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.

Surly Tour

By on January 9, 2007in beer events, breweries, free beer

No promises, but I may just show up at Surly this weekend too…

Hello Drinkers,

A quick note to let folks know that we are having a tour this Saturday,
January 13th,  from noon – 3:00. Tour times are around 12:30 and 1:15, or
whenever Sandy tells us to get moving. You don’t need a reservation, so come
on over for a tour of the brewery and a beer or two.

After you have wet your whistle, take home a growler of Furious and/or
Bender. We now sell beer at the brewery on the weekend!

Also, our new beer, one, debuts next week. Check back to the web-site for
details on where you can drink Surly’s newest limited-release.

See you drinking,
Omar

Save 25% at The Herkimer

By on January 9, 2007in brewpubs

I’m not one to turn down a deal… rather, I’m one to share it. Right now, if you sign up for The Herkimer’s E-club, they’ll e-mail you a coupon that will save you 25% off your total purchase. That’s like buying three beers and getting the fourth free. That works for me!

Cellars English Beer Tasting

By on January 8, 2007in beer events, beer stores, free beer

Friday beer tastings return to Cellars Roseville…

This week’s theme: Beers of England! It has been awhile, and that only means the quality will be better than usual. This week we will try a few beers from England, the land of ales. Thanks for patiently waiting until this week for a tasting, but it will be worth it. So come on in and try some free beer, because drinking in a crowd is so much more fun! The Cellars Wines, Brews & Spirits FREE – IN STORE Beer Tastings begin at 7 p.m. and no reservations or fees are required. Please call or email me with any suggestions, questions or special requests.

Thank you,

Joe Haugen
The Cellars Wines, Brews & Spirits
1149 Larpenteur Ave W
651.489.5050

Great Northern Brew-Ha-Ha

By on January 8, 2007in homebrew

The Northern Ale Stars Homebrewers Guild is proud to announce the 2007 Great Northern Brew-Ha-Ha is open for business and accepting entries!

– It’s The Return of Homebrew Competition to Northern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin!
– A Qualifying Event for the Midwest Home Brewer of the Year Circuit!
– Gain Valuable BJCP Judging Points (especially all you new Judges)!
– Best of Show Winner will Brew Their Winning Entry at Thirsty Pagan Brewing!!!! (Formerly Twin Ports Brewing)

You can register your entries online and find all the information you need about entering at http://www.northernalestars.org/greatnorthernbrewhaha.html

There are THREE easy ways to transport your entries:

1) Ship your entries to Lake Superior Brewing, 2711 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55806.
2) Drop off your entries at Lake Superior Brewing (same address).
3) Bring your entries to the Upper Mississippi Mash-Out January 26th – 27th and members of the Northern Ale Stars will transport them back to Duluth for FREE!

We are also in need of judges and stewards. You can register at http://www.northernalestars.org/greatnorthernbrewhaha.html

February 10th Brew-Ha-Ha Banquet will be prior to the Gala Awards Ceremony at Thirsty Pagan Brewing (formerly Twin Ports Brewing). More info to follow.

If you have any questions, you can e-mail them to northernalestars@hotmail.com.

Cheers!