Psycho Suzi’s will tap one of the few firkins of Bell’s HopSlam this coming Tuesday.
Author: Eric
Eric was one of a few contributors who jumped on board when the site was in its infancy.
Bell’s Dinner at The Hanger Room
The Hanger Room welcomes Bell’s Brewery for a five-course dinner. The cost is $65, and reservations can be made by stopping by The Hanger Room or calling 651-429-1477
Menu
Amuse
House Cured Salmon Gravlox Roulade…chorizo breadcrumb, crème fraiche, dill
Beer Pairing: Bell’s Pale Ale
1st Course
House Made Duck Prosciutto…herb salad with radish, daikon, shitake, soy truffle vinaigrette, crispy ginger
Beer Pairing: Bell’s Third Coast Old Ale
2nd Course
Cherry Stout Braised House Aged Short Rib…cauliflower puree, watercress, shallot jus, gremolata
Beer Pairing: Bell’s Amber Ale
Cheese Course
Bucheron and Caramelized Apple… house made garnishes, flatbread
Beer Pairing: Bell’s Brown Ale
Dessert Course
Duo of Chocolate…coffee and chocolate mousse, and a chocolate and cardamom brulee
Beer Pairing: Bell’s Special Double Cream Stout
Time to get Stone(d)
You’ve heard the rumors for years, read forums declaring “I swear, next year Stone will be in Minnesota. Well “next year” has arrived. March 29, 2011 Stone Brewing will make its debut appearance in Minnesota. Tap takeovers, brewers and brewery reps, give-aways, Stone is pulling out the stops.
Check out their page dedicated the Stone’s arrival in Minnesota and the different events around town.
TODAY! Fitty’s First Friday: Sierra Nevada
It’s the first Friday of the month, so that means Fitty over at Thomas Liquors will be cracking open some beer for your tasting pleasure at 4pm TODAY! He’s welcoming Brain Bade Sierra Nevada to the store…lots of great stuff coming from our friends to the west lately, so I’m sure he’ll be opening some of of their regular line-up, seasonals and some of the new brews (Hoptimum anyone?).
And who knows maybe there’ll be something from the cellar (*cough* BFBW vintages *cough*) …
More press, support about Surly
More press on the Surly expansion project and the accompanying legislation in business ‘zine Finance and Commerce. Follow this link!
Bill at Princeton’s Liquor also posted an eloquent letter in support of Surly’s plans on MNBeerActivist.com from his perspective as a family run liquor store.