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.

Heather Ale at Town Hall

Another Monday release. You know the drill…

Hey all,
Time of the tear again for our Heather Ale. This year this Scottish style ale is just a bit stronger with a much more pronounced malt character, backed by the herbal, earthy aroma of the heather tip from Scotland. We are very pleased with the changes to this year’s hop free Thanksgiving seasonal.Remember, this beer is fantastic with turkey!
Cheers,
Mike

Thanks Rett

City Pages asked Rett Martin of Brew52 5 Questions. Rett was kind enough to give us a big nod. Thanks!

If you were going to advise someone new to the Twin Cities about local breweries and local pubs, where would you send them, and what kind of beers would you suggest that they drink?

Well if they were going to be here for a while I’d tell them to try it all. There are so many good beers brewed here. But let’s say they were here for just one night, the first thing I’d do is check out MNBeer.com to see if there were any special beer releases. If not, I’d have them chug a Grainbelt Premium (come on, you have to) and bike over to Town Hall for their IPA. Man that would be a good time.

Surly in Wisconsin

SurlyWisconsinites, don’t say we never gave you anything (though I do appreciate some of the beers you send our way)… Surly Brewing Co. will cross the border and honor Paddy Ryan’s Irish Pub with the distinction of being the first Wisconsin drinking & dining establishment to serve Surly. To celebrate, Surly Darkness will be will be tapped at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19.  Omar, Todd & Linda will be present and are bringing a cask of tea-bagged furious.

Dark Horse Launch Party at Buster’s on 28th

Dark Horse will be having 3 launch parties this week + 3 in-store tastings.  Mike Earnheart will be at all these events to meet people and answer questions.

Tap Line Up for All 3 Parties:

Crooked Tree IPA
Amber Ale
Reserve Special Black Bier
Raspberry Ale
Sapient Trip Ale
Scotty Karate Scotch Ale
One Oatmeal Stout

Dark Horse Launch Party at Stub & Herb’s

Dark Horse will be having 3 launch parties this week + 3 in-store tastings.  Mike Earnheart will be at all these events to meet people and answer questions.

Tap Line Up for All 3 Parties:

Crooked Tree IPA
Amber Ale
Reserve Special Black Bier
Raspberry Ale
Sapient Trip Ale
Scotty Karate Scotch Ale
One Oatmeal Stout