Category: history

Doug Hoverson Book Signing & Beer Sampling at The Four Firkins

By on March 1, 2009in beer events, beer stores, history

Here’s a great excuse to pick up a wonderful book detailing Minnesota beer history and shop in a damn fine beer store. Head on over to The Four Firkins on Monday, March 2nd to meet author Doug Hoverson, get your book signed and try some beer. Sounds like a winning combination to me!

Come and meet Doug Hoverson, author of “Land of Amber Waters”. He will be at The Firkins to shoot the breeze with us and sample a few beers this coming Monday from 6:00pm.

Haven’t read the book yet? It’s only the entire brewing history of Minnesota! We’ll have copies for sale and Doug will even sign them for you. Here’s a link to the books website.

Belgian Beer Fest at the Pig

By on July 9, 2008in bars/restaurants, beer events, history

Inaugural Muddy Pig Belgian Beer Festival, “Slegg Verken” [Editor’s note: May I add that this looks like a very good time? Kudos to all of the breweries, brewpubs, bars, beer stores, homebrewers, beer lovers, etc. who have helped to push the envelope with beer in Minnesota! We’re in a good place right now! -ryan]

The first annual Muddy Pig Belgian Beer Festival will be held September 12 – 14, 2008. Over 40 draught lines will be devoted to Belgian beer/Belgian style beer as we cycle through 80 or more different beers throughout the weekend.

Educational seminars will be held each day of the festival looking at the history of brewing in Belgium, the different styles of beer produced and the sometimes unique processes used to produce these outstanding ales. Attendees will be able to sample a variety of beers at each seminar as part of their learning experience.

Hours: Friday 11:30a.m. to 2:00a.m.
Saturday 11:30a.m. to 2:00a.m.
Sunday 11:30a.m. to 1:00a.m.

Seminars: One seminar each day beginning at 12:00 noon. Seating limited to 40 people per session.
Location: The Muddy Pig, 162 North Dale Street, Saint Paul, MN
Cost: Admission is free, seminars are $20 each or $50 for all three
Phone: 651-254-1030
Web: www.muddypig.com

Lift Bridge, Doug Hoverson & Scandia

By on June 5, 2008in history

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What: Land of Amber Waters presentation by Doug Hoverson, hosted by the Washington County Historical Society
When: Saturday, June 14, 2008 4:00-7:00 pm
Where: Hay Lake School Museum, Scandia, MN
Cost: Presentation free of charge, beer tasting $10

For more details visit Lift Bridge’s event page or call WCHS at 651-439-5956.

Doug Hoverson in Fergus Falls

By on April 21, 2008in history

Doug Hoverson in Fergus Falls, originally uploaded by MNBeer.

Dawn and I were in Fergus Falls this weekend to celebrate her birthday with family. As luck would have it, the Ottertail County Historical Society was hosting an event with Doug Hoverson that included a talk on the history of brewing in Fergus Falls as well as a tasting of some Minnesota beers. I can’t stress just how much fun we had sampling beer in our hometown, learning about the history of beer in Minnesota and in Fergus Falls and watching the reactions of others.