Craig over at Groveland Tap dropped me a note and wanted me to let you all know that they’ll have a firkin of Summit IPA on May 12 starting at 6pm. They will also be giving out 2 tickets to the 10,000 Lakes Fest. Also, look for firkins twice a month for June and July with firkins from Big Sky, Lake Superior, Surly and Schell’s.
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Schell’s 1867 Munich Dunkel release
Ooh! Another 150th Anniversary Draft Series release from Schell’s this weekend. It is a Munich Dunkel based on a recipe from 1867. The beer is a deep copper color with a reddish tint. Medium bodied, rich and malty, with hints of vanilla and chocolate. The beer is in honor of George Marti, who was the 3rd president of Schell’s (1911-1934), and was born on May 4th, 1856. They will be kicking off the celebrations by hosting a release party at the Side Street Pub in Fargo, Friday, May 2nd. They’ll be hosting many more events – visit their website for more information.
Thanks Jace!
Red Stag Block Party
The 2nd Annual Red Stag Block Party will take place rain or shine on Saturday, June 14th at the Red Stag
Supperclub from 5:00 – 10:30pm. The free event is open to the public and is a zero waste event.
Featuring Electric Arc Radio, E.L.nO, Mike Mictlan from Doomtree with DJ Paper Tiger, The Owls, Big Trouble, Lady Hard On, Buffalo Jack and the Plow Boys with special guests, and DJ Misses McFeely and friends. Street entertainment provided by North Star Roller Girls, Familia Skate Shop, Fifth Element and the
Spot Spa hula hoop contest.
Serving locally produced and organic foods, cold beverages and featuring a flea market with local artists. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the MN Fringe Festival. The MN Fringe is a Mpls based nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect adventurous artists with adventurous audiences.
The event is sponsored by 89.3 the Current, City Pages, August Schell Brewery, Pernod Ricard, Eureka Recycling, RedBull, and Popular Front.
The Onion’s Brewing for a Cause
The Onion’s Brewing For A Cause takes place on May 22nd from 7 to 10pm at Sweeney’s Saloon! The $15 cover charge will get you all-you-can-drink beer from several local beer sponsors, live music and a silent auction. The auction will feature gift cards, concert tickets, gift baskets, autographed memorabilia and much more. All proceeds from the event will go to Rock The Cause. Rock The Cause is a charity that, books, organizes, staffs and promotes music concerts that raise funds and awareness for many worthy charities, including The Bridge for Runaway Youth and The Minnesota AIDS Project. This year Rock The Cause plans to raise money through music for many non-profits, including the ChildrenÂ’s Home Society and Free Arts Minnesota.
Sweeney’s Saloon
96 Dale Street N
St. Paul
Support the “PedalPub Bill”
Al and Eric put it so well… While you’re at it, book a trip with the PedalPub!
The “PedalPub bill” is still alive and well! It will amend the law to allow PedalPub passengers to drink beer and wine. It has been rolled into the House “Omnibus Liquor Bill – HF3829″. The Senate version of the bill, however, does not contain the PedalPub amendment, so whether it lives or dies depends on the House/Senate conference committee on the 2008 Minnesota Omnibus Liquor Bill. We brought the PedalPub to the State Capitol recently to let Senators who will be sitting on that committee see the PedalPub, and we testified before their committee. (Did you see us on the evening news??)
If you’d like to help, call or write your Minnesota Representative and Senators and ask them to please support this vital bill now before the House/Senate conference committee!