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Ryan Anderson (that's me!) is the editor & founder of MNBeer. Much has changed since the fall of 2005 and I'm proud to have been a part of it all. Sometime I'll tell you about my grand theory that links craft brewing to punk rock. Just ask.

Bad Weather Brewing Co. Taproom Coming to St. Paul

By on September 3, 2014in Bad Weather Brewing Co., breweries

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Hey St. Paul… a new taproom is coming your way, and w think it’s going to be pretty damn good! Our friends at Bad Weather Brewing Company will be parting ways with the Lucid Brewing facility in Minnetonka in order to open 12,000 sq ft. taproom and production facility at 414 7th St. W., St. Paul, Minnesota in the first half of 2015.

The fine fellas from Bad Weather Brewing Company got their start in March of 2013, operating under an alternating proprietorship at the Lucid facility. Now we’re excited to hear that Bad Weather is ready to take the next step of building out its own brewery and taproom within walking distance of downtown St. Paul.

Bad Weather Brewing will also be offering an exclusive Beer Club Membership program to individuals and businesses. Individual memberships will be limited to approximately 200 applicants, will cost $1000, and offer free beer for life in the taproom. Details and applications can be found at www.badweatherbrewery.com.

Watch for more from these guys as things move along. Congrats Zac and Joe!

#MNStateBeer – Tweet from the Fair & Win

By on August 21, 2014in contest

drinkbeerWanna’ win a “Drink beer from here” shirt? We’ve got a handful of these shirts from our friends at HopCloth and it’s time we give them away! These shirts are super-soft ringspun cotton and feel really nice.

…so let’s have a contest! And since the State Fair is happening, let’s celebrate our locals! #MNStateBeer

We want to see your Minnesota State Fair craft beer photos! Whether you’re cruising through the Land of 10,000 Beers, bellying up to the BallPark Cafe for a mini donut beer or grabbing some Summit on a Stick, be sure to use the hashtag #MNStateBeer and tag us (@mnbeer) on Instagram or Twitter. We’ll pick a few of our favorites over the course of the fair and hook you up!

Cheers and State Fair Beers…

@MNBeer - #MNStateBeer
@MNBeer – #MNStateBeer

Land of 10,000 Beers Opens Today

By on August 21, 2014in breweries

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…and so does the Minnesota State Fair, of course. Really though, we’re mostly just excited about the beer. And while the Land of 10,000 Beers Exhibit in the Agriculture/Horticulture Building isn’t the only craft beer venue at the fair, you’re definitely going to want to check it out.

Our friends with the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild have returned with more beer, more breweries and more education. Over the course of the fair, more than 130 different craft beers will be available from almost 35 breweries. Not bad, eh? Once again they’ll offer up a variety of beer flights featuring four different five oz. samples for $8.

Even better? This year they’ll have “Firkin Fridays” and “Rare Flights on the weekends – flights of rare, limited run beers that run the gamut from beer brewed with fruit, barrel-aged beers, smoked beers an more.

The hall will also feature educational programming throughout the week on topics that range from beer styles to agriculture and more.

The Land of 10,000 beers is open from 9am – 9pm the entire run of the fair – August 21st through September 1st. Head to the Agriculture/Horticulture Building on Underwood (between Carnes and Judson) to get your beer on.

Minneapolis Town Hall Nordeast

By on August 20, 2014in brewpubs
Little Jacks
Little Jacks

Little Jacks – Google street view

Fun news from The Journal – the former site of Little Jack’s in Northeast Minneapolis is going to be redeveloped into housing, and more importantly, a new project from the folks behind Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery. Located at 201 NE Lowry, the old Little Jack’s building is a stone’s throw from the new Fulton brewery and also very close to a number of of other Northeast Minneapolis breweries. I’ve driven by that location a few times as of late while checking in on Fulton and couldn’t help but think that something cool should occupy the Little Jack’s location. Little Jack’s was the oldest restaurant in NE Minneapolis when it closed in 2006. This fits the bill.

The project is still in it’s early stages, though a few tidbits from the article might catch your attention:

“Each of them has a little bit of a different feel, and this one will be different too. Little Jack’s was kind of a supper club, so this one might have a similar feeling,” – Paul Dzubnar

“It’ll be a Town Hall facility with Town Hall beer, but we may go with a unique name for this one,” – Paul Dzubnar

From city documents cited in the article: “Paul Dzubnar of D&D Holdings, LLC plans to develop Phase 1 of the site into a Town
Brewery and Tied House Banquet Hall.”

Bent Brewstillery Taproom Opens Thursday

By on August 18, 2014in breweries
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bent brewstilery taproom

Doesn’t that look nice? Thursday is your chance to check it out.

As you might remember, when Bent Brewstillery and Pour Decisions merged, the taproom was closed for renovation. Now, not only is the taproom back, but their distillery is up and ready make some beautiful spirits.

Thursday, August 21st, 2pm. Check it out!

Special State Fair Hours (8/21-9/1)
Mon–Fri 2–10pm
Sat–Sun noon–10pm

Normal Hours (9/2–…)
Thu–Fri 4–10pm
Sat 2–10pm