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Heritage Thursday Tasting: New Belgium

By on November 17, 2011in beer stores

Every time I hear “Beer Ranger,” I have a hard time not thinking of Smokey the Bear or Dudley Do-Right, but that’s just me… in any case, Heritage will ll be sampling New Belgium beers tonight from 5-7 w/ a bona fida (?!) beer ranger in tow. Enjoy!

Ever sipped a beer poured by a real, honest-to-goodness Beer Ranger? If you want to tick that experience off your bucket list, be at our store this Thursday the 17th between 5-7PM. In fact, our favorite New Belgium Beer Ranger will be here giving out samples of their newest releases, including Snow Day Winter Ale and Belgo Belgian IPA. You’ll be kicking yourself later if you miss it.

This year’s Octoberfest releases are almost gone, but for our Bomber of the Week, we’re gonna make our favorite one, Ayinger October Fest Marzen, 20% off and send them out with the fanfare they deserve.

Tallgrass Velvet Rooster Release This Week

By on November 6, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer stores

Tallgrass is rolling out their latest beer, Velvet Rooster, said to be the world’s first Belgian-style Tripel in a can.

“Velvet Rooster is in the Trappist tradition of Belgian Tripels with sweet tones gently hiding its strong alcohol bite (8.5% ABV). The beer pours a golden straw color and is topped with a lofty pure white head that unveils the beer’s strong floral and fruit aromas.

The taste is clean but complex, starting with hints of fruit and sweet malt, with just a touch of candy sweetness at the end. The beer’s Champagne-like effervescence provides a crisp offset to its sweet finish.”

Release party action:

Monday 11/7
Muddy Pig 6-8p (Velvet Rooster tap release – St. Paul)

Tuesday 11/8
Four Firkins 6-8p
S. Lyndale Liquors 4-6p
North Loop Wine & Spirits 5-7p

Wednesday 11/9
Blue Nile 6-8pm (Velvet Rooster tap release – Mpls)
Thomas Liquors 4-6p
Saint Anthony Village 4-7p
Liquor Barrel 5-7p

Thursday 11/10
Heritage Liquor 4-6p
Zipp’s Fall Extravaganza 6:30-9p
Princeton Liquors 5-7p
Sorella Wine & Spirits 6-8p
Sentryz 5-7p

Friday 11/11
Ale Jail 5-7p
First Grand 5-7p

Four Firkins Grand Opening Ceremony

By on October 28, 2011in beer events, beer stores, free beer

Star Wars, bagpipes, Pedal Pub and ribbons…..yes it’s the Four Firkins Grand Opening Ceremony.

Oh, and there’s beer. Samples from local brewers Summit, Schell’s, Brau Brothers, Fulton, Lift Bridge, Flat Earth, Dave’s Brew Farm and Steel Toe, pours from a six liter bottle of St. Feuillien Tripel and samples of Deus.

The rough schedule (so far) includes:

6:00pm: Ribbon cutting ceremony with Twin West Chamber of Commerce.

6:05pm: Inside for very loud rousing music (Star Wars) and inspiring speeches with free samples of Deus.

6:10pm: Dennis Skrade will play a couple of tunes on his Bagpipes from the center of the “Abbey Register” as the free samples begin to flow.

6:10pm: Brewers and brewery owners in attendance will include: Summit, Schell’s, Brau Brothers, Fulton, Lift Bridge, Flat Earth, Dave’s Brew Farm and Steel Toe. They will be here to pour free samples and join in the celebration.

6:10pm: Lanny Hoff, Minnesota’s only Beer Knight and owner of Artisanal Imports will be here with a six liter bottle of St. Feuillien Tripel which we will sample out and then everyone can sign the bottle.

6:15pm: Al Boyce and his mates will be here with the Pedal Pub which will be giving free rides to Steel Toe Brewery and back.

Note: due to the anticipated large turnout for this event we will have I.D. checkers stationed at both entrances. Nobody under 21 years of age will be permitted. Sorry, no children or infants either, it will be too crowded.

Heritage Thursday Tasting: Fulton

By on October 26, 2011in beer events, beer stores

This week at Heritage, Fulton!

You’ve seen it around town on tap and now Minneapolis’ own Fulton is releasing 2 of their beers in package form so you can take it home with you.  We now have Fulton Sweet Child of Vine IPA and Lonely Blonde American Blonde Ale in stock.

And for this week’s Thursday Tasting on the 27th from 5-7PM, we’re excited to have one of the owners of Fulton, Brian Hoffman, in-store to pour you some samples and talk beer. Buy local!!!