Upcoming Minnesota Beer Events
- Thursday June 20, 2013
MIA Third Thursday, Get Local - Thursday June 20, 2013
Figlio Beer Series: Excelsior - Saturday June 22, 2013
Growing Hopws with Charlie Rowher - Saturday June 22, 2013
Hay Lake School Beer Tasting - Sunday June 23, 2013
Surly's 7th Anniversary Event/SeVIIn Release Party - Tuesday June 25, 2013
Brewery Ommegang Beer Dinner at Stout's Pub - Thursday June 27, 2013
U and Brew - Thursday June 27, 2013
Deschutes "Fresh Squeezed" Sampling - Friday June 28, 2013
Beer Dabbler at Pride Beer Festival - Saturday June 29, 2013
City of Lakes TriLoppet - all events
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Chop & Brew #6: Growing Hops at Home (Part 1)
Posted on May 22, 2013 | 1 CommentAnother spring, another hop crop gets underway in Minnesota. This episode of Chop & Brew looks at the basic steps to planting hop rhizomes in containers and in the ground. The C&B crew helps new hop-growers with tips and techniques for the start of the growing season. Chop & Brew... -
Herkiwho? New Ideas at The Herkimer
Posted on March 18, 2013 | 1 CommentThe Herkimer was one of the first bars I visited upon moving to Minneapolis. Looking for a place to watch the Packer game on a brisk Sunday, I had heard good things about the crowd and the food, but was up in the air on the beer. -
Junkyard Brewing Company
Posted on February 18, 2013 | 1 Comment...It is hard not to notice is that Aaron and Dan are young: 24 and 21 respectively. I asked about Aaron’s background and how he went beyond the macro lagers, and I got a nice story of how he was in college in Michigan on the rugby team... -
First Look: Canal Park Brewing Co.
Posted on February 8, 2013 | 1 Comment“Leaf springs for Zambonis!” So replied developer and co-owner, Rocky Kavajecz, when asked what sort of business operated in the space Canal Park Brewing Co. now occupies -
First Look: Dangerous Man Brewing Co.
Posted on January 15, 2013 | 7 CommentsIf you fear variety, beware of the danger lurking at 1300 2nd Street NE on January 25th when Dangerous Man Brewing Co. opens its doors to the thirsty residents of NE Minneapolis. The plethora of recent brewery openings promises variety in the beer scene, but Dangerous Man will be a place where patrons can always experience the new and exciting without ever leaving their barstool. -
First Look: 612Brew
Posted on December 28, 2012 | 11 CommentsYou might have heard of 612 Brew. (Pronouned “Six-One-Two” – not “Six-Twelve”). You might have been told they were a t-shirt company. You were wrong. While 612Brew has been conceptualized for several years, and they have been selling t-shirts emblazoned with an early logo, 612Brew is a soon to be... -
![For the out-of-towner, a trip to the Brainerd Lakes area typically means recreation. Cabins, kitsch, Paul Bunyan Land and maybe a trip through the ice on Pelican Lake [not that anyone ever did that in April of 1996]. Not surprisingly, there’s been a great deal of development in the area...](http://mnbeer.com/beer/wp-content/uploads/Patrick-e1356037907398-115x115.jpg "First Look: Jack Pine Brewery")
First Look: Jack Pine Brewery
Posted on December 19, 2012 | 1 CommentFor the out-of-towner, a trip to the Brainerd Lakes area typically means recreation. Cabins, kitsch, Paul Bunyan Land and maybe a trip through the ice on Pelican Lake [not that anyone ever did that in April of 1996]. Not surprisingly, there’s been a great deal of development in the area... -
Beer Bars: Ward 6, Saint Paul
Posted on December 5, 2012 | No CommentsA new beer-conscious dining option on the East Side of Saint Paul has opened on a street already rich with local history. Ward 6 on Payne Avenue is now open daily for dinner as well as for brunch on the weekend. Proprietors Eric Foster and Bob Parker, both East... -
Introducing Duluth’s Bent Paddle Brewing Company
Posted on November 21, 2012 | No CommentsFor those of you who didn’t catch their launch yesterday, I’m excited to share a little news about a new brewery-in-progress in Duluth, Bent Paddle Brewing Company. It’s been a long journey and no doubt they’ve got a lot of work ahead of them, but I have no doubt brewers... -
Schell’s Chimney Sweep Arrives
Posted on November 14, 2012 | No CommentsBack in August, we told you a little bit about a couple of Schell’s beers set to hit the market in fall. No doubt you’ve seen their Citra Pils fresh-hop pilsner around by this point. Today marks the release of Chimney Sweep, a black lager “with a roasty maltiness, sturdy... -
Beer Travels: Ale Asylum, Madison, WI
Posted on October 19, 2012 | No CommentsIf you want to see what a destination brewery might look like, head down I-94 a few hours and see for yourself one brewery’s take on the concept. What could be considered – by volume only, let’s make no qualitative comparisons – a Surly proxy in Wisconsin, Ale Asylum in... -
![[Though we champion Minnesota beer first and foremost, we also know that our dear readers like to travel a bit from time to time in search of tasty beers. Below you'll find David's account from a visit to our neighbors to the south. -Ryan] Northeast Iowa doesn’t look like “Iowa”. ...](http://mnbeer.com/beer/wp-content/uploads/TGBREWS_taproom1-115x115.jpg "Beer Travels: Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., Decorah, IA")
Beer Travels: Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., Decorah, IA
Posted on October 17, 2012 | 3 Comments[Though we champion Minnesota beer first and foremost, we also know that our dear readers like to travel a bit from time to time in search of tasty beers. Below you'll find David's account from a visit to our neighbors to the south. -Ryan] Northeast Iowa doesn’t look like “Iowa”. ... -
Building the Brewery: Surly Brewing Co.
Posted on October 3, 2012 | 9 CommentsAnd Now for Something Completely Different In terms of craft beer in Minnesota, Surly & MNBeer sort of “grew up” together, launching around the same time and watching the beer scene grow steadily. I’m sure some of you remember tasting their beers for the first time at Winterfest in 2006... -
Carmody Irish Pub & Brewery, Duluth
Posted on September 24, 2012 | 3 CommentsNestled between North Shore brewing giant Fitger’s Brewhouse, and their offshoot, Tycoons Alehouse, sits a comparatively smaller and less renowned pub. Carmody Irish Pub sits just three blocks from Fitger’s, and is definitely worth a visit if you find yourself heading north. Carmody is a very small brewing operation, with... -
Bemidji Brewing Company
Posted on September 8, 2012 | 2 CommentsDo yourself a favor and spend some time in Bemidji; you won’t be disappointed. It’s a pleasantly bustling, yet relaxed town with plenty of nature around to admire and get lost in. In fact, if you stop by on a weekend you can sample the Mexican-Scandinavian fusion food truck, the...