Category: breweries

Congrats to Minnesota GABF Winners

By on September 27, 2015in August Schell Brewing Co., Bemidji Brewing Co., Bent Paddle Brewing Co., breweries, Fitger's Brewhouse, Fulton Brewing Co., Mankato Brewery, Steel Toe Brewing

GABFI don’t need to tell you that Minnesota brewers make some very good beer. Yesterday at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Minnesota brewers walked away with seven medals. For those of you unfamiliar with the event, The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) is the country’s premiere beer festival and competition organized by the Brewers Association. Taking home a medal is a big deal. Congrats to our local winners and everyone involved in the event!

Silver medal winners:

Bronze medal winners:

See the full list of Great American Craft Beer Festival winners:

https://www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com/the-competition/winners/

Bad Weather Brewing Taproom Grand Opening October 9

By on September 22, 2015in Bad Weather Brewing Co., breweries, grand opening, tap rooms

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Good news! Bad Weather Brewing has completed their migration to West 7th in Saint Paul and will open the doors to the new taproom on October 9th.  Four brand new beers will be on tap that day, as well as the lineup they’ve come to be known for.

This is welcome news for Saint Paul [and its residents who prefer to bike to breweries…namely me] as well as visitors to the Xcel Energy center, which is just a few blocks straight down 7th from the taproom.

Cheers to the the crew at Bad Weather for all their hard work renovating their new space.

 

Bad Weather Bar (Image Source: badweatherbrewery.com)

Bad Weather Taproom Bar (Image Source: badweatherbrewery.com)

 

Malt vs. Hops – Fundraiser for the Scott County Historical Society

By on September 17, 2015in beer events, breweries

 

The Scott County Historical Society has put together some great fundraisers with craft beer over the years, and this year’s event is no exception. The event features beers from Badger Hill Brewing, Enki Brewing, Lucid Brewing and Waconia Brewing as well as great appetizers and a presentation from “Land of Amber Waters” author Doug Hoverson. Read on for more information!

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2015
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Event website: Malt Vs. Hops
Tickets: http://bit.ly/1JtMwQo

Additional info:

Four breweries offering local beer tastings – Badger Hill Brewing (Shakopee), Enki Brewing (Victoria), Lucid Brewing (Minnetonka) and Waconia Brewing (Waconia).

Here are a few of silent auction experiences:

  • 1 hour flight of Scott County noting historic sites
  • Private guided tour of St. Paul’s Historic Union Depot by John Diers (author of the history of Union Depot)
  • Guided tour of ScottCounty historic brewery sites
  • Champagne behind-the-scenes tour of SCHS with the curator

Welch Village Bakkelyka Brew Music & Craft Beer Festival

By on September 11, 2015in beer events, breweries

Bakka15thSome of you know that I spend my daylight hours working in the world of outdoor sports. Needless to say, I’m always happy when the ourdoors and craft beer cross paths. Here’s yet another instance – our friends at Welch Village are throwing their first annual Bakkelyka Brew Music and Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, October 3rd from 2pm until 9pm. Tickets are $20 online until Sept. 15th and $30 at the gate.

Welch Village promises plenty of craft beer as well as food and music from Travis & Drew, Lisa Wegner & Her Mean Mean Men, Vintage Raggs and Tim Mahoney. Head on down for some beer and dream about the upcoming ski season!

Tickets available at Welch Village’s Main Chalet Ticket Windows and WelchVillage.com.

Surly Rhubarb Farmhouse Ale at Chipotle Cultivate Festival Saturday

By on August 21, 2015in beer events, breweries, Surly Brewing Co.
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Brewer at Surly Brewing Jerrod Johnson and Chipotle’s Manager of National Events Scott Robinson

No doubt you’ve heard that Chipotle’s Cultivate Festival is returning to Loring Park on Saturday. And once again, they’ve teamed up with our friends from Surly Brewing Company to brew an exclusive seasonal offering for the event.

In addition to celebrating all things good (i.e. food, music, beer and ideas), the event will include the “Cultivate Farmnouse Ale,” a Saison brewed with Minnesota barley and rhubarb. If you’d like to try it, we suggest you hit up the Cultivate festival on Saturday between 11am and 7pm. Otherwise you’ll be out of luck.

“For festival goers, Cultivate celebrates great local artisans in both food and drink. The talents of Head Brewer Todd Haug and his team at Surly perfectly exemplify that for the great city of Minneapolis,” said Scott Robinson, manager of national events for Chipotle. “The Farmhouse Ale was so well received last year that we tapped Todd’s team to create another unique beer that appeals to craft beer fans and highlights the great ingredients of Minneapolis.”

This year’s beer includes traditional Belgian malts, Slovenian hops, Minnesota rhubarb and barley grown and malted in Minnesota. We’re told to expect spicy clove notes thanks to the yeast and a rounded malt backbone to offset the tartness of the rhubarb. Wanna’ try it? You’ll be able to grab this beer as well as other great craft beers and wines from nearly a dozen local breweries and wineries in the Tasting Hall.

The event is free and you’ll have the opportunity to check out cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs, live music, local food and other interactive fun. Check it out. To learn more about the the 2015 Cultivate Minneapolis Festival, visit http://chipotlecultivate.com/cities/minneapolis/.

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