I just learned that Surly is the Official Beer Sponsor of the Sandstone Icefest. At least that’s what it says on Surly’s event page and on the Ice Fest site. While I’m not sure drinking and ice climbing go hand in hand, I can’t imagine anything more fun than drinking Surly around a bonfire in December in Northern Minnesota.
I also spoke with one of the organizers, and apparently there’s going to be a homebrew contest on Sunday night. Pretty informal, drinkers vote, no style guidelines or categories. Fits my homebrewing perfectly!
It’s all true,
Surly is the beer sponsor, there will be tastings all weekend. (after the climbing is done)
Home -brew contest and chili cook-off Sunday evening, judges wanted.