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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.

Summit/Blue Plate “Hops Like a Kangaroo IPA” Release

By on March 29, 2013in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

To celebrate Blue Plate Restaurants‘ 20th anniversary, Summit’s Damian McConn brewed an Australian IPA.

Beer description per head brewer Damian McConn:
“New Aussie hops. Old Aussie yeast strain. Yank malt for the base. This assertive unfiltered White IPA combines the fruitiness of a classic yeast from Down Under with the spicy earthiness of next generation Tasmanian hop varieties. Clean assertive bitterness, stone fruit flavours and a solid aroma of spicy peach and mango.”

Quantities limited. Special prices on all Summits for the month of April 2013.

April 1: Groveland Tap 11am

April 2: Edina Grill 6-8pm*

April 8: Highland Grill 11am

April 10: The Lowry 4pm

April 19: Longfellow Grill 3pm

April 24: 3 Squares 5-7pm*

*meet the brewer

Tour de Breweries

By on March 29, 2013in beer events, breweries
tour de breweries

Saturday April 6th is your chance for a bicycle hat trick. The plan is to meet at Dangerous Man in northeast Minneapolis at 3pm for the beginning of a pedal-powered, beer-fueled brewery ride that end at ARTCRANK, which is taking place (appropriately) at the Grain Belt Studios.

Ommegang Game of Thrones Keg Release

By on March 29, 2013in bars/restaurants, beer events

The fist tapping of Brewery Ommegang’s Iron Throne Blonde Ale happens this afternoon at Grumpy’s NE. In true Grumpy’s Friday afternoon fashion, they’ll have complimentary smoked turkey legs.

Drink up and pour one out for dear old Ned Stark while you curse that annoying little shit, king Geoffrey.

Goat Roast at Grumpy’s NE

By on March 22, 2013in bars/restaurants, beer events
Grumpy's NE

Grumpy's NEGrumpy’s NE, Artisanal Imports and London’s Meantime Brewing are throwing a party. a goat roast party today! They’ll be tapping two of only three Minnesota-bound kegs of Meantime’s Smoked Bock. And since it’s a Friday happy hour, you know there will be food!

The guys will be doing a Mexican Barbacoa Style goat roast. Expect food to be ready anywhere between 4-7pm. Hopefully on the earlier side of that range.