Category: beer events

Brau Update!

By on April 20, 2009in beer events, breweries

For those of you not on Brau Bros.‘ e-mail distribution, below is a brief update (including a reminder about BrauFest) from Dustin.  There’s also a chance to triple Lucan’s population and stimulate it’s contribution to the global Gross Domestic Product.  Huh?  BrauFest you non-Kensian-oriented beer nerds!  Save the dates (June 5 and 6).

Hey Everyone,

Hops are up and we’re racing to get the trellises strung for the year.  The plants themselves look terrific and we couldn’t be happier with their success so far.  We will be installing a drip emitter system to ensure that they are properly watered all year long.  Also, the barley patch was planted Friday and with the rain we got over the last 24 hours, it couldn’t have been planned better.  I’ve included pics of Dave planting the barley and Mary stringing twine.

June 5-6 is BrauFest, Lucan’s newest city-wide festival!   All across town, there will be events and we’ll be joining in the fun.  Details will follow, however I do know that we will be featuring a new release as well as casks.  Also, I’m hoping to have on-premise camping available so drive down for the party!!  Homebrewers, should we get together and sample by campfire Friday night?  Save the date, we’re coordinating with other local businesses to finalize the events.

In response to several requests, Scotch Ale and Sheephead will be heading to Iowa shortly.  I believe 12 pack samplers will also be in Iowa very shortly.

This may be a repeat, but you can now find Brau Bros in the eastern and southeastern portion of South Dakota, including Brookings and Sioux Falls!  I was there for the Beer Wars movie and a terrific afterparty at Monk’s in Sioux Falls. http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/blogs/brew/?p=1072 Tim Hynds from Sioux City breaks it down for us, thanks Tim!  If you can’t find it at your favorite retailer, just ask.  We’ll get it there.

It’s been a busy winter and spring; we’re having a hard time keeping our cooler stocked!  A huge thank you to everyone for supporting Brau Bros, and drinking local beer.  2009 has started strong and we look forward to a big year!

Make sure you plan your trip to Lucan this summer to see the brewery and hopyard, and maybe even have a pint!

Take care,

Dustin

Princeton’s Liquors Celebrates 75 Years

By on April 19, 2009in beer events, beer stores, free beer

Princeton’s Liquors in Osseo Maple Grove is pulling out all the stops for their 75th anniversary on May 13th…distributors and breweries will be pouring beer, Osseo Meats is serving up brats made with Southern Tier Oat, and awesome sale prices for the entire month of May. Stop by and give Bill a huge congrats and thanks!

Hey all beer freaks,

So 76 years ago, my grandfather ran an ice cream shop in little ol Osseo, MN. That is until March 23, 1933. On that day President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law an amendment to the Volstead Act known as the Cullen-Harrison Act, allowing the manufacture and sale of certain kinds of alcoholic beverages. Well, shortly there after, my grandfather turned that ice cream shop in to Princeton’s Saloon. 75 years later, the Princeton family name is still running strong in the booze business.

MY dad gave me the month of May to celebrate. So what does a beer nerd do to celebrate 75 years of his last name being in this industry? THROW A BIG CRAFT BEER PARTY!!!!!!

On Wednesday May 13th from 5pm to 8pm, I am having a craft beer party!!!! I got representatives from 3 of the major craft beer distributors coming to pour: JJ Taylor (New Belgium, Dark Horse, Magic Hat), Chisago Distribution (Avery, Moylans, North Coast) and Hohensteins (Lagunitas, Southern Tier, Victory). To boot, I have set it up where representatives from specific breweries will be coming in and pouring. Those 4 are Boulevard Brewing, Bell’s Brewing, Goose Island and our very own Surly Brewing out of Brooklyn Center.

What is that you say, that is an awful lot of beer on an empty stomach. Well don’t worry my friends. We have set it up with Warner Stellians where they will be grilling brats outside in their parking lot. Not just ordinary brats though. We have set it up with our friends at Osseo Meats to make special brats for this occasion. They will be taking Southern Tier Oat and making the brats. Not boiling them, replacing the water used in their recipe with Southern Tier Oat. Seriously, HOW COOL IS THAT???!!!!

I will also be doing sales on specific beers starting in May. I am going to go crazy on the pricing, so be ready. I will start announcing the prices in early May. I am skipping beer of the month in May, mainly because there will be multiple beers of the month.

This entire event is free of charge. I just want everyone to come in and celebrate 75 years of business (30 years in the Maple Grove location). So please mark down Wednesday May 13th. Bring friends and neighbors. This is a great opportunity to have someone who is not in to craft beer come and try them. It is also my opportunity to thank everyone for being customers. So this is my party for you. Come by and say hi, I promise it will be fun.

Thanks for caring about great beer,

Bill

Beer and Cheese Pairing Class

By on April 17, 2009in beer events, beer stores

Beer is good. Cheese is good. Beer paired with cheese is excellent!

Find out how to make the most excellent of pairings from Ken Liss of Premier Cheese Market on France Ave in Edina at The Four Firkins.

Cost: $20 per person
25 person maximum
To reserve your space email alvey@thefourfirkins.com
Payment due at time of reservation. Please make sure you are able to attend before reserving your space as no refunds will be given.

Mark Stutrud at Four Firkins

By on April 17, 2009in beer events, beer stores

In case you missed Mark making the rounds yesterday showing off their newest darling, Alvey will be hosting him on Monday as he pours free samples and talks about the brew. And of course, you’ll be able to purchase some Horizon to take home, too.