First there was Fargo, the movie. Now there’s
Fargo, the beer.
Four native sons are hoping that the name recognition generated
from the Coen brothers flick will help launch their fledgling Fargo
Beer Company in North Dakota’s largest city. Their first beer is
called Wood Chipper, a reference to a prop used in of the film’s
more gruesome scenes.
Brew master Chris Anderson calls it a great way to get things
started, and easy way to order a type of beer that just rolls off
the tongue.
The official unveiling of the Indian Pale Ale was held at the
popular HoDo bar in downtown Fargo, located a block from a 19-story
hotel that will serve as a giant screen for the movie “Fargo.”
Today’s movie screening is part of a celebration known as Fargo
Fest. To top it off, the second annual Fargo Beer Festival is
scheduled to take place tomorrow.