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.

Trav needs Winterfest tickets

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We can’t do this for everyone who would possibly want Winterfest tickets, but Trav is a long-time reader and an all-around good guy, so if you can, hook him up…

I’m not nervous yet, but its only a week away now and I need 2 tickets. Or one ticket. Whatever I can get. Looks like i might have to pull the ol’ Trogan Keg trick, ala Beerfest. email me at: incutrav@yahoo.com if you got any tix.

January MNBeer of the Month: Summit Winter Ale

SummitAfter careful deliberation and many pints, we’ve chosen Summit Winter Ale as our January beer of the month. The cold weather of January is a wonderful time for this dark, malty winter warmer. The beer nerd in me wants to note hints of chocolate, coffee and roasted malt.

This beer is tasty in both the bottle and on tap, but it really shines as a cask-conditioned beer. I had the pleasure of enjoying it at the Groveland Tap mid-December and was floored at the complexity of flavor and aroma. Smooth, creamy and oh-so-tasty. Another great Minnesota-made beer.

Grumpy’s ten year anniversary

Grumpy’sHere’s a quick note from Tony at Grumpy’s NE. They’re celebrating their ten year anniversary this month ant to kick it off, Surly will bring some Two and a firkin of Oak-Aged Bender! Read on…

Hi Ryan! This came together last minute, but might be of interest! Thanks! Tony/Grumpy’s NE

Friday, February 1st marks the beginning of a month long celebration of our 10 year anniversary. Surly Brewing is going to help us get the month started right. If you come to Grumpy’s NE this Friday, Feb 1st around 4 pm or so, you will have access to this sweet beer. Surly Two, Surly’s 2nd anniversary beer. Fresh tapping. oh, but wait. Just for the hell of it, Omar is bringing a firkin of Oak Aged Bender. Rock it.

Schell’s 1878 Einbecker Doppelbock

This 80 barrel brew will be released on August Schell’s birthday. August Schell was born in 1828 in Durbach, Germany. Learn more about this beer here.

This beer will be available at a limited number of bars. Please check beforehand. Here’s the list:

The B&L Bar, New Ulm , MN
Rodney’s Bar, New Ulm , MN
Bandana Brewery, Mankato, MN
Pub 500, Mankato, MN
Patrick’s on Third, St. Peter, MN
Whistle Binkies North, Rochester, MN
Whistle Binkies South, Rochester, MN
Winona Bar, Winoina, MN
Stub & Herb’s, Minneapolis, MN
McKenzie’s, Minneapolis, MN
Buster’s on 28th, Minneapolis, MN
Groveland Tap, St. Paul, MN
The Happy Gnome, St. Paul, MN
The Dubliner Pub, St. Paul, MN
Zorbaz, Brainerd, MN
Zorbaz, Detroit Lakes, MN
Pickwick’s, Duluth MN
Old Chicago, Sioux Falls SD
Skinners Bar, Brookings SD
Side Street Pub, Fargo ND
Mona Lisa, Eau Claire, WI
Stella Blues, Eau Claire, WI
Bodaga Brewpub, LaCrosse, WI