Ngon Bistro has tapped its second cask of Lift Bridge Kimono Girl. If you missed this beer the last time it was on cask you’ll want to make sure to try some of this delicious brew. Head over to Ngon before it is all gone!

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The first five of Josh Pepper’s Beer Commandments, as read by MNBeer’s Eric Haugee.

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[ April 28, 2009; 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] I didn’t see mention of this on Acadia’s website, but there was a BeerAdvocate posting about a Dark Horse release at Acadia.  Specifically, Acadia will be offering their sequential stout series (One Oatmeal Stout, Too Cream Stout, Tres Blueberry Stout, Fore Smoked Stout, and Plead the 5th imperial stout), featuring a release of #5.  The [...]

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[ June 5, 2009 to June 6, 2009. ] For those of you not on Brau Bros.’ e-mail distribution, below is a brief update (including a reminder about BrauFest) from Dustin.  There’s also a chance to triple Lucan’s population and stimulate it’s contribution to the global Gross Domestic Product.  Huh?  BrauFest you non-Kensian-oriented beer nerds!  Save the dates (June 5 and 6).
Hey Everyone,

Hops are [...]

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Thanks everyone! Saturday night’s MNBeer party at Stub & Herb’s was an absolute blast! It was ridiculous… in the best way of course. I don’t know where to start – five casks of beer, tons of great people, way too much swag… birthday cake, noisemakers and streamers… crazy. Lots of fun! Photos to come…
P.S. Drop [...]

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[ May 13, 2009; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Princeton’s Liquors in Osseo Maple Grove is pulling out all the stops for their 75th anniversary on May 13th…distributors and breweries will be pouring beer, Osseo Meats is serving up brats made with Southern Tier Oat, and awesome sale prices for the entire month of May. Stop by and give Bill a huge congrats and [...]

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So you think you can draw? Can you come up with a Surly approved drawing that fits in the confines of a coaster? If you’re up for the challenge, keep reading!
Have you noticed while drinking at your favorite watering hole that the Surly coasters only have one printed side? There is a good [...]

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[ April 20, 2009; 5:00 pm; ]

Hey folks-

This coming Monday we will release Golden Leaf at 5pm. You should find this Golden Pale Ale,that we dry hopped with leaf hops, very appropriate for your warm weather enjoyment. Seems like you are happy with the first Hefeweizen of the season, look for Krystal Weizen to follow as the next wheat beer.

Cheers,
Mike
Minneapolis [...]

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August Schell Brewing Company is providing a fas of Zommerfest for the MNBeer party tomorrow. Mmmm. Can’t wait! See you there!

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[ April 21, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Beer is good. Cheese is good. Beer paired with cheese is excellent!

Find out how to make the most excellent of pairings from Ken Liss of Premier Cheese Market on France Ave in Edina at The Four Firkins.

Cost: $20 per person
25 person maximum
To reserve your space email alvey@thefourfirkins.com
Payment due at time of reservation. [...]

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[ April 20, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] In case you missed Mark making the rounds yesterday showing off their newest darling, Alvey will be hosting him on Monday as he pours free samples and talks about the brew. And of course, you’ll be able to purchase some Horizon to take home, too.

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Rapid Penguin Porter is now available in the Growlers, with Maibock and Stumpjumper Ale completing the lineup.
Stop by Vine Park Tuesday – Thursday Noon – 8 pm, Friday Noon – 9 pm and Saturday 9 am – 5 pm to pick ‘em up!

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Nightlife by Tom Horgan, Star Tribune
…the bar will be especially busy that night because the guys behind the Twin Cities’ best beer blog — MNBeer.com – are celebrating their “3.5 Year Anniversary” with special cask ales from local breweries starting at 8 p.m.

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St. Paul’s Summit Brewing Rolls Out the Barrels of its New Horizon by Chris Reimenschneider (Star Tribune)
New Hoppy Beer Hopes to Make Drinkers Happy by John Lauritsen (WCCO)

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[ April 16, 2009; 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. ] Whether you’ve already decided you’re heading over to Flat Earth this afternoon for growler sales or whether you need the night’s “menu” to get you there, here you go!

Belgian Pale Ale
Black Helicopter Coffee Stout
Cygnus X-1 Porter
Northwest Passage IPA
Sunburst Ale – Apricot infused Belgian Pale Ale

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