Naming the Beer.

I have been thinking of names for beers brewed by a Katy Proper. I want to stick to names that have some sort of historical connection to the town of Katy, Tx. The following are some ideas. feel free to comment if you have any ideas!

Eule: (pronounce "eye-lee") A summertime very drinkable lager that will use rice as an adjunct. I know it isn't reinheitsgebot to use rice, but Eule is the name of the man that introduced rice farming to Katy.

Cane Island IPA: Cane island is what Katy used to be called. Why? No idea, the only body of water around is a creek that was formerly known as Cane Creek. Most IPA's seem to have a nautical theme, and this is as nautical as Katy gets.

Katy Mares: Of course there are those who believe that katy wasn't named after the railroad. Some research about Katy Mares, the saloon keeper that served the railroad workers in katy, uncovered some stuff that might give some Ideas about what kind of beer it should be. She survived, and reopened after the storm of 1900 that pretty much wiped out everything in Katy. Prohibition finally did her business in. I'm thinking a very drinkable pilsner.

Tiger Red: I know, I know. A Taylor High School Alumnist blatantly nodding to the Katy Tigers...

Boxcar Ale: Okay now we are talking Taylor H.S.! This is one of many references that can be made to a railroad theme. Others include: A steam beer, based on Anchor steam. Red Caboose. Iron Spike.

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