For those of you that might not know about this cool resource, there is a site called BeerMapping.com which uses Google Maps to post beer locations around the Twin Cities. There are maps for many large metro areas in the U.S. too.
http://beermapping.com/maps/stpaulbeer.html
Enjoy!
From Brewer Hoops @ Town Hall.
Hey All,
Next week we will offer two new beers for you. On Wednesday, 5/10 look for our India Brown Ale from 5-6. Interesting style that will marry the stength and hop character of IPA and all the malt complexity of an American Brown Ale….not for the faint of heartSat. 5/13. All of you lucky folks that will be floating on that secret MN lake…….Good Luck and I hope the sun brightens your day. For everyone else it is the day to drink Maibock. Food specials begin at 4:00pm. Free Maibock 6-7pm / Blessing of the Maibock @6:15 sharp. Be prepared for a great night. Tons o’ fun to be had!
****Pint Clubbers***** NO 4pm-5pm Complimentary Beer Hour on Maibock Sat. Get your fill from 6-7pm
There are still a few memberships left if you want to purchase your own.
Here in Minnesota we’re lucky enough to have access to a wide assortment of quality import beers. Of these, some of the most misunderstood and palette challenging beers are Lambics. The New York Times has published a nice article on these beers, a nice primer for those who want to know more.
Intrigued? You can find many of these rarities locally at places such as Surdyks, Blue Max, The Cellars, Thomas Liquors, and so on.
Still intrigued? Here’s is a bit more from Saveur Magazine
Cheers!
Some more news from Omar at Surly... their open house is coming up!
Hello Surly Nation!
Guess what? Our open house is happening May 12-13! Details are available
further down, but first some other news. May starts Surly’s 4th month of
operation and things are flying at the brewery. You can now GET SURLY in 50
bars and restaurants in the Twin Cities! The newest additions to Surly
Nation since the last email are:Highland Grill, Sweeney’s Saloon, New Hope Cinema Grill, Big Ten Restaurant
in Hopkins, Joe’s Garage, Ike’s Food & Cocktails, Green Mill – Uptown,
Grumpy’s Downtown and Campiello – Eden Prarie. Check surlybrewing.com for
links to these establishments.This Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30, Todd and Omar will be at Mackenzie in
downtown Minneapolis giving away free pint glasses and assorted Surly swag.
On Thursday, we’ll be at the Arborfest Beer festival at Macalester College.
A number of great breweries and brewpubs will be attending the event, and
tickets are still available. Admission is $40 and proceeds go to charity.
Find out more at www.ticketworks.com.We’ve been busy at the brewery getting things ready for our upcoming open
house. Landscaping has been completed and the bar is moving along. Mark your
calendars; this is the final update: The open house will be Friday, May 12
from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 13 from noon to 4. You can stop by
anytime during those hours, take a tour and, oh yeah, drink a few beers.In addition, our newest beer, Cynic Ale, should be available! We’ll also
have a number of special beers that Todd is putting on cask. Underage
visitors are certainly welcome, but they obviously won’t be drinking. We’ll
have loads of merch for sale, so bring your pickup or station wagon to haul
away all your Surly stuff. No need for making reservations, just stop on by.See you here,
Omar
Just a head’s up that Surdyks in Mpls has a sale on Belgian beer from 4/27 to 5/6, 15-25% off.