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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.

Schell’s news

By on March 15, 2008in breweries

Here’s some news from our friends at Schell’s in New Ulm… Snowstorm is gone, Maifest is out. I’ve seen Snowstorm and Schmaltz’s Alt in the coolers at a couple of places in SLP, but that’s all I know. Schell’s Stout should be showing up in kegs in the next week or two. Dave tells me that if you can’t wait, he found it at the B & L Bar in New Ulm.

Their Einbecker Doppelbock is gone from almost everywhere except the Twin Cities. Drink up friends! Apparently Duluth, Rochester, LaCrosse and Fargo drained their kegs in two weeks! Anniversary beer #2 is lagering in one of the tanks at the moment and we’ve been told that we won’t find out what this beer is until the Twin Cities catches up to the rest of the region.

Also, don’t forget that there’s a Schell’s beer dinner with Ted Marti March 25th at the Happy Gnome.

Old Shep Stout at McCann’s

By on March 14, 2008in brewpubs

McCann’sI don’t know the story of Old Shep, but I’m sure it’s good… if not, surely the beer will be good…

St. Patty’s is the time for stout and we are pleased to introduce our Old Shep Stout:
Named for a old canine friend, our Old Shep Stout is as faithful as man’s best pal. Brewed with five different malts, including an ample portion of roasted barley for that inky blackness stouts are known for. Layers of espresso like/dark chocolate undertones combine with a well balanced body.

A true session stout that can be enjoyed all night long.

Local road cyclists know the legend of Old Shep-It will be a mystery to everyone else.

VOTE… City Pages Best of the Twin Cities 2008

By on March 12, 2008in misc. mn beer

So you were one of the few Minnesotans who screwed up and missed the caucuses, eh? Fear not, friends, you can redeem yourselves, and you don’t even have to like Barack, Hillary or McCain! It’s time to vote in City Pages reader poll for 2008’s “Best of the Twin Cities.” We’d love it if you’d vote for us for “Best local blog” and/or “Best local website.” Work your favorite brewpub and beer bar in as well.

Vine Park licensed to brew!

By on March 11, 2008in breweries

Vine Park Good news! Dan  at Vine Park dropped us a note to let us know that on Tuesday, Vine Park received their license from the city of St. Paul to brew beer. They had already secured their state and federal license approvals and are now just waiting for label approval from the state.

Coffee Porter at McCann’s

By on March 8, 2008in brewpubs

Hurry in for this one… Chris made four kegs. Growlers will be available too…

Coffee Infused Prairie Porter

Freshly roasted Papua New Guinea arabica coffee from local roaster Muggsy’s Beans is cold pressed and infused in our Dark Seasonal Prairie Porter delivering a roasty, chocolate flavor explosion. This is a extremely limited release.