Category: breweries

What’s-a-happening, hop stuff? Brau Bros. Update

By on January 18, 2012in breweries

Hot off the Brau Bros. presses…well, recently received via electronic transmission via both private and public infrastructure…is the following update from the Bros.  If you’re not on their mailing list, get on it!

Hey Everyone,

Thanks to our friends at Cherry Bean Coffee Co. in Parker, SD for collaborating with us on this Foreign Extra Stout, set to release early February. It’s a bit bigger, coming in at 7.5%ABV, with two distinct Cherry Bean roasts used throughout the brewing process to build a unique and memorable stout. Look for it both in sixers and on draft wherever cool, local beer is served.

This week we will commission the newest members of the Brau Family. Fermenter #9 and Fermenter #10 are waiting patiently to be filled with beer. By Friday they will each be filled with thirty barrels of beer, and will be well on their way to earning their keep. These new vessels will give us the ability to run the brew house four days/week, with multiple kettle fills each day. Now to get the new bottling line running…

In order to keep things flowing smoothly, we are looking to hire another brewer. This person’s responsibilities will lay primarily on the cold side as cellerman. It’s entry level. However, we can offer low pay, long hours, and hard work. Please send resumes to dustin@braubeer.com.

Coming soon: the first barrel aged beers from Brau Bros! Details to follow shortly…

Take care, and thanks for supporting the brewery!

Dustin

Flat Earth Winter Warlock Release Party Tonight!

By on January 17, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

Flat Earth’s golden barleywine, Winter Warlock, makes it’s return with a release party tonight at Shamrock’s in St. Paul.  At  10.2% ABV, it’s a big beer. As Flat Earth puts it,  “A sweet malt character with hints of orange marmalade, Winter Warlock has a dry finish with a mild fuggle hop spiciness. Get a baby sitter and call a cab, don’t miss this beer!”

Bank Brewing Co. Longbeard Winter Wheat

By on January 16, 2012in breweries

Jason Markkula from Hendricks’ Minnesota’s Bank Brewing Co. dropped us a line to share that they’re  set to launch their Longbeard Winter Wheat soon. In fact, it’ll debut at this weekend’s St. Cloud Craft Beer Expo. Here’s a description from their website:

A unique American Lager, almost black with a nice mahogany head, the large dose of wheat gives Longbeard body but allows it a light taste. The dark roasted malt gives way to a slight wooden note and makes this dark beer almost drink light. Designed for the between season when winter gives way to spring.

Harriet Brewing One Year Anniversary

By on January 16, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

Harriet Brewing is celebrating their first anniversary at The Blue Nile on Jan. 27th from 4pm – 2am. They’ll take over all 12 taps, highlight local artist & of course music.

Happy early birthday, Harriet. My partner in crime, Dawn, fell in love with Dark Abbey Dubbel on Friday at Pig & Fiddle. Details below:

Tap #1 – Elevator Doppelbock – Our traditionally brewed German-Style Doppelbock is being released for the first time at the Blue Nile on January 27th.

Tap #2 – East Side IPA – Our second brand spankin’ new beer in January (Release party at the Groveland Tap on January 11. We’ve taken our flagship West Side Beigian-Style IPA and replaced all of the American hops with their European cousins and substituted Carapils for the Special B creating a beer that honors the floral, earthy, and spicy character of a traditional Belgian-Style IPA.

Tap #3 – Small Beer – You really shouldn’t be drinking this one. This is our beer. We’ve made this sessionable Belgian-style brew from the second runnings of Elevator so that we can drink our own beer at the brewery and still be moderately productive. This is an extremely limited beer that will seldom see the world outside of the brewery, so get it while you can.