Category: beer events

Surly Power of the Pint Party

By on June 9, 2011in beer events, breweries

What: Surly Brewing is hosting the “Power Of The Pint” party on Saturday, June 18 from 2PM to 6PM at its brewery in Brooklyn Center to celebrate the ‘Surly Bill’ passing into Minnesota law last month.

The event is being organized to thank all those who helped Surly Brewing change a Prohibition-era Minnesota law, which previously stopped Minnesota breweries from being able to sell pints of their own beer on their premises.

There will be a variety of Surly beers available at the party. There are no tickets for the event and all those over 21-years old are welcome to attend. Admission is free. The brewery will be open to the public, and Surly Brewing merchandise will be on sale as well.

The party will also include local musical acts Gay Witch Abortion, Pink Mink and Nightosaur as well as various food vendors, including Famous Dave’s, Big River Pizza, Natedogs, and Big Bell Ice Cream.

Where: Surly Brewing Company Brewery, 4811 Dusharme Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

When: Saturday, June 18, 2PM – 6PM, rain or shine.

For more information about the event, please visit http://www.SurlyBrewing.com or visit www.faceboook.com/surlybrewing

Epic Tasting at Zipp’s

By on June 9, 2011in beer events, beer stores, free beer

Come to Zipp’s this Friday as they welcome Epic Brewing from Salt Lake City, UT to Minnesota! Epic will be launching MN with 23 (yes, count ’em… 23) different beers! Dave Cole (co-founder) and other representatives from Epic will be on-hand to sample at least 16 of their beers.

Epic Brewing Sampling at France 44

By on June 9, 2011in beer events, beer stores, free beer

Tonight (June 9th) 5-8:30 PM France 44 in Minneapolis will host sales manager of Epic Brewing in Utah,  Michael Malakowski and “Brad the Beerguy” for a gala opeing of 19 different style of beer, including Intermountain Wheat, Spiral Jetty IPA, Hopulent IPA, Brainless on Cherries, Brainless on Peaches, Sour Apple Saison, Smoked Porter, Smoked and Oaked Belgian, and more. Check it out!

Beer Class: Understanding Hops

By on June 7, 2011in beer events, history

Instead of just knocking off those weak brain cells, how ’bout educating some of the hearty that have stuck around? You can do so at the University of Minnesota’s Campus Club this Wednesday.

The Campus Club regularly produces beer themed events for members, including our annual Oktorberfest and our spring Beer Testing. This is our first ‘class’ focused on a specific beer theme. Our presenter is Michael Agnew, Certified Cicerone (the beer equivalent of a Sommelier). His beer column appears each month in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

You will learn a lot about hops: History, Botanical Description, Production, Types, Varieties, Brewing Process, and Vocabulary. You will sample a spectrum of beers to gain a deeper understanding of this essential ingredient in beer.

You must reserve your place(s). $30 which includes light appetizers.

Call 612-626-7788. Non-members are welcome, but you must reserve your place.