Category: beer events

The Dark Knight Returns to Barley John’s

By on October 29, 2012in beer events, brewpubs, cask beer, contest

For all you big kids out there Barley John’s has treats for you on Halloween starting with the return of the Dark Knight which has been aging for a year and a half.

In case you are unfamiliar, the Dark Knight is our Super imperial, oak aged, Old Eight Porter, aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels. Rich, syrupy, oaky, and everything you could ask for in the chill of autumn. If you’ve never experienced it before, it is a must try! Aged for an unbelievable 18 months! High abv, yet to be determined.

To sweeten the pot and since Halloween is on a Wednesday, they’ll be tapping a cask of Stockyard IPA infused with Sriracha at 4pm.

Show up in costume and you’ll receive happy hour pricing on all house brewed beers all night (excluding the Dark Knight and cask beers). There will also be a costume contest running from 10pm – midnight. The bartender will pick his favorite costume and award the winner with a $20 gift certificate.

StoutFest 2012 at the Blue Nile

By on October 29, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events

For the fifth year the Blue Nile is celebrating the darkness of stouts and porters. Here’s a peek at the festivities.

This year, once again, we spend a Saturday with our dark side, as all of our taps turn to the deepest, the richest, and the thickest of beers, be they porters or stouts. Look for beers from Surly, Central Waters, Founders, Stone, Left Hand, New Holland, Widmer, Flying Dog, Alaskan, Bell’s and more. Goes from opening at 4 pm until 9 pm (when Wachilia, the monthly Kenyan dance party begins).

Lagunitas Brown Shugga… It’s Back!

By on October 29, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events, breweries

October 31:
Brown Shugga Draft Release Party at Pracna on Main. 5pm
Brown Shugga, How Come You Taste So Good?? The widely feared seasonal is back after a one year hiatus, and we’re releasing it at one of our favorite drinkin’ spots! No need for trick or treating this year, all your Shugga needs will met at spooky ‘ol Pracna. We may even have some pumpkins to carve and gourds to paint…Wear a silly costume and receive a complimentary HIGH five! Did I mention they’ve been holding on to a keg of 2 YEAR OLD Gnarlywine as well? Whoa.

November 1:
Lagunitas Beer Dinner at Pairings. 6:30pm
Come join us at Pairings Food & Wine Market in Minnetonka for a delicious Lagunitas beer dinner! Local Lagunitian Sean McHugh will be on hand to talk all things Lagunitas while you sip, chew, smile, and repeat. Can’t make it to the dinner? Stop into the wine market, where he’ll be samplin’ beers from 5-6 pm.

November 3:
Lagunitas Brown Shugga Soiree at Groveland Tap. 6pm
Early November Saturday night plans needed? Look no further than your favorite neighborhood St. Paul hangout. They’ll be tapping a keg of Brown Shugga and a firkin of our brand new DayTime IPA. Irresponsible strong ale meets responsible session IPA. Who wins out? YOU.

November 6:
Lagunitas Tasting at Four Firkins. 6-8pm
After you place your vote in that ballot box, you have one more civic responsibility for the day. Come into the Four Firkins and drink you some Lagunitas! These boys love them some Brown Shugga, so get there early to ensure they share! Sean McHugh will be in store to rap about the brewery, the brews, and hand out hugs and high fives to all those “I VOTED” sticker-wearin’ folk.

November 7:
Lagunitas Brown Shugga Tapping at Buster’s on 28th. 4pm
We’re not done punishing your liver yet. You have all of December to be nice, so let’s continue this naughty train at Buster’s on 28th! Brown Shugga and a rare appearance of Imperial Stout will be flowin’ on draft. See ya there!

November 13:
Lagunitas Brown Shugga/Food Plate Pairing at Brasa, St. Paul. 6-8pm
Before you have to pretend you enjoy your in-laws’ Thanksgiving grub, come hang with the crews of Lagunitas and Brasa for some unquestionably awesome home cookin’. We’re thinkin’ a glass of Brown Shugga, paired with some candied yams, Shugga glazed ham and/or pork belly, and some cornbread for good measure. Whaddya say? Mmmmmmm.