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 Beer Trip to Ireland

By on February 17, 2009in beer events, general beer

Vine ParkNeed to get out of town this summer? Or perhaps the country? I’ve got a trip for you… The Vine Park Beer Trip to Ireland. Sounds like a blast! Click to learn more!

Join Dan and Deb Justesen and other Vine Park patrons for a laid-back, Irish beer adventure. Discover the scenery and history of the Emerald Isle with a particular emphasis on pub culture and the now fermenting craft brewing movement. Complete details are below.

From all of us at Vine Park Brewing Company, we hope you can join us on our third Vine Park BeerTrip. See you in Ireland!

Bell’s “Untamed Beer Dinner” at Hell’s Kitchen, Duluth

By on February 15, 2009in bars/restaurants, beer events

Hell’s Kitchen in Duluth will be doing a Bell’s beer dinner on March 4th at 7 pm. It will
be $45 a seat prepay only, gratuity extra. Seats can be reserved by visiting or calling the Duluth Hell’s Kitchen. They will also be offering a “buy 4 get 1” special on the seats. There will be a limit of forty seats. Jason Gillum of Bell’s Brewing will be on hand to answer questions. This should be a good time – Jason’s a great host and Hell’s Kitchen is always good in my book.

Dinner Name: “Untamed Beer Dinner” The idea is that the wild game
and beer are both untamed.

courses as follows–
1 & 2. Winter White & Porter- cheese and meats for the pre-hour for
people when they arrive

3. 1st Course: Wild Game Stew—Third Coast Old Ale

4. 2nd Course: Smoked Duck— Consecrator Doppelbock

5. 3rd Course: (Entree) Roasted Pheasant—Two Hearted (Cask)

6. 4th Course: (Intermezzo) Northwood’s Spring Rolls—Lager of the Lakes

7. 5th Course: (Desert) Chocolate Stout Cake—Expedition Stout (draft)

8. Toast: Hopslam (draft)

Hell’s Kitchen
310 S Lake Ave, Duluth
(218) 727-1620

Brewhouse Beer Releases

By on February 15, 2009in general beer

Yum! I need to visit Duluth again… who is up for playing in the snow at Spirit Mountain & then drinking some beer at the Brewhouse?!

New beer at Fitger’s Brewhouse:

Black Paddle Porter – A rich North Shore style American porter. Loads of malt, lots of chocolate malt, American hops – a rich coffee, toffee fruity treat. Dreamed up in the Boundary waters over a campfire.

Contentment Pale Ale – This hoppy pale North Shore ale, right between Starfire and El Nino in hops and malt. Rich caramel notes in the background… Very aggressive hop notes everwhere else. Brewed to locate the common ground we all share.

Red Star Beer Releases:

El Diablo Belgian Strong Ale – This is a Belgian strong ale. Light gold in color with a surprisingly drinkable flavor and pleasant aroma. The rub is the strength. Very high alcohol is hidden in the rich and inviting flavors. Dry finish and aroma of apple and straw in the nose.

Also… Strong Golden Ale, Black Paddle Porter

Burrito Union Releases:

1100 Wheatwine – A wine strength wheat ale. Aged 15 months to allow for flavor development. A strong wheat flavor – kinda’ tart/tangy blends with vanilla and a warming alcohol finish. 10 oz. pours.

Brewhouse Pub Ale – This pale golden English style ale is modeled after the pale mild style brewed in England. These ales have moderate alcohol and generally a full body. We add nitrogen carbonation to ours to increase smoothness and mouthfeel.