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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.

Food & Beer Seminar hosted by Garrett Oliver

By on September 12, 2011in beer dinners, beer events

Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster and renowned author Garrett Oliver will be hosting a food and beer pairing seminar as well as talking about and signing copies of his new book The Oxford Companion to Beer at Grumpy’s in Roseville, October 9th, 6-9pm. There will be 7 beers and 6 dishes included in the price of admission including many not available in Minnesota! Space is limited and tickets WILL sell out!

Tickets are only $25 and can ONLY be purchased at www.brownpaperticket.com event# 199299
***TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT GRUMPY’S***

The Ale Jail/Wine Thief Anniversaries

By on September 12, 2011in beer events, beer stores

Beer, wine & other good things flowing in St. Paul Friday!  From 4-7pm the store will celebrate the first full year of The Ale Jail and the sixth year of The Wine Thief!

They will have representatives from 15+ breweries and 8 wine distributors all pouring samples in their back parking lot for your enjoyment! Free!

Participating Breweries (Subject to Change) include: Lagunitas, Odell, Rush River*, Unibroue, Epic Brewing Co*, Goose Island, Tallgrass, Surly Brewing Co., Dave’s Brewfarm*, Great Lakes, Boulder, Victory, Big Sky, Ommegang, Olvalde*, Central Waters, Anchor, Boulevard*

Cider/Kombucha: Crispin, Deane’s Kombucha*

*Brewmaster Present

Wine Distributors: Paustis, Wine Co., WW Cellars, Cat and Fiddle, Vinocopia, Grape Beginnings, New France

In addition to great beverages, The Blue Door will also be there selling burgers!

They will also be raffling off a pair of tickets to the AM session of The Autumn Brew Review!