Author: Kris

Travel to Bockfest w/St. Paul Jaycees

By on February 19, 2011in beer events, breweries

For those living in the Twin Cities, getting to and from Bockfest is probably the determining factor in attending or not. The Happy Gnome and St. Paul Jaycees offer you an all-inclusive option.

The Saint Paul Jaycees are heading to New Ulm for Bockfest, and you can ride along. Bockfest is an outdoor festival which celebrates Schells Brewery and their Special Fest bock beer. There is a fire, food, and many other beer-lovers. The Happy Gnome has partnered with the Saint Paul Jaycees to sell tickets and provide breakfast. Your ticket includes a round trip bus ride to New Ulm departing from The Happy Gnome, entrance to the Bockfest on the Schell’s Brewery grounds (YOU MUST BRING YOUR ID!), some Schell’s beer to drink during the ride, prizes, trivia, and entertainment You will need to arrive at The Happy Gnome at 7:30 am for breakfast with the bus leaving promptly at 8:30 am. You will return to the Gnome around 6 pm (leaving New Ulm at 4 pm). Tickets are $60 for a day of fun.

Click here to buy tickets.

Firkin Fest 2011

By on February 19, 2011in beer events, cask beer

For those of you that have been to Firkin Fest at The Happy Gnome before, make sure to take note of some changes that are being made to the event this year.

This year we will try to push up the number of Firkins to over 70. We are limiting the number of people and having a set entrance fee (so once you get in, you sample the beer you want and don’t worry about tickets or such). We want you to come experience some amazing one of a kind beer.

Tickets on sale March 1st via our website. $35 for regular entrance (1-5), $45 VIP (enter at noon!). Once the beer runs out, the beer is gone, so first come first serve. Should be plenty of beer with over 70 firkins (so with 9 imperial gallons in each firkin…)

Looking forward to having some fun, rain or shine. Tickets will not be refundable.

Schell’s Dinner at The Happy Gnome

By on February 19, 2011in beer dinners, beer events

Beer dinners at The Happy Gnome are always popular so don’t get left out in the cold. Reserve your space for this one now.

It’s time to celebrate one of the oldest breweries in Minnesota. The Happy Gnome will feature Schell’s Brewery on April 12th for a wonderful evening of beer, history, and a specially paired 5 course meal. Tickets are $80 all inclusive). Meet & Greet starts at 6, dinner served at 7pm.

Belg-a-Rama #4 at The Blue Nile

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

It’s going on now, but if you don’t have time to make it to The Blue Nile tonight, don’t worry. They’ll be there all week.

Once a month, we devote half our taps for one week to great ales from Belgium. This time it’s these six: Delirium Nocturnum, La Rulles Triple, Urthel Hop-It, Houblon Dobbellen IPA Tripel, Duchesse du Bourgogne Flanders Red, Cuvee des Jacobins Rouge Flanders Red.
Get 3 4-ounce pours for $8, or try a full 12 ounce pour!