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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.

Brau Brothers Old 56

By on September 2, 2009in breweries

Beernews.org has the scoop on the latest Brau Beer, Old 56:

This info comes from Dustin Brau, CEO/Brewer of Brau Brothers Brewing: “Old 56 is a light beer we’ve brewed for the local area for years. It’s named after a fire truck on the Lucan Fire Dept that was in service since 1956. We are looking to bottle Old 56 soon and release it in a 12-pack. By soon, I’m looking sometime next month. Initially, it will only be available in Lucan and the surrounding region.” [ed note: Brau confirmed that this would not be available in 6-packs]

Summit on a Stick with Stutrud

By on September 1, 2009in beer events, breweries

While at the Fair Sunday, I sought out two things… Shell’s Anniversary Series Roggenbier and Summit on a Stick. I found the first in Heritage Square. The latter was available at the International Bazaar, but by the time I arrived on Sunday, the sticks had sold out! I think I need to go back… solely for the stick (and maybe, just maybe, some other things on a stick). For $7.50 you get three 7oz pours of EPA, Horizon Red, and Oktoberfest, nestled in a stick shaped like a paddle (a mash paddle… yeah…).

Mark Stutrud will be on hand on Sept. 2 from 4-6pm and Sept. 3 from 1-3pm to talk and drink beer you and a bizillion other Minnesotan’s. Awesome.

…and here’s a shot from the stick factory in Jeannie’s basement