Author: Kris

MN Beer is a web gem

By on December 26, 2007in mnbeer.com

In case you missed Sunday’s Star Tribune Arts section while you were busy with all your holiday goings-on, Chris Riemenschneider gave MNBeer a nice plug. I might not have noticed it however someone kindly inserted a picture of a beer being poured into a mug. Trust a picture of beer to catch my eye any day.

Web gem
Last update: December 22, 2007 – 4:35 PM

www.mnbeer.com

Talk about a vicious circle: As Minnesota beer aficionados/snobs have more brands to drink up and events to take in, they naturally have a harder time keeping track of it all. This site was brewed for that reason. Essentially a message board and events calendar for in-state breweries and brewpubs, it’s the place to go to find out things like: When is Schell’s Bockfest? (Feb. 2.) What new brews are on tap at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery? (A chocolatey Belgian ale called Festivus 2007 and an English IPA called 1800.) And what’s causing the worldwide hops shortage? (Expertly explained in a long letter from Summit proprietor Mark Stutrud.)

OK, so it’s not always riveting stuff, but it helps you get to the riveting stuff.

CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER

4th Annual Holiday LRT Bar Hop

By on December 20, 2007in bars/restaurants

What are you doing on Saturday? If your answer is “nothing” then maybe you should check out the following Finnegan’s outing…

4th Annual Holiday LRT Bar Hop
Saturday, December 22nd

Get out your holiday costumes (Santa’s, elves, grinches, etc.) and
enjoy a Finnegan’s at any of the four stops along the Light Rail Transit.

Every stop with have:
– Finnegan’s Beer Specials;
($2 or $2.50 bottles or taps);
– band or entertainment;
– food buffet;
– lot’s of fun!

Or, join Finnegan’s for the private, post-party at the Fort Snelling Club at 9p.
Live bands, pictures with Santa, raffle, costume contest, etc.

RSVP required.

Schedule and more information at http://www.LRTBarHop.com

Barley John’s Sunday Night Supper

By on December 3, 2007in general beer

This Sunday, December 9th Barley John’s is offering a rare chance to enjoy their food and brew on a Sunday. For those of you who haven’t been to a Sunday Night Supper you are in for a treat. They turn their kitchen over to great homestyle comfort food prepared lovingly by John’s Family. Reservations recommended – 651-636-4670
4:00 to 8:00 pm
$15 per person (beer extra)
Your Choice of:
Meatloaf, Baked Ham or Zucchini Quiche served with:
Apple Salad, John’s Special Mashed Potatos, Vegetable of the Day, and your choice of Dessert!
(Free Mac & Cheese for Kids!)