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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.

Schell’s Tasting at Heritage

By on March 3, 2011in beer events

Head over to Heritage today and taste Schell’s Stag Series No. 3, Rauchbier.

It might not feel like it today, but warmer days are close and soon we’ll be cranking up that grill. Nothing goes better with grilled meat and warm days than the smoky flavor of a Rauchbier. This traditional German style smoked brew has a lighter body and color and pairs well with almost anything that comes off your grill. We liked it so much we decided to make it this weeks’ tasting. We’ll also be pouring samples of their current seasonal, Bock, and a few other brews from this local favorite brewery. Our Thursday
tastings run from 5-7PM.

Schell’s Beer Dinner at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

By on February 28, 2011in beer events, breweries

This sounds cool and the Arboretum is always beautiful…

Update, Ted and Jodi Marti will be present at said dinner.. even better!

Join us at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for a
BEER DINNER
Arboretum Fireplace Room
Friday, March 18, 2011
6:30 appetizers / 7 p.m. dinner

1st Course
Minnesota Beer Cheese Soup
Schell’s Stag Series #3, Rauchbier

2nd Course
Smoked Duck Breast, Bibb Lettuce, Feta Cheese, Candied Almonds and Tangy Cherry Vinagrette
Schell’s Pils

3rd Course
Braised Short Ribs, Boursin Whipped Potatoes and Roasted Carrots
Schell’s Stout

4th Course
Chocolate Lava Cake with Creme Anglaise
Schell’s Snowstorm

$60 Member/$65 Non-Member
For reservations call 612-626-3951 or visit https://umnarboretum.catertrax.com

www.arboretum.umn.edu

3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318
952-443-1400

Summit’s Position in Pints at the Brewery, Clarified

By on February 24, 2011in breweries

Summit clarified Mark Stutrud’s position on selling pints on premise at breweries in Minnesota. The Strib piece we mentioned earlier (here, in fact) say on their Facebook page this afternoon:

We fully support the idea of selling pints on premise at breweries. In fact, Summit Pres Mark Stutrud & Ted Marti of Schell’s have been quietly building alliances to promote this legislation for several years. As we continue to work to be able to sell beer at our breweries, we still support the 3-tier system. Our hope is to work together w/ all pertinent parties to open up new opportunities for breweries in MN.

Thursday Tasting at Heritage: Mad River

By on February 23, 2011in beer events, beer stores

Thursday, 5-7 at Heritage.

The roots of Mad River Brewing go back to the early days of the craft beer movement. Excursions to buy homebrewing supplies led Brewmaster Bob Smith to Ken Grossman’s Homebrew Shop in Chico, California. After Ken shared his plans to build a brewery in Chico to be called Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Bob became determined to found a similar brewery in Humboldt County. In the spring of 1989 Sierra Nevada, having outgrown its starting brewery and with a new larger plant under construction, offered to sell their original equipment to Smith. Fast forward to 2010, which saw Mad River win Small Brewery of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival, in addition to three medals. For our tasting this Thursday the 24th we’ll be pouring a bunch of brews from Mad River, including 2 from their Artisan Reserve series, The Mad Belgian and Serious Madness. Our Thursday tastings run from 5-7PM.