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.

Rochester Craft Beer Expo

By on March 23, 2012in beer events, breweries

Just a quick reminder to buy your tickets for Rochester Craft Beer Expo now. You don’t want to miss this one, southern Minnesota! If you’re not familiar, this event is put on by the same fine folks who bring you the St. Cloud Craft Beer Expo and the St. Paul Summer Beer Fest and they do it up right… right?

Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door, assuming any are left. As per usual, this event will include a ton of great local and out-of-state breweries, music, food, education and more craft beer nerds than you can shake a stick at!

Some of the MNBeer crew will be making the trip down… come and say hello at the event!

More details to come as they become available: www.rochestercraftbeerexpo.com

Finnegans Beer Dinners at Green Mill

By on March 20, 2012in beer events

Finnegans and Green Mill present a series of beer dinners  at a number of locations over the course of the next week or so. Each event will include a five course meal paired with Finnegans and Summit beers. A portion of the proceeds will go to local food shelves through the Finnegans Community Fund.

$35/person with each dinner starting at 7pm. Look below the fold for dates and locations.

March is Minnesota Foodshare Month. Help out if you can! Cheers!

Lift Bridge Beer Dinner at The Hanger Room Tues.

By on March 19, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events

Yes, last minute, but occasionally, that’s how we roll. $49.95 (plus tax/gratuity) gets you five courses of from Hanger Room chef Matt Hinman paired with Lift Bridge beers. Reservations required. 651.429.1477

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! PLEASE CALL 651.429.1477

Are you Ready for the time of your life?

Lift Bridge is bringing their delicious brews to the Hanger Room!

Executive Chef Matt Hinman is preparing a scrumptious 5 course dinner to pair with each beer. Let the Lift Bridge crew explain the process of their beers and be swept away by the magic!

$49.95 per Person plus tax and gratuity

This Week in Minnesota Beer

By on March 19, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer stores, breweries, brewpubs

It was a quiet week in my hometown, the land of 10,000 beers…

As per usual, if we’re missing something (surely we are!) leave it in the comments! Cheers!

Tuesday
The Hanger Room in Willernie will be hosting a beer dinner with Lift Bridge
Liquor Barrel Miracle Mile (St. Louis Park) will host a tasting with Jason from Steel Toe Brewing. 5-8pm.
The Four Firkins are hosting Capital Brewing Co. for a sampling of their Capital Square Series. 6-8pm.

Wednesday
Beer School at Republic, guest TBD. 5:30 & 7pm classes.
Midweek Beer Geek at Nomad World Pub with MNBeerActivists & beer TBD. 6pm.
Blackbird is tapping a keg of Founder’s KBS. 3pm

Saturday
Firkin Fest at The Happy Gnome. 1pm