Category: beer events

Barley John’s Beer Release: Extra Special Lager

By on January 30, 2007in beer events

I had the pleasure of tasting this beer at Winterfest and I’m happy to say that Barley John’s new lager is a good’n.

Extra Special Lager (7.3%abv): This pre-prohibition style lager has been enjoying our new dedicated lagering tank. Brewed using Czech Saaz hops and our special Lager yeast blend, this high gravity winter pilsner was made to offset the traditional Winter Warmers while still delivering the same end result – the Extra Special. Enjoy $2.00 pints of our Ex. Sp. Lager Thursday night from 8-10pm.

Surdyk’s “Understanding Beer” Class

By on January 22, 2007in beer events

Ale? Lager? Stout? Brown? Black? White? Yeast? You’ll have an opportunity to learn and taste the distinguishing characteristics of all of these styles and why they are similar and what makes them unique. This class will take you through the history and origins as well as production techniques that make some brewmasters famous. Get ready for a taste explosion. Don’t miss this one! $35 per person.

All classes begin at 6:30 pm and run approximately
two hours.

CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT
TROCADEROS
107 3RD AVE NORTH MPLS, MN 55401
www.trocaderos.com

Sunday Night Supper at Barley John’s

By on January 15, 2007in beer events, brewpubs

Yum. Another Sunday Night Supper at Barley John’s. Enjoy.

This Sunday (1/21/07) we will be open for another Sunday Night Supper between 4:00pm and 8:00 pm. Our Sunday Night Suppers incorporate classic homestyle food in a relaxed preset menu format. Supper will include a Waldorf Salad to start and your choice of: Chicken Pot Pie, Stuffed Shells with Vegetables or Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables – and of course there will be a Dessert! The regular menu will not be available, but all of our taps will be! A reminder that we are not able to fill growlers on Sundays. Call for details or reservations: 651-636-4670 – $12

While we are on the subject of Dinners – Barley John’s will be featuring a special/romantic Valentines Dinner (2/14/07). The menu is still in the works, but from experience it will be spectacular. Our V-Day dinners are typically 4-5 courses with specific wine or beer pairings with each course – we even dim the lights a little extra for a more intimate setting! We will be sending out an email with the official menu and price within the next week or so. We are now taking reservations: 651-636-4670 for those that don’t need to know the details!

Town Hall Beer Release: Retreating Darkness

By on January 15, 2007in beer events, brewpubs

Hey all,

Winter is here!@%#@$%^$)(&* How about a nice deep dark coffee beer to help keep you keep warm. Yep, we teamed up again with Peace Coffee (www.peacecoffee.com) to create a new masterpiece.

As we move further and further from the Winter Solstice we now will release “Retreating Darkness” an American Black Ale infused with coffee from a special blend by the local roasters at Peace Coffee. This seasonal offering features the rich, earthy, slightly smoked, heavily roasted flavors of both Sumatran and French Roast coffee with a beer containing similar character.

Come and enjoy a pint-Monday 1/15 release 5-6pm

Cheers,

Mike

Beer & Chocolate at the Craftsman

By on January 12, 2007in beer events

Beer and chocolate tasting. Bell’s stouts and chocolates from Great Ciao. Someone from Bell’s and Great Ciao will be in attendance. $15.00 please call 612-722-0175 for reservations.

The Craftsman Restaurant
4300 E. Lake Street
Minneapolis,  MN, USA
www.craftsmanrestaurant.com