Enjoy $3 pints of Flat Earth Black Helicopter Coffee Stout on Thursday, February 16th from 6-9 pm at DeGidio’ Bar & Restaurant, St. Paul. Black Helicoptor is Flat Earth’s answer to a coffee stout, made with coffee beans from Dunn Bros. Coffee.

DeGidio’s, 425 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102

St. Cloud area folks, here’s something nice for you… Bolder Tap House will be smacking the keystone in on a firkin of Tallgrass A-Team on Wed., Feburary 15th at 7:00.

The A-Team is Tallgrass IPA with Amarillo hops and apricot, which they say pairs nicely with Bolder Tap Houses’ mango/habanero wings. Ouch.

3950 2nd St S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301

Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery head Brewer Mike Hoops and crew will be talking home brewing roots, pro brewing, Pro Series collaboration, barrel aging (their Barrel Age Week is coming later this Feb.) and much more at Northern Brewer in Minneapolis on Saturday! As always they will raffle off some goodies!

Since I couldn’t describe it any better, here’s the details on tonight’s cask at Barley John’s, straight from the horse’s brewer’s mouth.

Tonight’s cask offering is going to be a variation of our Stockyard IPA – I kept 5 gallons of the wort last time I brewed and fermented that very special 5 gallons with champagne yeast. Last time I did that, with the Little Barley Bitter, the result was a somewhat Belgian-charactered version of the original: flowery, a little sweet, with fine bubbles and the slight sulfur character characteristic of a good champagne.

Tuesday at Bryant Lake Bowl you’re in store for an extra special treat.  They will be pouring both 2010 AND 2011 Founders Imperial Stout. No, it’s not every vintage, but still delicious! The beers are being tapped at 5pm & I can’t imagine they’ll be sticking around long…

Stanley’s NE Bar Room has a new kick ass banquet room, and they’re using it to host a Lagunitas Beer Dinner! Join us for some classic Northeast food pairings and some NoCal beers. Menu and beer details to follow, but a mystery cask may or may not be involved…

The Lexington plays host for a four-course beer dinner with Summit. Tickets are $39/person and reservations can be made by calling 651-222-5878.

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First Course
Spicy pork ribs with napa cabbage slaw and peach BBQ sauce
Paired with Summit Pilsener

Second Course
Shrimp and smoked corn chowder garnished with micro cilantro
Paired with Summit Extra Pale Ale

Main Course
Pan seared duck breast with savory grits and braised greens garnished with cracklings and a cranberry jus
Paired with Summit Maibock

Dessert
Ancho chili chocolate souffle with creme anglaise and macerated berries
Paired with Summit Oatmeal Stout

Got lunch plans today? If not, you might want to head to Axel’s Bonefire in Eagan for a beer lunch with Summit.

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Fire Roasted Stuffed Peppers
Sweet baby bell peppers, stuffed with spicy chorizo and tomatillo rice, fire roasted in the brick oven. Served with a Summit chipotle ranch dipping sauce
Paired with Summit EPA

Bonfire Chopped Salad
Iceberg and romaine lettuce, tossed in a homemade herb-mustard vinaigrette, with chickpeas, gorgonzola and cheddar, chicken, bacon and avocado, topped with crunchy tortilla strips
Paired with Summit Maibock

Cowboy Eggrolls
Tender smoked brisket, with pepper jack cheese and jalapeños, served with a tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, and creamy home-style slaw.
Paired with Summit Horizon Red Ale

Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Juicy tenderloin, roasted to perfection, with beer braised carrots and a maple bacon, pecan puree. Finished with a Summit Oatmeal Stout reduction
Paired with Summit Great Northern Porter

Oatmeal Stout Floats
Classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, floated in Summit Oatmeal Stout. Have your beer, and eat it too!
Paired with Summit Oatmeal Stout

Cost: $39/person (includes tax and gratuity)
Call for reservations: 651-452-0200

Before you head to Winterfest, or maybe before you head home for your own local beer fest, stop by Thomas Liquors to start the weekend off right with Ben Poupard from Flat Earth. He’ll be pouring this Friday for the February edition of FFF. As usual, Fitty will also have a few other interesting beers up his sleeve to share.

Mild? A statement on the weather perhaps? Who knows.  Regardless, there’s a release party for Surly’s seasonal Mild ale tonight at Brit’s Pub. 5:00pm. Enjoy!