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.

BBS, Uber & Free Rides

Rob from Better Beer Society shot us a line to let us know that BBS is partnering with Uber, a new “on-demand” car service that just launched in the Twin Cities. Rob says he’s used it twice now, and that it’s “pretty badass and might change the way you look at calling a cab.” Users can request a car via their smartphone or text, which seems rather handy while under the influence of one too many barleywines… They usually arrive in under 5 minutes, and no money exchanges hands.

BBS & Uber are offering MNBeer geeks a free ride. Perhaps this could come in handy with Winterfest this weekend? Just download the app on your smartphone, and use the code “BBSMSP” which is good for a $20 ride anywhere in the city. (www.uber.com)

612 Brew Debut & Taproom Grand Opening

612 brew logoSay that ten times fast! We just got word that our buds at 612 Brew will be debuting all four of their beers this weekend at The Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival Saturday! Congrats guys!

Can’t make The Beer Dabbler on Saturday? Fear not, their taproom grand opening is February 13th.

Here are more details:

When: Wednesday, February 13
Where: The brewery, of course
Time: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Why: Because we are all thirsty!

Want some food while you enjoy that beer? We will have the following food trucks on location.

Simply Steves, on Feb. 13 and 14
Melchs Meat Wagon, on Feb 15 and 16

Now for other news….Taproom hours starting on the 13th!

Wednesday – 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Thursday – 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday – 2:30 p.m. – Midnight
Saturday – Noon – Midnight

Check out our First Look profile on 612 Brew.

Brooklyn Beer Dinner at Gold Nugget

Gold NuggetGold Nugget Tavern & Grill will be hosting a five course Brooklyn Brewery beer dinner Thursday, January 24th, with our local rep Mike Maraghy! Dinner will start at 7:00pm. $55.00 per person, includes tax & gratuity.

Lamb Noodle Soup paired with Brooklyn Lager
Smoked Trout with Pickled Red Onion and Creme Fraiche Lentils paired with Brooklyn Blast
Lemon Ricotta Graita paired with Brooklyn Sorachi Ace
Chicken Arepa paired with Brooklyn Brown
Upside-Down Chocolate Fig Cake Almond Meringue paired with Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

Reserve your spot today! RSVP at 952.935.3600