Month: March 2008

Edible Twin Cities Beer Primer

By on March 20, 2008in general beer

A friend who knows my love of beer handed me the most recent edition of Edible Twin Cities with the caveat, “You probably know most of the stuff in this article, but it’s still pretty interesting.” Indeed, I did, and indeed it was. The article gives an overview of the beer scene in Minnesota, brewing 101 and other resources to check out. While the full article isn’t on-line, they site does feature a web-only preview.

Pick up the issue on news stands at co-ops, natural food stores, and other fine food establishments.

Rum River Wort Hogs in Strib

By on March 20, 2008in homebrew

Nice story in the Strib yesterday highlighting the homebrew club in the North Metro…..

A club of home-brewers share full flavors and friendship at their montly meetings in Anoka 

The raspberry chocolate port wine being tasted so captivated Cheryl Kern that she turned to the maker and blurted: “Can I lick the bottle?” ¶ The port wine was one of 13 beers, three wines and three meads (wines made with honey) sampled last Monday night — all in small portions — by a merry band of home-brewers known as the Rum River Wort Hogs, who come together to share tips, techniques and tastes once a month at Billy’s Bar & Grill in Anoka.

The group, in its 13th year, welcomes home-brewers of all skill levels. Some brew with home kits, others from scratch. Beyond beer, Wort Hogs make wines, meads and ciders. As for the group’s name, “wort” refers to the liquid that becomes beer once fermented, longtime member Owen Strand of Anoka explained.

Full story here.

Vine Park has Growlers!

By on March 19, 2008in breweries

Vine ParkAfter months (years?) of red tape, Vine Park Brewing has the appropriate license and is ready to dish it out!

From BA:

Vine Park Brewing in Saint Paul is proud to offer their first Growlers of beer for commercial sale. Our first batch is our Mulligan Ale…

Vinepark is open T-F from 11 AM til 8 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM til 4 PM.

More info to follow.
If you have questions call us at 651-228-1355

Arborfest 2008

By on March 19, 2008in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/

What: Arborfest is an evening featuring the best locally hand-crafted beers to sample, music, tasty eats, a brewery swag raffle & competition, non-alcoholic drinks, and a darn good time!

When: Friday, April 25th from 5:30 – 9pm

Where: Arborfest is held inside Kagin Commons on the Macalester College Campus. 1600 Grand Ave St. Paul MN 55105.

How Much: $45 (includes processing fees) gets you a commemorative tasting glass which you can fill with your choice of over 50+ different beer samples, live music, food and a festive atmosphere. $30 of the ticket price is tax deductable – your ticket acts as receipt.