Category: general beer

2009 Bock Fest – 2/21/09!

By on February 8, 2009in beer events, breweries, general beer

 Schell’s

Shame, shame, shame on us for not getting this posted as an event sooner!  I shall tar and feather myself.  August Schell is hosting their 22nd annual Bock Fest this year on Saturday, 2/21/09 in New Ulm.  Admission is $5 at the gate.  This event is generally very well attended….very, very well attended.  So, if you would actually like to get into the event, I suggest you get in line early.  I don’t see an official start time on the Schell’s website, but on Beer Advocate it says that gates crash open at 11 A.M. and you get the firehoses at 4 P.M.

What’s that?  Bock me, you say?  Well my friend, Bock you too!

Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival

By on February 8, 2009in beer events, breweries, general beer

Thanks to Sharon for passing this along.  The Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival, held just across our borders with WI in La Crosse, is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 2 to 6 P.M.  They currently have no breweries listed as attending on their site; however, last year MN breweries August Schell, Gluek and Mantorville were in attendance.

Now our legal disclaimer – The listing of previously attending breweries is no indication that said breweries will be in attendance this year.

Now my obligatory statement that will make Dave Berg mad at me : )  Correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t stouts made with whatever is left over in the bottom of the brew kettle?

Gastro Non Grata 8 with the one you love

By on January 29, 2009in beer events, general beer

Chip over at Fox 9 sent me this little ditty about V-Day this year…

Don’t have the funds for an all out for Valentine’s Day?  On Sunday, February 15 from 6 to 9 p.m., bring the one(s) you love to a glorious winter love fest at the Triple Rock Social Club for the 8th installment of Gastro Non Grata. Featuring artisan beer, local culinary luminaries and rock bands all under one roof…for free!  

This event’s beer guest will be Tom Gardner of Duvel USA, sampling four varieties of beer ranging from the classic belgian golden,  Duvel to a cave-aged Ommegang Belgian dubbel style and a couple other beers tbd.. 

3rd Annual Brewers Bazaar

By on January 29, 2009in beer events, general beer

Mark your calendars and plan to join the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club as they raise money for their many local and international community service projects by presenting:

3rd Annual Brewers Bazaar
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
Noon – 5pm
Water Street Inn, Stillwater

Tickets will be $25 each and include entrance to the event, a 10oz. pilsner for beer tasting and a brat. In addition, you are welcome to come and go as you please throughout the event while enjoying the River Town Art Festival.

Beer…on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in downtown Stillwater.
Beer…on the deck of the Water Street Inn over looking the river.
Beer…while enjoying the great artists on display at the Rivertown Art Festival.
Beer…from the region’s finest brewers.