Author: ryan

Ryan Anderson (that's me!) is the editor & founder of MNBeer. Much has changed since the fall of 2005 and I'm proud to have been a part of it all. Sometime I'll tell you about my grand theory that links craft brewing to punk rock. Just ask.

Monticello Lions Brewfest, August 18th

By on June 28, 2012in beer events, breweries

Here’s another new brewfest,  thirsty beer fans. The Monticello Lions are putting on their first fest on August 18th at Westbridge park in Monticello. Advanced tickets are $25, and day-of tickets available for $35. Breweries represented at the fest will include Purity, Schell’s, Bell’s, Boulevard, Cold Spring, Finnegans, House of Shandy, Fullers, Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams and others. Terri Traen from KQRS will be appearing at the event and music will be provided by Blue Hazard Band. Food vendors include Von Hanson’s Meat Markets, The Station, River City Extreme, Primo Pizza, Cornerstone Catering & Buffalo Wild Wings.

Reminder: BBS Brown Bag Series #2 is Saturday

By on June 26, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer education

…and you can still get tickets for their event at Butcher & Boar on Saturday. The theme for Series #2 is “Summer Session: Backyard BBQ Beers” and will feature 28 taps paired with summer flavors. The goal is to expose participants to beer pairing techniques, with a nod to backyard bbqing.

The event will guide guests through four categories of blind samples paired with a different small plate, designed to accentuate both the beer and the food. Sounds like a blast!

This event will sell out. Get your tickets now at www.betterbeersociety.com

Congrats to Minnesota National Homebrew Competition Winners

By on June 25, 2012in homebrew

NHC winners have been announced, and we’re glad to see that once again, Minnesota was well represented, including the Meadmaker of the Year award for Thomas Eibner of the St. Paul Homebrewers Club. Other top-three winners include Tim Stuemke (Dark Lager), Chris Smith (German Wheat & Rye Beer), Justin Dexheimer (Sour Ale), Sean Kampshoff (Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer), Thomas Eibner (Melomel) x2 (Other Mead) and Steve Fletty (Other Mead) x2. Congrats guys!

 

Grumpy’s Downtown/Surly Spring Cleaning Bonanza Tuesday

By on June 25, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries, Features
Grumpy's NE

Let’s forget for a moment that it’s technically summer right now. It doesn’t matter. Grumpy’s is throwing a party with 7 kegs of Surly beer on Tuesday. Said beers include Darkness, Smoke, Abrasive, Schadenfreude, Hell, Bitter Brewer and Mild. Starting at 5pm, they’ll be offering up $4 beers & $2 brats. They’ll also have games (bags and polish golf) and music by Nato Coles. One keg of each, so when they’re gone they’re gone. It’s outside with the Surly tap truck, so it’s rain or shine.