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Blessing of the Maibock

By on April 29, 2019in Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery

Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery is bring back their oldest tradition this Saturday at 5pm – the Blessing of the Maibock. Reverend Aron Kramer returns yet again to bless the Maibock at Town Hall and usher in spring. This is an awesome event and we think you should go! Bonus: free maibock!

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Saturday, May 4, 5 p.m. blessing, following by free maibock until 6 p.m.

Winterfest 2019 Preview

By on January 21, 2019in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

It’s that time of year again. Dust off your best outfit and prepare for some of the biggest and most unique beers being made in town. The Union Depot will once again play host to Winterfest, which is the premier beer event and a fantastic showcase of food and beverage featuring only local breweries and restaurants. It’s fitting that the state capital (St. Paul)  is home to the premier Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild event.

The event was held at the Minnesota History Center for years, but the number of breweries has grown exponentially so it moved to the Union Depot a number of years ago. Food has been disappearing from beer festivals over the years to try and keep ticket prices down, but the food at Winterfest is usually very good and worth the bump in ticket prices.
Here are five beers that I’m looking forward to trying at this year’s event:
Ice Cream Social from Barrel Theory Beer Company – This Imperial Stout with strawberry, vanilla, cacao, and marshmallow was aged in Willet bourbon barrels. I don’t suppose this will last very long so you might want to put this near the top of your list.
Brave Woman Scottish Ale from Little Thistle Brewing – Steve Finnie knows his Scottish Ales, and I expect this to be one of my favorite beers at the festival. Named after his great, great grandmother who saved the lives of 15 fishermen in a storm, this beer promises notes of caramel, toffee, and chocolate. It boasts a modest 5% ABV which is always welcome at a festival that features so many heavy beers.
Twelve Parsecs from Junkyard Brewing – Lemonade meets IPA. Flavors of summer are here to save us from this bitter cold weather, and I’m excited to taste and smell those Ekuanot Cryo-Hops that they used at the end of the brewing process.
Munich-Style Dunkel from Steel Toe Brewing – Michael Wagner has been tinkering in the brewery over in St. Louis Park for a couple years now, and the results have been great so far. I’m excited to try out his version of this classic style which is very hard to anywhere these days.
#1225 Cherry Ale from Hoops Brewing – If there’s one thing that Dave and his crew are great at, it’s fruit beers. An unapologetic beer that is supposed to taste like cherry pie, just like your grandmother used to make. Door County cherries are the star of the show and will come through in both the flavor and the aroma.
Cheers!

St. Paul Summer Beer Fest Saturday

By on June 8, 2018in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

One of our favorite events of the year, the 10th annual St. Paul Summer Beer Fest, takes place Saturday, June 9th from 2-5pm at the MN State Fairgrounds – International Bazaar in St. Paul.

This outdoor craft beer festival features sampling from over 100 breweries in a commemorative tasting glass, live music, tasty food, educational seminars, and a silent auction benefiting the YMCA of St. Paul.

Early Admission is 1pm-5pm, GA is 2pm-5pm. Ticket sales close Saturday at 12pm.

Ticket link: https://tickets.beerfests.com/event/st-paul-summer-beer-fest/tag/spbf18

Festival info: http://www.stpaulsummerbeerfest.com/

Town Hall Lanes Fresh Hop Fest

By on September 27, 2017in Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery

Now in its 5th year, Town Hall Lanes’ Fresh Hop Fest will take place this year on Saturday, October 14. This year’s Fest will include about 30 breweries with a variety of fresh hop and other fall-inspired beers like Oktoberfest, Pumpkin, Wood-Aged, ciders and more. The event will also feature live music, food and more. Tickets to the event are  $40 and you can grab them  http://www.tempotickets.com/hopfest2017

For Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery this marks year 12 for their fresh hop beer, Fresh Hop 100.

 

Details:

1–5 p.m., Saturday, October 14
Town Hall Lanes (outdoor event)
5019 South 34th Ave., Minneapolis

Participating Breweries:

  • Bad Weather Brewing Co.
  • Badger Hill Brewing Co.
  • Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
  • Boulder Beer Company
  • Castle Danger Brewery
  • Fair State Brewery Cooperative
  • Founders Brewing Co.
  • Inbound Brewing Co.
  • Indeed Brewing Co.
  • Insight Brewing Co.
  • Lake Monster Brewing Co.
  • Lift Bridge Brewing Co.
  • Loon Juice
  • Mankato Brewery
  • Milk & Honey Ciders
  • New Holland Brewery
  • North Loop Brewing Co.
  • Surly Brewing Co.
  • Sweetland Orchard