Category: beer events

Schell’s Bockfest

By on January 9, 2013in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

Schell’s Bockfest is Saturday, February 9th from 11am to 4:30pm at the brewery! This event has been going strong for 26 years and no doubt the fun will continue this year with great food, music, dancing, hot pokers and plenty of  Schell’s Bock beer! This event is always busy and does sell out, so if you’re thinking of showing up on the day of the event, be sure to show up a little early!

Advanced tickets go on sale next week at Schell’s Gift Shop (no phone or internet orders) for $10. Tickets will also be available at the gate.

Our best suggestion for Bockfest? Stay the night in New Ulm. After Bockfest ends at the brewery, downtown New Ulm is usually a lot of fun! Make a night of it!

Additionally, a number of outfits offer bus rides to and from Bockfest. Be aware that none of these offerings include entry to Bockfest, so entry is not guaranteed unless you get

The Herkimer
$65 per person (tickets here) – doors open at 8am – bus leaves at 8:45am. Includes a breakfast box for the trip to New Ulm, a Bockfest gift from The Herkimer, Herkimer Bock on the bus, and of course a ride to and from Bockfest.

Mankato Bockfest Bus
$35 per person (signup info) – This trip begins and ends at Pub 500 in Mankato and includes a breakfast buffet. The bus will leave at 9am sharp and return at about 5:45pm. As of today, it looks like there are about 48 seats left.

…and maybe…
The St. Paul Jaycees have traditionally lined-up a package that includes breakfast at The Happy Gnome and and a bus ride. No info just yet, though.

Taste of Northern Minnesota Featuring Bemidji Brewing Beers Jan. 24th

By on January 9, 2013in beer events, breweries, MN
Bemidji Brewing Co.

Bemidji Brewing Co.Among other things, the 2013 Taste of Northern Minnesota  will feature beers from out friends at Bemidji Brewing in (obviously) Bemidji, Minnesota. Taste of Northern Minnesota is part of Bemidji’s Brrrrmidji Polar Daze events and will feature other main dishes, soups, sides, deserts, coffees, wine and other beverages.

Date:  Thursday, January 24, 2013
Time:  4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Location:  Sanford Event Center, 1111 Event Center Drive.  Bemidji, MN

Cost:  Early Seating Ticket $14 each*
Late Seating Ticket $16 each*
Seniors 60+ and Students with valid ID $12 each*
*$2 more if purchased at the door

New Bohemia Weekly Bottle Share

By on January 7, 2013in bars/restaurants, beer events

Got a nice bottle you’ve been sitting on, just waiting to share it with fellow beer lovers? Hoping to get something in exchange for opening it up? Well, then you should head over to New Bohemia this–and every–Sunday at 5pm for their Craft Beer Bottle Share.

Some minimal guidelines for the event:
– Participants bring one limited, cellared, reserve or non-local bottle (any size)
– New Bohemia will mark the bottle, present you with a wristband and collect a $5 “corkage” fee which is redeemable towards a food purchase the night of the event.
-The event will be regulated at the discretion of New Bohemia staff to promote craft beer and a fun atmosphere.
There is no need to RSVP but if you have any questions, comments, feedback or want to let them know that you will be attending, please email Mike from New Bohemia at MikeB@NewBohemiaUSA.Com. (And word is that Mike will be sharing a bottle from his mostly California and West Coast cellar every week…)

Fulton Beer Dinner at Pig & Fiddle

By on January 7, 2013in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events, breweries
Fulton Brewing Co.

Pig and Fiddle plays host to a beer dinner with Fulton on January 24th at 7:00pm. For this dinner they will be featuring the Fulton Worthy Adversary, Sweet Child of Vine, Lonely Blonde, Libertine and my personal favorite,  Ringer. Tickets are $50 plus tax and tip. Pig and Fiddle chef Steph will be pairing these beers with 5 different mouthwatering courses. Please call or stop in to reserve a seat. 952-955-8385