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.

Gitchee Gumee

By on April 4, 2008in breweries, brewpubs

Okay MNBeer readers, who is going to Gitchee Gumee Brewfest in Superior tomorrow? I’ll keep my eye out for you, especially if you’re wearing one of our shirts. Sunday is my birthday, so feel free to buy me growlers from Fitger’s or something…

Speaking of which, they’re not on the GG list. One can hope it’s a misprint?

Summit Oatmeal Stout…cans

By on April 1, 2008in breweries

SummitHere’s a new one for Minnesota, a locally-produced beer in cans with widgets. The beer, set for a fall release, will bring the much-loved Summit Oatmeal Stout from the tap to your refrigerator. I’m told that the test-cans are working quite well and hold up nicely side-by-side compared to the nitro-pushed version. I’m begging for samples, but I suspect I’ll be waiting. This sort of explains why the Oatmeal Stout glasses they’re selling at the brewery are so big. A release party at Summit is slated for September.

Gluek is once again Cold Spring Brewery

By on April 1, 2008in breweries

History repeats itself. Sort of… After about a ten year hiatus, Cold Spring Brewery is back. Gluek beer is still being produced, but the company has decided to change its name to Cold Spring Brewery Chairman to “reflects the company’s strong connection to the Cold Spring, Minnesota, community and the company’s new line of craft beers.” according to CEO John Lenore. (Star Tribune). The new Cold Spring beers are to be released today as well, including Cold Spring Pale Ale, Moonlight Ale (half porter, half bock),  Ebony Wheat and Honey Almond Weiss.