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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.

21st Amendment Events in the Twin Cities

By on November 18, 2009in bars/restaurants, beer events, beer stores

There’s been talk about 21st Amendment coming to Minnesota for a while and they’re finally here. Here’s he rundown of festivities from the fine folks at Hohenstein’s…

Friday, November 20th at 4pm at Grumpy’s NE. The fine, fine folks at Grumpy’s NE (home of MNBeer Monday’s) are serving up Beer Can Chicken, 21 Can Salute, Gallagher Can Smash and cans of IPA, Watermelon Wheat as well as limited kegs of Monk’s Blood and Back in Black.

Friday, Nov 20th, 5-8pm at Dennis Brothers. Brewmaster Shaun O’Sullivan will be at the store to share his knowledge, as well as his beer with all who will join. They will also be offering special pricing for this event. Look for IPA, Watermelon Wheat and Monk’s Blood.

Saturday, November 21st, 6-9pm at Mac’s Industrial. Mac’s will be throwing a release party wih cans of IPA and Watermelon Wheat as well as limited taps of Monk’s Blood and Back in Black. Watermelon Wheat will also be on tap and if I follow Corey’s message, the beer will be run through fresh watermelon.

Sunday, November 22nd, 6pm with Gastro Non Grata at The Triple Rock. 21st Amendment will have their IPA and Watermelon Wheat available. Plus it’s f’n Gastro Non Grata, so there are chefs, bands and the like. You should go.

Acadia Beer and Beast with Fulton

By on November 10, 2009in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

Come by Acadia Cafe at 7:00 on Tuesday, November 10th to for Fulton’s Sweet Child of Vine paired with a great meal and a great deal. The meal includes barbecue chicken, smashed potatoes and a field green salad.
The meal and a pint of Fulton will be $10, and additional Fulton pints are just $4. The food at Acadia Cafe is always awesome and it’s usually not too hard to find a good beer there, either. Cheers!

Pinot Barrels at…

By on November 2, 2009in breweries


…August Schell Brewing Company. They ordered a dozen used French Oak Pinot Noir barrels. Jace Marti says that they are planning to age Schmaltz’s Alt in the barrels for a special limited release. The barrels will be filled later this week. I’m curious… I always look forward to Schmaltz’s Alt but really don’t know what to expect from the effect of the barrel on this beer.