Category: beer events

Flat Earth 1st Birthday Party

By on March 23, 2008in beer events, breweries

Head on down the the Muddy Pig Monday, March 24 to celebrate Flat Earth Brewing’s first birthday.  They’ll have 4 Flat Earth beers on tap along with a couple of surprises and Jeff Williamson will be on hand to talk beer. The party starts at 5:00. Oh, and all Flat Earth beers will be just $3.

Arborfest 2008

By on March 19, 2008in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/

What: Arborfest is an evening featuring the best locally hand-crafted beers to sample, music, tasty eats, a brewery swag raffle & competition, non-alcoholic drinks, and a darn good time!

When: Friday, April 25th from 5:30 – 9pm

Where: Arborfest is held inside Kagin Commons on the Macalester College Campus. 1600 Grand Ave St. Paul MN 55105.

How Much: $45 (includes processing fees) gets you a commemorative tasting glass which you can fill with your choice of over 50+ different beer samples, live music, food and a festive atmosphere. $30 of the ticket price is tax deductable – your ticket acts as receipt.

Fitger’s Bockfest

By on March 7, 2008in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

The 14th annual Fitger’s Bockfest takes place March 13-15th in the Fitger’s courtyard. Perhaps it’s time for a trip up to Duluth for good times and of course some Lake Superior Split Rock Bock in the tents and one of the Brewhouse bocks in the Brewhouse. Here’s a short version of the schedule:

Thursday:

  • 5PM – Blessing of the Bock, Campfire, Food & Beer Tent Open Friday, March 14, 2008
  • 6PM – Blessing of the Bock, Campfire, Food & Beer Tent Open
  • 9:30 PM – Brewhouse – Live Entertainment

Saturday

  • 11AM – Steve Chadwick 5K run/walk
  • NOON – Food and Beer Tent open
  • 2 PM – Volksmarch on the Lakewalk
  • 3 PM – Polar Bear Plunge
  • 4 PM – Team Stein Race
  • 7 PM – Blackforest Torte Eating Contest
  • 8 PM – Team Beer Drinking Contest
  • 9:30 PM – Brewhouse – Live Entertainment

Acadia Cafe Grand Re-Opening

By on March 7, 2008in bars/restaurants, beer events

Acadia Cafe is celebrating their grand re-opening with a keg of Darkness 2006. It’ll tapped at 8:00 pm. According to Surly’s website, “there will be special appearances by other brewers during the day.” Come down for autographs… bring your own markers.

There will also be appearances by other beer dorks throughout the evening. Bring your earplugs. 🙂