up and coming Florida Musicians:

Club 927 A weekly music showcase broadcast localy on Beach 92.7 FM and worldwide at www.beach927.com

U Discover Me Your source for Florida's best up and coming musicians. Visit www.udiscoverme.com

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