Author: Eric

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

Lagunitas Beer Dinner Openings

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

Were you hoping to go to the Lagunitas Beer Dinner at the Happy Gnome tomorrow, Monday night, but tickets sold out too quickly? Well now’s your chance, as a couple last minute cancellations means they have some tickets available. Contact Catherine at catherine@thehappygnome.com or 612.964.4757 to confirm your spot.  She will call people back to confirm or say sorry on Monday.

The event starts at 6pm with a meet and greet, and dinner served at 7pm dinner.  Executive Chef Scott Brink will pair a five course dinner for your enjoyment.  $80 all inclusive (tax, grat, food, beer, fun).

Surly 5th Anniversary Events

By on January 10, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

Ok lets try this again..thanks Todd for the clarification and further teasing. This post will be updated yet again as we learn more, and I imagine we’ll make it easy for ya to keep track and add most of em to the calendar….

So what’s all the brew-haha about? Well Surly is turning five! Starting January 31st, look for events around town–special kegs, casks and more–to celebrate their 5th Anniversary (one of which is at the Blue Nile on Feb 2) 🙂

Al is reporting that the Blue Nile will host the 5th Anniversary party for Surly Brewing in a few weeks, with specials kegs and casks and more fun, yet to be determined. More details to come!

New Belgium in the Ale Jail

By on January 3, 2011in beer events, beer stores, free beer

The Ale Jail welcomes New Belgium to the store this Tuesday, and will be opening all their year round products including Blue Paddle, Mothership, Trippel, Abbey, Fat Tire and more. Get  a NB branded glass with purchase of two six packs or with purchase of Folly Variety Pack.

New Year’s Eve at the Ugly Mug

By on December 27, 2010in beer events, general beer

The Ugly Mug is serving up quite the NYE party. $100 gets you a six course beer dinner, premium open bar, balloon drop, champagne and live music, plus dress up in black and white for a chance to win $300.

The menu, with beers in parentheses, is:

Amuse
Lobster Croquette
black truffle  aioli
(DueS)

Appetizer
Butternut Squash Ravioli
pine nut – sage burre blanc
(triple karmeleit)

Salad
Winter White Salad
bacon lardoons, medjool dates, fried goat cheese, marcona
almonds, cider vinaigrette
(Bells Winter White)

Entrée (choose one)
Black Trupmet Crusted NY Strip
herb and chevre yukon smashed potatoes,  lost arrow reduction, grilled white asparagus
(Rush River Lost Arrow)

Brick Pressed Free Range Chicken
black garlic risotto, rosemary cream sauce
(Fulton Sweet Child of Vine)

Dessert
Mini Mug
friutesse white chocolate mousse, chocolate whip, blackberry crème anglaise
(Southern Tier Chokalot)

View the flyer for the event here.