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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.

Schell’s Bockfest

By on January 9, 2013in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

Schell’s Bockfest is Saturday, February 9th from 11am to 4:30pm at the brewery! This event has been going strong for 26 years and no doubt the fun will continue this year with great food, music, dancing, hot pokers and plenty of  Schell’s Bock beer! This event is always busy and does sell out, so if you’re thinking of showing up on the day of the event, be sure to show up a little early!

Advanced tickets go on sale next week at Schell’s Gift Shop (no phone or internet orders) for $10. Tickets will also be available at the gate.

Our best suggestion for Bockfest? Stay the night in New Ulm. After Bockfest ends at the brewery, downtown New Ulm is usually a lot of fun! Make a night of it!

Additionally, a number of outfits offer bus rides to and from Bockfest. Be aware that none of these offerings include entry to Bockfest, so entry is not guaranteed unless you get

The Herkimer
$65 per person (tickets here) – doors open at 8am – bus leaves at 8:45am. Includes a breakfast box for the trip to New Ulm, a Bockfest gift from The Herkimer, Herkimer Bock on the bus, and of course a ride to and from Bockfest.

Mankato Bockfest Bus
$35 per person (signup info) – This trip begins and ends at Pub 500 in Mankato and includes a breakfast buffet. The bus will leave at 9am sharp and return at about 5:45pm. As of today, it looks like there are about 48 seats left.

…and maybe…
The St. Paul Jaycees have traditionally lined-up a package that includes breakfast at The Happy Gnome and and a bus ride. No info just yet, though.

Taste of Northern Minnesota Featuring Bemidji Brewing Beers Jan. 24th

By on January 9, 2013in beer events, breweries, MN
Bemidji Brewing Co.

Bemidji Brewing Co.Among other things, the 2013 Taste of Northern Minnesota  will feature beers from out friends at Bemidji Brewing in (obviously) Bemidji, Minnesota. Taste of Northern Minnesota is part of Bemidji’s Brrrrmidji Polar Daze events and will feature other main dishes, soups, sides, deserts, coffees, wine and other beverages.

Date:  Thursday, January 24, 2013
Time:  4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Location:  Sanford Event Center, 1111 Event Center Drive.  Bemidji, MN

Cost:  Early Seating Ticket $14 each*
Late Seating Ticket $16 each*
Seniors 60+ and Students with valid ID $12 each*
*$2 more if purchased at the door

Fulton Beer Dinner at Pig & Fiddle

By on January 7, 2013in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events, breweries
Fulton Brewing Co.

Pig and Fiddle plays host to a beer dinner with Fulton on January 24th at 7:00pm. For this dinner they will be featuring the Fulton Worthy Adversary, Sweet Child of Vine, Lonely Blonde, Libertine and my personal favorite,  Ringer. Tickets are $50 plus tax and tip. Pig and Fiddle chef Steph will be pairing these beers with 5 different mouthwatering courses. Please call or stop in to reserve a seat. 952-955-8385

Mankato Brewery First Anniversary Party Saturday

By on January 4, 2013in beer events, breweries

Ain’t no party like a ‘Kato first birthday party…

Um. Something like that. Regardless, Mankato Brewery celebrates their first birthday Saturday. Though we’ve heard no word of the brewery smashing their collective faces into cake, we’ve been told that some other fun stuff is happening. You’ll need a (free) ticket to get in, and we’re told that they’ve been going fast.

Food isn’t free, but they’ve got two cool places lined up, so bring some cash.NaKato Bar & Grill will have a 3-bone rib basket and St. Peter Food Co-op will have pulled pork sandwiches.

12PM Tap Room Opens

1PM Tour

6PM Re-Open for Party (Present your VIP Tickets)

7PM Music Starts – Bitterroot Band

The event is free, and beers are only $4 per pint.

Ticket link: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3663601932