http://mnbeer.com MNBeer.com focuses on Minnesotabeer, brewpubs, breweries, homebrew and all things related to beer in Minnesota. Your source for information about beer in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and beyond. Wed, 14 May 2008 23:53:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here is the skinny: June 7th, 7PM - 10 Beers - Schell's Caramel Bock and Firebrick, Surly Cynic Ale and Bender, Summit Extra Special Bitter and Hefeweizen, Whirlybird Oatmeal Stout and Scotch Ale from Brau Brothers and Angry Planet Pale Ale & Black Helicopter from Flat Earth.  Each will be ... http://mnbeer.com/2008/05/14/northcoast-beer-dinner/ Join the Surly folks for these upcoming events... Wednesday, May 14 Firkin Night at Sea Salt restaurant at Minnehaha Falls, 7:00 pm They will be tapping a firkin of Bitter Brewer and one of Furious with $2 pints. Next 3 weekends Surly will be selling 750 ml bottles of Two at the brewery during ... http://mnbeer.com/2008/05/13/surly-events/ Sorry for the mess. I have almost everything ready... I've been working with a test site for far too long. So tonight my plan is to finish this before I fall asleep. Wish me luck! I have a Bitter Brewer beside me to keep me company. (No, not the guy, ... http://mnbeer.com/2008/05/12/redesign-time/ Here are a couple of photos as a tease of what's to come at The Four Firkins in St. Louis Park. Carpeting has been removed, floors have been installed, walls have been painted and fridges and shelving arrive next week. More importantly, Jason's ordering beer soon. The grand opening is ... http://mnbeer.com/2008/05/11/progress-at-the-four-firkins/ It's time for another tasting at Cellars Wines & Spirits in Eagan. Join them on Saturday June 21st from 2-5pm. They'll have 15 different beers to try with a summer theme in mind. They also assert (and I tend to agree) that you can indeed drink dark beers in the ... http://mnbeer.com/2008/05/09/cellars-eagan-beer-tasting/ I first heard about this project quite a while ago and a glad to see that things appear to be coming together for Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater. Their goals seem modest and achievable: At this time, we want to release a few brews into the market to share with a small ... http://mnbeer.com/2008/05/07/lift-bridge-brewery/ Craig over at Groveland Tap dropped me a note and wanted me to let you all know that they'll have a firkin of Summit IPA on May 12 starting at 6pm. They will also be giving out 2 tickets to the 10,000 Lakes Fest. Also, look for firkins twice a ... http://mnbeer.com/2008/05/06/more-firkins-at-groveland-tap/ Ooh! Another 150th Anniversary Draft Series release from Schell's this weekend. It is a Munich Dunkel based on a recipe from 1867. The beer is a deep copper color with a reddish tint. Medium bodied, rich and malty, with hints of vanilla and chocolate. The beer is in ... http://mnbeer.com/2008/05/01/schells-1867-munich-dunkel-releace/ The 2nd Annual Red Stag Block Party will take place rain or shine on Saturday, June 14th at the Red Stag Supperclub from 5:00 – 10:30pm.  The free event is open to the public and is a zero waste event. Featuring Electric Arc Radio, E.L.nO, Mike Mictlan from Doomtree with DJ Paper ... http://mnbeer.com/2008/05/01/red-stag-block-party/ The Onion's Brewing For A Cause takes place on May 22nd from 7 to 10pm at Sweeney's Saloon! The $15 cover charge will get you all-you-can-drink beer from several local beer sponsors, live music and a silent auction. The auction will feature gift cards, concert tickets, gift baskets, autographed memorabilia ... http://mnbeer.com/2008/05/01/the-onions-brewing-for-a-cause/