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.

Bottle Condition Beer Thursdays at Rock Bottom

For the month of August, Rock Bottom will be offering their 750 ml bottle conditioned beers at just $7. Currently featured: Rye Saison, Chardonnay Aged Fantome Wheat, Chardonnay Belgian Tripel, and Pinot Noir Aged Modern Monk Dubbel. All beers are hand bottled and naturally fermented in the brewery.

You’re making us thirsty Mr. McKenzie!

Heritage Thursday Tasting: LOF

Read on and sample some new Lips of Faith beers at Heritage Thursday.

For this weeks Thursday tasting (11th), we’re excited to dig into the 2 latest New Belgium Lips of Faith releases.  We just received Kick, a slightly tart, pumpkin cranberry ale made in collaboration with Elysian Brewing in Seattle. We will also be pouring Clutch, a sour stout made with the guidance of the musical group of the same name. And you’ll be able to try their current 6 pack summer seasonal, Somersault Ale. Our Thursday tastings run from 5-7PM.

And since we’re on a New Belgium kick (get it…?…sorry…), we’ll make our Bomber of the Week their tasty Grand Cru Abbey, which will be 20% off this week only.

Wet Hops from Northern Brewer

This is cool – Northern Brewer will be conducting a fresh (wet) hop buy this harvest season.

Yes, that’s right, we are bringing in fresh (wet) leaf hops that will be directly shipped via air after harvest to our retail store. This is a perfect opportunity to brew a wet hop or harvest beer if you are not currently growing hops.

We are offering Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Citra and Simcoe by the pound.
Price is $19.99 per pound.

Pre-ordering ends August 9th at the end of the business day. To place your pre-order or learn more visit or call our retail store (651-223-6114).

Cheers!

First Annual Nordeast Big River Brew Fest

“Celebrating East Side’s Community Services and History of Northeast.”

East Side Neighborhood Services proudly presents, The First Annual NORDEAST BIG RIVER BREW FEST, held Saturday, October 15, 2011; 1-4 p.m., at the Historic Grain Belt Bottling House, 79 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis 55413.  Tickets are $25 per person and $30 at the door (includes commemorative event mug.) Limited availability – get your tickets now!  To purchase tickets online, visit www.esns.org/nordeastbigriverbrewfest.  Tickets are also available at Stanley’s, Surdyks, River Liquor and Sentyrz; who are all supporters of the event.

An exciting and diverse array of brewers – more joining to support the event daily.  Great beer, great food and great neighbors!  Don’t Miss out on the First Annual Nordeast Big River Brew Fest!

Northeast Minneapolis has an incredible history – and beer is deeply rooted in that history!  Serving the Northeast community for 96 years, East Side Neighborhood Services is also part of this history and continues to provide much-needed programming for the northeast community.

All proceeds raised at the Nordeast Big River Brew Fest, will go directly toward programs benefiting over 12,000 low-income children, youth, families, and seniors in our community annually.   If you thought the East Side Wine Tasting was fun, you are in for a spectacular time at this new and exciting event this fall!

To purchase tickets online for the Nordeast Big River Brew Fest, visit, www.esns.org/nordeastbigriverbrewfest
or call 612.781.6011 for more information, to purchase tickets or become a sponsor!