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.

Brewed Awakening Book Events & Giveaway

By on May 1, 2012in beer events, beer stores, homebrew

Joshua Bernstein, author of Brewed Awakening, will be making a couple of stops in Minnesota this week for a couple of events. Joshua interviewed me a few years ago for a piece on up and coming craft beer cities for Imbibe magazine and edited appropriately so I didn’t sound stupid, so he must be a good guy, right? In any case, Brewed Awakening is his take on the craft beer revolution and features several Minnesota breweries. (See below).

Plus, just because we love you, if you leave a comment regarding your own “brewed awakening,” we’ll pick one winner at random and shoot them a copy of Joshua’s book. Be sure to include a valid email (don’t worry, it doesn’t get posted or shared) for a chance to win.

May 3
Four Firkins: 5630 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
6 p.m.-8 p.m.
I’ll be holding court at the Four Firkins, which is quite possibly Minnesota’s best beer store. Expect plenty of free beer  goodies to glug. And me, drinking and blabbing.

May 5
Midwest Supplies: 5825 Excelsior Boulevard,  St. Louis Park, MN 55416
11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Come down to the Minneapolis area’s superb Midwest Supplies, the nation’s preeminent homebrew-supply shop. It’s customer appreciation day, and I’ll be on hand to sign books and drop some beer-y science. Expect plenty of food fresh from the grill, homemade sodas and plenty more beer-based goodness.

Additionally, here’s a link to the info on my website: http://joshuambernstein.com/events-and-appearances/

Stanley’s Beer Vs. Wine Dinner Thursday

By on May 1, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events

Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room is holding a beer vs. wine dinner on Thursday, May 3rd. Six wines. Six beers from Brooklyn Brewery. $75/person, $135/couple.  Social hour begins at 6:30 pm with dinner to follow at 7:00 pm. Diners will vote for their favorite after each round. Follow this link to purchase tickets.

1st course: Amuse bouche: Kalamata olive tapanade. Crostini. Capers, garlic, lemon, tomato, bleu cheese.
Beer:  Brooklyn radius (a belgian session beer only sold in the “radius” of the brewery.)
Wine: Avissi Prosecco

2nd course: Arugula fig salad. Baked bacon & goat chz wrapped figs, toasted slivered almonds, onion, citrus vinaigrette.
Beer: Brooklyn Companion (weat wine, bottle conditioned)
Wine: Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc

3rd course: Peppercorn seared ahi tuna steak. Fresh avacado salsa (cilantro,mango,pickled ginger), wasabi, ginger soy, scallions, won-ton chips.
Beer:  Brooklyn Sorachi Ace
Wine: Terra d’ Oro Barbera

4th course: Chicken a la king.  Wild mushroom/ bell pepper creamsauce, poached chicken, fried leeks, wild rice stuffed crepes.
Beer: Brooklyn Wild 1  (local 1 brewed with wild yeast, never sold)
Wine: Folie a’ Deux Russian River Chardonnay

5th course: Braised beef short ribs w/ polynesian bbq. Garlic butter noodles, scallions, ginger/garlic/hoisin BBQ sauce.
Beer:  Brooklyn Mary’s Maple Porter
Wine: Folie a’ Deux Dry Creek Zinfandel

6th course: Cranberry orange creme brule.  House made cranberry/orange compote.
Beer: Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
Wine: Menage a’ Trois Moscato

MIA Third Thursday: Craft Brews

By on May 1, 2012in beer events, breweries

Here’s another excuse for you to visit my favorite Twin Cities art museum – The Minneapolis Institute of Arts‘ Third Thursday in May involves craft beer! From 6-9pm on Thursday, May 17th Summit Brewing & The MIA will attempt to fuse beer, art and good times.

–Summit brewer Mike Lundell will be on hand to talk brewing.
-Cash bar featuring a variety of Summit beers.
-Learn about beer ingredients with Northern Brewer.
-Check out Summit’s guide to beer & art pairing.
-Music from locals, White Light Riot.
-No entry fee.