Weekly Update August 5, 2026
Hello! My name is Bob, and I just had another dental procedure to undo the dental procedure I had 6 weeks ago, which failed. I sure could go for an In the Darkness of Shadows (the strongest beer AT has on draught at the moment) right about now! But hey, at least I didn’t break my leg like multiple other Taproom regulars! It’s the hot new trend you definitely do NOT want to get in on!
While I count my blessings, I am also writing this week’s Amory’s Tomb Newsletter! It’s a special all-Underberg edition!
But before we get to that, a quick heads up that this Friday, August 7th, will see the return of MATTY B to the Beer Garden for the return of the Metrowest’s Only Open Air Dance Party! Allen says MATTY B’s set will be “his usual hard hitting dance music”. I’m not sure what that means, but who cares? MATTY B’s sets are always great!
On to the Underberg stuff:
FEATURED DRAUGHT AND APERITIF COMBO
It’s Time To Have a Berg and a Tube!
Let’s start by explaining what exactly Underberg is. It’s an herbal digestif from Germany, containing a blend of herbs from 43 different countries. They’ve been making it for over 175 years!
Underberg comes in those tiny green bottles you’ve probably noticed hanging in the custom Underberg bandolier behind Justin at the cash register in the Taproom. According to the Underberg website, Undeberg is good for you. The website says it stimulates digestive enzymes, supports the gut microbiome, and eases bloating and indigestion.
I’m not qualified to comment on whether or not Underberg has medicinal benefits, but I will say it sure tastes like a medicine! To me, it has a strong licorice taste and is also quite bitter. Some people actually like to drink it on its own, but I (and most people) need to mix it with something.
In the Beer Garden era, the hot game was “Will It Berg?” - dumping an Underberg into any AT beer and seeing if it tastes any good. This resulted in bizarre concoctions such as Maynard’s Extra Special Berg, Under Latch and The Golden Berg, among others. You can still play Will It Berg now if you are the daring type! Just order an Underberg with your draft, dump it in and taste the unholy concoction!
But now that Amory’s Tomb has a Taproom, and in particular has a Lukr tap in that Taproom, there’s an even better way to have your Underberg - with a Mlíko Tube! Mlíko is the Czech word for “milk”, and in this context means a glass entirely made of dense foam from the Lukr Tap!
The “tube” is a 200ml glass, which is what you get with your Berg and a Tube. You down the Underberg, and then you chug (which is not hard, since it’s all foam) the Mlíko tube. The Mlíko definitely makes the Underberg go down more easily!
The best part is that if you are in the Taproom and ask for a Berg and a Tube, there’s a very good chance others will want to do one with you, and then Justin will set up a round of Bergs and Tubes. Heck, if you happen to be sitting at the bar when someone orders a Berg and a Tube, it’s pretty much mandatory that you do one, too! It’s a great way to meet new people in the Taproom!
In addition to feeling your gut health improve right on the spot (maybe - note I am not a doctor), after you down your Berg and a Tube, try to guess the number contained on the inside of the green cap. The numbers in the caps can be between 01 and 99, and if you can correctly guess your cap’s number without peeking, you win a small Underberg related prize. I’ve actually guessed it correctly twice, which may be more of a commentary on how many Berg and a Tubes I’ve had than on my extra-sensory powers. I got a cool Underberg postcard for my last one.
Check out this postcard:
Anyway, if you are in the Taproom and you see a bunch of people holding tiny bottles and glasses of foam in their hands, now you’ll know what they are up to. If you have never done one, I’d definitely recommend ordering a Berg and a Tube from Justin next time you are in the Taproom. It’s fun!
FEATURED “COCKTAILS”
Don’t Like Foam? Order an Underberg Cocktail Instead!
Perhaps you, or a friend you’ve brought to Amory’s Tomb, likes the idea of maybe improving their digestion, but doesn’t like the idea of downing a beer - even in all-foam form - in order to do so.
May I suggest a cocktail with Underberg instead? Underberg cocktails are not on the printed menu (let’s face it, the printed menu should probably only be used as a rough guide of what is available anyway) but you can easily order one from Justin.
The most popular Underberg cocktail that I have seen consumed at the bar is a Superberg, which is an Underberg served with Super Classico soda, a somewhat bitter Italian soda that I am told mixes quite well with the Underberg.
If you really want to step things up, you can even order your Superberg with an imperial seltzer and a lime wedge to make an Imperial Superberg (similar to Amaro Soda)! Wow!
Now I do not recommend chugging that Imperial Superberg as one would chug a Mlíko Tube! This is for sipping and savoring, which honestly is probably better for your gut health anyway.
Either way, the next time you want an Underberg and don’t want a beer, try an Underberg cocktail!
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Here’s what’s coming soon at Amory’s Tomb
Aug 5 Wheat & Water Crafted Doughz
Aug 7 Friday Night Garden Party: MATTY B
Aug 15 Spirit of Hudson Fest - Hudson
Aug 19 Wheat & Water Crafted Doughz
Aug 22 An Evening of Dungeon Synth with Sombre Arcane, Greendeath and Mystic Realm.
See you at the Tomb!
