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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.

Winterfest Teaser: Summit’s Line-up

Carey over at Summit was kind enough to share the brewery’s offerings for Winterfest next Friday. Check it out…

Cask-conditioned Ales:
Horizon Red Ale: Heavily hopped American red ale/IPA, with a strong malt backbone from the use of European cara and black malts. American hops dominate the mouthfeel with Horizon, Amarillo and Cascade contributing 65 BU’s. Dry-hopped in the cask with whole-leaf Amarillo. 5.6% ABV

Winter Ale: Traditional English winter-warmer style ale with notes of dark fruit, mocha coffee and roast malt. American, German and British hops combine for a slightly spicy hop flavour. Dry-hopped with Fuggles in the traditional manner. 6.2% ABV

Great Northern Porter: Robust porter, medium bodied with notes of chocolate from the use of UK roasted malts. This version is primed with Jamaican molasses lending a slight toffee/caramel aroma and flavour, balanced by a hint of oak from the addition of a spiral to the cask. 5.4% ABV.

Bottled Beer: Unchained Series
90 Shilling Ale:
All-imported UK malt provides the backbone for this 7.2% ABV malty ale. Target and Willamette hops, in addition to a touch of Scottish heather, balance out the malt sweetness.

Bottled Beer: Seasonal
Maibock:
Munich malt and Saaz hops combine with German lager yeast to produce a strong yet drinkable golden lager. Six weeks of lagering ensures a crisp, clean finish with traces of hop spiciness. 6.6% ABV.

Interview with Dave Hoops from Fitger’s Brewhouse

Click here to read our interview with Dave Hoops of Fitger’s Brewhouse in Duluth. This month we decided to take on both of the Hoops brothers and ask them silly questions. For those of you out of the loop, Dave’s brother Mike (who we interviewed recently)is the head brewer over at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery. Cheers! Dave and Mike are just two of the great people that keep Minnesota brewing.

Beer Dabbler at St. Paul Winter Carnival SOLD OUT

Matt dropped us a line to let everyone know that the Beer Dabbler Showcase at the St. Paul Winter Carnival has sold out. If you didn’t get a ticket, try again next time at Highland Fest Beer Dabbler in July. They plan on introducing “Beer Class” and a list of new breweries to try. Until then…
breweries for you to try. Until then…