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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 Draft Series No. 6

By on March 3, 2009in breweries

Here’s the scoop on the next beer in Schell’s Anniversary Draft Series, “Not Guilty!” 1924 Deer Brand.

Release Date:  April 2, 2009 , commemorating the day August Schell Brewing was found Not Guilty of Violating the 18th Amendment of the US Constitution

History:
In April, 1923, Schell’s Brewery was raided by two Federal Prohibition agents who took some samples of the beverages and found them to be slightly over the legal 1/2 of 1% alcohol. Schell’s was later denied a permit to operate a de-alcoholizing plant, which was immediately followed by abatement proceedings to attempt to shut the brewery down. It was almost a year later that the charges were finally dropped, as the violation was found to be unintentional.

Twisted Reality Barleywine Release at Town Hall

By on March 2, 2009in beer events, brewpubs

I stopped into Town Hall on Friday with friends and had an excellent night – I thought Batch 1000 was heartily hopped and flavorful and also enjoyed a few sips of Winterberry. Good times, good people, great service! Anyway, I noticed that they were tapping Twisted Reality today but promptly forgot. Thankfully Mike came through with a reminder…

Hi,
You took care of most of the Batch 1000. Today we will release Twisted Reality Barleywine. The current batch is a 9.9% abv American Barley Wine. Release at 5pm. Yes, we will have growlers.

Humpty Dumpty (John) in the kitchen had a great fall…….his injury will mean NO SMALL PLATE TODAY- You have received them very well and they will return next release….sorry. (John will be OK.)

Tomorrow Night (Tuesday)
We will have a Reps here from the Lion Brewery (Sri Lanka) serving the famed Lion Stout and the limited Lion Imperial Lager and Chisago Lakes Dist. serving the bold Double Kilt Lifter from Moylan’s Brewery in California. These are very nice beers that you can sample tomorrow night only for just $3 per pour. We also will have some logo glassware from those breweries that you can take home with you. This is from 6:30-9:30pm 3/3- try and stop by for a great opportunity to try these wonderful beers and at very little cost!

Cheers,
Mike

Doug Hoverson Book Signing & Beer Sampling at The Four Firkins

By on March 1, 2009in beer events, beer stores, history

Here’s a great excuse to pick up a wonderful book detailing Minnesota beer history and shop in a damn fine beer store. Head on over to The Four Firkins on Monday, March 2nd to meet author Doug Hoverson, get your book signed and try some beer. Sounds like a winning combination to me!

Come and meet Doug Hoverson, author of “Land of Amber Waters”. He will be at The Firkins to shoot the breeze with us and sample a few beers this coming Monday from 6:00pm.

Haven’t read the book yet? It’s only the entire brewing history of Minnesota! We’ll have copies for sale and Doug will even sign them for you. Here’s a link to the books website.