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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.

Barley John’s Triple Oat Stout Release

By on April 12, 2007in beer events, brewpubs

This should be another good one from the fine folks at Barley John’s. I really enjoyed last year’s release and look forward to this year’s version.

We will be having a Release Party on Monday for our latest seasonal – Triple Oat Stout. Enjoy $2 glasses of our Triple Oat Stout from 4pm-8pm next Monday.

Triple Oat Stout (6.5%abv): We used three types of Oats in this Oatmeal Stout recipe – malted, flaked and Golden Naked Oats. They give a smoothness to the beer that helps balance the sharp flavors of coffee, chocolate and roasted grains. Hopped 100% with English Fuggle hops.

AHA Nationals Needs Judges and Stewards!

By on April 11, 2007in homebrew

If you’re a BJCP judge, they need you. If you’re not a total buffoon, you’d probably make a good steward. There’s beer involved… good beer even… Seriously, though, if you’re a beer fan, at the very least, consider stewarding. It’s a great way to learn more and meet some great people. Hell, you might even get to taste some beer!

Online entries for the Midwest Region First Round of AHA Nationals: 531

Number of judge/stewards signed up: 41

41 ain’t gonna cut it.

Judges and stewards are still needed.

Details:

Judging for the AHA Midwest Regional 1st round will be held on the 20th and 21st of April 2007.

Location:
Roseville VFW Post 7555
1145 Woodhill Dr
St Paul, MN 55113

Schedule:

Friday April 20th two sessions:
3:00PM and 7:00PM
(Dinner served between flights)

Saturday April 21st three sessions:
9:00AM, 1:00PM, and 3:30PM.
(Lunch Served before 1:00PM session – No food served prior to 9:00 AM session, plan accordingly. No sponsored meal plans after judging last session. In process of planning a post-judging event of some kind)

If judging is finished on Saturday the results will be announced after the last flight – if not there will be more flights during the following week.

To sign up for judging/stewarding please send an email to: thomas@stderr.net Indicate which sessions you are interested in judging/stewarding in. Include categories you can not judge due to having entries in the competition. For out of town judges the closest hotel is:Country Inns & Suites by Carlson
2905 Snelling Ave N
St Paul, MN
(651) 628-3500

Thanks,

Curt Stock – Organizer
Thomas Eibner – Judge Coordinator

Arborfest Tickets are on Sale…

By on April 10, 2007in breweries, brewpubs

Actually, they’ve been on sale for a little while, but it never hurts to remind people… Please note that tickets are now being sold through UptownTix and not Ticketworks. You can still get tickets in person at the following locations as well: Family Tree Clinic (651.523.0171 x129), Barley John’s Brewpub, Great Waters Brewing Co., Surly Brewing Company and Town Hall Brewery.

A local craft beer tasting fundraiser benefiting the Family Tree Clinic of St. Paul, Minnesota. Arborfest is an evening featuring the best locally hand-crafted beers to sample, live funk music by Hip Replacement, tasty eats, a beer swag raffle, non-alcoholic drinks, and a damn good time!

Tickets are $40 and include a commemorative tasting glass, food, live music and 50+ different beers from 13+ different breweries and brew pubs. Arborfest is a fundraiser to help the Family Tree Clinic of St. Paul with its yearly operating costs. $30 of the ticket price is tax deductible as a charitable donation – Your ticket stub acts as a receipt for tax reporting purposes.
When: Friday, May 4, 2007 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Where: Kagin Commons Macalester College
Price: $40
Visit www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest for full details

Participating Breweries: August Schell Brewing Company, Barley John’s Brew Pub, Bell’s, Chisago Lakes Distributing, Finnegans, Fitger’s Brewhouse, Flat Earth Brewing Co., Great Waters Brewing Co., Lake Superior Brewing Co., Rock Bottom Brewery, Summit Brewing Co.,  Surly Brewing Co., Town Hall Brewery and more!

Tickets available through UptownTix at www.uptowntix.com or 651.209.6799 or avoid the convenience charges by getting tickets in person at the Family Tree Clinic (651.523.0171 x129), Barley John’s Brewpub, Great Waters Brewing Co., Surly Brewing Company and Town Hall Brewery.

Surly News

By on April 4, 2007in breweries

Some new Surly Brewing info for ya.

Limited numbers of “one” growlers will be for sale this weekend, Saturday,
April 7th, from noon-2:00.

Get a free cask beer tonight, April 4th, at the 331 Club in Northeast!
Located at 331 NE 13th Ave. Tapping happens around 9:00.

Summit News

By on April 2, 2007in breweries

Lots of interesting things happening at Summit Brewing Co. They’ve added new fermenters, expanding their annual capacity to 105,000 barrels. More surprising is the fact that that there will be a bit of a line-up change this summer. Scandia Ale, Summit’s interpretation of a witbier, will replace their Hefe Weizen as the summer seasonal. Look for it in bottles and on draft starting in May and running through August or September. The Hefe Weizen, meanwhile, will find its way into the Chicago market as it’s one of Summit’s best sellers in that market.

Summit ESB will now be a full-time beer. Look for it in bottles and on draft this month.

No new limited releases are planned for 2007.