Category: breweries

Schell’s Emerald Rye

By on July 5, 2012in breweries, MN

August Schell Brewing Company has a brand-spanking new beer coming out later this month, Emerald Rye, a hoppy rye lager. At 60 IBUs, we’re looking at a beer with bittering units in the IPA realm and the addition of rye should add a nice, spicy character. So what about Emerald hops? Otherwise known as Smaragd, this is a fairly new German hop variety said to have fruity, floral characteristics. Schell’s describes the beer as having a biscuit-y malt base, deep ruby color, spicy rye and hop presence as well as notes of lemon and marmalade.

I’d like to try it. July 17th is the release date for draft, 6- and 12-packs.

Stats:

IBU’s: 60
ABV: 6.2%
Malts: 2-row, Vienna, Caramunich, Carvienne, Victory, Rye, Carapils
Hops: Smaragd (German for Emerald), Opal, Tettnang

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Third Street Brewhouse Open House Saturday

By on June 29, 2012in breweries

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday! Tomorrow (6/30) Third Street Brewhouse marks its launch with an open house at the brewery from 12 noon – 8pm, with tours available from 12-4pm. Music, food, beer, prizes… sound good?

If you’ve been hiding under a rock over the course of the past year or so, Third Street Brewhouse is a brand-spanking new brewery launched by Cold Spring Brewing Co. The brewery brought former Summit & Terrapin brewmaster on board, assistant brewmaster Bob McKenzie (Rock Bottom, Granite City, Sherlock’s Home) and a handful of seasoned brewers whose histories include time at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery, McCann’s, O’Hara’s, and Cold Spring.

Check them out. I’ve enjoyed their beer thus far!

More Breweries: Excelsior Brewing Opens Monday

By on June 29, 2012in beer events, breweries

Wanna’ try Excelsior Brewing’s Bridge Jumper IPA? Head on over the the brewery on Monday from 2-10pm for a growler or grab a seat in their  tap room!

Schedule for the rest of the week:

  • Monday & Tuesday 2-10pm
  • Wed 2-8pm (Take a break from beer for fireworks…)
  • Thursday & Friday 4-10pm
  • Saturday noon-10pm – growler sales start at 9am

Congrats guys!
Swing on by, check out the chaos, and get a beer!

Cheers!

Border Battle Beer Fest July 13th & 14th

By on June 28, 2012in beer events, breweries

Thirsty yet? Given the number of summer beer fests this year, you really don’t have an excuse not to go to one, two or five… Border Battle Beer Fest is a two-day event in Somerset, Wisconsin that promises something for everyone, including whiskey, wings, beer, live music and camping. I’m hoping it’s nothing short of awesome.

The beer fest portion of the event is on Saturday, July 14th from 3-7pm. Over 100 Minnesota & Wisconsin beers are pitted against one another in a knock-down, drag-out beer battle (or something like that) with “celebrity judges” picking the winners. Music follows. Tickets are $30 advanced/$40 at the door.

Whiskey & wings? Why not? On Friday, July 13th from 6-8pm the event will feature a sampling of  20 different single malt, blended and designer whiskeys with wings available for purchase & pairing. $20 advaned/$30 at the door.

If you’d like to make a weekend of it, camping is available for the weekend in several different packages. You’ll be on the Apple River, so tubing might be a nice daytime option as well.

Visit the Boarder Battle website for tickets and complete information.