Author: ryan

Ryan Anderson (that's me!) is the editor & founder of MNBeer. Much has changed since the fall of 2005 and I'm proud to have been a part of it all. Sometime I'll tell you about my grand theory that links craft brewing to punk rock. Just ask.

Spring Ale Fest

The first annual Spring Ale Fest takes place on April 7th at the Ritz Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. The event will feature 8 local craft brewers 30+ beers over two sessions, noon-4pm and 5-9pm. Tickets are $30 before February 7th and $40 afterward. Tickets, of course, include unlimited samples. The event will also include raffles & prizes, etc.

Currently, the breweries include Brau Brothers, Barley John’s, Lucid, Harriet, Flat Earth and Dangerous Man.

Tickets & more info at SpringAleFest.com

Flat Earth Winter Warlock Release Party Tonight!

Flat Earth’s golden barleywine, Winter Warlock, makes it’s return with a release party tonight at Shamrock’s in St. Paul.  At  10.2% ABV, it’s a big beer. As Flat Earth puts it,  “A sweet malt character with hints of orange marmalade, Winter Warlock has a dry finish with a mild fuggle hop spiciness. Get a baby sitter and call a cab, don’t miss this beer!”