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

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 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.