Can’t make it to Fulton’s release party Wednesday night? Hoping to win the title of biggest fan? Either way, here are some more places you can catch up with the Fulton brewers this week.
Acadia Cafe, 4-7 p.m. Thursday (during happy hour)
Stub & Herb’s 6 p.m.-ish Saturday (CORRECTED: AFTER the Gopher game’s kick-off)
Or if you just want to get a taste of their brew, it should be on tap The Happy Gnome, The Muddy Pig, Stub & Herb’s, Acadia Cafe, Bryant lake Bowl, Edina Grill and 3 Squares.
Coming up next at Rock Bottom is Quaker Mild. The tapping is at 6:00 pm but if you happen to make it over there early, take advantage of the 3:00 – 6:00 pm happy hour featuring $3 pints and specially priced apps.
Great Waters is hosting a beer lovers dream day, the Ultimate B.E.E.R. (Beer Enthusiast Educational Retreat) Tour.
Your retreat starts out with an 8:00 am breakfast at Great Waters, followed by a bus trip down to New Ulm to tour Schells Brewing, lunch, a tour of Rahr Malting in Shakopee, a tour of Summit Brewing, and ending up with dinner at Great Waters.
All of this can be yours for just $65 ($55 if you happen to be a MBA member). There are only so many seats available on the bus so call today to reserve your space, 651-224-2739.
One of the newest restaurants in the metro, Kings Wine Bar, is hosting a five course dinner designed by Chef Maccaroni paired with brews from Lift Bridge.
Menu
1st Course: Fall Acorn Squash From Dragsmith Farms Soup served with Parmesan Crisps and Farm Girl Saison
2nd Course: Pleasant Ridge Reserve Cheese served with Green House Micro Greens and House made Mustard. Served with Cross Cut Amber Ale.
3rd Course: Harvestor Cucumber Salad Pallet Cleanser. Served with Harvestor Fresh Hop Ale.
4th Course: Smoked Fischer Farms Pork Chop served with Hazelnut demi glaze, wilted Swiss chard and creamy orzo. Served with Chestnut Hill.
Vegetarian Option for Pork Chop:
Smoked Sietan With mushroom Ragout served with wilted beet greens and creamy orzo.
Dessert: Sautéed local apples and Pears with brown sugar and butter. Served with Farm Girl Saison infused with Raspberry Indulgence from Saint Croix Vineyards.
Cost: $40 per person, reservations required (call 612-354-7928)
***RT @StubAndHerbs: Be at Stub’s tonight at Midnight to welcome back the Darkness.***
Whoops! Jon reminded me that this is… uh… tonight! Kegs tapped at 8pm sharp, Stub and Herb’s!
Here is the tap lineup.
Imperial Stouts:
Bell’s Expedition Stout 2008
Bell’s Expedition Stout 2009
Barrel-Aged Blend of Bells Double Cream and Expedition
Southern Tier Jahva
Southern Tier Oat
Goose Island Nightstalker
Goose Island Bourbon County Stout (I hope to have both 08 and 09)
Left Hand Oak Aged Imperial Stout
Dark Horse Plead the Fifth
North Coast Old Rasputin on Nitro
Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout
Victory Stormking Imperial StoutI have also ordered the following kegs and hope they make it to Stub’s in time for Friday:
Moylans Ryan Sullivan’s Imperial Stout
Lagunita’s Imperial Stout
Rogue Imperial StoutAdditional special taps for DDay eve:
Flying Dog Barrel-Aged Gonzo Porter
Bell’s Rye Stout
New Holland Dragons MilkThe event is Friday the 23rd. The special kegs all get tapped at 8PM sharp. See you then!