Category: breweries

Beer Dabbler Highland Fest

By on June 20, 2011in beer events, breweries, brewpubs, cask beer

This year marks the third Beer Dabbler event at Highland Fest. And for the record, I’ve only filed in tapping one cask at the event. Will Summit let me tap another? Only time will tell. In short, you’ll have to get Beer Dabbler tickets.

This year the event takes place on July 16th from 1-5pm and will feature more than 65 breweries, 200 beers, live music, food, a jumbotron & beer education. You had me at jumbotron… er beer. Seriously, The Beer Dabbler puts on a good event and I’ve had a good time at every one. Dig it.

Hopped Up Caribou Festival

By on June 13, 2011in beer events, breweries

What comes to mind when you hear “Lutsen?” Skiing, snow, winter. How about a beer festival? Not just a beer festival but a weekend package, if you so choose. And why wouldn’t you just do the whole deal? If you’re going to make the trip to Lutsen you might as well make a weekend of it.

Cost: $25 + fees in advance/$40 at the door for Saturday beer garden only
$129 – $159/person for two nights lodging at Caribou Highlands lodging, admission to the Saturday beer garden, Bloody Mary breakfast Saturday morning, Friday evening hors d’oeuvres/Meet the Brewer

Get all the details here.

Surly Power of the Pint Party

By on June 9, 2011in beer events, breweries

What: Surly Brewing is hosting the “Power Of The Pint” party on Saturday, June 18 from 2PM to 6PM at its brewery in Brooklyn Center to celebrate the ‘Surly Bill’ passing into Minnesota law last month.

The event is being organized to thank all those who helped Surly Brewing change a Prohibition-era Minnesota law, which previously stopped Minnesota breweries from being able to sell pints of their own beer on their premises.

There will be a variety of Surly beers available at the party. There are no tickets for the event and all those over 21-years old are welcome to attend. Admission is free. The brewery will be open to the public, and Surly Brewing merchandise will be on sale as well.

The party will also include local musical acts Gay Witch Abortion, Pink Mink and Nightosaur as well as various food vendors, including Famous Dave’s, Big River Pizza, Natedogs, and Big Bell Ice Cream.

Where: Surly Brewing Company Brewery, 4811 Dusharme Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

When: Saturday, June 18, 2PM – 6PM, rain or shine.

For more information about the event, please visit http://www.SurlyBrewing.com or visit www.faceboook.com/surlybrewing

Beer & Beef Dinner in Stillwater

By on June 6, 2011in beer dinners, beer events, breweries

Join Lift Bridge’s Brad at The Chef’s Gallery along with Scandia Cattle Company Owner Chad Anderson for beer pairing dinner plus a discussion about craft beer, pure wagyu beef and how barley grains are essential to both.

Menu:
» Wagyu Beef Slider with smoked provolone, carmelized onions, and pork belly powder – Farm Girl Saison®
» Wagyu Tenderloin Carpaccio dressed with hop capers, enoki
mushrooms, and micro greens – Crosscut Pale Ale™
» Limosine Beef Whole Shank braised in beer served with truffled fries and brewer’s grain grain sourdough bread – Chestnut Hill™
» Beef Fat Brownies with ice cream and barley malt caramel – You choice of Lift Bridge Beer.

Cost: $65/person
Reservations: Call 651-351-1144 or at The Chef’s Gallery

Summit Beer Dinner Cruise

By on June 6, 2011in beer dinners, beer events, breweries

What’s better than a beer dinner? A beer dinner on the lake. Join Summit founder, Mark Stutrud, on the Paradise Destiny for a six-course beer pairing dinner by Biella Restaurant on Lake Minnetonka.

MENU
Appetizer: Coconut Shrimp with Sweet/Spicy Asian Mustard and Raspberry Vinaigrette with Summit EPA

Soup: Spicy/Sour Soup, Carrots, Cilantro, Baby Bokchoy in a Tamarind Broth and Wasabi Foam with Summit IPA

Salad: English Cucumber, Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onion, Watercress with Ponzu Vinagrette paired with Summit Hefeweizen

Fish: Miso Glazed Sea Bass with Wilted Spinich and Smoked Bacon paired with Summit Pilsner

Entree: Chinese BBQ Short Ribs with Jasmine Rice and Jicama Slaw with Summit Horizon Red Ale

Dessert: Chocolate Cheesecake with Summit Great Northern Porter

Cost: $75/person

For reservations:
Biella.restaurant@gmail.com
952-474-4745