Category: beer events

Fulton Libertine Aged in 2 Gingers Whiskey Barrels Thursday at the Taproom

By on January 30, 2013in bars/restaurants, beer events
Fulton Brewing Co.

Perhaps you’ve seen the oak barrels hanging out over at Fulton’s brewery… Curious to see… or rather taste what’s inside? Here’s your chance. Fulton’s Libertine has been aging in these oak barrels from 2 Gingers, and they report that Libertine, oak and whiskey have “mellowed into a marriage of flavors that’s nothing short of sublime.”

Thursday is your chance to sample said beer in the taproom. Pricing will be $5 for a 10 oz pour. No growlers or bottles due to the limited size of the brew.

If you’re not able to  make it on Thursday, they’ll be doing several more draft releases over the next couple weeks at bars & restaurants around the metro area. Keep your eyes on Fulton’s Facebook and Twitter feeds for details.

Surly Mild Release at the Blue Nile

By on January 30, 2013in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

The Blue Nile and Surly beer go hand in hand. So mark your calendar for the upcoming release of this year’s batch of Mild and join in the celebration.

It’s time for Mild to land on anticipating tastebuds, and the Blue Nile is happy to host the annual launch. In addition to that, the date the occasion falls upon also happens to commemorate seven years to the day since we first tapped a keg of Surly (which was the first week they debuted). We know the official anniversary beer won’t be out for Todd-only-knows how long, but we’re making our own party. At least eight Surlys will be on tap: Mild, Abrasive, Syx, Smoke, Darkness, Furious, Bender, and Cynic. There may be more, and we’ll let you know when we do!

6pm until whenever. There will be sample sets available, so you can get your fill without needing to turn in your car keys.

see you there,
al

New Festival in St. Cloud: St. Cloud Craft Beer Tour

By on January 28, 2013in beer events, breweries, brewpubs
St. Cloud Craft Beer Tour

St. Cloud Craft Beer TourNew this year, the St. Cloud Craft Beer Tour will be gracing Central Minnesota hosted at the River’s Edge Convention Center.  1,500 general admission tickets will be available for the event which will take place from 2-5pm on Saturday March 16, 2013. An exclusive VIP hour is also available for purchase from 1-2pm with tickets including a t-shirt and extra hour of touring.

All attendees of the festival will receive a sampling cup to utilize for tasting some of the finest craft brews available.Brewery representatives will be on hand to answer any questions and share their knowledge of their fine products.  Sampling is unlimited, although they do ask tourists to drink responsibly.  A designated driver ticket is also available for those who choose not to partake in sampling of the craft brews, but want to celebrate at the festival as well.

The rules are as follows:

  1. Go to www.stcloudcraftbeertour.com to buy a ticket and learn more about the tour
  2. Show up at the River’s Edge Convention Center downtown St. Cloud on March 16th
  3. Enjoy the tour! (this is the #1 requirement)

612 Brew Debut & Taproom Grand Opening

By on January 24, 2013in beer events, breweries
612 brew logo

612 brew logoSay that ten times fast! We just got word that our buds at 612 Brew will be debuting all four of their beers this weekend at The Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival Saturday! Congrats guys!

Can’t make The Beer Dabbler on Saturday? Fear not, their taproom grand opening is February 13th.

Here are more details:

When: Wednesday, February 13
Where: The brewery, of course
Time: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Why: Because we are all thirsty!

Want some food while you enjoy that beer? We will have the following food trucks on location.

Simply Steves, on Feb. 13 and 14
Melchs Meat Wagon, on Feb 15 and 16

Now for other news….Taproom hours starting on the 13th!

Wednesday – 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Thursday – 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday – 2:30 p.m. – Midnight
Saturday – Noon – Midnight

Check out our First Look profile on 612 Brew.