Category: beer events

Town Hall: Adios, Andy

By on November 22, 2011in beer events, brewpubs

Join Town Hall in saying goodbye to one of the familiar faces behind the bar with a special beer, at a special price.

Get used to not seeing Andy behind the bar…..he is moving to sunny California! I can’t decide if he wants to get away from our crazy winters or if he wants to move closer to his beautiful daughter (the latter is the case). He has happily stood behind the bar and served you beers for about 12 years…..and he will be missed!

Well- Let’s have a party and send him off right!

This coming sunday (11/27) 5pm come to the brewery and wish him well….and have a pint of Andy’s Ale. We made him a special “send-off” pale ale that is richly filled with Nelson Sauvin hops from New Zealand. Pretty cool hop that is fairly new to our market that tends to be on the tropical fruit side of flavor and aroma (tangerine fruitish), thought it would be perfect for Andy’s Ale as he is about to embark on his journey to umbrella drink land. Join us for some fun.

Oh yeah, pints of Andy’s Ale will be just $2.50 from 5-6pm on Sunday.

Have a great holiday
Mike

WBBA Talk with Omar & Jim

By on November 16, 2011in beer events, beer laws, breweries

Thanks for the head’s up, Matt! The West Bank Brewing Association is having another night of beer and policy conversation tonight at 7:30 at Republic, featuring some guy named Omar from Surly and Jim from Fulton. Read on friends.

Greetings! The West Bank Brewing Association would like to invite you to join us for an evening of good beer and conversation with two all stars from the Twin Cities brewing community. Special guests Omar Ansari, Founder of Surly Brewing Company and Jim Diley, General Counsel and Co-Founder of Fulton Brewing Company, will headline an evening at RePUBlic to discuss the Taproom Bill, their views on the state of the beer economy in the Twin Cities, and other other topics relevant to beer enthusiasts and law/policy wonks alike. When: Wednesday, Nov 16 2011, 7:30pm Where: RePUBlic, West Bank- 221 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN We will also have some time built in for audience interaction, so feel free to bring questions. If you have any questions, contact Brandon Helm (helm0213@umn.edu) or Nick Stuber (stub0061@umn.edu) from WBBA.

Wee Heavy (& more) Release at Town Hall

By on November 16, 2011in beer events, brewpubs

Town Hall is giving you more reasons than you can shake a stick at to stop in next Monday.

Time for the Wee Heavy! Well, we will release all kinds of fun stuff Monday 11/21. Stop by the brewery and pick up your holiday treats! Here is the full story-

* Wee Heavy Release- Reduced intro price from 5-6 pm and growlers available.

*Weizenbock Release- Yep, we made a strong wheat beer for your holiday enjoyment. Reduced intro price from 5-6 pm and growlers available.

* Pumpkin Growlers- We saved a keg of Pumkin Ale, dosed it with a touch more fresh ginger and whole nutmeg and will growler it up for you to take to your Thanksgiving feast. Who needs pumpkin pie when you can have pumpkin beer!

* Chocolate Pumpkin- We will serve the annual one keg of chocolate pumpkin on Monday beginning at 5pm. Fantastic chocolate character this year, get it while you can!

**Buy a growler of all three and save $1 per growler (We only have about 25 growlers of Pumpkin available.)

Hope you all have a fantastic Thanksgiving!
Mike

Reminder: Commander Release at Lift Bridge Saturday

By on November 16, 2011in beer events, breweries

Lift Bridge is throwing a party for the release their newest beer, Commander Barleywine, a 12.5% English-style barleywine brewed with “heavy fists of malts and subtle, sweet cardamom,” then aged in Heaven Hill Distillery bourbon barrels.

Your ticket gets you:
Sample of the Commander™ and a Limited Release glass
Live music throughout the day
Games – Hammerschlagen, Bags tournament and Commander™ Mustache Contest (Start growing it now!)

In addition, there will be food from local food trucks (TBA) and Lift Bridge beer for purchase.

While you’re at the brewery purchasing your ticket for the release party, why not also purchase a ticket good for a 750ml bottle of the Commander? Those tickets are $15 each and limited to 6 per person. The bottles will be available for pick up at the release party through the end of the year.