Category: history

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.

The Art of Beer, A Tasting + Doug Hoverson

By on April 10, 2008in beer events, brewpubs, history

Update: Land of Amber Waters author Doug Hoverson will be at the Grand Rapids Area Library at 4:00 pm to talk about the history of beer in Minnesota. (More info)

Thanks to Nicole for the tip…

Our 1st annual beer tasting fundraiser

The Art of Beer: A Tasting

Saturday, April 26, 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the MAC

Tickets: $40

Includes five beer courses with food pairings (prepared by Rivers Wine Bar & Bistro) and a commemorative glass.

Beer provided by Mike Hoops of the Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery

Sponsored in part by Grand Rapids State Bank

Land of Amber Waters Program & Tasting, Fergus Falls

By on April 1, 2008in beer events, history

Cool. This is in my home town, I’ll be there anyway and there’s some good beer involved… sounds like a winner!

Land of Amber Waters Program and Tasting- Barringer’s Coffee House Downtown Fergus Falls – 5:00 p.m. Join us in welcoming Doug Hoverson, author of The Land of Amer Waters to learn about Minnesota’s rich brewing traditions. Dedicated home brewers and casual beer drinkers alike will be amazed by the tales of Minnesota beers and breweries. Hoverson’s program includes a tasting from at least half a dozen Minnesota breweries and brewpubs. Appetizers provided by Barringer’s Coffee House. Admission to the program and tasting is $12. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot call the Historical Society at 736-6038 or email cschuelke@otchs.org

What’s brewing in St. Paul

By on March 27, 2008in beer events, history

Please join Historic Saint Paul at Summit Brewery (910 Montreal Circle)on April 10th, 2008 for a toast to our proud brewing past. Doug Hoverson, the author of Land of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in Minnesota, will tell the story of the Saint Paul beer industry: from the small breweries that gave way to large companies with regional and national prominence to the vibrant beer culture of today.Following Hoverson’s remarks, we will look to the future of two of Saint Paul most prominent neighborhood landmarks: the Hamm and Schmidt breweries. These vacant structures are poised for rebirth as community assets. Representatives from the Asian Pacific Cultural Center and Brewtown, LLC will share their visions for the redevelopment of Hamm and Schmidt, respectively.