March 14, 2008Want to sell that empty Miller Lite keg to a scrap metal dealer? You better do it quick, because it could soon be illegal. A bill to prohibit scrap metal dealers from buying or receiving a keg from anyone but a brewery, keg manufacturer, or their representative passed a key State Senate committee on Wednesday. Senate File […]
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January 25, 2008Here’s some info from Vine Park. Prague in Fall 08! Of course, lots more info at their site.
Quick Update! Last winter we predicted a Spring arrival for our growlers and then found we had a few more hurdles to clear. We have been working diligently with the City of St Paul and our path is […]
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December 31, 2007As I sit here with a tulip of tasty local brew on my left, a small dog curled into a ball on my right and a Powerbook in front of me, I can’t help but ponder snow… er… 2007 and the great beer, great people and great times. For your pleasure, a quick rundown…
January:
I made […]
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August 1, 2007A bunch of new state laws go into effect today, including the oft-reported ability of the State Fair to now sell beer that is not 3.2 (also known as, um, “strong beer.” Sure, whatever.) I’m more interested in the provision alllowing brew pubs and small breweries to now sell 750ml bottles of their wares, like […]
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July 25, 2007So I’m one of the guys that Ryan and Jeff were kind enough to let into their inner-circle of top secret sources for beer happenings around the Twin Cities. I like good beer and want to see more of it in Minnesota. I’ll do my best to live up to the high quality you all […]
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July 21, 2007Here’s an update from the PedalPub… of note, I took about 12 co-workers on the PedalPub for the St. Louis Park Parktacular parade and everyone had a blast. Surprised? I didn’t think so… Eric and Al are great hosts. Eric’s family even joined us for the ride at the last minute.
By the way, I’m encouraging […]
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February 9, 2007This sounds quite promising for Minnesota… Vine Park is on the road to offering growlers… thanks to Dan for sharing:
Just wanted to let you start the coding. We’ve gotten both our Federal & State Brewing licenses in the last few months. Our initial brewing will be to offer growlers under the recent changes in the […]
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January 31, 2007This one seems to be hitting people by surprise, so Minnesota breweries and brewpubs take note:
SF0201
Relating to liquor; modifying the regulations of off-sales by brewpubs and small brewers; permitting breweries to provide samples of products on premises to individuals touring the brewery
If I read it correctly, it’s a modification to our “growler” law in Minnesota […]
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January 6, 2007I shouldn’t need to say this, but I will. Everything in this post below this line is pure speculation, un-informed guesses or perhaps even straight-up bull… er baloney. So without further ado… Minnesota Beer predictions for 2007.
Brau Brothers Brewing Co. beer will arrive in the Twin Cities in 6-packs and kegs. They will deliver the […]
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