…and the person holding the mash paddle? Josh Bischoff from Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery, a great brewer & GABF silver medal winner.

You can read the press release in its entirety below the fold. Cheers to Indeed Brewing!

INDEED BREWING COMPANY TO OPEN BREWERY, TAPROOM THIS SUMMER IN NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS

MINNEAPOLIS MN, FEBRUARY 6, 2012 — Can three former college roommates and craft beer lovers open a destination taproom and brewery in a vibrant Minneapolis arts district?

Indeed.

“We see life as an adventure and craft beer is the perfect drink to take along,” said Tom Whisenand, co-founder of Indeed Brewing Company. “It’s something you reward yourself with after you do something great – or something mundane. Either way, at least you’re getting it done.”

Indeed will brew hop-forward, adventurous beers for adventurous drinkers – think chipotle-smoked porter. Better yet, Indeed will be the only Minnesota craft brewery packaging beer in six packs of 12 oz. cans – perfect for taking along in a backpack, kayak or stashing in the refrigerator.

“We want to make the best craft beers possible, and we want to do it in a fun way – an adventurous way. That means we’re going to make beers that defy styles and push the limits,” said Whisenand. “But at the same time, we’re going to make beers that will be a good reward after a long hike, a bike ride or after 10 hours at the office.”

To get there, Indeed brought aboard award-winning brewer Josh Bischoff from Minneapolis’ Town Hall Brewery to helm production. Bischoff recently won a silver medal at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival in Denver for his experimental beer “L.S.D.” – featuring lavender, sunflower honey and dates – and shared in another six GABF medals during his time at Town Hall.

Indeed Brewing Company will open its 12,000-square-foot brewery and taproom in a century-old building at the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District this summer. The company plans to self-distribute two flagship craft brews to liquor stores, bars and restaurants, as well as pour pints in its 1,500-square-foot taproom with adjoining patio.

“We want our taproom to be a hub for all things Indeed, like a living room for our brewery,” Whisenand said, “so we can invite people in to get to know us and our beer.”

The brewery founders — Tom Whisenand, Nathan Berndt and Rachel Anderson – were once roommates at the University of Minnesota and photographers at the Minnesota Daily, the school’s student newspaper. The three built media careers of their own in Minnesota and stayed connected through their love of good beer and good people. They said Indeed will be their way of contributing something positive to their home state.

As its summer 2012 opening approaches, Indeed will release more details about its product lineup, taproom opening date and plans for growth.

Indeed Brewing Company will open in a refurbished Northeast Minneapolis warehouse this spring and be pouring beer by summer 2012. The brewery, at 711 15th Ave. NE in Minneapolis, will have an initial capacity of 3,800 barrels a year and a canning line that can produce 36 cans per minute.

As an invested member of the community, the company will also donate at least one percent of its annual sales to local and national non-profit organizations as part of One Percent for the Planet, a movement that encourages corporate philanthropy for the preservation and restoration of the natural environment.

FAST FACTS

THE FOUNDERS
Rachel Anderson, Nathan Berndt, Tom Whisenand

THE BUILDING

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!

The Lift Bridge crew is celebrating their 100th batch today. They’ll open their tap room at 5 today and all pours will be 100 cents until 6. Minnesota Tan will be back on tap, too.

Speaking of batch 100, apparently their spent grain looks awfully dark… perhaps stout-like????

Now where the hell can I find 100 pennies?

Welcome Lucid Camo to the south side of the river. Meet the brewers of Lucid Brewing and enjoy some great beer. Win some schwag, private brewery tours, etc. The Buffalo Tap will be providing free spicy cheese curds. I bet Lucid Camo also pairs well with spicy buffalo wings.

Enjoy some Lucid Camo, a smooth going 9% Double Pale Ale at Brick’s Pub in Blaine. Meet the brewers from Lucid Brewing, get some schwag, talk some beer, have fun.

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

Council panel approves Harriet Brewing taproom

Congrats to Harriet Brewing! Thanks to a city council panel’s approval, the brewery will be allowed to sell pints to the public in it’s taproom. According to the article, they’ll be open noon – 1am six days a week. It sounds like plans are in the works to have live music & an outdoor pation. Sounds great!

Hey Everyone,

Thanks to our friends at Cherry Bean Coffee Co. in Parker, SD for collaborating with us on this Foreign Extra Stout, set to release early February. It’s a bit bigger, coming in at 7.5%ABV, with two distinct Cherry Bean roasts used throughout the brewing process to build a unique and memorable stout. Look for it both in sixers and on draft wherever cool, local beer is served.

This week we will commission the newest members of the Brau Family. Fermenter #9 and Fermenter #10 are waiting patiently to be filled with beer. By Friday they will each be filled with thirty barrels of beer, and will be well on their way to earning their keep. These new vessels will give us the ability to run the brew house four days/week, with multiple kettle fills each day. Now to get the new bottling line running…

In order to keep things flowing smoothly, we are looking to hire another brewer. This person’s responsibilities will lay primarily on the cold side as cellerman. It’s entry level. However, we can offer low pay, long hours, and hard work. Please send resumes to dustin@braubeer.com.

Coming soon: the first barrel aged beers from Brau Bros! Details to follow shortly…

Take care, and thanks for supporting the brewery!

Dustin