The Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild wants you to share why you are a true Minnesota craft beer lover. Have you toured every brewery in the state? Do you brew a unique beer for every season? Did you introduce your 80-year old grandmother to the state’s best IPAs? Or do you just have a love affair with the great beers of Minnesota, unmatched by any of your friends? In 200 words or less, tell us your qualifications and heritage when it comes to Minnesota craft beer. Please visit the www.mncraftbrew.org or email minnesotabrewers@gmail.com to submit your entry. The Brewer’s Guild will select two separate winners Mr. Minnesota Craft Beer and Ms. Minnesota Craft Beer. We want to celebrate thou who prove to be the most devoted Minnesota craft beer enthusiast. And please note the winners do not have to be affiliated.

The winners will be awarded four tickets to Winterfest, the Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild winter showcase on Friday, February 4. The winners will also get a private meet-and-greet with some Minnesota brewers and early access to Winterfest.

The deadline for submissions is 10pm CST on Monday, Jan 31.

Another tasty New Years Eve dinner presented by Town Hall Brewery

We will again feature a special menu for New Year’s Eve. The kitchen put together some fine options for your enjoyment-

Lobster Bisgue, Crab Cakes, Stuffed Mushrooms, Peppercorn Fillet Mignon, Eggplant Parmesan, Pan Seared Collossal Scallops, Creme Brulee, Chocolate Mousse

This ala carte menu offers our kitchen staff the opportunity to showcase their talents for you once again this holiday season. When making your plans remember to include Town Hall Brewery, we would be happy to set a table for you and yours.

Reservations recommended.

From the people that bring you the St. Paul Summer Beer Fest, this new St. Cloud based event is sure to satisfy our northern neighbors in St. Cloud.

Tickets are $25 + fee or $50 with a bus ride from the Twin Cities.

You can buy them here:

http://www.stcloudcraftbeerexpo.com/Tickets

ARTENBRU is shifting gears.

We were told several months ago that sampling the beers would be on the up and up, but The Man came calling this week to tell us a different story. So sadly, the fantastic beers our BRUmasters created will have to stay in the keg a little longer.

But that’s the end of the bad news.

The good news: ARTENBRU will still take place tomorrow, FRIDAY, NOV. 19 at 8:00 p.m. at the Black Dog Cafe in Lowertown. You’ll still see great posters. Pints of Surly Furious and Fulton Lonely Blonde will still be available all night for only $2. DJ Double Trouble will still be spinning records — vinyl style — starting at 9:00 p.m. . And of course, you’ll still have chance to win some great prizes in our raffle.

The good people of ARTENBRU, we will see you tomorrow at 8:00!

Please let us know if you have specific questions by emailing us at: artenbru@gmail.com.

CHEERS! Nick, Sam and James