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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.

Beer Judges & Stewards Needed for AHA Midwest Regional

By on March 24, 2007in homebrew

This is in Minnesota, folks, and it will be a good experience for BJCP judges. Not a BJCP judge? Fear not, there’s room for you too as they are in need of stewards as well.

Judges and Stewards,

This is a call for judges and stewards for the AHA Midwest Regional 1st 2007.

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 aftert he 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.

National Brewfest, Mankato

By on March 21, 2007in beer events

The 2nd Annual National Brewfest takes place in Downtown Mankato, and will be a classic rock and beer tasting festival. National and regional acts will perform and brewers from throughout the United States will feature more than 100 of the nation’s best craft brews.

City Pages Beer Festival

By on March 21, 2007in beer events

15th annual City Pages Beer Festival – outdoors on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis – is one of the largest beer festivals in the Midwest! Features more than 100 beers, live music, great food (available for purchase) and plenty of people-watching!

For tickets, go to Ticketmaster.com or visit www.citypages.com/beerfest for more information.

Bell’s Beer Dinner at Chiang Mai Thai

By on March 21, 2007in beer events

On Thursday, April 05, 2007 at Chang Mai Thai in the Calhoun Square on 3001 Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis, MN 55408.

Come enjoy a wonderful evening of Thai food infused with one of America’s best Craft Beer Brewery, Bell’s Brewery. This unique experience of artisinal creations is one not to miss. Sampling hour begins at 6:30pm, while the Bell’s Beer Dinner begins at 7pm.

For more information and reservations, call 612-827-1606.

Bell’s Oberon Release @ Bryant Lake Bowl

By on March 21, 2007in beer events

Monday, March 26th @ 8 pm. Come celebrate the tapping of Summer with Bell’s Oberon Release Party @ Bryant Lake Bowl. Bell’s pint specials 8-11pm. Larry Bell and other regional Bells reps will be in attendance. Come down, bowl, and share a pint with Larry Bell.