Author: Kris

Summit Beer Dinner at FireLake

By on March 12, 2009in beer events, breweries

Summit will be presenting a beer pairing dinner at the FireLake Grill House in Minneapolis on Thursday, March 19th. For $55 per person (plus tax & gratuity) you’ll be treated to:
Amuse’
PBJ
Duck Pate, Brioche & Tomato Jam

Dinner
Partridge Pilsener Consommé’
Black Barley, Turnips & Chervil
Summit Pilsner
ESB Charcuterie
Rabbit Terrine, Weiss Wurst & Two Beer Corned Beef,
Porter Onion Marmalade, Pickled Beets,
Rye Melba
Summit Extra Special Bitter

House Cured Duroc Pancetta
Wrapped Cod,
EPA Pan Jus, Spaghetti Squash, Chive, Parsley & Sage
Summit Extra Pale Ale
S**t Faced Bison,
Smoked Cheddar Grits, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Escarole,
Green Peppercorn Demi Glace
Summit Oatmeal Stout

Dessert
Bitter Sweet Chocolate Truffle,
Pretzel Crust, Salted Caramel
Mai Bock Sauce
Summit Maibock

Call 612-216-FIRE (3473) to reserve your seat.

Vine Park 1 Year Growler Birthday

By on March 12, 2009in b.o.p., beer events

March 18th marks the one year birthday of Vine Park’s growler sales. To celebrate they will be tapping a keg of Black Magic Imperial Stout on Saturday, March 14th that has been stashed away. Growlers of the Magic will be on a first come, first serve basis with a limit of one per customer. Vine Park will be open at 9 AM.

In addition to this brew, customers that purchase a Year of Beer growler card between March 17 and March 21 will have the choice of either a free growler jug or 22 oz logo glass.

Town Hall in St. Paul?

By on March 12, 2009in brewpubs

There’s a lot of “news” out there but this I think actually qualifies as the real deal.

According to the Pioneer Press:

Peter Rifakes says he’s looking for a space in Minnesota’s capital city to open another Town Hall Brewery. Like his restaurant on Washington Avenue near the University of Minnesota, the downtown St. Paul location would feature a large selection of house-made beers and a menu of burgers, fish and chips, pasta and steak.

“I love St. Paul and the vibe downtown,” says Rifakes. “There’s a lot going on between the Wild (hockey) and more people living in the area.”

Bitter Brewer Release at Common Roots

By on March 11, 2009in beer events

Not sure what time they’ll be tapping the Brewer, but why not just go and make a night of it? If you haven’t been to Common Roots before make sure to save room for dinner, too. They make it all from scratch with local and organic ingredients. And if you need a bit of grease afterword you can always go across the street for some tots at the Bulldog.