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.

NorthCoast beer dinner

By on May 14, 2008in beer events, breweries

Here is the skinny: June 7th, 7PM – 10 Beers – Schell’s Caramel Bock and Firebrick, Surly Cynic Ale and Bender, Summit Extra Special Bitter and Hefeweizen, Whirlybird Oatmeal Stout and Scotch Ale from Brau Brothers and Angry Planet Pale Ale & Black Helicopter from Flat Earth.  Each will be paired with a course of food. $75 per person + tax and gratuity.  Advanced tickets can be purchased through localwineevents.com or reserved with a credit card through NorthCoast at 952.475.4960.

NorthCoast Restaurant
294 Grove Lane East Suite 130
Wayzata, MN 55391

Redesign time

By on May 12, 2008in mnbeer.com

Sorry for the mess. I have almost everything ready… I’ve been working with a test site for far too long. So tonight my plan is to finish this before I fall asleep. Wish me luck! I have a Bitter Brewer beside me to keep me company. (No, not the guy, the beer…)

Progress at The Four Firkins

By on May 11, 2008in beer stores

Here are a couple of photos as a tease of what’s to come at The Four Firkins in St. Louis Park. Carpeting has been removed, floors have been installed, walls have been painted and fridges and shelving arrive next week. More importantly, Jason’s ordering beer soon. The grand opening is slated for May 24th… if only I could make it! Urgh.

Floors at The Four Firkins

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Lift Bridge Brewery

By on May 7, 2008in breweries

I first heard about this project quite a while ago and a glad to see that things appear to be coming together for Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater.

Their goals seem modest and achievable:

At this time, we want to release a few brews into the market to share with a small amount of consumers our goals and efforts. We hope to do this by Fall of 2008. If we are greeted with support from you, we will continue to increase production, augment product lines, and expand facility capabilities. We want to give this City, State and Region something to be proud of and to call our own. We hope that you will join us on this quest!

As always, we wish them the very best of luck!