Category: general beer

Winterfest Tickets go on Sale at Noon Today!

By on December 16, 2013in general beer

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Tickets for Minnesota’s premiere “locals-only” brew festival go on sale at noon today. Though Winterfest certainly isn’t a cheap affair, it’s a blast and features tons of special beers from our local breweries in celebration of Minnesota beer, winter and, well… beer.

“Come and join us for the 13th Annual Winterfest! This craft beer sampling event celebrates beer brewed in Minnesota by the breweries and brew pubs that are current members of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. Chase out the winter chill with a multitude of Winter Warmers, hearty food, beer education, entertainment and music.”

Tickets are $75 + a $7 fee. Please don’t be a chump and sell them on Craigslist or Ebay.

New this year, Winterfest is moving to Union Depot in St. Paul.

Schell’s Pilsner Series Artwork

By on December 12, 2013in general beer

Last week we told you about the upcoming 30th Anniversary Pilsner Series from Schell’s. Lo and behold, this week, we have new artwork in hand. Check out the three new labels for the series below. Can’t wait to taste these for myself@

Chop & Brew #16: Wyeast 1217 West Coast IPA

By on November 27, 2013in beer education, general beer, history, homebrew, video

In this Chop & Brew Roundtable episode Chip, DonO and Dawson taste and discuss several IPAs fermented with Wyeast 1217 West Coast IPA (Private Collection strain for Sept-Dec 2013). The conversation focuses on the characteristics and usage of Wyeast 1217, but also includes discussion of the new high-alpha German hop Polaris and American hop EXP 5256; as well as the importance of malt bills to and general techniques for hop-forward (and malt-balanced) IPAs. Check out official episode page for homebrew recipes for the three beers discussed.

Green Flash to Enter Minnesota Market

By on August 27, 2013in general beer

greenflashIn January of 2009, Dawn and I few out of Minneapolis, leaving on a morning that the temperatures measured -20 degrees Fahrenheit and landed in San Diego, where temperatures were above normal. 80 degrees or so, actually. We decided to grab a beer at The Yard House that evening. Looking for something hoppy and local, I picked Green Flash West Coast IPA. Whether it was the beer or 100 degree temperature swing, I have fond memories of that 16 oz. pour.

Fast forward a few years and a few beers and starting in October, Green Flash will be entering the Minnesota market with the help of Wirtz Beverage. Drink up! Full press release below.