Author: Kris

Imperial March II: Day of Big Beers

By on March 19, 2010in bars/restaurants, beer events

Once again, Al has put together a great line up for us! Check out what will be available during Imperial March II: Day of Big Beers at the Blue Nile.

Imperial IPAs:
Southern Tier Gemini
Moylan’s Hopsickle
Founders Double Trouble
Avery Maharaja
Dark Horse Double Crooked Tree
Flying Dog Double Dog
Two Brothers Heavier Handed

Imperial Stouts:
Fulton Worthy Adversary
Avery The Czar
North Coast Old Rasputin
Dark Horse Plead the Fifth
Bell’s Expedition

Barleywines:
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
Lagunitas Old Gnarlywine
Moylan’s Old Blarney

Flat Earth Growlers “and Stuff”

By on March 16, 2010in breweries

Make sure to read on for the “and stuff part.” It’s good stuff, stuff that will make growler getting that much easier.

We’ll be open 9 to 5 tomorrow for growler sales to aid you in your St. Patrick’s Day traditions!

Tonight we’ll have:
Belgian Pale Ale
Black Helicopter Coffee Stout
Cygnus X-1 Porter
Element 115 Lager
Hold Your Fire – Pepper infused Cygnus
Ovni Biere de Garde
Unfiltered Angry Planet
and something new for St. Patrick’s Day Pookha’s Porter – a special blend of chocolate, vanilla and carmel!

Also, starting Monday March 22nd we will have growler sales M – F Noon – 630 p.m. and Saturdays Noon – 3 p.m.. We will only offer beer tastings on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays from 330 – 630.

Firkin Fest is this Saturday 1 – 9 p.m. at the Happy Gnome (www.thehappygnome.com/2010/01/catherines-birthday for more info).

Cheers!

Summit Beer Dinners

By on March 16, 2010in beer dinners, beer events, breweries

With the number of beer pairing dinners Summit has been offering, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to find one on a date that works for you and a restaurant you like, or have been meaning to try out. Especially when they’ve set dates all the way out as far as November.

April 15 (hey, celebrate getting those taxes mailed out on time!)
Om, Minneapolis

May 24 7:00 pm
Highland Grill, St. Paul
6 course dinner
$55/person
Call 612-558-9271 to make your reservations
Menu:
Moroccan Chicken-Almond “Pie” with Apple Sauce
Summit Hefe Weizen

Butter Lettuce with Tomato, Blue Cheese, Radish and Bacon-Buttermilk Dressing
Summit Pilsener

Caramel Pork Belly and Shrimp with Tamarind, Pomelo and Pine Nut
Summit Extra Pale Ale

5-Spice Duck Confit with Red Cabbage Slaw and Creole Mustard
Summit India Rye Ale

Brisket with Mushroom-Ancho Sauce and Sweet Corn Pudding
Summit Horizon Red Ale

Coffee Toffee Torte with Stout Caramel
Summit Oatmeal Stout

June 15 7:00 pm
Groveland Tap
$29.95 / person (plus tax and gratuity)
Call 651.699.5058 for reservations
Menu:
Stuffed Jalapenos & Deviled Eggs
Summit Pilsener

Beer Cheese Fondue
Summit Horizon Red Ale

Creole Shrimp Coleslaw
Summit Extra Pale Ale

Pig Roast, Fried Potatoes, Baked Apples
Summit India Pale Ale

Oatmeal Stout Ice Cream, with Beer & Bacon-Glazed Walnuts
Summit Oatmeal Stout

October 19
Edina Grill

November 16
3 Squares, Maple Grove
Wild Game Dinner

Check back as the dates approach for more details on the menu, price, time, etc.

Fulton Fish Fry, War and Peace & Firkin Friday

By on March 12, 2010in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

I really wish I could take credit for that title, but that’s all Fulton. And now for what it means…

We’ll be swinging by Grumpy’s NE at 4 for some cask Sweet Child & some of Pat’s pirogies. [At] Washington Square [in White Bear Lake] we’re pouring Sweet Child of Vine, Worthy Adversary on tap, and a special draft version of War & Peace, all starting at 5:00. At 6, we’ll be heading to Sweeney’s for some fried fish & IPA.