Category: beer events

Curmudgeon’s Better Half @ The Muddy Pig

By on February 13, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events

Thursday, February 23rd The Muddy Pig will be tapping a keg of Founders Curmudgeon’s Better Half as soon as they open, which means 11:30am! If you’re not familiar with the Better Half here’s the scoop. It’s Founders Old Curmudgeon aged in bourbon barrels which have most recently held maple syrup. Think Canadian Breakfast Stout only with the tasty Old Curmudgeon. You might want to take an extra long lunch…

Great Twin Ports Taste Together Beer & Wine Fest at Black Bear Casino

By on February 10, 2012in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

The Great Twin Ports Taste Together (what a mouthful!) is Saturday, February 18th from 4-8pm at Black Bear Casino in Carlton, MN. A number of breweries & wineries are represented and the event includes music by Trampled by Turtles after the fest at 8:30pm. Tickets are $39 w/ shipping/handling online and can be purchased here. The event is a fundraiser for The Miracle League of Minnesota.

Breweries include August Schell, Carmody Irish Pub, Cold Spring, Fitger’s Brewhouse, Lake Superior Brewing Company, Lift Bridge, Northwoods Brewpub, Pig’s Eye, Rush River, St. Croix, Summit, Surly,  Thirsty Pagan, Capital Brewery, Deschutes, New Belgium, Grand Teton, Tallgrass and more.

Check out the website as there’s also a free shuttle from Duluth. Sounds like fun!