Days of the Beer, July 13

The beer for today is Peroni, Nastro Azzurro.

On July 13 (or 12) 100 B.C. Julius Ceasar was born. How cool is it that he was born in the month that was named after him?

Julius Caesar, the original JC was one of the main guys who transformed the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. He expanded the Roman Empire through Gaul (France) and also invaded Britain.

He was proclaimed dictator for life after he took control of the government. He was assassinated by Marcus Brutus on March 14, 44 B.C. Unlike the other JC, he didn't come back on the third day.

Peroni Nastro Azzurro (Blue Ribbon) is a typical pilsner beer at 5.1% ABV. It is brewed in Rome. Peroni is owned by SABMiller.

It's one of the most widely available Italian beers in the U.S. and was at the Olive Garden the last time I ate there (Easter, 2007). So in honor of Julius Caesar, head on over to the Olive Garden, get one of those HUGE salads and drink a Peroni.

Pray that it didn't have too much light damage (skunk) done to the beer through the green bottle.