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.

Fitger’s Brewhouse Update

By on January 25, 2007in brewpubs

Yup. More new beer from Fitger’s Brewhouse:

Greetings
This is your friendly Brewhouse with our two new releases this week.

On tap now

Beargrease Brown 5.6 %
Our English style nut brown ale. Brewed in honor of the Beargrease sled dog race. This years race has been postponed untill next month, but the beer is ready to be enjoyed. rich and light in body this brown ale is one of our new line up of session style ales and lagers

Blue Label Grande Reserve 9.9%
Our Belgian style dubbel abby. Deep red in color with a flavor of plums, and raisins balanced by a Belgian abby yeast profile.

Enjoy
Thanks for your support
The Brewhouse Gang

Who Has MNBeer T-Shirts?

By on January 23, 2007in mnbeer.com

Thus far, we’ve sold a few MNBeer t-shirts from our Cafepress store. And yet I haven’t seen anyone wearing their shirt yet. If you bought one of or shirts or received it as a gift, let me know. And of course, if we see you out with a t-shirt, we’ll buy you a beer!*

*Offer null and void if we sell a shitload of t-shirts. I’m skimming a buck or less in profit from the things. 🙂

Flat Earth Brewing Co. Update

By on January 22, 2007in general beer

Greetings,
Thank you for joining the email list. This is our first official posting. We recently tapped the first keg of Flat Earth Pale Ale at Winterfest 2007 on Friday to rave reviews by those in attendance. We came in a close second to Barley John’s “Old Rosie” for the coveted Snowshoe award this year. Thanks to all of you who voted for us. We managed to go through 15 gallons in three hours. Flat Earth Pale Ale is a Belgian pale ale. Inspired by beers like Orval and Rare Vos.  Made with imported Belgian malt and a Belgian yeast strain. Our Belgian pale ale has a sweet malt aroma with traces of orange, plum and pear. Its complex malt backbone of biscuit and hints of toast to compliment the spiciness of the yeast. We hope you enjoy the fresh “Belgian” beer. We are nearing the point of cranking up the entire brewery to full production status. There are a few bits and pieces to put into place, like the beer cooler but that should be together this week. I am greatly looking forward to being up and running as much as you are anticipating our first offering. Be patient it is coming soon. We will post photos of the first big brew day the day it happens along with an email letting everyone know about where you can get your first taste. Chisago Lakes Distribution will be carrying our beers and they have quite a plan for the roll out of our beer.

Keep an eye on the website and we will be seeing you soon!

Jeff Williamson
Flat Earth Brewing Company

Surdyk’s “Understanding Beer” Class

By on January 22, 2007in beer events

Ale? Lager? Stout? Brown? Black? White? Yeast? You’ll have an opportunity to learn and taste the distinguishing characteristics of all of these styles and why they are similar and what makes them unique. This class will take you through the history and origins as well as production techniques that make some brewmasters famous. Get ready for a taste explosion. Don’t miss this one! $35 per person.

All classes begin at 6:30 pm and run approximately
two hours.

CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT
TROCADEROS
107 3RD AVE NORTH MPLS, MN 55401
www.trocaderos.com