Category: beer events

Tartan Release & Movember Raffle

By on November 1, 2012in beer events, brewpubs

Rock Bottom will be releasing a second November beer along with Movember festivities.

On this Tuesday tapping, we will release Winter Tartan Scottish Ale. The beer is a Strong Scottish at 6.8%, 28IBUs. The Tartan is dark brown with toasted malt character complimented by just the right amount of roasted barley and a hint of vanilla.

You’ll get a taster of this ale at 6pm, Pio will be around after to share this beer. Participate in this special Movember tapping with special activities. We will offer a raffle and silent auction with items donated by the Minnesota Wild Hockey Organization and Dave’s Sport Shop of Fridley, MN. Items included are; an autographed hockey stick from MN Wild player Cal Clutterbuck, MN Wild player jerseys and much more!

Stout Release & Movember Kick Off at Rock Bottom

By on November 1, 2012in beer events, brewpubs

Join Rock Bottom for the Release of their Coconut Chai Stout and the kick off of Movember.

Coconut Chai Stout is back by popular demand. This beer is black in color with roasted, chocolate, caramel malt flavors. A generous amount of coconut milk added at the end of the boil adds a hint of coconut flavor. Then we round out the experience with chai tea spices. It’s perfect for the holidays and will keep you warm this winter. 6.5% 30 IBUs

We’ll be giving out a free sample at 6pm, and Pio will be around to talk with you about the beer.

We are also kicking off our month-long support for Movember that night. Join in by starting clean shaven on November 1st or rock a sweet Mo to the tapping! (Faux-staches are welcome too!)

Please join us in “Rockin’ the MO” to raise vital funds for men’s cancer awareness, education, research and survivorship. You can also learn more and show your support at our Mo Space.

Excelsior Brewing Beer Dinner at Eat Shop Kitchen/Bar

By on October 31, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events, breweries

Eat Shop in Plymouth is hosting their first beer dinner with Excelsior Brewing Co. on November 13th at 7pm. They’re excited to showcase some of Excelsior’st beers alongside chef Jeff Anderson’s food.

The four course dinner will run $49 per person, and include big glasses of beer paired with the following menu:

Big Island Blonde Ale: Eat Plate with horseradish cured wild salmon sausage, summer sausage, pickled egg, chevre with cornichon, aged cheddar, butter crackers.

XLCR Pale Ale: Stone crab soup with sunchokes, beer-mustard creme fraiche, bacon, mustard greens.

Bitteschlappe Brown Ale: Smoked brisket with squash & rye fry bread, celery root puree, apple braised cabbage.

Mr. Jimmy Cherry Baltic Porter: Peanut butter mousse, milk chocolate, cinnamon tuile, pistachios.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot calling Eat Shop at 763-270-5929.

Grumpy’s Firkin Friday/Happy Hour/Customer Appreciation Day

By on October 31, 2012in beer events, breweries, cask beer

Every Friday Grumpy’s NE has a firkin of some sort of beer. On November 2, not only does Grumpy’s NE have a firkin, but they will also have a couple of rare beers that are very seldom seen in the Twin Cities, brought in by Artisanal Imports, Fulton and Dave’s BrewFarm.

To add to the fun, they are roasting a pig! There will be some side dishes and it will be free with purchase of a participating beer.

On top of all of that nonsense, it’s our friend Corey Shovein’s birthday! So he’ll be there doing his normal fabulous thing. Other special guests include the Fulton Gang, Lanny Hoff of Artisanal Imports, BrewFarmer Dave and probably a host of other fine folk.

Beer List

St. Feuillien Cuvèe de L’Amitié (collaboration with Green Flash)
Fulton Libertine Cask
Hair of the Dog/De Proef/Bockor Collaboration Flanders Fred
Dave’s BrewFarm Matacabras
La Trappe Isid’or Trappist Ale

Foam Combers Stache Bash December 1st

By on October 30, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events

The Foam Combers are hosting the 4th Annual Stache Bash for Movember at the Blue Nile, Saturday, December 1st.  $15 gets you a wristband and access to bottomless pints until the keg runs out; silent auction; live music; and a moustache contest.  Prizes donated by Midwest Supplies, local breweries and brewpubs, as well as other local businesses.  Once the keg has been killed, there is still the world famous Blue Nile 2-4-1 happy hour until 10pm.  Drink beer, fight cancer. The kegs for the event are secret thus far, but I can tell you that they’re local.