I just received a copy of the January issue of Mpls. St. Paul magazine at work and was pleasantly surprised to see MNBeer listed in their article, “wild weird wacky @ www” by Matt Smith.
For people who are very serious about their beer, this is pretty much a one-stop local microbrew shop for news, events […]

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In case you missed Sunday’s Star Tribune Arts section while you were busy with all your holiday goings-on, Chris Riemenschneider gave MNBeer a nice plug. I might not have noticed it however someone kindly inserted a picture of a beer being poured into a mug. Trust a picture of beer to catch my […]

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Read and listen here (or catch it the old-fashioned way at 91.9 FM in the Twin Cities)
Tim Post spoke with Chris Laumb from McCann’s in St. Cloud, Dustin from Brau Brothers and me about the current state of beer, hops and barley prices.

Ryan Anderson, who runs the blog MN Beer, says the increase isn’t […]

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Six Pack is the name of our new feature involving interesting people who are involved with the great beer in Minnesota. As luck would have it, “Land of Amber Waters” author Doug Hoverson was our first “victim.” I had originally written five questions (hoping to call it the MNBeer 5ive), but Doug added a sixth […]

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Dan from Graphic Source just delivered  the MNBeer and TC Imbiber banners to my office. Despite the photo, they look really good. Come see them in person at Autumn Brew Review on Saturday. I can’t guarantee that we’ll be at the booth all day… in fact I’m sure we’ll be sampling tasty beers much of […]

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My tickets are gone! Visit the forum to beg for tickets of offer up your extras!

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I just got an order of MNBeer t-shirts in… man, they’re quite nice. I’d always been a bit skeptical about CafePress, but the quality is really good. I have one of the organic cotton t-shirts as well and it’s Downy soft, my friends.
Jeff, Eric, Mag & Kris… needless to say, I have your t-shirts. We’ll […]

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Needless to say, I think we’re all in shock here in Minneapolis and the surrounding area after I-35W collapsed. It’s all pretty surreal and thus far, I don’t know anyone involved. 35W isn’t part of my commute to work (I bike through St. Louis Park), but I’ve crossed that bridge more times than I cancount […]

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…assuming you’re not a lazy-ass, a jerk or a connaisseur of macro-swill. We’re looking to add one or two more writers to keep on top of beer events, news and tappings across the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. Opinions are fine, though we like to leave them at the door with regards to the site […]

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A great time for Minnesota beer, beer lovers - John Brewer, Pioneer Press
It’s a nice article, and not just because they mention MNBeer. Enjoy!

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Hmmm. I must say this is a first. We’ve been banana-ed. I saw this in referrer stats this morning and just had to share…

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I’ve been challenged to consume only Minnesota beers for the rest of the year.
As an advocate for beer in Minnesota, this doesn’t seem like a terrible idea, once one gets past the notion that I like a lot of beers from around the US and abroad. Could I do it?
Probably. Maybe. I have a 5 […]

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Thus far, we’ve sold a few MNBeer t-shirts from our Cafepress store. And yet I haven’t seen anyone wearing their shirt yet. If you bought one of or shirts or received it as a gift, let me know. And of course, if we see you out with a t-shirt, we’ll buy you a beer!*
*Offer null […]

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Sorry.
Here’s the line-up for Winterfest 2007.
August Schell Brewing Co.
Barley John’s Brew Pub
Brau Brothers Brewing Co.
Finnegan’s
Fitger’s Brewhouse
Flat Earth Brewing Co.
Gluek Brewing Co.
Granite City Food & Brewery
Great Waters Brewing Co.
Herkimer Pub & Brewery
Mantorville Brewing Company
Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery
O’Hara’s Brew Pub
Rock Bottom Brewery
Summit Brewing Co.
Surly Brewing Co.
I’ll beg and plea a bit over the next day or two […]

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I 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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