Category: beer events

Fulton Libertine Release Events

By on September 21, 2012in beer events, breweries, MN
Fulton Brewing Co.

It seems like just yesterday that I was sitting in the back room of the Four Firkins and sampling a beer from a brewery-in-planning called Fulton. Man, how time flies! And just in time for the first official day of Fall, Fulton is releasing their seasonal double-red ale, The Libertine with a week of events starting Saturday at the brewery.

Here’s the complete rundown. Something for everyone!

Saturday, 9/22 @ Fulton Taproom in Downtown Minneapolis: Libertine will be on tap and available in growlers when we open our doors at noon. As with last time it was available at the taproom, Libertine is $5 for a 12 oz pour and $18 for a growler. Also of note: we’ll have some very cool limited edition Libertine T-shirts available for sale.

Sunday, 9/23 @ Bryant Lake Bowl in Uptown Minneapolis: Laura and the great crew at BLB will be tapping Libertine to coincide with their weekly Neighborhood Night. Starting at 6:00, you can not only get Libertine, but also discounts on other local beers, appetizers, and bowling to boot!

Monday, 9/24 @ The Happy Gnome in St. Paul: Head over to the Happy Gnome! If Libertine alone doesn’t get you moving, consider this: The Gnome will have Sweet Child of Vine, Lonely Blonde, and yes, War & Peace on tap. Libertine and War & Peace are both rare in their own right; getting them at the same time is almost unheard of.

Tuesday, 9/25 @ 3 Squares in Maple Grove: We know there’s a lot of beer enthusiasts in the Northwest Metro. We’ll be joining the fine folks at 3 Squares for pints & perhaps some sweet Fulton giveaways as well.

Wednesday, 9/26 @ The Muddy Pig in St. Paul: Some purists say that cask-conditioned is the best way to experience a beer; others prefer it from a keg. (We believe there are many paths to nirvana, and will stay out of this argument). Come to the Muddy Pig and decide for yourself the best way to enjoy a Libertine: they’ll be tapping a keg as well as a cask conditioned with Fuggles.

Thursday, 9/27 @ Acadia in West Bank Minneapolis: If you haven’t been to Acadia for a Beer & Beast night, mark your calendar for this one. We’ll be serving a cask-conditioned Libertine aged with hickory. Better yet, Acadia’s smokemaster Ted will be serving steaks smoked with the same hickory! Sounds like a perfect pairing to us.

Friday, 9/28 @ Edina Grill: Last but certainly not least, we’ll be stopping by Edina Grill to finish out our Libertine Tour of the Original Six Fulton bars. Edina Grill holds a special place in Fulton’s heart, as it’s only three blocks from the garage where we brewed our first homebrew batches. Arrive early before Brian has a chance to eat all of the pierogies!

The Libertine Release Tour schedule is packed, but we know not everyone who wants a Libertine will be able to make an event. Many other bars & restaurants will be serving Libertine as well, so ask around. Also, as mentioned before, we’ll be doing a very limited run of 750 mL (wine bottle size) bottles for our liquor store friends this year. We’ll have more information about the mid-October release of those bottles as the date gets closer.

Go get (Surly) Wet Monday at Icehouse

By on September 20, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

If you believe the Twitters, tweeters and twatters, Surly Wet will start to ship to retail stores on Monday. This year’s batch of Wet is loaded with Simcoe hops for your bittering delight.

Monday also marks the kick-off release of Wet at Icehouse in Minneapolis, starting at 6pm. Head on down for $5 12oz. pours of Wet and $6 pints of Cynic, Furious and Bender. Icehouse also has some interesting food pairings: Bender-braised beef with dark spices, Cynic with rabbit tacos and Wet with bratwurst and black mustard.

Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404

McCoy’s Oktoberfest Today, Friday & Saturday

By on September 20, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries
McCoy's Public House, St. Louis Park, MN

McCoy’s Public House in St. Louis Park is celebrating Oktoberfest Thursday through Saturday with local, national and German Oktoberfest/märzen beers, German style sausage and Wiener Schnitzel.

Today, they will feature beers from Summit, and our pal John Landers will be on site from 5pm to 7pm. McCoy’s will have beer specials,  complimentary hors d’oeuvres and swag while they last.

Friday they’ll feature beers from Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr. Joe Goodin from Paulaner will be sampling beers from 5pm to 7pm, and you can expect more beer specials, hors d’oeuvres and swag.

On Saturday they will feature beers from Great Lakes and Sam Adams. From 4pm-8pm Brent Rowe from Great Lakes and Erin Enlow from Samuel Adams will be sampling beer, There will also be Hammerschalgen and a stein hoisting competition. You’ll also have a chance to win a trip to Boston. Live music by Rattlebag and drink specials throughout the day.

Great Lakes Events in Duluth

By on September 20, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events

Great Lakes Brewing Company is extending their reach to the western shores of THE great lake in October as they enter the Duluth market with all 5 of their year-round beers.

They kick things off in proper fashion on October 1st at Dubh Linn Irish Pub with their year-round beers as well as an exclusive from their pub in Cleveland. Festivities start at 6pm with swag, prizes & brewery reps on hand. On October 2nd, they kick things off in two locations in Canal Park – Grizzly’s and Old Chicago – with more prizes, swag year-round beers and pub exclusives.

Second Annual Nordeast Big River Brew Fest Oct. 13th

By on September 19, 2012in beer events, breweries

On October 13th from 1-4pm, East Side Neighborhood Services will host the second annual Nordeast Big River Brew Fest outside the historic Grain Belt Bottling House on the corner of Marshall St NE & 13th Ave NE in Minneapolis.

At the event you’ll be able to sample over 200 local, craft and import beers including breweries such as Summit, Northgate and Cold Spring. The brewery list isn’t finalized yet, and more breweries are being added daily.

Tickets to this year’s event are $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door, which includes a commemorative event mug. Commemorative mugs are limited, so get your tickets today!

To purchase tickets online, visit www.esns.org/events or call 612.781.6011 for more information. Tickets are also available at ESNS, Stanley’s, Surdyk’s, River Liquor and Sentyrz. All proceeds will benefit the programs of East Side Neighborhood Services.

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