Category: breweries

Local Beer at Minnesota Monthly Food & Wine Experience

By on February 18, 2010in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

We only read it for the artic… er um… We only go there for the craft beer… and the wine… and the food… In any case, our friends from the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild will be at Minnesota Monthly Food & Wine Experience once again this year. In addition to the Guild, I see Summit, Schell’s and Flat Earth listed as exhibitors as well as Midwest Homebrewing Supplies, Crispin, Bell’s, Boston Beer among the exhibitors. Apologies if I missed anyone. Check it out.

Stillwater Brewer’s Bazaar

By on February 18, 2010in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

Beer! Beer! Beer! Let’s have another beer fest! [Stop. Breathe. Too much Stumbeano’s coffee this morning.] In any case, the Stillwater Brewer’s Bazaar is entering it’s fourth year and we thought you might just like to go… Details? Okay…

Join the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club as we raise money for our many local and international community service projects by presenting The 4th Annual Brewers Bazaar
– A beer tasting event in beautiful downtown Stillwater, MN
– Saturday, May 15th, 2010
– Noon – 5pm
– This year’s beer tasting event will take place on the St. Croix River aboard the Avalon Riverboat. The boat will remained docked during the event so participants and vendors can come and go to enjoy Stillwater’s Rivertown Art Festival in Lowell Park.

Beer…on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in downtown Stillwater.
Beer…on the deck of the Avalon Riverboat over looking the river.
Beer…while enjoying the great artists on display at the Rivertown Art Festival.
Beer…from the region’s finest brewers:

Tickets will be $30 each and include entrance to the event, a pilsner glass for sampling any of the 60+ beers and a brat. In addition, you are welcome to come and go as you please throughout the event while enjoying the River Town Art Festival. Beer will not be allowed outside the event and you must be 21 years old with proper ID to enter.

Order tickets online at http://www.BrewersBazaar.com

Please tell others about this fun event and invite your friends!

Last years Brewers:
– Surly Brewing Company
– Lake Superior Brewing
– August Schell
– Summit
– Cold Spring Brewing Company
– Rock Bottom
– Flat Earth Brewing
– Finnegan’s
– St. Croix Brewing Company
– Brau Brothers Brewing Co.
– Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
– Rush River Brewing
– Tyranena Brewing Company
– The Lift Bridge Brewery
– Vine Park Brewing Co. (River City Root Beer)

If you’re interested in the program, click here.

Summit Dinner @Tracy’s Saloon

By on February 17, 2010in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events, breweries

In addition to the Unchained Series Batch 03: IRA release party at Tracy’s Saloon, they’re also doing a limited seating, six-course tasting menu dinner.

Menu:
Bouillabaisse Crudo of Bluenose and Opah Fish, Rye Flatbread with Rouille
Soup Trio: Grilled Cheese & Tomato, Octopus Carbonade with Summit Pilsener, and Spice Consomme
Rabbit Meatball with Eggplant Vermicelli, Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Stuffed Ham Hock on Creamy Rye with Green Sauce
Baked Oyster with Summit IPA Sabayon, Crispy Pig Ear
Rye Eclair with Great Northern Porter Ganache & Hazelnut Cream

Cost: $35/person
Call 651-361-0923 for reservations.

Between the Bluffs Festival

By on February 16, 2010in beer events, breweries

If your love of beer and beer festivals can propel you across the border, consider attending the 8th Annual Between the Bluffs beer, wine and cheese festival in La Crosse, WI this April.

Tickets: $25 – $50, on sale Monday, March 15
Call 800-658-9424 or visit the website