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.

Winterfest ticket update

A number of people seemed to be having difficulties ordering Winterfest tickets through the Ticketworks website. Some reported having luck with calling Ticketworks. Their website is now reporting that the tickets are SOLD OUT. Being the nice guy that I am, I gave Ticketworks a call, and the rep. I spoke with said that the tickets were indeed sold out. A couple of other people have also confirmed getting the same message.

I guess it just goes to show how rabid we Minnesotans are for good beer. Winterfest sold out in less than an hour!

Reminder: Winterfest Tickets go on Sale Thursday at NOON!

If you want Winterfest tickets, don’t mess around. Tickets will go on sale on Thusday, December 1st (that’s 1st, not 2nd… thanks David) at noon through only through Ticketworks. This even will sell out. (Something like 200 tickets are up for sale and that’s it, kids.)

This year’s Winterfest will be held at the St. Paul College Club on January 14th, from 6:30 to 9:30. Tickets are $30 and include a tasting glass, appetizer bar and live music from the Jaztronauts. Good times.

Remember, this event will sell out and you can only get tickets through Ticketworks. Local brewpubs won’t have ’em!

Heather Ale at Town Hall

On Wednesday, Minneapolis Town Hall will be rolling out the heather ale, a beer “hopped” with heather instead of hops. The use of heather in beer predates hopes and seems to have been of Scottish descent. Regardless, Town Hall will be tapping this beer tomorrow, so check it out