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Central Cooridor Liquor Stores

By on May 24, 2011in beer stores

Perhaps you’ve driven down University Ave in St Paul recently–or if you’re like me, avoided it at all costs. The light rail construction is certainly taking its toll on those in and around the neighborhood, and most of the businesses are scared for their survival, and liquor stores are no exception. Sharret’s on University and Raymond, Midway Liquors down the block near Prior Ave, Big Top at Snelling Ave, to name a few, could all use your business. I stopped by Midway and was surprised to see some treats still on the shelf–Surly Smoke, Schell’s Barrel-aged Schmatlz Alt–plus a solid selection of craft beer.

So for the next couple years, think about including some of them in your regular beer shopping excursions.  They could use your patronage.

Gods of Quads in the Ale Jail

By on May 24, 2011in beer events, beer stores

The Ale Jail is in-your-face bringing you the “Gods of Quads”!!

This class will cost you $15 bucks and there is space for 20 people. What do you get? You get to drink from a 6000 ML bottle of Abt 12 dry  and learn about big quads from Brad the Quadguy himself. You get to drink massive quads and talk beer with other quad swilling warrior monks. Wait, that’s not it, Brad will also be bringing a very special aged 6 liter Jeroboam of Val-Dieu quad from his own cellar!! Oh yeah, you get to drink out of and then take home a sweet Abt 12 chalice as well.

You must stop in the shop and buy tickets to this class beforehand (cash only) so don’t wait, spaces will fill up fast! Cheese and bread will be provided.

MacKenzies MCBW Events

By on May 18, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer events

We’ve been flooded with emails about Craft Beer Week events from our friends in the industry, and as sometimes happens, we miss a couple things. As they say, better late than never.

Here’s what the good folks at MacKenzies are offering up for the remainder of the week:

Wed., May 18th: Summit @ 6 pm – Cask Gold Sovereign and $3.00 pints all day of Pilsner, Oatmeal Stout, EPA.

Thurs., May 19th:  Deschutes @ 6 pm – Abyss Imperial Stout, Jubel 2010, Hop Henge XIPA

Fri., May 20th:  New Belgium – Abbey Grand Cru, Fat Tire Super Cru, Lips of Faith Le Terrior and $3.00 all day for Somersault (draft), Fat Tire and 1554 bottles

Rush River Cask Beer Dinner

By on May 17, 2011in beer dinners

Due to the overwhelming number of events this week, this dinner will be rescheduled for a date in the near future. Stay tuned for more details!

Head over to Senor Wong’s in downtown St. Paul this Thursday for an all-cask four course Rush River beer dinner. Meet and greet starts at 6 pm, with featured casks of Uber Alt, Nevermore Chocolate Oatmeal Stout with coffee, Lyndale Brown Ale with pomegranate green tea and Bubblejack IPA. Check out the menu and more info here.

Tickets are $50 and reservations can be obtained by calling the restaurant at 651-224-2019.

Zipp’s Spring Beer Extravaganza

By on May 17, 2011in beer events, beer stores

Tickets are still available for Zipp’s Spring Beer Extravaganza this coming Thursday!

In celebration of Minnesota Craft Beer Week, there will be over 100 different craft beers to sample from around the country. Breweries participating include, Odell, Dark Horse, Flat Earth, Olvalde, Crispin, Magic Hat, Deschutes, Bells, Tallgrass, Stone, 21st Amendment and many, many more!

The event is being held at the Cedar Cultural Center, runs from 6:30-9 and $25 gets you all the craft beer you wish to (responsibly) imbibe. There will also be a silent auction with tons of beer swag with all proceeds to benefit the Cedar. Tickets are available at Zipp’s, The Cedar and localwineevents.com. “Like” Zipps on Facebook or follow @zippsbeer on Twitter for more detailed information as the event draws closer!