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.

Local Beer at Minnesota Monthly Food & Wine Experience

By on February 18, 2010in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

We only read it for the artic… er um… We only go there for the craft beer… and the wine… and the food… In any case, our friends from the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild will be at Minnesota Monthly Food & Wine Experience once again this year. In addition to the Guild, I see Summit, Schell’s and Flat Earth listed as exhibitors as well as Midwest Homebrewing Supplies, Crispin, Bell’s, Boston Beer among the exhibitors. Apologies if I missed anyone. Check it out.

Stillwater Brewer’s Bazaar

By on February 18, 2010in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

Beer! Beer! Beer! Let’s have another beer fest! [Stop. Breathe. Too much Stumbeano’s coffee this morning.] In any case, the Stillwater Brewer’s Bazaar is entering it’s fourth year and we thought you might just like to go… Details? Okay…

Join the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club as we raise money for our many local and international community service projects by presenting The 4th Annual Brewers Bazaar
– A beer tasting event in beautiful downtown Stillwater, MN
– Saturday, May 15th, 2010
– Noon – 5pm
– This year’s beer tasting event will take place on the St. Croix River aboard the Avalon Riverboat. The boat will remained docked during the event so participants and vendors can come and go to enjoy Stillwater’s Rivertown Art Festival in Lowell Park.

Beer…on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in downtown Stillwater.
Beer…on the deck of the Avalon Riverboat over looking the river.
Beer…while enjoying the great artists on display at the Rivertown Art Festival.
Beer…from the region’s finest brewers:

Tickets will be $30 each and include entrance to the event, a pilsner glass for sampling any of the 60+ beers and a brat. In addition, you are welcome to come and go as you please throughout the event while enjoying the River Town Art Festival. Beer will not be allowed outside the event and you must be 21 years old with proper ID to enter.

Order tickets online at http://www.BrewersBazaar.com

Please tell others about this fun event and invite your friends!

Last years Brewers:
– Surly Brewing Company
– Lake Superior Brewing
– August Schell
– Summit
– Cold Spring Brewing Company
– Rock Bottom
– Flat Earth Brewing
– Finnegan’s
– St. Croix Brewing Company
– Brau Brothers Brewing Co.
– Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
– Rush River Brewing
– Tyranena Brewing Company
– The Lift Bridge Brewery
– Vine Park Brewing Co. (River City Root Beer)

If you’re interested in the program, click here.

Average Guy’s Beer Dinner at Stub & Herb’s

By on February 11, 2010in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events

Join Stub and Herb’s and Goose Island for their first ever “Average Guy’s Beer Dinner” on March 4th at 7:PM.  Stub and Herb’s has two new chefs.  They are putting their own spin on the traditional beer pairing dinner.  But, they are doing it the Stub’s way! The dinner will be a four course meal where each course will feature a different Goose Island beer paired with a “Average Guy” favorite…the slider!

Here is what you get:

1st Course (Salad): Served with Goose Island Demolition -7oz

Toasted strips of marble rye topped with sliced jicama, orange wedges, arugula and a honey-orange vinaigrette.

2nd Course: Served with Goose Island Matilda -7oz

Toasted mini soft pretzel roll with sliced and seasoned pork tenderloin topped with caramelized bananas and a pomegranate reduction.  Served with a few beer battered onion rings.

3rd Course: Served with Goose Island IPA- 7oz

Toasted mini soft pretzel roll.  Juicy lucy style, 100% Angus Chuck slider, stuffed with Gouda cheese and lemon grass, topped with seared pancetta, pickled onion and garlic aioli.  Served with a few homemade french fries.

4th Course (Dessert): Served with Goose Island Bourbon County Stout- 6oz

Ice cream sandwich sliders.  Two, flourless chocolate, mini cakes with bacon infused ice cream in the middle.

Mike Rose from Goose Island along with Stub and Herb’s new chefs Paul and Aaron will be present to answer any questions. They event cost is $25 (priced for the average man).  Tickets available now at Stub and Herb’s.