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.
Ommegang Half Price Belgian Night at Bulldog Uptown
The Bulldog (Lyndale) will be celebrating their monthly Half Price Belgian Night on Tuesday with some Brewery Ommegang features. Along with their normal items on tap they will have special limited kegs such as Three Philosophers, Aphrodite, Gnommegang, & Adoration as well as a very special keg being tapped and sampled next to our normal Adoration, a Bourbon Barrel Aged Adoration Only 8 were made! Ommegang typically doesn’t do barrel aged beers, but every once in a while the brewers do something special and then those kegs are generally used in their café in Cooperstown at the brewery. Description from Phil Leinhart our Brewmaster:
The barrels were Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels that had Sam Adams Utopias in them prior to us getting them. The Adoration definitely picked up bourbon qualities from these barrels. It also leached some hints of vanilla from the wood. The alcohol content may have risen a bit due to the spirits previously contained in the barrels.
Get all these amazing options and more…..all at HALF PRICE!
Barley John’s Growlers
Tuesday and Wednesday this week, Barley John’s Brew Pub is offering $3.00 off all growler fills!
And in case you’re curious, here are their current seasonal beers:
PUMPKIN ALE [6.8%] Brewed with pumpkin and a mixture of spices, this orangish ale remembers that it is first a beer and then a spiced holiday treat. Subtle hits of ginger, cinnamon and pumpkin flavor come through with a slightly sweet malt finish. A perfect accompaniment to any holiday feast!
IMPERIAL STOUT [9.3%] Black as night with a creamy head, this stout is a a true imperial in body, taste and abv. Carbonated with nitrogen, the beer has a rich, smooth body and silky head. Only available in house – no growlers.
Heritage Thursday Tasting: New Belgium
Every time I hear “Beer Ranger,” I have a hard time not thinking of Smokey the Bear or Dudley Do-Right, but that’s just me… in any case, Heritage will ll be sampling New Belgium beers tonight from 5-7 w/ a bona fida (?!) beer ranger in tow. Enjoy!
Ever sipped a beer poured by a real, honest-to-goodness Beer Ranger? If you want to tick that experience off your bucket list, be at our store this Thursday the 17th between 5-7PM. In fact, our favorite New Belgium Beer Ranger will be here giving out samples of their newest releases, including Snow Day Winter Ale and Belgo Belgian IPA. You’ll be kicking yourself later if you miss it.
This year’s Octoberfest releases are almost gone, but for our Bomber of the Week, we’re gonna make our favorite one, Ayinger October Fest Marzen, 20% off and send them out with the fanfare they deserve.
A Little Darkness to Soothe Your Shrunken Head
…er… Austin dropped me a line to let us know that Psycho Suzi’s is tapping their keg of Surly Darkness tonight in the Shrunken Head Bar (upstairs) only, while it lasts.