Grab your skis, snowshoes or sled and get over to Town Hall for their newest release tonight.
Hey All,
A couple quick notes for you. Today we will release our Imperial Pilsner. This intense lager is full of German malt, German Hallertau Mittelfruh, German Tettnang, and Czech Saaz hops. It weighs in at a respectable 8.9%abv, and it is here to drink today! There is a release and there are growlers ready to go…..expect a slight upcharge.
Thanks to all that took part in the Chili Cook Off yesterday! Congrats to Ben for taking the title this year, he may get mad at me for this……….his secret ingredient was a little SPAM- really I am not kidding.
Congrats to Flat Earth Brewing for winning the Snowshoe Award at Winterfest this year with Grand Design – S’more infused Cygnus!
Don’t forget, you have a chance to pick up some of their beer today, although don’t expect to find any Grand Design.
You can expect to find:
Belgian Pale Ale
Angry Planet Pale Ale
Black Helicopter Coffee Stout
Northwest Passage IPA
Cygnus X-1 Porter
Unfiltered Curly Tail Ale
Winter Warlock Golden Barleywine
MNBeer is nothing, if not concerned for the mental and physical well-being of its readers. That’s why we take great pains to bring to you the most current, critical news of the local craft beer world. From time to time we need to ignore our provincial bias and share momentous news from outside our borders. Consider this a Public Service Announcement.
Check out this Associated Press story shared in the Pioneer Press regarding a new “smash-proof pint glass meant to reduce drinking injuries.” I especially like the quote, “Glassing causes horrific injuries and has a lasting and devastating impact on victims and their families.” Hell, things have apparently gotten so bad that they’ve coined a term for it – glassing. Outfrickenstanding! And then there is this line, “Officials swore the country would save billions in health care costs by coming up with a glass that doesn’t double as a lethal weapon.” Hell, maybe we don’t need health care reform.
I figure this P.S.A. outta earn MNBeer a Nobel Peace Prize, so go ahead and begin lobbying The Nobel Foundation.
So you like to drink good beer. And maybe you’ve been to a beer pairing dinner or two. Now maybe you’re looking for something else. How about taking a class with Certified Cicerone Michael Agnew? Check out these classes offered through Cooks of Crocus Hill:
ABCs of Beer – Friday, March 26th 6 – 8 pm, $55
Smoked, Grilled and Sauced: A Wine and Beer Pairing Experience – Friday, April 30th 6 – 9 pm, $75
Cheese and Ale: Pairing Beer and Cheese – Monday, May 17th 6 – 8 pm, $55
As we slid toward the weekend, yet another chance for FREE BEER. Stop in at Pracna on Main today, say hi at the bar and get a free Sierra Nevada Celebration or 21st Amendment Monk’s Blood on tap.
Summit has announced the third beer in their Unchained Series, an India Style Rye Ale, brought to you by brewer Mike Lundell.
Beer Specs:
Color: Amber
Malt: Harrington, Rye, Crystal Rye, Chocolate Rye Malts and Flaked Rye
Hops: Summit, Citra
Yeast: American Ale
OG: 14 Degrees Plato
IBU: 60
ABV: 6.3
The IRA, a medium bodied beer with spicy rye specialty malts, will be introduced in early March. Brewer Mike can be found at:
March 1: Jersey’s, Inver Grove Heights, 8pm
March 4: The Muddy Pig, St. Paul, 6pm
March 5: Tracy’s Saloon & Eatery, Minneapolis, 7pm
March 11: Shamrock’s, St. Paul, 6pm
Thursday evening Rock Bottom will be tapping their Southside Pilsener. Everyone in attendance at 6 pm will receive a FREE PINT. For every pint purchased that night, $.25 will go to Southside Family Nurturing Center of Minneapolis. After that, and until it’s gone, $.10 will be donated for each pint purchased.
Don’t forget! Tonight is the night to stop by Granite City in Eagan for a chance to win tickets to Winterfest and chat with brewmaster Bob McKenzie!
BREWS NEWS: Granite City Food & Brewery’s Brew Master Bob McKenzie will be visiting our Eagan, Minnesota location on Wednesday, February 3rd! Join him from 5 pm-7 pm for a Brewery Tour and for some great “Brew” conversation. One lucky Mug Club Member will win 2 Winterfest Beer Festival Tickets!
Friday isn’t too far away and if you don’t yet have plans for mid-afternoon, Grumpy’s Roseville will be tapping a firkin of Fulton’s Sweet Child of Vine.
Flat Earth has set up a couple of tasting events for the month of February, one on each side of the river to appease those folks have an aversion to going “over there”.
They’ll feature Northwest Passage IPA, Belgian Pale Ale, Cygnus X-1 Porter and Angry Planet Pale Ale.
Thursday, February 4 Groveland Tap
1834 St. Claire Ave, St. Paul
I’m sure Colin worked his ass off to finish this… so without further delay, here’s the link to the 2010 Winterfest Program. Enjoy. See you Friday perhaps?!
We are expecting the newest brewer to arrive today! When she gets here we’ll let everyone know after we get everyone settled in.
Growlers will be available at the regularly scheduled time. This week we’ll have…
Angry Planet Pale Ale
Belgian Pale Ale
Unfiltered & Regular Curly Tail
Cygnus X-1 Porter
Unfiltered Element 115 Lager
Oatmeal Stout
Black Helicopter Coffee Stout
Northwest Passage IPA
Winter Warlock Golden Barley wine
Filtered Element 115 should be ready for Thursday
Cheers!
Congratulations to Jeff and Cathie! Heather Therese joined the Williamson clan at 10:45 this morning, weighing in at 8 lbs, 20 inches.
This Sunday marks the annual Chili Cook Off! Bring in your secret recipe chili for a chance to win the glorious “Best Chili 2010 Award”. You could also win a $200, $100, or $50 gift card for your efforts. All we ask is that you bring 5-6 quarts of chili by 11:30 am, judging and chili eating begins at 2:30. You can get a pint of beer and an “endless bowl of chili” for just $7.
We still have a few places left, so give a call and sign up today. A great time is always had by all, so swing in and eat chili, drink beer, and watch football. Those big Vikings Superbowl party plans were shattered, let us host your day!
February 8, 2010, 02:10pm :: Posted by Kris in beer events, brewpubs 
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