Author: Kris

Summit Beer & BBQ Dinner

By on July 16, 2011in beer dinners, beer events

Beer + bbq = yum! Join Summit founder Mark Stutrud for a decidedly summer beer pairing dinner at Rudolph’s.

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Appetizer Course: Summit Pilsener
Two cole slaws; Rudolphs original creamy and a spicy Asian slaw.

Second Course: Summit India Pale Ale
Smoked bar-b-que chicken, roasted peppers atop na’an (leavened Indian flat bread).

Intermezzo: Summit Silver Anniversary Ale

Entrée Course: Summit Great Northern Porter
Braised short ribs of beef, smokey honey bar-b-que sauce, seasonal vegetable.

Dessert Course: Summit Oatmeal Stout
Rudy’s Oatmeal Stout S’mores.

Cost: $35/person or $60/couple

Rudolph’s
1933 Lyndale Avenue S, Minneapolis
For reservations, call (612) 871-8969

Belg-a-Rama #8

By on July 14, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer events

Al, the man behind all those great taps at the Blue Nile, has another week of specialness cooked up for you. This time it’s also to help honor St. Arnoldus Day.

Monday, July 18 is the Belgian holiday, St. Arnoldus Day, celebrating the holy man who exhorted citizens to drink beer, not water, in a time of plague. We’re celebrating with a total Belgian takeover of our tap lines for one day. It will also be the kick-off for Belg-a-Rama #8, our somewhat monthly series of 6 unique Belgian beers (meaning 2 beer is ever repeating in the series). The Belg-a-Rama #8 line-up:
Kasteel Cuvee des Chateau, an aged, blended version of the donker.
Poperings Hommel Bier, an early entry in the “Belgian IPA” category, before the term was ever coined.
McChouffe, the Scotch ale from Brasserie d’Achouffe.
Brasserie des Rocs Tripel Imperiale. (not an “imperial tripel”, just an incredible beer!
and two that need no introduction, Delirium Tremens and Duvel Single, the new draft version of Duvel.
The other 6: Saison Dupont, Tripel Karmeliet, Kwak, St. Bernardus Abt. 12, St. Feullien Tripel, and Cuvee des Jacobins Rouge.
Sample sets? Naturally!

News From Lift Bridge

By on July 13, 2011in breweries

For those of you that have a habit of grabbing a sixer of Lift Bridge at the liquor store, take note.

Suspension of 6-Pack Bottle Sales
Lift Bridge Fans and Supporters, we have been hit with a bottled beer shortage which will cause us to be out of our bottled beer for a few months. The reason for the suspension of shipments is due to our supplier, Cold Spring Brewing Co who has not been able to produce beer for us. They have decided to prioritize other brands ahead of ours. It certainly is their decision on what to brew and when, however we were caught with extremely short notice.
In response to this situation we are working to purchase and install bottling capabilities at our brewery in Stillwater, MN. We currently produce 100% of our draft beer in Stillwater and have capacity to keep up with our draft account. Today, we are receiving additional fermenters, increasing our capacity by 66%. This will allow us react quicker and not be dependent on a single supplier.
This plan will take several months to complete, but we will have bottles back on shelves later in 2011. It is unfortunate for our distributor partners, bottle retail customers and our loyal customers but we will be back soon and better than ever.
Currently we have a quite a list of new beers planned for later this year. They include an oyster stout, Oktoberfest, the return of Biscotti, and a bourbon barrel aged barley wine.
We appreciate your continued support. Please feel free to stop by to check out the brewery, pick up a growler of fresh beer or join us on a tour. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
Contact:
Dan Schwarz
dan @ liftbridgebrewery.com
1900 Tower Drive
Stillwater, MN 55082
Ph: +888-430-BEER (2337) x55

But don’t think that means you can’t bring some Lift Bridge beer with you whereever you go. Growler sales at the brewery are Thursdays and Fridays 5-8 pm and Saturdays 2-5 pm.

Summit Silver Anniversary Release Parties

By on June 30, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

Summit is celebrating its 25th anniversary and there are three four parties planned where you’ll not only get a chance to drink their Silver Anniversary Ale, but to get a darn good deal on it as well.

July 25
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Mackenzie
The first 25 beers poured will be complimentary. Then until 7:00, $.25 taps.

7:30 – 9:00 pm
Liquor Lyle’s
Mark Stutrud will be your guest bartender, serving up $.25 taps of Silver Anniversary Ale and 2-4-1’s on all other Summit beers.

July 26
Groveland Tap
Not sure the details on this party but if the other two are any indication, I’d put money on $.25 taps.

July 28
Sweeney’s Saloon
A little foggy on the details here, too, but there will be “specials.”