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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.

Town Hall Anniversary Week!

By on October 1, 2008in brewpubs

Is it just me or is fall looking good for beer in Minnesota? Check out what Town Hall has to offer…

Hey All,
We have entered October…our Anniversary Month. Much going on to tell you about.

Releases

Mon. Oct.13
“Fresh Hop 2008”-yummy 6.4% abv IPA this year. 200lbs wet cascade hops were hard to get…sorry no discount

“Oktoberfest Lager”- 6.1% abv Big and chewy malt in this first time lager beer style at Town Hall- regular intro price ****Also limited number of Shirt/Glass/Beer packages**** get a limited edition 2008 Oktoberfest shirt/glass/ and beer for just $18 – not a misprint

Mon. Oct.20
“Petunia’s Pumpkin Ale”- Everyones favorite Autumn seasonal. Brewed with Pumpkin, spice, and milk sugar.- regular release

Anniversary week is 10/20 -10/25 and yes we will again feature Beer Olympics (details to follow)

Limited releases
10/20- Thunderstorm
10/21- Bluberry Oatmeal Pale Ale
10/22- Town Hall Grand Cru
10/23- Barrel Aged Rubicon Wheat Wine
10/24- Eye of the Storm Honey Ale
10/25- Anniversary Belgian style Tripel

ABR Wrap

By on September 28, 2008in breweries, brewpubs

Did you have a good time at Autumn Brew Review? I did. A few quick highlights for me:

– A successful, entertaining “Name that Minnesota Beer” put together by the MNBeer.com/Twin Cities Imbiber crew. I’m guessing we had 50+ brave contestants. Well done!

– We gave out our bottle opener with a suggested donation to the Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild. We passed off about $60 to the popcorn crew. Thank you!

– Lots of good beer. I was particularly happy to finally get around to tryingthe beers from Lift Bridge Brewery. I enjoyed them! Lots of other very good beers too!

– I think the layout was the bet yet.

– Good food, good music, good people…

Well done!

Surly ABR Line-up

By on September 24, 2008in breweries

Early Access (12:00-1:00) we’ll be pouring
Darkness 2008
Smoke 2007
Two
Oak Aged Cranberry Cynic
TeaBagged Furious(cask)
and Coffee Bender.

At 1:00 we’ll change it up:
Furious
Bender
SurlyFest
Cynic
Coffee Bender and
TeaBagged Furious(cask).

Special Releases:
1:30 Two
2:30 Smoke 2007
3:30 Darkness 2008 till it’s gone

Side note: you know what makes me Surly? Those jerks who call up to cancel business directory listings on goofy websites and want to charge you $600 for the “remainder.” Right. Aaah, the joy of being in advertising for a small company!

Summit Beer Dinner at Edina Grill

By on September 23, 2008in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

SummitJoin Summit Brewing Co. on Tuesday, October 7th at 6:30pm for a five-course at the Edina Grill. Summit founder Mark Stutrud will be on hand to guide you through the following courses:

Crab, dill, and avocado crepes paired with Pilsener

Jumbo prawn tempura with rice vinegar glace paired with Extra Pale Ale

Pan Asian turkey meatball stroganoff with egg noodles and coconut curry sauce paired with India Pale Ale

Oktoberfest brine soaked pork medallions with mustard jus and bleu cheese crust paired with Oktoberfest

Espresso Pots de Creme with Oatmeal Stout

All of this for $55! Call 612-202-7703 for reservations.