Join Doug Hoverson, author of “Land of Amber Waters” at Schell’s Tap Room for a book signing and presentation on the 75th Anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition.
Whoops! My bad. The date is April 8th! Thanks Jodi!
Category: beer events
Land of Amber Waters Program & Tasting, Fergus Falls
Cool. This is in my home town, I’ll be there anyway and there’s some good beer involved… sounds like a winner!
Land of Amber Waters Program and Tasting- Barringer’s Coffee House Downtown Fergus Falls – 5:00 p.m. Join us in welcoming Doug Hoverson, author of The Land of Amer Waters to learn about Minnesota’s rich brewing traditions. Dedicated home brewers and casual beer drinkers alike will be amazed by the tales of Minnesota beers and breweries. Hoverson’s program includes a tasting from at least half a dozen Minnesota breweries and brewpubs. Appetizers provided by Barringer’s Coffee House. Admission to the program and tasting is $12. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot call the Historical Society at 736-6038 or email cschuelke@otchs.org
Bikes & Beer: Category 6 Racing Squad fundraiser
Category 6 Racing Squad is putting on a fund raiser for an amateur bicycle racing series on the State Fairgrounds this Summer. They’ve put together a Belgian Beer Tasting in conjunction with TV coverage of the Tour of Flanders one day Spring cycling classic race?
The event takes place on Sunday, April 6th at the Bulldog NE. A bike ride starts at Noon at Boom Island Park. Tasting is from 3:00-6:00. Coverage of the Tour of Flanders starts at 4:00.
Beers have been donated by Artisanal Imports, Hohensteins, Inc., Duvel Moorgat USA, and Flat Earth Brewing Co.
What’s brewing in St. Paul
Please join Historic Saint Paul at Summit Brewery (910 Montreal Circle)on April 10th, 2008 for a toast to our proud brewing past. Doug Hoverson, the author of Land of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in Minnesota, will tell the story of the Saint Paul beer industry: from the small breweries that gave way to large companies with regional and national prominence to the vibrant beer culture of today.Following Hoverson’s remarks, we will look to the future of two of Saint Paul most prominent neighborhood landmarks: the Hamm and Schmidt breweries. These vacant structures are poised for rebirth as community assets. Representatives from the Asian Pacific Cultural Center and Brewtown, LLC will share their visions for the redevelopment of Hamm and Schmidt, respectively.
Gastro Non Grata
The fifth installment of Gastro Non Grata will take place at Memory Lanes in the Seward Neighborhood of Minneapolis on March 30 from 6-9. Musical guests will be Self-Evident and Total Fucking Blood. Pat Starr from the Wienery will be dispensing knowledge and hot dogs while Corey Shovein of Hohenstein Distributing will be offering up an old school lager tasting. Don’t forget about the meat raffle or the special guest The Hamm’s Bear.