Dave Anderson is a man with an interesting plan. Pioneer Press has a nice story about Dave’s plans to start a sustainable farm/brewery. It sounds like an idea whose time may have come, so we wish him the very best of luck… even if he isn’t building in Minnesota. 🙂
Month: May 2008
BusinessWeek Story
This isn’t exactly a MN focused article by BusinessWeek (actually, written by Boston Beer Co.’s Jim Koch), but I recall a few dialogues on MNBeer, other sites and in local watering holes on the topic of hop shortages and some things Boston Beer Co. was doing. It’s an interesting read. I also think it shows that Jim Koch and Boston Beer Co., despite their size and success, still “get it.” My opinion. Anyway, it’s a good piece that will get some more mileage while we’re all knuckle-down at a bar chatting away.
http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/may2008/ca20080521_308953.htm
Beer in Mpls St. Paul magazine
The people of the Star Trib and Mpls St. Paul magazine must have been doing some drinking lately and I mean that in a very complimentary way. As Ryan posted, the local microbrews were recognized in Thursday’s Taste section (with a nice color photo of Flat Earth’s bottles on the front page) and this month’s Mpls St. Paul magazine recognized two other local favorites. Barley John’s Brew Pub got picked as one of the top places to dine al fresco and Buster’s on 28th received a nice review in the Dining Out section. It’s nice to see some places getting recognized for making good beer readily available, whether they are brewing it or serving it.
Whirly Bird Oatmeal Stout
Brau Brothers’ Whirly Bird Oatmeal Stout is available for your drinking pleasure. Dustin showed me the label at Winterfest – nothing like a big black bird in a roof vent. 🙂
Whirly Bird is our farewell to winter. Big and bold, even for an oatmeal stout, this ale is chewy and complex. A variety of oats, toasted at different levels make up a full ten percent of the malt bill. Add to that roasted barley, crystal malt, and chocolate malt for a well-rounded stout. This ale is a remake of an oatmeal stout served years ago
at the tiny local pub in Lucan.
Firkin Monday at the Groveland Tap
The next “It’s Firkin Monday” at the Groveland Tap will be June 9th starting at 6pm. Nick Anderson will be on hand with a firkin of Rush River Unforgiven Amber.