Here’s one for the homebrewers trapped somewhere between extract and all-grain homebrewing. Brewing TV goes deep undercover on some BIAB action! After reading so much about how easy and fun it can be, Jake Keeler decides to give the “Brew In A Bag” method a try. To put it bluntly – he’s hooked! Join us for a brew session and discussion about the pros and cons to see if brewing-in-a-bag is right for your homebrewery.
Enjoy some Lucid Camo, a smooth going 9% Double Pale Ale at Brick’s Pub in Blaine. Meet the brewers from Lucid Brewing, get some schwag, talk some beer, have fun.
The Anti-Valentine’s Day Beer Dinner! Featuring all black beers including 21st Amendment Back in Black, Founders Imperial Stout, Left Hand Fade to Black, Furthermore 3 Feet Deep & Left Hand Milk Stout. $65 includes a 5 course meal, 5 beers, tax & gratuity. Social hour at 5:30pm, dinner will start being served at 6:00pm. Visit Blackbird Cafe’s Website or call the restaurant for Tickets.
Wanted everyone to know about a seminar on beer pairings with Master Cicerone® Nicole Erny. Nicole recently earned her certification joining the ranks of only three others to earn the title of Master Cicerone and is the first woman to hold the top level of this program.
In this two hour seminar Nicole will demonstrate how to artfully pair three everyday foods such as caesar salad, margherita pizza, and cheesecake with six amazing beers to achieve incredible results.
Pairing Seminar with Nicole Erny – $35
Thursday, January 26 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
To Register, call Kitchen Window at 612-824-4417
The first annual Spring Ale Fest takes place on April 7th at the Ritz Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. The event will feature 8 local craft brewers 30+ beers over two sessions, noon-4pm and 5-9pm. Tickets are $30 before February 7th and $40 afterward. Tickets, of course, include unlimited samples. The event will also include raffles & prizes, etc.
Tonight, The Pig and Fiddle will be hosting ski jumpers from around the world as Lagunitas helps them “prepare” for their competition at the Bloomington Ski Jump on Wednesday, January 25th at 7pm. Come support those that Jump High!…And join us for a pint!
The 4th annual Festival of Hops at the Muddy Pig runs from Tuesday, January 24 through Sunday, January 29. All draft lines turned over to pale ales, IPA, double IPAs and anything hoppy. Over 65 beers on the list this year. All beers sold in flights of three 5oz pours so you can try them all.
Congrats to Harriet Brewing! Thanks to a city council panel’s approval, the brewery will be allowed to sell pints to the public in it’s taproom. According to the article, they’ll be open noon – 1am six days a week. It sounds like plans are in the works to have live music & an outdoor pation. Sounds great!
Summit is holding a beer dinner at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul. The meal will feature some items from the Amsterdam menu as well as some broodjes prepared especially for the evening.
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Dutch cheeses – Summit EPA
Salad with crouton and shaved aged gouda, crispy onion – Summit IPA
Assorted broodjes and brownies – Summit Horizon, Oatmeal Stout and Maibock
Cost: $65/person
Call 612-285-3112 or email Josh (at) amsterdambarandhall.com to reserve your seat.
Hot off the Brau Bros. presses…well, recently received via electronic transmission via both private and public infrastructure…is the following update from the Bros. If you’re not on their mailing list, get on it!
Hey Everyone,
Thanks to our friends at Cherry Bean Coffee Co. in Parker, SD for collaborating with us on this Foreign Extra Stout, set to release early February. It’s a bit bigger, coming in at 7.5%ABV, with two distinct Cherry Bean roasts used throughout the brewing process to build a unique and memorable stout. Look for it both in sixers and on draft wherever cool, local beer is served.
This week we will commission the newest members of the Brau Family. Fermenter #9 and Fermenter #10 are waiting patiently to be filled with beer. By Friday they will each be filled with thirty barrels of beer, and will be well on their way to earning their keep. These new vessels will give us the ability to run the brew house four days/week, with multiple kettle fills each day. Now to get the new bottling line running…
In order to keep things flowing smoothly, we are looking to hire another brewer. This person’s responsibilities will lay primarily on the cold side as cellerman. It’s entry level. However, we can offer low pay, long hours, and hard work. Please send resumes to dustin@braubeer.com.
Coming soon: the first barrel aged beers from Brau Bros! Details to follow shortly…
It’s a little last minute but if you’re looking for some really tasty beers to drink & some food to go along with them head out to Bulldog N.E. this evening at 6:00pm. They will be offering 4 beers paired with 4 small plates for only $25! The brews include Bell’s Christmas Ale, Great Lakes Christmas Ale, Rush River Winter Warmer and… Bell’s Hopslam!
Flat Earth’s golden barleywine, Winter Warlock, makes it’s return with a release party tonight at Shamrock’s in St. Paul. At 10.2% ABV, it’s a big beer. As Flat Earth puts it, “A sweet malt character with hints of orange marmalade, Winter Warlock has a dry finish with a mild fuggle hop spiciness. Get a baby sitter and call a cab, don’t miss this beer!”
This Wednesday, January 18 from 5-7pm Old Chicago in Roseville is holding a bit of a party with the crew from Summit Brewing Co. Meet the brewers, enjoy special flights of Summit beers and of course you just might win some prizes. They’ll have EPA, IPA, Pilsener, Porter, Horizon Red, Oatmeal Stout, Winter Ale and Maibock on tap.
January 27, 2012, 08:58am :: Posted by chip in beer education, general beer, homebrew, video 
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Council panel approves Harriet Brewing taproom
Flat Earth’s
This Wednesday, January 18 from 5-7pm 
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