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.

Vine Park Growlers

By on July 2, 2009in b.o.p., breweries

…and don’t forget, Vine Park has growlers for the holiday weekend too!

Maibock – a traditional Bavarian styled brew with a distinctive malt character and a subtle caramel finish.  A bock strong enough for summer campfires and tall tales.

Introducing our first Bavarian Hefeweizen: Cloudy, redolent with banana & clove, our first Hefeweizen in growlers is ready for the hot summer weather. Often served with a slice a lemon in America or straight up in its native Germany, it’s a wonderful taste treat either way.

And it’s possible we may have a few Helles or Black Bavarians in the cooler.  But no guarantees on them still being there too long.

Rock Bottom Bottle Conditioned Beer

By on June 19, 2009in brewpubs

Ripped from their newsletter (thanks Nick):

We are now selling Bottle Conditioned Beer in 750ML corked bottles!  The “Signature Series” of bottle conditioned beer is up and running with, Angry Hippie Ale, Trifecta IPA, Intoxicator Rauchdoppelbock, Hopfen Konig IPL, and Big Horn Nut Brown Ale. All available To-Go!

Reminder: Father Isaac from Koningshoeven at The Muddy Pig Saturday

By on June 19, 2009in bars/restaurants

Here’s a quick reminder… don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Saturday June 27th. The Prior from the Koningshoeven Trappist Monastery will be at The Muddy Pig for 2 seminars at 1:00 and 2:30. This will be the first time in forever that a member (monk) from one of the Trappist breweries will be in town and it’s an event you won’t want to miss. At the seminar you will learn about what it means to be a member of the order, what it takes to make real Trappist ales and what the future holds for these amazing products. Not to mention sampling Trappist cheese and the entire lineup of Koningshoeven beers including new to MN the Witte and Isid’or a one time beer brewed to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the monastery. Tickets are $30 and need to be p urchased in advance.