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.

Fytenburg Meet the Brewer Night at Edina Grill Tonight

By on March 5, 2013in bars/restaurants, beer events

FytenburgStop by the Edina Grill on Tuesday, March 5 for a chance to chat with Tod Fyten, head brewer and owner of Fytenburg Brewing Company, and discover the ins and outs of making Belgian-style beer in the Twin Cities.

While learning about this classic Twin Cities brewery, sample the works. Fytenburg Grand Cru (also known as the “Wedding Beer”), Fytenburg Grand Cru Blanc, and Fytenburg Grand Cru Sour will all be on tap during this special event!

Lift Bridge 2nd Annual Irish Coffee Stout Release Party

By on February 28, 2013in beer events, breweries

IrishCoffeeStout_x3More coffee! Lift Bridge’s Irish Coffee Stout returns with a release party at the brewery on March 9th from 6-10pm. You’ll be able to sample a pint of the beer or grab a bottle at the brewery during the release party. Bottles will find their way into liquor stores the following week.

If you’re not familiar with the beer, think whiskey, coffee and cream. Lift Bridge blends a whiskeybarrel aged Russian Imperial Stout with a milk stout and then infuses it with cold press coffee.

Yes it sounds tasty, and yes I like this beer. Dammit.

The party at the brewery will include a chance to sample the beer, Irish music from The Langers Ball, an Irish Toast contest, a costume contest. Lift Bridge tap beers available for purchase as well as food from RA Mac Sammy’s and Tot Boss.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the brewery during taproom hours or online.

750ml bottles will be for sale for $14 (tax included) during the event.

 

Indeed Burr Grinder Coffee Ale Release

By on February 28, 2013in breweries, MN
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As a coffee nerd and a beer nerd, this is one I’ve been waiting for for a bit. It’s no surprise that I like Indeed’s beer and when I heard that they were collaborating with Dogwood Coffee I knew I had to try this beer. If you’re not familiar, Dogwood is extremely well-received by local coffee geeks. You’ll have your chance to check out this brew next week at  Victory 44 on  Tuesday, March 5th starting at 5pm. According to indeed, they steeped 90-pounds of Guatemalan Finca Rosma coffee in the brew kettle before topping off the finished beer with 54-gallons of cold press.

I’ve consumed my fair share of Guatemalan coffee as of late and my mouth waters thinking about this one. Can’t wait to try it.