Category: beer events

2008 Gitchee Gumee Brewfest

By on September 9, 2007in beer events, general beer

The 2008 Gitchee Gumee Brewfest held in Superior, WI is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2008. Yeah, okay, so this is MNBeer.com and I’m posting a Wisconsin event. Deal with it. Superior is close enough to the border to let this slide. Besides, it’s a good event and does have MN beers represented. My wife and I have gone the last couple of years and have enjoyed the event. In addition to many familiar breweries, you’ll find a few that we don’t normally see at MN beer fests or in MN bars and liquor stores. The event tends to draw a much larger college crowd than some of our local events, but it isn’t necessarily rowdy. All in all it’s a good time and well worth attending. We’d like to see a few familiar faces this year, if possible. Besides, I need a little back-up if/when the MN vs. WI fisticuffs erupt. It is a Sconie beer event, after all (my apologies to all those in the great state of Wisconsin…I love ya).

Summit Beer Dinner at Highland Grill

By on September 7, 2007in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries, general beer

Yum. These sort of things always sound good. Unfortunately (ahem), we rarely get sent any free passes for this sort of event. In any case, Highland Grill is having a Summit Beer Dinner on Monday, September 17th. Courses and beer are as follows.

Canape – Cured Meats, Olives Pickles with Summit IPA

Beer Cheese Soup with Summit Oktoberfest

Smokes Salmon with Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber Gelee and Scallion Creme Fraiche with Summit EPA

Seared Shrimp with Curried Coconut, Fresh Squash and Jasmine Rice with Summit Pilsener

Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Sweet Corn Parmesan Flan, Crispy Onions and Anchos Jus with Summit ESB

Bittersweet Chocolate Terrine with Orange paired with Summit Porter

$60 per seat, 651.690.1173 for reservations and time.

Surly Fest Update

By on September 6, 2007in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

The SurlyFest kickoff happens at Stub & Herb’s bar on Tuesday, September 11th. SurlyFest & Furious pints for $3 and free Surly pint glasses to folks that show up early. A great place to kick things off as Stub and Herb’s will now be focusing on local microbrewed beer. See you next Tuesday.
Oh yeah, cans will hit the liquor stores Tuesday/Wednesday next week. Omar

Town Hall Update: Wheat Pale Ale

By on August 26, 2007in beer events, brewpubs

Okay, this sounds like a goooood one… a wheat pale ale with Simcoe hops. Yum. Have I mentioned how much I dig Simcoe? Have I? Yum! Town Hall has it Monday…

Hey All,
Don’t let the cooler weather trick you, it is still wheat season. This coming Monday 8/27 we will release our WPA(Wheat Pale Ale)…..Simcoe hops. Also you really should check out our one keg offerings. Right now the Mango IPA is flying off the tapline. Next up should be Cherry Ambrosia.

NOW ON SALE @ TOWNHALL BREWERY
Tix for the Autumn Brew Review, the annual fall beer festival hosted by the MN Craft Brewers Guild. This year features include a new location, new food options, new bands, BUT EXPECT THE SAME GREAT BEER! Check out further details @ www.mncraftbrew.org

Cheers, Mike