Category: general beer

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.

Chop & Brew #10: Boat Bitter (Brewing Session Ale at Home)

By on August 11, 2013in beer education, Features, general beer, homebrew, video

It’s summer in The Cities and we’re in need of a low-alcohol, yet high-flavor beer. Enter Wyeast Brand Manager (and Saint Paul local) Michael Dawson with the cure: Boat Bitter. Dawson has some great advice for crafting a superb session-strength British Bitter utilizing a limited edition yeast strain, an off-the-beaten-path hop, and plenty of nerd power. Homebrewers, also check out the bonus video footage from the brew session for even more brewgeek awesomeness. Brew small!

Chop & Brew #8: How to Cook with Beer

By on June 23, 2013in beer dinners, beer education, food pairing, general beer, homebrew, video

A couple of months ago, Better Beer Society University hosted the one-and-only Homebrew Chef Sean Z. Paxton and a presentation Paxton called “How to Cook with Beer.” If you aren’t aware, Paxton is a frequent contributor to Beer Advocate, Zymurgy and The Brewing Network. He is not only one of the world’s most well-known beer cuisine experts, but also an avid homebrewer. Chop & Brew is proud to bring you this presentation Paxton delivered at BBSU. Some Twin Cities Beer Geek All-Stars also make audience member cameos. Grab a notepad, a beer, and something to nosh on because some epic science is about to be dropped. This episode also unveils the new Chop & Brew logo hand-crafted by Saint Paul artist DWITT, who will likely be making an interesting chop- and/or brew-related appearance in the show in the near future.

Chop & Brew #7: Roll Out the Barrels

By on June 10, 2013in beer education, general beer, homebrew, video

A group of local homebrewers is having a barrel of fun. Actually, FOUR barrels of fun! The Nordeast Brewers Alliance is on an epic mission: to fill four 59-gallon French oak wine barrels with some big batches of homebrew. Twin Cities’ own Chop & Brew webshow rides shotgun on barrel fill day and checks in for a three-month taste panel to see how the beer are progressing. See this episode page link for the club’s barrel beer recipes and more.