Author: Eric

Eric was one of a few contributors who jumped on board when the site was in its infancy.

Charity, Beer and…Red Leather?

By on April 13, 2011in beer dinners, beer events

When I think “Mancini’s” I think martinis, red leather and steaks, not beer. But it’s a new era I guess…and it’s for a good cause.

Mancini’s Char House & Lounge and Original Gravity are teaming up with Wishes & More, a charity for children fighting  life-threatening conditions by providing wishes, scholarships, memorials and more. Chef Nick will be pairing his signature appetizers with beers from Stone, Odell, Tallgrass, Goose Island and more.

Tickets are $50 at the door. Dressy/Casual Attire. Silent & live auctions held throughout the night. All proceeds benefit Wishes & More.

Friday Tastings: Thomas Liquors, Ale Jail

By on April 8, 2011in beer events, beer stores, free beer

It’s Friday and that means…free beer!  Fave St. Paul beer haunts the Ale Jail and Thomas Liquors are hosting tastings this afternoon at 4pm.

Thomas welcomes new Goose Island rep. Jon Landers (aka John Bierman) to the store to pour some G.I. on the bar today. Belgian styles galore!

Afterward, head on over to the Ale Jail and meet Arnello Mollica, owner of Central Waters Brewing Co, and taste his many delicious beers including the last of the wonderful double IPA, Illumination.

Beer School In Session

By on April 1, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer stores

This seems pretty awesome. Is credit available? More deets as they roll in.

Brought to you by Pat Fahey and Adam Schulte with support from our partners, The Happy Gnome and The Ale Jail.

Classes start May 4th, and will be held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30pm at the Happy Gnome, through July 20th. May schedule coming soon!

We’ll be bringing in a different brewery each week to sample out 4-5 of their beers. Learn a little, drink a little, oh, and did we mention it’s FREE?