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.

WBBA Talk with Omar & Jim

By on November 16, 2011in beer events, beer laws, breweries

Thanks for the head’s up, Matt! The West Bank Brewing Association is having another night of beer and policy conversation tonight at 7:30 at Republic, featuring some guy named Omar from Surly and Jim from Fulton. Read on friends.

Greetings! The West Bank Brewing Association would like to invite you to join us for an evening of good beer and conversation with two all stars from the Twin Cities brewing community. Special guests Omar Ansari, Founder of Surly Brewing Company and Jim Diley, General Counsel and Co-Founder of Fulton Brewing Company, will headline an evening at RePUBlic to discuss the Taproom Bill, their views on the state of the beer economy in the Twin Cities, and other other topics relevant to beer enthusiasts and law/policy wonks alike. When: Wednesday, Nov 16 2011, 7:30pm Where: RePUBlic, West Bank- 221 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN We will also have some time built in for audience interaction, so feel free to bring questions. If you have any questions, contact Brandon Helm (helm0213@umn.edu) or Nick Stuber (stub0061@umn.edu) from WBBA.

Northern Brewer Prizes Courtesy of Trivia Mafia

By on November 14, 2011in bars/restaurants, homebrew

This week, Trivia Mafia is giving away Northern Brewer gift cards, glasses, hoodies and other beery goodies all week at select locations, in honor of Northern Brewer’s new Mpls location. Win a some trivia at the following for sweet NB hookups!

King’s Wine Bar (Monday) Republic (Tuesday) Uptown Cafeteria (Wednesday) Tavern on Grand (Thursday). Details about each spot at triviamafia.com.

A Firkin Snowstorm at Stub & Herb’s Friday

By on November 14, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

Regardless of whether or not you buy what the weather people and old farmers say about winter predictions, I can say on good authority that a Snowstorm will definitely hit Stub & Herb’s Friday. At 3pm they’ll tap the first cask ever of . This year’s Snowstorm is a Wee Heavy and 6th generation brewmaster Jace Marti will be on hand to answer questions and enjoy beers with you. $3 pints! Enjoy!

Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival Presale Party

By on November 11, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

The Beer Dabbler will be holding a presale party on November 17th at Cherokee Tavern in St. Paul from 7-9pm. You can buy your Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival tickets for $25 (as opposed to $30 plus any fees), and enjoy $3 pints of Summit, Schell’s Snowstorm and Goose Island 312 as well as 1/2 price wings and chips & guacamole.

The Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival takes place from 4-8pm on Saturday, January 28th at the St. Paul Farmer’s Market.