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.

Autumn Brew Review Tickets on Sale Friday! (Don’t Panic!)

By on July 13, 2011in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

Autumn Brew Review has been my gold standard for local beer festivals over the years. This year we celebrate 11 years of great beers on Sept. 17th with a small change to accommodate more people. This year, the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild has decided to split ABR into two sessions, one from 10am – 2pm and another from 3-7pm. Brewers will be splitting beer equally between both sessions, so the biggest advantage of going to the early session is that the early session will have mini bloody mary samples with horseraddish-infused vodka from Referent Vodka and mixers from Lehmann Farms.

tl;dr – Autumn Brew Review tickets go on sale Friday, July 15th at noon.

Historic Grain Belt Brewery grounds, Minneapolis. $30 in advanced, $40 at the door if it doesn’t sell out.

The Ale Jail is Hiring!

By on July 6, 2011in beer stores, misc. mn beer

Beer Geek Wanted

We are hiring a part-time beer specialist–is it you?

Hmmmm … let’s see …

1) Can work Fridays and Saturdays and over the winter holiday season
2) Wants to work part-time (20 hours a week)
3) Can start soon and envisions staying on (this is not temporary or summer work)
4) Knows beer
5) Really knows beer
6) Knows when to use a pint glass vs a chalice vs a strange vs a pilsener glass vs a tulip … that kind of really knows beer
7) Knows that there are over 70 styles of beer-and can name and explain a bunch of them … that kind of really knows beer
8) Is friendly and nice and not snobby or annoying … we can’t handle snobby or annoying!
9) Understands this is a retail job that entails not just trying and talking about beer, but also includes stocking, cleaning, and inventory work
10) Will work for peanuts – or beer

We will be accepting resume’s through the weekend.  Please keep in mind that nights/weekends are a must. Previous liquor store experience and some wine knowledge is also a plus.

If that fits you, know that the Wine Thief and Ale Jail is pretty great place to work: great colleagues and customers and a lovely discount.

Contact us if you’re interested,

Paul and Trina
katrina@winethief.net