April 23rd, 2008 11:31am
ryan
City Pages “Best of the Twin Cities” issue has hit. Congrats to all of our friends…
Brew52 won the reader pick for Best Website
Surdyk’s won the reader pick for Best Liquor Store
Groveland Tap won the reader pick for Best Burger
Andrew Kopplin won Best Barista
Summit Extra Pale Ale won Best Take-Home Beer
The Happy Gnome won Best Neighborhood Bar (St. Paul)
Buster’s on 28th won Best New Neigborhood Bar
No doubt I’m missing someone, but that’s not a bad list.
Entry Filed under: beer stores, breweries
April 22nd, 2008 12:46pm
ryan
Huh? The Ugly Mug? Wha? No, it’s not that coffee house in Farmington… The Ugly Mug is the bar formerly known as Harvey’s. They’ll be closed this week for a remodel and will reopen on Friday as The Ugly Mug. Half price pints from 4-7pm and free Schell’s from 7-9. It’s listed as Schell’s Amber on BA, but last I checked,Schell’s didn’t have a beer with said name.
Mark your calendars for May 1st at 5:00 pm for the release of Flat Earth’s Black Helicopter at The Ugly Mug as well. Black Helicopter is a coffee stout. I’m hoping that Jeff brings some to Arborfest on Friday. Could I be so lucky?
A description of the beer…
Black Helicopter is a coffee oatmeal stout made with locally roasted Columbia coffee beans from Paradise roasters in Ramsey, MN. What makes this coffee beer different you ask? This is the first beer of its kind made with coffee brewed on a Clover machine, which uses a unique mechanism for extracting the subtle and complex flavors of a coffee bean. Don’t miss this chance to taste this one of a kind brew.
I can’t help but think of Kopplin’s when I think of Clover machines. Andrew’s coffee is top notch. I think this beer will be gooooood…
Entry Filed under: free beer, bars, breweries
April 21st, 2008 06:37pm
ryan
Tours: reservations are now available for for May tours. However, the fine folks at Surly have decided to shake things up a bit… like I mentioned, they’re taking reservations… in fact you’ll need one… and the only way you’ll get one is by making a reservation online… make one here! Secondly, tours will take place on Friday’s from 6-8pm. Sounds like fun!
Tanks: they’re here. Witn any luck, by the time you read this, all six will be in the building. More beer!
Entry Filed under: breweries
April 21st, 2008 05:28pm
ryan
Doug Hoverson in Fergus Falls, originally uploaded by MNBeer.
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Entry Filed under: history
April 21st, 2008 12:43pm
ryan
I may have mentioned this before, but we want to get this into the event calendar, so here’s another post, friends.
The first two were a lot of fun, so I suspect number three will be just as nice. Reps from Bell’s will be at Stub and Herb’s on Wednesday for a tasting/sampling and answer any questions you might have. Complimentary appetizers and giveaways too. Lots of fun. Five bucks.
Entry Filed under: bars, beer events
April 18th, 2008 10:10am
Kris
Saturday, May 3 10:00 am – Noon
Glockenspiel, St. Paul
Mai Festival & German Weisswurst Breakfast
Thanks to a special arrangement between Vine Park and the Glockenspiel, there will be 2 kegs of Tornado Alley Alt on tap for your drinking pleasure. And to free up more funds to increase your drinking pleasure stop by Vine Park for reduced priced tickets to the breakfast ($10.95 each).
Entry Filed under: general beer
April 17th, 2008 08:13am
ryan
Spring has arrived (?) and the Brau Brothers have a new single-batch series beer, an Oatmeal Stout. May 12th is their official release date and they’ve limited the beer to 1000 cases and 32 kegs.
Perfect for breakfast! Check out for more information.
Entry Filed under: breweries
April 15th, 2008 03:28pm
ryan
| April 17, 2008 |
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Harvey’s added Furthermore Fatty Boombalatty. Stub and Herb’s also has this beer on right now. In any case, Chris from Furthermore will be at Harvey’s on Thursday from 6-8 with samples and fat swag.
Entry Filed under: bars, beer events
April 15th, 2008 08:50am
ryan
Mondays and Wednesdays you can refill your growler at McCann’s in St. Cloud for $5.
That’s a great deal… even better if you live closer to St. Cloud.
Entry Filed under: brewpubs
April 14th, 2008 12:34pm
ryan
On April 17th, Summit Brewing Company will start accepting entries for the first ever Summit Beer Movie Contest. The contest asks Minnesotans to make a short film, 5 minutes or less, that includes a Summit beer product placement. Since the brewery’s start back in 1986, Summit has supported the vibrant creative community of Minnesota through sponsorships and donations. Now is the chance for that creativity to converge with the art of craft beer in the form of a Summit beer movie.
“We want to see the creativity that our beer drinkers have hidden within them. This is not just a call for a beer commercial-we really want to see what people can come up with, whether they be a Summit beer drinker professing their love or a budding filmmaker with a story to tell,” said Mark Stutrud, CEO and founder of Summit Brewing Company. (more…)
Entry Filed under: breweries
April 11th, 2008 02:16pm
ryan
I’ve been in the mood for a good hefe - I had one at The Brewhouse on Sunday, but I’m itching for more. Thankfully, Town Hall came through and will be tapping their hefeweizen on Monday, April 14th.
Entry Filed under: brewpubs
April 11th, 2008 12:16pm
ryan
In order to celebrate Craig’s birthday, Groveland Tap is having a special 40th birthday party on April 18th including $5 forties (PBR, Bud & St. Ides… MNBeer readers’ favorite beers, no doubt 
) and more importantly, a firkin of Summit IPA. Tapping is at 5:00. Enjoy!
Edit: One firkin wasn’t enough for a 40th birthday, so they’re adding another… probably something from Bell’s. Drop in and wish GT’s manager Craig a very happy birthday!
Entry Filed under: bars, beer events
April 10th, 2008 12:35pm
ryan
| May 17, 2008 |
| 12:00 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
The Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club will be holding their 2nd annual Brewers Bazaar on Saturday, May 17th from noon to 5pm in downtown Stillwater at the historic Water Street in.
At the historic Water Street Inn. Participating breweries include August Schell, Summit, Flat Earth, Fitger’s, Pig’s Eye, Great Waters, Finnegans, Mantorville/St. Croix, Minneapolis Town Hall, Barley John’s and Brau Brothers. Sounds like fun!
Live music from The Squires Band
Bass Lake Cheese is returning with more delicious samples!
Tickets are $25 and include entrance into the event, a 10oz. pilsner glass and a brat. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door on May 17th.
Entry Filed under: breweries, brewpubs, beer events
April 10th, 2008 12:21pm
ryan
Yup. That about sums it up. Wait…
Our Walnut Brown, an all grain version that is medium bodied with a mild hop profile that let’s the malt come forward with a slight coffee flavor.
Sounds tasty! I think I may have to send Dawn over after work some time to pick some up!
We’ll be adding them to the “breweries” page soon. I’m very glad to see these beer in growlers!
Entry Filed under: breweries
April 10th, 2008 12:20pm
ryan
| April 26, 2008 |
| 4:00 pm | to | 6:00 pm |
Update: Land of Amber Waters author Doug Hoverson will be at the Grand Rapids Area Library at 4:00 pm to talk about the history of beer in Minnesota. (More info)
Thanks to Nicole for the tip…
Our 1st annual beer tasting fundraiser
The Art of Beer: A Tasting
Saturday, April 26, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the MAC
Tickets: $40
Includes five beer courses with food pairings (prepared by Rivers Wine Bar & Bistro) and a commemorative glass.
Beer provided by Mike Hoops of the Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery
Sponsored in part by Grand Rapids State Bank
Entry Filed under: history, brewpubs, beer events
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