Author: Kris

Porterfest begins tonight at Flat Earth Brewing Company!

By on November 6, 2008in breweries

In case you that extra shove to get on over to Flat Earth for a growler fill today…

We are releasing a new flavored porter growler each week until the end of the year. This week we are featuring Starman Porter, Cygnus X-1 porter blended with star anise. We will update the website with our other porter offerings. Growler sales are from 3:30 – 6:30 every Thursday, except Thanksgiving week, we will be selling growlers on Wednesday the 25th.

Cheers!
Jeff & Cathie Williamson
Flat Earth Brewing Company

Flat Earth November Update

By on November 3, 2008in breweries

Greetings,

October was so busy we didn’t have time for a newsletter, so let’s see if we can get you caught up with what been happening.

Look for a new batch of Black Helicopter to be available on draft this month. The label has finally been approved, a mere 7 months of paperwork. There will be a limited amount of 750 ml bottles available at the brewery in a few weeks. We also made a firkin of Black Helicopter

Speaking of firkins, we sent a bunch of Cygnus X-1 firkins out last week; keep an eye out for them at the Bulldog Lowertown (St. Paul), Bulldog NE and The Happy Gnome.

There is a very limited amount of Extra Medium American Wild ale at the following bars: The Happy Gnome, The Muddy Pig, Buster’s on 28th and Stub & Herb’s. Brewed with a blended strain of yeast that provides a refreshing tartness. We only had 3 barrels of Extra Medium so enjoy while you can

We shipped out all the kegs of Rode Haring Flanders Sour Red ale last week. We brewed this beer over a year ago and we have been patiently aging it. We will be doing limited 750 ml bottles of Rode Haring available only at the brewery in a few weeks.

Growler sales have been extremely brisk and we almost always have something special available. Growler sales are every Thursday from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. except for the 27th, we will be open on Wednesday the 26th from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. for your Thanksgiving growler needs.

The next brewery tour is on Saturday the 15th at 4 p.m. come down and takes the tour and get growler.

Thank you and we’ll be seeing you around town,

Jeff & Cathie Williamson
Flat Earth Brewing Company

Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day

By on October 22, 2008in beer events, brewpubs, homebrew

LEARN TO HOMEBREW- FOR FREE!

Barley John’s Brewpub

Come celebrate National TEACH-A-FRIEND-TO-HOMEBREW DAY with the Minnesota Homebrewers Association.

This rain-or-shine open-house-style event will feature free hands-on brewing demonstrations, fabulous door prizes (courtesy of Northern Brewer, Midwest Supplies, and Brew & Grow-walk away with everything you need for your first batch!), a chance to ask questions of seasoned homebrewers, and of course, Barley John’s delicious hand-crafted beers and food!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 1st, then grab a friend and come to Barley John’s Brewpub and see why homebrewing is your new favorite hobby! This event is sponsored by the Minnesota Homebrewers Association. Please check mnbrewers.com for details.

Help Barley John’s get their hops

By on October 9, 2008in brewpubs

Head up to Barley John’s this Saturday, October 11 to help them harvest the hops that have been adorning their patio all summer. The picking will start at noon and there will be appetizer and beer specials. Long sleeves and gloves are recommended. The harvested hops will be dried and used in the making of their Annual Winter Ale.