Author: Kris

HopChart Winterfest Drawing

By on January 12, 2010in bars/restaurants, beer events

A few weeks back I told you about a new website, HopChart, and that Andrew would be giving away 2 tickets to the sold out Winterfest. If you haven’t started “playing” yet, there’s still time to sign up and get in the running. Of course to do so you’ll have to drink some beer…

The drawing will be held at Edina Grill and to help gauge how big of a turnout there will be, your RSVP is requested (via HopChart). Meet your fellow HopChart members while enjoying great food and beer. In addition, the guys at Fulton will be in attendance and will have a few items to raffle.

Flat Earth Tuesday Growlers

By on January 12, 2010in breweries

With the coming thaw, the next few days are just what we need to get some space back on our sidewalks & driveways. I can think of nothing better to fuel us than some fresh beer from Flat Earth.

Tonight we’ll have:

Angry Planet Pale Ale
Belgian Pale Ale
Black Helicopter Coffee Stout
Curly Tail Ale
Cygnus X-1 Porter
Double Dry Hopped Angry Planet
Northwest Passage IPA
Winter Warlock Golden Barley-wine

Additionally, for the month of January, bring in a receipt showing you had a Flat Earth beer at one of your local watering holes we’ll knock a dollar of a growler for you. Limit one per person per day, thanks.

Cheers!

Alt Out, Helles In at Vine Park

By on January 10, 2010in b.o.p.

Munich Helles as replaced the Farewell Allie Alt. She is in Ireland and the beer is gone. Neither will be forgotten.
Our Helles is the light colored bier of Munich. Famed style of the Hofbrau Haus and other fine beer gardens.

Tour Spots Available, For A Limited Time

By on January 8, 2010in breweries

If you’ve tried to get on a Surly tour before, you know those spots are hard to come by. As of 2:55 this afternoon, there appear to be at least a few open for the Friday, January 29th tour. If you want to go, get registered now!

And don’t forget, starting with tonight’s tour, please bring a non-perishable item along with you. The tour doesn’t cost you a dime, so do your part and help Surly make a positive impact on those less fortunate.

A Little of This, A Little of That

By on January 8, 2010in bars/restaurants, breweries, brewpubs, cask beer, free beer

Lots of bits and pieces coming up this morning. Keep reading to see what tickles your fancy.

Today, Friday, FREE BEER 4 -5 pm at Pracna on Main. Get one Widmer Winterhook or Victory Abbey 6 on tap. Say hi at the bar.

Also today, Fitger’s is putting Saison Des Voyageurs, a Belgian style ale brewed with coriander and grains of paradise, on tap.

Over at Groveland Tap, their Beer Engine Feature of the Week is Surly Oak Aged Cynic Ale.

Michelle Leon at City Pages has chosen Great Waters’ St. Peter Pale Ale as Drink of the Week.

And last, but most certainly not least, The Blue Nile will be tapping Bell’s Hopslam Sunday at midnight.