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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.

Stillwater Brewer’s Bazaar

By on April 17, 2007in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

Brewers Bazaar
A beer tasting event in downtown Stillwater.
Saturday, May 19th, 2007
11am – 4pm
At the historic Water Street Inn.

Beer – on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in downtown Stillwater.
Beer – on the deck of the Water Street Inn over looking the river.
Beer – while enjoying the great artists on display at the Rivertown Art Festival.
Beer – from Minnesota’s finest brewers:
– Summit
– Schell
– Great Waters
– Flat Earth
– Finnegans
– Mantorville
– Fitgers
– Barley John’s
– Town Hall

Live Music from THE MOULDY FIGS

Bass Lake Cheese will also be providing delicious samples.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance at the Water Street Inn or on May 19th at the door.

Special over-night rates available at the Water Street Inn.

Raffle tickets available at the event or from any Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club member.

Schell’s Update

By on April 12, 2007in breweries

Here’s a little update from Dave at Schell’s:

Zommerfest was *finally* packaged today.  Never underestimate the red-tape you need to go through with the federal government just because you decide to use honey in the recipe.

The honey itself came from Harris Honey Company in Madelia.  Harris is a great guy–65 years old, retired from beekeeping.  That means he only works about 70 hours a week during the season.  He only kept about 400 hives last year (he’s retired, after all!), and I was lucky enough to be able to hand-pick some honey for Zommerfest.  My past-life as a junior beekeeper in Fergus caused me to have a bit more than a pedestrian knowledge of honey, and I can tell you that his honey is excellent. I went with some basswood honey.  I’ve always been partial to basswood  for the minty character it has–just a bit more zip than clover.  I also enjoyed looking around the “plant” when I went down to pick it up.
Brought back some good memories from years ago.

Other than the Zommerfest, look for the Hefe in mid to late May.  We’ll be growing up the yeast in a couple of weeks and then do a full production batch around the end of April.  It’s a limited release, so make sure you get it while you can.

Cheers!

David Berg

You may recall that I predicted that the Zommerfest recipe would be revamped. I was way off on the specifics, but Zommerfest will be different this summer.

Up in Smoke at Town Hall…

By on April 12, 2007in beer events, brewpubs

Town Hall’s India Brown Ale is gone, and if you missed, I’m sorry. I had my fair share on Friday evening. Fear not, as their Ballpark Beer, Minnesota Mild and Hefe are now on tap. Read on.

Hey All,
We started selling Hefe yesterday….warm weather is coming!

Monday 4/16 we will release Amarillo Amber. This is a well malty amber beer that is well hopped with the hard to get American Amarillo hop. Try a pint of this Monday from 5-6 just $2.

Pint club memberships go on sale Saturday. Remember they are life-long and include discounts on every house beer you buy (few exceptions). Further details within.
DO YOU LIKE SMOKED BEER??????? I sure do……
We snagged two kegs of Aecht Schenkerla Fastenbier. You know the Lent beer offering from the most famous smoked beer brewery in the world. First time on draft in Minnesota…..ever! Begins Friday 4/13.

Cheers
Mike