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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.

Urthel & Two Brothers in the TC

By on August 2, 2009in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events, beer stores

Moaten, a collaborative brew between Urthel and Two Brothers, an oak-aged Flemish red ale. They’ll be at The Happy Gnome on Thursday, August 6th for a beer dinner and at The Four Firkins on Friday for a free tasting. Sounds like fun!

On Thursday, August 6 at 6pm you can join Hildegard from Urthel and Jason Ebel from Two Brothers Brewing at The Happy Gnome as they introduce St. Paul to Moaten, a collaboration brew that has been aging on oak for the past couple of months, a Flander’s Red Ale. Hildegard is one of only a handful of women brewers in Belgium. They are both going to be on hand to chat and answer questions. Dinner and beer $38.

On Friday, August 7th from 6-8pm, they’ll visit The Four Firkins in St. Louis Park to sample some beers.

Muddy Pig Slegg Verkn Belgian Beer Festival

By on July 31, 2009in bars/restaurants, beer events

The second annual Muddy Pig Slegg Verkn Belgian Beer Festival will be held September 17 – 20, 2009. Over 40 draught lines will be devoted to Belgian beers and Belgian-style beers as they cycle through 80 or more different beers throughout the weekend. Educational seminars will be held each day of the festival looking at the history of brewing in Belgium, the different styles of beer produced and the sometimes unique processes used to produce these outstanding ales. Attendees will be able to sample a variety of beers at each seminar as part of their learning experience.

Hours: Thursday 11:30a.m. To 1:00a.m.
Friday 11:30a.m. to 2:00a.m.
Saturday 11:30a.m. to 2:00a.m.
Sunday 11:30a.m. to 1:00a.m.

Seminars: One seminar will be held each day with seating limited to 40 people per session. Advance tickets may be purchased at The Muddy Pig starting September 1st.

Times:
Friday @ 4:00p.m.
Saturday @ 12:00 noon
Sunday @ 12:00 noon

Location: The Muddy Pig, 162 North Dale Street, Saint Paul
www.muddypig.com
phone: 651-254-1030

Cost: Admission is free, seminars are $20 each or $50 for three, beers are served in 5 oz glasses $4 for 1 or 3 for $10.

Surly Hell in Cans

By on July 23, 2009in breweries

Yup. Thanks to TheBeerSpot.com for catching this:

Surly Brewing company is set to release another beer in cans.  Hell debuted last year as a new seasonal draft only offering, but this year you’ll be able to take Hell home.  Hell is a traditional Munich Helles style Lager.