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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.

Schell’s Anniversary Series #7 – Roggenbier

By on June 4, 2009in beer events, breweries

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Do you love Dunkleweizen? How about rye beers? If the answer is “yes,” you’re going to want to get your hands on Schell’s Anniversary Series #7- Roggenbier.

Roggenbiers are a German specialty beer originally brewed in Regensberg, Bavaria. They were quite popular at one time; these days, however, they are very rare.

Schell Roggenbier is fermented with Schell’s very special Hefe yeast. The flavor profile is reminiscent of cloves, bananas, vanilla, a dash of chocolate, and the spicyness of malted rye.

The release date for Schell Roggenbier is July 5, 2009, commemorating the birthday of Al Marti, President of August Schell Brewing from 1934-1969.

Strib Picks up the Twins Roof Deck Story…

By on June 3, 2009in misc. mn beer

…and the commenters want local beer! Surprise! It’s a pipe dream to think that some (maybe any…) of our local breweries could afford the same sort of sponsorship that Budweiser could take on, but on the same note, I tend to think that Budweiser cheapens Target Field a bit and distracts from the “uniquely Minnesota experience.”

And while bitching on the web can be fun, it’s not necessarily terribly productive. I would, however, encourage you to contact the Minnesota Twins and ask kindly for a selection of Minnesota beers at Target Field.

Sierra Nevada Beer Tasting Night at Three Squares

By on June 2, 2009in bars/restaurants, beer events

More good times at Three Squares…

Thursday June 25th from 6-9 p.m. We will pour the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and the Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ale.  Brian Bade, area manager for Sierra Nevada and the whole crew from Dahlheimer Distributors will be on hand to share some beer and gifts with the guests.  Vendors are to provide bar swag, hats, t-shirts, key chains, bottle openers, beer cozies, etc.  A Grand prize for the end of the evening will be large wall mirrors for a few lucky guests.

Dark Horse Beer Tasting Night at Three Squares

By on June 2, 2009in bars/restaurants, beer events

Sounds like a fun night at Three Squares!

Thursday June 18th from 6-9 p.m.  We will pour the Scotty Karate Scotch Ale and Dark Horse Sapient Tripal (Belgium beer).  $2 Pilsners from 6-9 p.m.  The beer Scotty Karate is named after an actual guy, Scotty Karate.  He is a friend of the brewery and also a one man music act.  A little off the wall but really fun!  Scotty will be making a live appearance at 3 Squares and playing that evening.  The rep from Dark Horse is Mike Earnhart.  He will be on hand, possibly a brewer also.  He is working on that.  A brewery rep from Dark Horse and JJ Taylor staff to be on hand to share some beer and gifts with the guests.  Vendors are to provide bar swag, hats, t-shirts, key chains, bottle openers, beer cozies, etc.