Author: Mag

What the Hell is Sheephead, You Ask? Read on…

By on February 12, 2009in beer events, breweries, general beer

braubrothers.jpgBelow is a note from Dustin Brau, Brau Bros., regarding an up-coming beer release at the Happy Gnome (pronounced “Gah-nome” in my vernacular).  Sheephead is a back-stabbing, friendship-breaking, unholy card game (similar to euchre and the like…very fun).  I played many-a-game growing up in Sleepy Eye.  I don’t know what the hell this goofy spitz and nola stuff is Dustin mentioned, but I’m guessing it won’t matter after a few beers.  Also, I had a chance to try Brau’s Sheephead Ale at Winterfest.  Loved it.  A most worthy event!

Sheephead Ale is coming soon! February 28 is the release date for our newest beer. We will be celebrating with a release party Feb 28 at the Happy Gnome in St. Paul. We’ll bring a couple casks of sheephead (extra dry-hopping of course!) to sample and answer any questions or just talk beer. Also, for all sheephead (Schaf-Kopf for anyone over 60) players, we’ll host a tournament with prizes for top scores. Check in at 2pm, tourney runs 2:30 – 5:30pm. If you would like to learn how to play, visit Yahoo’s Sheepshead game room. It’s a great way to learn. For those who do not play, we’ll celebrate another old German tradition – drinking beer. Sign up for swag giveaways throughout the day. To sign up, just email Mary, mary@braubeer.com, here and let her know. We will play Lucan rules (spitz, nola, call ace). If you have any questions, shoot us an email. We’re looking forward to meeting everyone and catching up with old friends!

Take care,

Dustin

Valentines Events at Town Hall

By on February 12, 2009in brewpubs, general beer

Those of you on Town Hall‘s e-mailing list will have seen this already.  For the rest of us unwashed masses, here’s a note townhall.jpgfrom Mike Hoops.

Hi Friends,

Don’t forget about us as you look for a place to dine this coming VALENTINE’S Eve. Please view the attached menu and make your reservations today.  We will be serving *Chocolate Imperial Stout* and *Raspberry Milk Stout* beginning at 5pm (2-14) as an additional Valentine’s treat.  *******Sorry, No Growlers*********

Stop by for the BEER RELEASE this coming Monday 2/16. “Winterberry” will be released and from 5-6 pints of this fine Blueberry Ale will be just $2.50.

*****New*****
Now with beer releases, John and the kitchen crew will be offering a “small plate” with each release. This is a special food accompaniment for the newly released beer. The small plate will be a single serving treat (in most cases) for a price point not to exceed $5 for you. This coming Monday for example the small plate will consist of Lake Superior smoked whitefish, Chevre cheese and crackers. This will be available during beer releases while supply lasts.

Last tidbit

Pint Clubbers……read this
We have a Pint Club Only dinner scheduled for March 24. This will feature a special menu and two special beers just for you at a very attractive price. Food menu is complete and viewable, special beers yet to be named (Expect something crazy hoppy and the other crazy fun). Beers will be available just for Pint Club Members at dinner and will be just $2 per pint. Wow! Great beer for $2 a pint…..it’s kinda like when gas hit $1.50 a couple months ago.

PLEASE RESERVE THE SEAT FOR YOU AND YOUR GUEST SOON

Cheers
Mike

One last thing-Thanks for all the positive response to the Coconut Milk Stout at Winterfest 09….we really liked it too! We are currently working on a new batch, so look for it in 4-6 weeks. Yes, that will be available in growlers at that time.

2009 Bock Fest – 2/21/09!

By on February 8, 2009in beer events, breweries, general beer

 Schell’s

Shame, shame, shame on us for not getting this posted as an event sooner!  I shall tar and feather myself.  August Schell is hosting their 22nd annual Bock Fest this year on Saturday, 2/21/09 in New Ulm.  Admission is $5 at the gate.  This event is generally very well attended….very, very well attended.  So, if you would actually like to get into the event, I suggest you get in line early.  I don’t see an official start time on the Schell’s website, but on Beer Advocate it says that gates crash open at 11 A.M. and you get the firehoses at 4 P.M.

What’s that?  Bock me, you say?  Well my friend, Bock you too!

Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival

By on February 8, 2009in beer events, breweries, general beer

Thanks to Sharon for passing this along.  The Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival, held just across our borders with WI in La Crosse, is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 2 to 6 P.M.  They currently have no breweries listed as attending on their site; however, last year MN breweries August Schell, Gluek and Mantorville were in attendance.

Now our legal disclaimer – The listing of previously attending breweries is no indication that said breweries will be in attendance this year.

Now my obligatory statement that will make Dave Berg mad at me : )  Correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t stouts made with whatever is left over in the bottom of the brew kettle?

Flat Earth & Lift Bridge Tasting at Stub & Herbs

By on January 20, 2009in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

Thanks to the great wonder of this innerweb thingie, instead of going to Stub & Herb’s website to read about their Brewery of the Month Tasting of Lift Bridge and Flat Earth’s beer and instead of going to Lift Bridge’s website to read about the same, you can go to MNBeer and read it second hand!  Yay!  Why do we call it a beer tasting, by the way?  I’m gonna drink the hell out of it.  Anyway, Wed., 1/28, 7-10 PM @ Stub & Herb’s…be there or be square.