What’s an ERB? Keep reading to find out and then head to Town Hall Thursday to taste it for yourself.

And if you’re staying in town for the long weekend, you may be able to get in on a tour of the brewery.

Hey All,

One of the brewers just had a baby son. He wanted to make a beer to celebrate and we will release the beer brewed for Elliott Ryder Bischoff “ERB” this Thursday. That way you can get some to take with on your big holiday weekend. ERB is a Black IPA / Cascadian style beer brewed to be loaded with hops, just a touch of chocolate, and dark in color. A nice beer that proud papa designed to help celebrate the addition to his family. Yep, $2.50 pints from 5-6pm this Thursday, Sept. 2.

Also, I will be around this weekend and had some interest in a brewery tour. I will be offering one at 1pm this coming Saturday if there is anyone left in the city. Please call and make your resevation today and leave your phone number, if numbers are not high enough we will cancel.

Cheers
Mike

Juno and Mark are back at it again (these are the fella’s behind the St. Paul Summer Beer Fest) with the 1st Annual St Cloud Craft Beer Expo at the St Cloud Civic Center. It’ll take place from 4-8pm on January 22nd 2011. Mark says they’re planning to set up a charter service for people in the Twin Cities with a couple different launch spots. More details as they become available!

Greetings,

Starting today our Bermuda Triangle Tripel will be available in growlers at the brewery. Clocking in at just over 9% abv, this beer is deceptively smooth with just a kiss of orange blossom honey. We also have a few growlers remaining form Rush week, so if you didn’t get a chance to grab one last week swing on by and grab one.

Starting tonight we’ll have:
Belgian Pale Ale
Bermuda Triangle Tripel
Big Money – Oak aged Cygnus
Black Helicopter Coffee Stout
Cygnus X-1 Porter
Element 115 Lager
Grand Design – S’more infused Cygnus
Hep Cat Blond Ale
Hold Your Fire – Fresno pepper infused Cygnus
Mystic Rhythms – Raspberry infused Cygnus
Northwest Passage IPA
Sunburst Apricot Ale
Unfiltered Belgian Pale Ale
Xanadu – Orange infused Cygnus

Cheers!

The guys at Thomas Liquors in St Paul are thrilled to announce September’s Fitty’s First Friday.  Dave Espe will be pouring Deschutes this Friday, September 3 from 4pm to 7pm.

(Fitty would also like to let everyone know that he has some Black Butte XXI left and he may be persuaded (easily) to open a bottle.)

Summit is teaming up with Chez Jude in Grand Marais to offer two food and beer pairing events.

First, on October 9th there will be a five course pairing dinner.

First Course: Chef Crafted Bison Wild Rice Bratwurst, Beer & Brown Mustard Aioli, Wood Fire Baked Beer Cracker, Wild Rice Gouda Cheese, Fig Chutney
Summit Pilsener

Second Course: Mussels Steamed in Beer, Creme Fraiche, Herbs
Summit India Pale Ale

Third Course: Wood Fire Roasted Pekin Duck Breast, Arugala Salad, Honey Thyme Scented Red Ale Glace
Summit Horizon Red Ale

Intermezzo: Summit Extra Pale Ale Sorbet

Entree: Beer Braised Short Ribs of Beef, Balsamic Reduction Sauce, German Style Roasted Potato Trio, Caramelized Purple Cabbage
Summit Oktoberfest

Dessert: Chocolate Stout Torte, Chocolate Stout Toffee Chip Ice Cream, Palate of Sauces
Summit Great Northern Porter

Cost: $65/person (includes tax and gratuity)

Then the following morning there will be a demonstration cooking class with Executive Chef Judi Barsness.

First Course: Wood Fire Caramelized Trio of Onions & Beer Soup, Gruyere Pastry Crouton
Summit Pilsener

Second Course: Roasted Quail Breast Salad, Maple Quail Jus, Poached Quail Egg, Black Mission Figs, Red Onion, Sage
Summit Oktoberfest

Intermezzo: Summit Extra Pale Ale Sorbet

Dessert: Chocolate Toasted Nut Tart, Palate of Sauces
Summit Great Northern Porter

Cost: $50/person (includes tax, gratuity, and recipes)

To take part in either event (or make a weekend of it and do both), reserve your spot by calling Chez Jude at 218-387-9113.

Jeff from Flat Earth Brewing will be coming into the store Tuesday, August 31 for the release of the Burmuda Triangle Belgian Style Tripel in 22oz bombers. ! Jeff will be pouring samples of the beer from growlers and you will be able to purchase the bombers at the store.  5pm – 7pm.

If you’re in the Detroit Lakes area tonight (or are up for an impromptu roadtrip) make sure to hit Zorbaz at the Beach for 12 Rogue beers on tap. Check out the details below.

Zorbaz, a wonderful loyal Rogue supporter for years, will be pouring 12 Rogues on tap, including a special tapping of a keg of 21 Ale on August 26th. Rogues on tap will be:
21 Ale
John John Hazelnut
Hazelnut Brown
John John Juniper
Juniper Pale Ale
Chocolate Stout
Dead Guy
Maierfest
American Amber
I2PA
Imperial Pilsner
Morimoto Soba

In addition, Zorbaz will be serving cheese plates featuring Rogue Creamery Cheeses: Soba Cheddar, Chocolate Stout Cheddar, Caveman Blue and Oregon Blue.

Zorbaz at the Beach
402 West Lake Drive
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5305

Lots you may already know, but do you know which five beers Todd would take with him to a desert island? Check it out.

Big Tex Imperial Pale Ale
Our biggest & hoppiest pale ale ever! Packed from beginning to end of the brewing process with Amarillo hops, we celebrate a truly American hop. Grounded with caramel malts this is a beer that is redolent with flavors & aromas.

Tornado Alley Alt
Richly flavored brown ale done in the traditional German style with Hallertau hops. Some say its better then our best selling Walnut Brown Ale; you be the judge!

Cuvee de Beertrips
A strong golden ale with a west coast American hops combined with Belgian & Munich pale malts realized with a spicy Belgian yeast strain. A globally inspired beer!

Capital Hill Pilsner
Our classic Czech Pilsner. Golden & spicy with authentic Czech hops added over & over again to the brew.

Press Release For Immediate Release

Dog Days for Fishing? Catch Your Walleye Chop at the State Fair Walleye Chop is Beer for Wildlife Saint Paul, Minn.

August 23, 2010

Minnesota’s newest seasonal beer, Walleye Chop, is making its inaugural appearance at the Minnesota State Fair. Brewed by the Bank Beer Company from Hendricks, Minnesota, Walleye Chop will be available on draft at the Famous Dave’s stand and in bottles at Giggles Campfire Grill. The Great Minnesota Get-Together will be the last chance to sample the seasonal Walleye Chop for the year. “Walleye Chop pours a clear copper color with good body and head,” says Bank Beer Company owner and brew master Jason Markkula, “It should go down especially well with bacon on a stick at Famous Daves or walleye cakes served by Giggles Campfire Grill.” Walleye Chop and their other seasonal beer from Bank Beer Company, Rooster Lager, both benefit Minnesota wildlife. A portion of proceeds from every pack of Walleye Chop and Rooster Lager sold goes to Pheasants Forever’s Build a Wildlife Area campaign, which works to acquire lands and then open them as public hunting and recreation areas. The Build a Wildlife Area campaign has helped acquire 4,300 aces that have been turned over to state and federal agencies as public areas in Minnesota. The Build a Wildlife program is set up to utilize matching state and federal grants to maximize donations, so when you purchase a 12-pack of Walleye Chop or Rooster Lager, the proceeds donated to Pheasants Forever end up being tripled. “Who can’t drink to that?” says Markkula. Walleye Chop is on shelves April through September, while Rooster Lager is available September through April. For more information contact Jason Markkula at JM@BeerForWildlfe.com. You can also find Bank Beer on Twitter and on Facebook