While we heard nearly the same news back in Feb 06, here is a fresh message from Dave Berg regarding Autumn Brew Review 2006.

Well, the wheels are spinning for the 2006 version of the Autumn Brew
Review. The date is Oct 7, 1-6 PM at Peavey Plaza.

We are *considering* having a special VIP tasting from 12-1 PM for those
interested in avoiding the crowds for a least an hour. Haven’t hammered
out the details yet, but I’ll keep you posted.

In addition, if anyone has any additional breweries they’d like to see
there, drop me a line. Keep in mind that they need to already be
distributing in MN.

Cheers!

David Berg
Head Brewer, Bandana Brewery
President, Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild
http://www.mncraftbrew.org

From The Craftsman…

Join us Wednesday June 7th for a Beer & Cheese pairing and tasting hosted by Executive Chef Mike Phillips, and owner/brewers Dan Chang & Nick Anderson. They will be guiding guests through a sampling of Rush Rivers line of American Craft beers and a selection of Artisan cheeses.

The event goes from 5:00 to 7:00pm. There is a $15 prefix at the door.

Call 612-722-0175 for reservations.
Or visit our website for more details about this ongoing monthly event
www.craftsmanrestaurant.com

Hope to see you there,
Adam McClary
Bar Mgr.

From Surdyk’s…

Microbrew Tasting

Free Tasting
This Weekend
Friday and Saturday
May 26 – 27
11am – 7:30pm

Sample over 50 beers.

Such as Sam Adams, Summit, Big Sky, Red Hook, Schells, Boulder Brewery, Bell’s, Lefthand, Boulevard, Great Divide, Rogue, Lakefront, Shiner, Sierra Nevada and more..

Microbrew Sale – Starts Today

Take advantage of this annual sale of over 100 different domestically produced artisan beers all at the best prices of the season. Sale ends Saturday, June 3.
View our on-line selection of beers.

Here’s just a few Microbrews on-sale:

Page Amber 12pk Bottles Reg. $12.29 Sale $9.99
A smooth Vienna style beer – a well balanced representation.

Boulevard Wheat 6pk Bottles Reg. 7.29 Sale $5.49
Lively, refreshing ale with natural citrusy flavor.

Summit India Pale Ale 12pk Bottles Reg. $10.99 Sale $9.99
Distinctive hoppy flavor and taste. Good example of the style.

Bridgeport Stout 6pk Bottles Reg. $7.29 Sale $5.69
Malty, caramel flavor up front; distinctive dry-roasted bitterness in finish.

Leinenkugel Creamy Dark 12pk Bottles Reg. 11.49 Sale $9.29
Full, deep blackish-brown color of stout without its bitterness; smooth, nutty, crisp.

Don’t forget, the Micobrew sale ends Saturday, June 3rd!

CynicAle, Surly’s newest beer, will debut next week, June 1st, at the Happy
Gnome. Stop on by that evening to check out their new deck and check out our
new beer. It will roll out in bars and restaurants the following day, Friday,
June 2nd. Start asking for it at your favorite Surly bar today.

[These details come from Omar of Surly, edited for publishing on MNBeer]

Barley John’s Brew Pub Newsletter:
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Spring Beer Releases:
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Maibock (7.2%abv): We brewed this years Maibock in the German Brewing tradition, incorporating a double-decoction mash and a true 4 month lagering period. Gold color, emphasis on the malt and a complimentary bitterness.

Triple Oat Stout (5.6%abv): This beer is named for the usage of three forms of Oats in the mash – Golden Naked Oats, Toasted Flaked Oats and whole malted Oats. This trio makes itself known under a backdrop of stout roastiness. Complimented with a traditional stout tang on the finish to add a refreshing springtime zest.

Dark Knight is coming…. The Barrels have been emptied, the kegs have been filled and the Dark Knight is poised to make a return. Look for it on tap this Friday, May 12th…