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Four Firkins Grand Opening Ceremony

By on October 28, 2011in beer events, beer stores, free beer

Star Wars, bagpipes, Pedal Pub and ribbons…..yes it’s the Four Firkins Grand Opening Ceremony.

Oh, and there’s beer. Samples from local brewers Summit, Schell’s, Brau Brothers, Fulton, Lift Bridge, Flat Earth, Dave’s Brew Farm and Steel Toe, pours from a six liter bottle of St. Feuillien Tripel and samples of Deus.

The rough schedule (so far) includes:

6:00pm: Ribbon cutting ceremony with Twin West Chamber of Commerce.

6:05pm: Inside for very loud rousing music (Star Wars) and inspiring speeches with free samples of Deus.

6:10pm: Dennis Skrade will play a couple of tunes on his Bagpipes from the center of the “Abbey Register” as the free samples begin to flow.

6:10pm: Brewers and brewery owners in attendance will include: Summit, Schell’s, Brau Brothers, Fulton, Lift Bridge, Flat Earth, Dave’s Brew Farm and Steel Toe. They will be here to pour free samples and join in the celebration.

6:10pm: Lanny Hoff, Minnesota’s only Beer Knight and owner of Artisanal Imports will be here with a six liter bottle of St. Feuillien Tripel which we will sample out and then everyone can sign the bottle.

6:15pm: Al Boyce and his mates will be here with the Pedal Pub which will be giving free rides to Steel Toe Brewery and back.

Note: due to the anticipated large turnout for this event we will have I.D. checkers stationed at both entrances. Nobody under 21 years of age will be permitted. Sorry, no children or infants either, it will be too crowded.

Odell Day at the Nile

By on October 12, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer events

Looking for that perfect event to get ya over the hump? Well Al at the Blue Nile has the cure for your mid-week slump! Tonight, this Wednesday, meet Doug Odell, founder of Odell Brewing Company, and get some Bourbon Barrel Stout. Also on tap: St. Lupulin Pale Ale, Myrcenary Double IPA, and Double Pilsener. Get all 4 in a sample set. Then, stick around for trivia, with Lemon’ Clusterfacts.

Brooklyn Beer Dinner at Haute Dish

By on September 30, 2011in beer dinners, beer events

As part of Brooklyn’s Garrett Oliver visit to Minnesota, Haute Dish
is hosting Mr. Oliver for a beer dinner, featuring 6 courses and 8 beers, including Sorachi Ace, ’07 Black Chocolate Stout and ’07 Monster at a minimum. A handful of tickets remain at $75. Call 612.338.8484 to reserve your spot today!

Master Brewers & Master Cheesemakers Event

By on September 29, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events

Fermented food is among my favorite category of eats, and this event bring together two of the best: beer and cheese.

Head to the Happy Gnome for a social tasting and book signing by authors specializing in fermented foods on Oct. 12. With support from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, the tasting is organized by Lucy Saunders, author of THE BEST OF AMERICAN BEER & FOOD and James Norton and Becca Dilley, authors of MASTER CHEESEMAKERS OF WISCONSIN.

Sample five beers (Flat Earth Cygnus X-1 Porter, Lift Bridge Farm Girl Saison, Summit Octoberfest, Surly Bender, Schell Firebrick), assorted specialty cheeses from Caves of Faribault, Carr Valley, Saxon Farmstead Creamery, Hook’s and more.

Just $12 for two hours of tasting and sampling, tickets available online at www.thehappygnome.com.

Beer Dinner Tonight at Caribe

By on September 23, 2011in beer dinners, beer events

There are still spots open for tonight’s amazing beer dinner at Caribe in St Paul, featuring a five-course meal prepared by Chef Tony Panelli. What makes this event extra-special is that Certified Cicerone and Midwest Sales Manager of Artisanal Imports Adam Schulte (formerly of the Ale Jail and recently-relocated to Chicago), will be on hand to guide you through the imported beers he’s chosen especially for the meal.

What are the beers? Well it’s Artisanal Imports so only the finest (in this case) Belgian & Dutch delicacies…..Deus, St-Feuillien, La Trappe Dubbel, Triple Karmeliet, Pauwel Kwak, Urthel Samaranth and maybe a special surprise we’re told. And the menu is quite impressive too 🙂

View the full menu and other essential details here. Seats are $78. No reservation is necessary.