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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.

Fulton Growler Sales

By on November 2, 2011in beer events, breweries

November 18th marks the date of Fulton’s first growler sale. Mark your calendar. That weekend, they’ll be open from 4-7 on Friday and 12-5 on Saturday. Needless to say, you can also enjoy some samples, check out the brewery and buy some gear. They’ll have Sweet Child of Vine, Lonely Blonde and a limited amount of The Libertine. The first two are $13 for the fill and $18 for The Libertine. Growler deposit will set you back another $5.

They will also be open on Wednesday, 11/23 from 4-7, for your holiday beer needs.

Cheers, and congrats, guys!

414 6th Ave. N, Minneapolis MN 55401.

Goose Island Beer Dinner at Senor Wong’s

By on November 2, 2011in beer dinners, beer events

Senor Wong in St. Paul will feature a four course, five beer dinner with Goose Island on November 9th. ?Read on for a menu. Sounds tasty! Makes me want to crack a Matilda right now…

First Course

Opah and Rock Shrimp Ceviche

Red onion, serrano chili, cucumber, cilantro, fresh orange, yuzu juice.

Served with Goose Island Sofie

Second Course

Caramel Apple

Slow-cooked pork cheek, miso-caramel sauce, granny smith apple-chive salad, rice vinegar dressing.

Served with Goose Island Matilda

Third Course

Duck, Duck, Goose…Island

Sichuan pepper crusted breast, duck & foie gras xiao long bao (soup dumpling)

miniature bok choy, oyster mushroom, carrots, black cardamom jus.

Served with Goose Island Pepe Nero

Fourth Course

Chocoflan

Hazelnut cajeta (goat milk caramel), pepita & maria cookie streusel, ripe bananna ice cream.

Served with 2008 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout.

http://senorwong.com/beerdinner.html.

Heritage Thursday Tasting: Fulton

By on October 26, 2011in beer events, beer stores

This week at Heritage, Fulton!

You’ve seen it around town on tap and now Minneapolis’ own Fulton is releasing 2 of their beers in package form so you can take it home with you.  We now have Fulton Sweet Child of Vine IPA and Lonely Blonde American Blonde Ale in stock.

And for this week’s Thursday Tasting on the 27th from 5-7PM, we’re excited to have one of the owners of Fulton, Brian Hoffman, in-store to pour you some samples and talk beer. Buy local!!!

Fall Firkin Fest at The Hanger Room Saturday

By on October 24, 2011in beer events, cask beer

The Hanger Room will feature 50+ firkins from over 30 different breweries in two heated tents from 1-6pm on October 29th for their first annual Fall Firkin Fest. There will be food available for purchase by Chef Hinman.

General and VIP tickets receive 20 drink tickets, and 2 speciality tickets to be used on things like Surly Darkness etc.

VIP tickets get early admission at Noon.

Breweries include:

  • Southern Tier
  • Rush River
  • Great Lakes
  • Lagunitas
  • Bell’s
  • Avery
  • New Holland
  • Founders
  • Great Divide
  • Fulton