Month: October 2007

Finnegan’s 12 packs available

By on October 19, 2007in general beer

The 12 packs are here!! During the next two weeks the new Finnegans 12 packs will be hitting liquor store shelves across the state (and for the first time, into North Dakota too!)

As a part of the rollout of their new 12 packs, and in honor of their mission and the holiday spirit of giving, Finnegans has partnered with their beer distributors to kick off our 2007 Drink Like You Care Campaign. From November 1 to December 31st profits from the sale of Finnegans will go to local charities in each market where Finnegans is sold!

Land of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in Minnesota

By on October 18, 2007in history

Whaddya’ know… a package from University of Minnesota Press arrived at my house today. I almost ordered a copy myself, but figured I’d hold off.

HOLY SHIT!

I  have some reading to do tonight! I should stop typing now, but I feel it’s my duty to tease you and let you know that I’ve got a six-question interview with Doug that’s all but ready to post. I just have to make it pretty.

HOT DAMN!

I need to go read now. This book is huge and most likely amazing!

An update from DUO Brewing

By on October 17, 2007in breweries

I’ve done my best to keep my mouth shut about what (little) I knew about DUO Brewing until they were ready to share. Well, if you visit their website, clearly they’re ready to share:

To Craft Beer Lovers in Minnesota,

As we approach our goal of opening a microbrewery in Minnesota we want to share more information about who we are at DUO Brewing, and what we intend to accomplish.

It’s hard to believe it was two years ago when we sat down over a cup of coffee at Dunn Bros. to discuss the idea of opening a microbrewery in Minnesota. It’s hard to believe that at that time Surly had only been brewing for about 6 months, and Flat Earth was not even on the radar. Of course Summit needs no introduction as they pioneered Minnesota craft beer over 20 years ago. Though it’s easy to understand the success of the new entrants in the Minnesota craft beer market when you acknowledge the growing awareness and maturing palates of Minnesota beer lovers. That palate for a fuller flavor, full body, and bold representation of beer styles is what DUO Brewing will help satisfy in Minnesota.

To bring to light who we are, DUO Brewing is the vision of lifelong friends Dan O’Leary and Ian Davis. We share a passion for craft beer and it’s that passion that has driven us to open a microbrewery in Minnesota. Building DUO Brewing from the ground up has presented many obstacles to overcome, and we have a lot of work ahead of us before we can bring our craft ales to market.

As homebrewers we have been building the idea of DUO Brewing and perfecting our recipes in Dan’s basement. During this time we have worked diligently on our Business Plan and spent countless hours meeting with other professionals to properly set up and ensure the ongoing success of the brewery.

Our hard work has already begun to pay off. Our beers have been awarded four medals over the past two years. DUO Brewing has held two tasting parties in order to help get our name and idea out. The tasting parties also served as a means to test the popularity of our various recipes. Though perhaps the greatest benefit has been the satisfaction of seeing dozens of people enjoying beer you personally brewed. Any brewer could tell you that.

As we move forward into the coming year we are working hard to assemble the start-up capital required to finally transform DUO Brewing from an idea on paper, into a microbrewery Minnesota can be proud of.

Thank you all for your support and interest.

Ian Davis & Dan O’Leary