Hurrah! Finally! The brand-spanking-new, much-awaited MN Craft Brewer’s Guild website is up and open for business. Just in time for Autumn Brew Review, too…

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Okay, so it’s not entirely beer-related, but a lot of MNBeer readers dig bikes, and of course we’re all down with the local thing. Hence, I’ve been digging Twin Six, a local company that designs cycling gear that deviates from the norm. Good stuff. To keep this beer-related, I suggest you check out the brewpub […]

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Today! Stockyard IPA with 1 oz. of Amarillo and 1 oz. of Crystal. It looks as if the Kolsch is gone as well as the ESB, leaving Dark Knight and Rosie’s Old Ale as the seasonal offerings. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see another offering from Barley John’s soon…

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Has anyone checked out Buster’s on 28th yet? They’ve been open for a very short time, but it sounds like a visit might be worthwhile. Their website* has a listing of their draft beers and the list is pretty nice - locals beers include Flat Earth, Summit ESB and EPA, Surly Furious as well as […]

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Bryan is looking to find the Mexican import Bohemia in the SW suburbs. This one isn’t on my radar, so if anyone knows where to find it, post it in the comments.
Thanks…

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[ August 4, 2007; 5:30 pm; ] Good times ahead… Vine Park has a Brews Cruise coming up in August. It sounds like a hell of a time!
Come cruise with all your favorites from Vine Park like Big Stinger Honey Wheat, Tornado Alley Alt, Capital Hill Pilsner, and Rabid Penguin Porter! Enjoy these and a dinner of BBQ Chicken, Penne Pasta salad […]

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Woo! Yay! Rah! Now the plastic glass of overpriced Miller Lite at the Fair can jump from 3.2 to 4% (or whatever it is…)!!! Seriously, though, this could potentially open the doors for our craft brew friends who don’t make 3.2 beers. I’ve never really paid attention to the state of beer at the State […]

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Cruisin’ nordeast, sipping (root) beer…

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I’d like to give a big, big welcome to a cool new project from MNBeer contributor, Truthbrew… Twin Cities Imbiber!
it is a FREE bi-monthly print and web magazine that is written for enthusiasts by enthusiasts. Our goal is to raise awareness on the amazing commercial beverage scene we have in the Twin Cities, to educate, […]

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[ May 24, 2007; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] promo @ Stub & Herbs with Steve German of Victory Brewing. 666 promo 6 beers, 6 styles, 6 oz each $6.00. Choices include Hop Wallop, Hop Devil, Pils, v-12,Wit, Golden Monkey, Storm King.

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Man, this sucks… O’Hara’s was the first brewpub I spent any real time at, back in the late 1990s while I was attending SCSU. I’ve always thought they had solid, tasty beer. According to Chris (Laumb), their barrelage went up every year, but the brewpub biz relies on the restaurant side of the operation, and […]

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I’m a skeptic, but I’ll buy some and report back… yes, Pumphouse Creamery has a Surly Furious variety of ice cream. I’ve yet to be convinced that a Guinness float is something I’d enjoy, but perhaps a kick of hops and the notion that I’d be supporting two local businesses intrigues me.
Just in time for […]

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Per the usual Thursday night cask at The Happy Gnome, this week’s offerings are:
Big Sky Dry-hopped Pale Ale
Bells Two Hearted Cask
Also, mark your calendars because Thursday June 7th they’ll be tapping a firkin of Bell’s Expedition Stout.

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Does anyone have any photos from Arborfest? Jim needs a good shot or two for Great Lakes Brewing News, so if you have some good photos, let me know asap (ryan AT mnbeer.com) and I’ll get you in contact with one another.
Thanks!

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Tuesday, May 1st is the grand opening celebration for Burrito Union in Duluth. They’ll have happy hour pricing on beer all day, records spinning and $1 from each burrito (as well as non-perishable food donations) goes to the Union Gospel Mission. Beer? By Fitger’s, of course.
[Edit: I’m a dolt. I wrote “Fitger’s Complex” earlier, but […]

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