Jun 24th, 2010
Gritty McDuff’s: It’s great that you donate the wort to the farms. But do the cows get drunk when they eat it? And if so, where do I buy the milk from those cows?
Q: Not only is Gritty’s a great place to grab a beer and catch up with friends, but they are very neighborly and give their leftover wort to local farms. One of our visiting foodies wondered, do cow’s get drunk when they eat wort and if so, where can we buy that milk?
A: It is funny to think of cows eating wort, a sweet, fermented mixture of hops, liquid and barley used in brewing beer, but it is a great addition to their meals. The acidity and sweetness of the wort is very yummy to the cows who eat a heavy diet of grains, hay and salt. Wort is like cow’s dessert! As much as they love the taste they don’t have any of the side effects of getting a beer buzz, so if you are looking for beer flavored milk, it might be time to get creative in your own kitchen. Give it a try and let us know what happens!
Until then, if you are looking for an excellent local beer be sure to stop by Maine’s original brewpub, Gritty McDuff’s at 396 Fore Street in Portland or call 207.772.BREW.
