Category: beer events

Blue Plate Restaurant Group’s “Beer for Boobs”

By on October 15, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

Four locations of The Blue Plate Restaurant Group will present three days of “BEER for BOOBS,” in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, taking place at The Edina Grill, The Groveland Tap, The Longfellow Grill, and 3 Squares on Oct 26th, 27th, 28th featuring beer from Summit Brewing Company and Third Street Brewhouse.

This charitable event is designed to raise money for Pay It Forward, a local charity giving 100% of the proceeds to be used to help breast and women’s cancer patients pay essential living expenses and medical assistance while they go through treatment.

The proceeds raised during the BPRC 3 Day Beer for Boobs event will go towards Pay It Forward. Is there a better way to feel good about drinking beer? Good beer for a good cause!

Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival

By on October 14, 2012in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

There’s a bit of a chill in the air today, so what better time than the present to start thinking about this Winter’s only outdoor beer festival, Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival in Lowertown St. Paul, at the Farmer’s Market Lot on January 26, 2013 from 3:30pm – 7:30pm (doors open at 3:00pm).

Over 100 breweries will be present, sampling 300+ beers along with live music, home brew contest, silent disco, and best dressed of the fest contest! Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. In its fourth year, this event has sold out in advance the past two years.

Tickets go on sale November 6th!

Mpls. St. Paul Tastemakers – A Toast to the Twin Cities Craft Beer Movement

By on October 12, 2012in beer education, beer events

Stephanie March and Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl from Mpls. St. Paul Magazine are hosting a Tastemakers tribute to local craft beer on Tuesday night at the Ritz Theatre in Northeast Minneapolis from 6-8pm. Tickets are $10 and include appetizer and beer samples as well as great conversation with four players in the local beer scene who all have great stories to share about their history in the brewing world and the breweries that they represent. I’ve personally had the pleasure of sitting down with all of these guys and suffice to say that this event gets my shining endorsement.

Todd Haug, Surly Brewing
Damian McConn, Summit Brewing
Joe Pond, Olvalde Farm & Brewing
Jason Schoneman, Steel Toe Brewing

Cash bar, too, in case samples aren’t enough. You can purchase tickets here or at the door.

Plus, if you get your act together before Monday, you can have a chance to win tickets. Go here, read a bit more about the event and add a comment with a Minnesota beer that you love. And just so we’re clear, you need to comment on Dara’s blog in order to win tickets. Comments with your favorite Minnesota beer on this site are always appreciated, but won’t get you any tickets.

Cheers!

 

Excelsior Brewing Oktoberfest Saturday

By on October 12, 2012in beer events, breweries

On Saturday, October 13th, Excelsior Brewing will hold their first annual Oktoberfest celebration at the brewery from noon to 9pm featuring beer (surprise!) music & hammerschlagen, among other things. Music includes Tim Mahoney and Thee Unholy 3 as well as roaming accordion players. This event will serve as the debut of Excelsior Oktoberfest Märzen. You’ll also be able to enjoy other beers like their Bitteschläppe Brown Ale, XLCR Pale Ale and Big Island Blond Ale. Maynard’s and Patisserie Margo will be serving up food in the form of brats, strudel and a homemade pretzels, etc.

All ages. 21+ to drink.

421 3rd Street, Excelsior, MN 55331