What’s better than 12 ounces of Summit? If you answered “a keg of Summit,” you’re probably right. Smartass. Regardless, we here at MNBeer are happy to settle for 22 oz. Yup… you’ll soon see 22 oz bombers of Summit Extra Pale Ale.
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Summit Beer Dinner at Three Fish
Mark Stutrud will be hosting a Summit Beer Dinner Tuesday, October 30 at Three Fish, on Excelsior Boulevard in Uptown. Contact the restaurant for more information and reservations! 612-920-2800
Happy Gnome Oktoberfest
Update:Â there will be a firkin of Summit ESB dry-hopped with East Kent Goldings. Tapping time is 7:00pm.
Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Happy Gnome in a tent bigger than your mom’s house.
Friday, September 28 – Sunday, September 30
$5 Daily Cover
Tasty food and Summit beer
Live music all weekend!The Happy Gnome
498 Selby Ave
St Paul, MN
651-287-2018
Land of Amber Waters Book Release Party
Summit Brewery will host the publication party for Land of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in Minnesota by Doug Hoverson. Come celebrate Minnesota’s rich brewing history on Thursday, October 25, 7 – 9 pm at:
Summit Brewing Company
910 Montreal Circle
St. Paul, MN 55102The FREE celebration includes:
-Author talk, Q&A and book signing
-Music and refreshments
-Music by The New NationalsStarting with Minnesota’s first brewery in 1849, Doug Hoverson tells the story of Minnesota’s beer industry, from the small-town breweries that gave way to larger companies with regional and national prominence to the vibrant beer culture of today. Complete with a comprehensive list of Minnesota’s breweries – including many never before listed in print – and more than 300 tempting illustrations of beer and breweriana, Land of Amber Waters marvelously chronicles Minnesota’s rich brewing traditions.
Doug will be giving a short visual presentation on the history of Minnesota brewing, followed by a question and answer session and book signing. Come and enjoy a great book, great beer courtesy of Summit Brewing, and other festivities!
Summit Firkin Night at Buster’s
If you haven’t had a chance to visit Buster’s, Wednesday night would be a good night to go. Summit Brewing Co. has a firkin of ESB for your drinking enjoyment. Most of the MNBeer crew met up for beers at Buster’s on Monday night and had a good time, great beer, great service and good prices. Beer starts pouring at 6pm.