Soooo…. we’re guessing you’ve heard a bit about Fulton’s American Hefeweizen, HefeWheaties. Although no Wheaties were harmed in the crafting of said beer, the beer (just like Wheaties) is composed primarily of wheat. The fine folks at Fulton describe it as an easygoing 4.7% ABV with citrus notes courtesy of Rakau, Galaxy, Mandarina Bavaria, and Sorachi Ace hops.

And today you can try it in Fulton’s taproom starting at 3pm, while supplies last. Fulton will be selling 16 oz. cans of said beer for $5. And just so we’re clear, those full cans are for consumption at the brewery only, due to state law. If you’re a can collector, you can certainly bring your empties home though…

In mid- to late-September you’ll find this beer in retail locations in the greater Twin Cities metro. It’s a relatively small run, and will likely sell out quickly. You won’t find this beer outside of Minnesota, on draft at Fulton’s taproom or any other outlet or in growlers. Just cans, man.

This Saturday (July 18th), consider visiting Bauhaus Brew Labs to help celebrate “One Year of Awesöme.” Their anniversary party will feature special casks, infusions and radlers, as well as carnival-style games and surprises. Jack Brass Band and “Haus” band Viva Knievel will provide musical entertainment for your precious ears. Gerhard’s Brats and Butcher Salt will be on site with great food as well. The excitement starts at noon.

In the second half of 2014, Bauhaus produced over 1600 bbls of beer and is on pace to brew over 5000 in 2015. “The past year has exceeded our every expectation,” says President and Head Brewer Matt Schwandt. “It’s hard to believe that we only had two full-time employees at this time last year. We’ve got a staff of over twenty people now – it’s been an amazing ride!”

Congrats to Bauhaus!

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Check out the label art for Surly Nein label art by artist Erica Williams. If the name doesn’t already give it away, Nein will be (you guessed it!) Surly’s ninth anniversary beer. According to the label, Nein was inspired by a trip to Bamberg, Germany. The beer is brewed with oak-smoked wheat malt, fermented with a German Hefeweizen yeast and then aged on charred oak. Surly calls it a “huge, complex, dark beer” and suggests a punch of smoked banana, vanilla and clove.

From the artist:

The inspiration for Surly’s Nein Anniversary Ale artwork mirrors that of the ale itself. Todd visited Germany and knew he wanted the beauty of traditional German aesthetic reflected in the label so I used heraldry as my main source of inspiration. Lions, black eagles, billowing scrolls, and symbolically powerful imagery are commonly found in their shields, architecture, and art so we went with that. I also used three lions, each with three eyes, because Todd and I are both cat people and I wanted to infuse the label with 3s and 9s. The oak leaves play to the process of making the beer and the spades are a symbol of good luck.

Reading “smoked bananas” immediately had me thinking about the band The Dead Milkmen. As a direct result, here’s my present to you, good or bad…