Author: ryan

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.

Your SoberCab to (and from) Schell’s Bockfest

Here’s a great opportunity to have a good breakfast and get a ride to and from Schell’s Bockfest on February 25th. Thanks to Jeff for reminding me to post this:

This year, the Saint Paul Jaycees have teamed together with Mark Van Wie (of The Happy Gnome and The Muddy Pig) to organize a bus trip to Bockfest at Schell’s Brewery in New Ulm. For the low price of $40 per person, you will receive admission into the festival on Schell’s grounds, breakfast at The Happy Gnome, and motorcoach transportation to and from the event! This is a great deal — you don’t need to worry about driving all that distance after drinking all day, or trying to arrange for a hotel in New Ulm. And, there will be movies shown on the bus, along with opportunities to win prizes. Plus, you get to enjoy the Bock beer with the opportunity to have your beer carmelized, tour the brewery, and “hunt” for the bock on the brewery’s grounds. The event is on Saturday, February 25, 2006. The bus will leave The Happy Gnome promptly at 9:30am. You may leave vehicles in the parking lot during the day. An estimated return time is 6:30pm. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance, no later than FEBRUARY 10. (That’s this upcoming Friday!!!) This can be done at either The Happy Gnome (498 Selby Street in St. Paul) or The Muddy Pig, or by contacting Dawn Michel of the Saint Paul Jaycees at dmmichel626@hotmail.com or 763-458-3694. We’d love to see a number of the home brewers join us! Angel Scott, on behalf of the Saint Paul Jaycees

Surly on Tap

Guess what folks, you can now find Surly beer on tap in the Twin Cities.

News flash – Beer on tap at Acadia Cafe and Blue Nile! See the SURLY BARS page on locations and web-sites! Be sure to tell them you wanna Get Surly.

Surly kick-off party this weekend!
Party at Half-Time Rec. in St. Paul, Saturday, Feb 3rd. $2 pints of Bender and your chance to Get Surly. Also, meet the people behind Surly.

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The day we have all been waiting for is finally here. Surly beer is
officially available! You can find both Bender and Furious on tap at Café
Twenty Eight in Linden Hills, and Bender is pouring at Solera in downtown
Minneapolis. As a matter of fact, Surly is pouring for only $2.00 a beer
after 10:00 weekdays at Solera. I know, I just came from there. Prepare for
a night out if you are drinking at Café Twenty Eight, as they are a
restaurant and do not have a stand alone bar. For that matter, a reservation
is a good idea. Surly beers always go well with food. We have bars and
restaurants that are trying to drain a tap line for us over the weekend, so
keep checking the website next week for additional taps as they develop. We
hope to be adding locations fast and Furious.

Town Hall Beer Dinner

Anyone want to buy me dinner? Town Hall is having another beer dinner with some guest beers from Fitger’s in Duluth.

We are having another beer dinner- the 3rd annual! This one is extra special. Along with the brilliant fare this dinner welcomes the addition of another brewery to the table. Fitger’s in Duluth will be providing “guest beers” for the event… so here is your chance to sample beers from the brothers Hoops at one sitting. Thanks Fitger’s! And remember to stop and have pint at the Brewhouse on your next visit to the “Great White North” (Well….Duluth used to get snow).
Here are the details-

Tuesday, Feb.21 (first tour 6:30pm, dinner 8pm)
-Includes five course meal each paired with a different seasonal, optional brewery tour led by our brewers, and a souvenir mug filled w/beer.

Apertif/Reception
Fitger’s Apricot Wheat Ale

Amuse
Canape of Stilton Cheese, Caramelized Onion-Apple Relish, & Roasted Walnuts, Mixed Greens, Dried Fig Vinaigrette
–Complemented with Twisted Reality (our Barley Wine)

Soup
Bright Spot Ale Beer Cheese Soup, Dijon-Pretzel Croutons, Crispy Prosciutto, Scallions
–Complemented with our Broken Paddle ESB

Salad
Habanero-Chile Shrimp, Mesclun Greens, Balsamic-Pub Ale Vinaigrette, Red Onion, Avacado, Roasted Red Peppers, Grape Tomatoes
Complemented with Fitger’s 1-year old Farmhouse Ale

Entree
St.Louis-style Pork Ribs, Oatmeal Stout BBQ Sauce, Southernn Red Beans, Sweet Potato Fries, Tillamook Smoked Cheddar Cornbread
–Complemented with our Barrel Aged Smoked Porter

Dessert
Chocolate Brownie, Barrel Aged Coffee Porter Ice Cream, Freash Strawberries, Imperial Stout- Balsamic Syrup, Chopped Hazelnuts
Complemented with Fitger’s Baltic Porter

Doesn’t That Sound Great!? Give us a call and reserve your spot today. The last one sold out very fast…and it seemed to me everyone left with a big smile (and thier top button undone)

All that fun just $60 per person (includes tax). Limited seating- ask your server or bartender to sign you up while you still can…….

Great Waters eClub

I guess I forgot that I was on Great Waters’ mailing list. However, I got a message the other day offering a free pint with a food purchase good for the month of February. I’m not one to turn down good free beer, so I guess I’ll be dining at Great Waters soon.

Aaw, twist my arm…