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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.

Ale Saints Day at The Blue Nile

By on October 23, 2008in bars/restaurants, beer events

Happy Birthday to Al!

4pm – cask of Bell’s Porter

5pm –  cask of Summit Black Treacle Porter

6pm – keg of 2007 Bell’s Expedition Stout (aged in The Blue Nile cellar)

7pm – firkin of Surly Smoke 2008, oak and cedar aged

Also these dark brews will be on tap… Surly Darkness Leinenkugel’s Big Eddy, North Coast Old Rasputin, Moylan’s Ryan O’Sullivan, Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter, Summit Great Northern Porter, Salopian Entire Butt English Porter, Furthermore Three Feet Deep Smoked Stout, Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence, Surly Coffee Bender, Flat Earth Cygnus X1, Southern Tier Oat, Lion Stout and Bell’s Java Stout.

Bonus: Free pints to those wearing Halloween costumes!

Bring this flyer for free entrance after 9pm.

Lagunitas Launch Parties

By on October 16, 2008in bars/restaurants

Corey sent us the scoop, so we thought we’d share. Mark your calendars! The first event will take place on Wed., Oct. 22nd at 6:00pm at The Muddy Pig. You’ll be able to enjoy their IPA, Olde Gnarley Wine (just for this event), Hop Stoopid (again, just for this event), Cappuccino Stout (just for this event), Imperial Red (just…), Maximus (bombers) and Pale Ale (bottles). Ron Lindenbush from Lagunitas will be at both events…

Of you can’t make that event, or didn’t get your fill on Wednesday, head over to Buster’s on 28th on Thursday Oct. 23rd at 6:00pm. They’ll be pouring IPA, Pile (this event only), Pale Ale (this event…), Censored Ale (this…), Sonoma Farmouse Ale (th…) and bombers/bottles of Maximus, Imperial Red and Cappuccino Stout.

Wanna’ Drink Some Summit Winter Saturday Night?

By on October 9, 2008in misc. mn beer

I’ve got four cases of this tasty beer (as well as plenty of their other beers) set aside for Hoigaard’s 4th Annual Ski Fashion Party on Saturday night. The event will likely be your first chance to try Summit Winter (as it won’t be on tap or in the stores for a few weeks), and more importantly, the event supports Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

Tickets are $40 in advanced or $50 at the door (and $20 is tax deductible). The event includes a winter fashion show, silent auction featuring a variety of winter gear and other cool stuff, music/dancing, bonfires, cash bar and more. Ticket are available at the door or by visiting http://support.childrenscancer.org/sfp.