The Lewis & Clark Story

With the introduction of new Lost Trail Sarsaparilla, soft drink lovers are discovering the great taste of authentic, old-style sarsaparilla from Louisburg Cider Mill.

“Lewis and Clark’s spectacular journey across the uncharted breadth of our continent deserves the recognition of everyone who appreciates what America is today,” said Tom Schierman, VP of Sales for Louisburg Cider Mill. “Sarsaparilla is truly different from root beer and we made sure our Lewis & Clark Expedition edition has a distinctively pleasing flavor.”

Schierman, a devoted fan of Old West lore, created the special edition beverage to remind people of America’s heritage of bravery in the face of the unknown, and her optimistic vision of ever-greater things to come.

Lost Trail Sarsaparilla has an eye-catching design on the bottle label and four-pack carrier. Unlike many beverages in its category it is caffeine-free, contains no fat and is very low in sodium. In the premium price range and quality category, it is microbrewed in the same draft style as Louisburg Cider Mill’s Lost Trail Root Beer.

Louisburg Cider Mill was founded in 1977 by Tom and Shelly Schierman, pressing and bottling their first jug of Louisburg Apple Cider in a renovated Kansas hay barn. Today, the company offers a wide range of beverages, foods, cookware and food-related gifts.

In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson won approval from Congress to send Meriwether Lewis & William Clark upon a visionary westward endeavor... That would become one of America’s greatest adventure stories. Their 8,000 mile journey began at the convergence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Lewis and Clark saw lands, rivers and peoples never before seen by Americans. Contact with nearly 50 Native American tribes gave them valuable route information and ways to endure the hardships they faced. Without Indian Guides “ Charbonneau and wife, Sacagawea” these explorers might not have survived. In Sept., 1806, the tattered group arrived in St. Louis. Their brave travels opened the door to the West and our history was forever changed.

To Learn More About Lewis & Clark Please Visit: www.lewisandclark.com www.lewisandclark.org www.pbs.org/lewisandclark www.lewisandclark200.org/