Category: beer events

Schell’s Bockfest 2007

By on October 27, 2006in beer events

From Schell’s website:

All ages are welcome! We wait all year for this event…one visit and you’ll see why. This is one of our most popular festivals where we brave the cold winds of Old Man Winter and turn our brewery grounds into a celebration of music, food, and of course Bock beer.

  • The Bock Fest Boys will keep us entertained with their raucous brand of “Oom pah” music and humor.
  • Our venerable president and brewmaster Ted Marti will slip out the night before and secretly hide Bock cutouts in the woods for our traditional Bock Hunt….prizes galore await the lucky few who find them.
  • The bonfires will be stoked to keep the chill away….and it wouldn’t be the same without a red-hot iron to poke your Bock beer.
  • The grills will be fired up to serve bratwurst and other tasty foods.
  • The museum and gift shop will be open for visitors.

Come join the fun and festivities, then stay for the New Ulm Fasching celebrations later that evening.

Directions: CLICK HERE

– Valid ID will be required for all beer purchases. No backpacks allowed.

– For more information, e-mail us at schells@schellsbrewery.com or call 800-770-5020.

Spudtoberfest 2006, Saturday 10-21

By on October 20, 2006in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

Finnegan’s second annual Spudtoberfest begins on Saturday at 7:00pm at Kieran’s Irish Pub in Minneapolis.

Here is the skinny:

The 2nd annual Spudtoberfest is a fundraiser designed to raise awareness about the challenges of at risk youth in the Twin Cities and programs, such as Bolder Options, in our community that assist these youth and their families in having a better life. Our goal is to raise $20,000 at this event through door sales and a live and silent auction. We raised $12,000 last year – so we have a hefty goal this year. This event is a joint effort between Finnegans and the newly established Minneapolis Jaycee chapter – this event is bringing together community minded individuals to make a difference!Spudtoberfest will be an evening of Irish music, complimented with the most creative spud dishes and Irish buffet you have ever seen and a most competitive potato carving competition and a spud recipe competition – all judged by local Irish celebrities with fabulous prizes to be had as well! You also won’t want to miss our silent auction!

Date: Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Time: The fun begins at 7pm in the Titanic Lounge at Kieran’s Irish Pub in Minneapolis

Entertainment: Featuring the Brian Boru Pipe band and other great Irish music and good craic!

Emcee: Kieran Folliard himself!

Price: $30 in advance via pay pal below – we won’t send you tickets just check in and you will be on the reserved list after paying via pay pal. $40 at the door.

Calling all Red Heads; or decedents of anyone who after a few pints breaks out into “Oh Danny Boy.” Its time for Spudtoberfest! We need you to submit your Irish Potato recipes with a story or limerick associated with it. They will be judged by a secret panel of Irish Celebrities from the Twin Cities.

What we want is your best Irish-Inspired (must have potatoes as main ingredient):

Drinks
Appetizers
Soups
Salads
Main Dishes
Hot Dishes
Desserts

New Creative Categories:

Hangover Cures
Home Remedies
Crazy things that nobody ever thought to do with a potato (KEEP IT CLEAN)

The prize for potato recipe winner is 50 spud peels that are equal to $50 good toward an item at our fabulous silent auction!!!

Birchwood Cafe Beer Dinner

By on October 19, 2006in beer events, general beer

Hello Beer Enthusiasts,

There will be a beer dinner at the Birchwood Cafe on Sunday, November 5. The cost is a reasonable $45 and includes 5 courses and all the beer. Gratuity is not included as far as I know.

The beers will be a selection from Artisanal Imports’ and there will be as secret beer and gifts for all.

Call the Birchwood at (612) 722-4474 for details.

Thanks,

Lanny

Birchwood Cafe | Artisanal Imports

Book signing for “Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer” @ U of M Oct 27th

By on October 12, 2006in beer events, general beer

For Immediate Release

Author and historian Maureen Ogle will discuss her book “Ambitious Brew” on October 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore.

Who: Author Maureen Ogle

What: Discussion and book signing

When: October 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Where: University of Minnesota Bookstore 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis

Contact: Kari Erpenbach, University of Minnesota Bookstore (612) 625-6564

MINNEAPOLIS—(September 26, 2006)—Maureen Ogle, author and historian, will discuss her book “Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer” on October 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore at Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis.

Ogle recounts the exciting and adventurous history of the founding fathers of American beer and their path to becoming corporate giants. From humble beginnings, Ogle shows how German immigrants with a knack for business and a fond nostalgia for their “beirgartens” persevered through temperance, Prohibition, and anti-German sentiments to make beer America’s national drink. “Ambitious Brew” examines how the impact of marketing innovations, advertising and packaging set the stage for the emergence of new microbrews and the next step in American beer enterprise.

Ogle will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.

St. Paul Oktoberfest

By on October 4, 2006in beer events, general beer

St. Paul Oktoberfest takes place October 14th from noon to 11pm on Rice Street between Rose and Geranium.

Local and area residents will have an opportunity to experience German culture on Saturday, October 14 at the 6th annual Saint Paul Oktoberfest.

The family-oriented festivities are from noon until 11:00 p.m. on Rice Street between Rose and Geranium Avenues on the north end of Saint Paul.

Admission to the event is free. Three well known German bands—Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo, Jolly Huntsman and the Bavarian Musikmeisters—will perform at various times throughout the event in addition to other entertainment.

See website for more details.