Category: breweries

Happy Birthday Lift Bridge

By on September 6, 2009in breweries

On September 6th, 2008, the fine folks at Lift Bridge delivered their first keg to Smalley’s in Stillwater. Here’s to many, many more years!

…and… here’s their ABR line-up:

Farm Girl Saison: This pale golden, Belgian-influenced ale is brewed in the farmhouse tradition, having a dry malt finish and spiciness that only Belgian yeasts can create. Smooth and well rounded… this one can please anyone. Enjoy!

Crosscut Pale Ale: Well balanced amber pale ale accentuated by multiple additions of floral Cascade hops and our unique introduction of grapefruit zest to compliment the citrus notes of the hops. Enjoy!

Chestnut Hill: A wonderfully big nut brown ale crafted with roasty toasty malts balanced with Yakima hops and just enough alcohol to keep you warm on a fall afternoon. This is our newest seasonal beer released in draught only, so keep your eye out for it at quality drinking establishments around the metro.

Special Tappings:

Chai Girl: (Noon) A new and interesting take on our flagship Farm Girl Saison, we have infused this brew with locally sourced exclusive Chai tea blend while ageing in the cask.  Notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and tea blend with the subtle Belgian flavors in a mellow dance.  Enjoy!

Biscotti: This unique ale was inspired by traditional biscotti.  A complex array of malts, clover honey, star anise, grains of paradise, and Belgian yeast produces an interesting culinary experience.  Enjoy!

ABR Tease: Fitger’s, McCann’s and Vine Park Lineup

By on September 5, 2009in breweries, brewpubs

Can’t wait for Saturday to find out what’s on tap at Autumn Brew Review? You’re in luck… we’ve gathered the lineup from a few breweries/brewpubs and here’s what you can look forward to:

Fitger’s Brewhouse

Park Point Pilsener: Well hopped German style pils. Hopped with Czech Saaz, Hallertau 5.5%, 45 IBU.

Breakwater Wit: This  wheat ale is brewed with unmalted wheat, and coriander, sweet orange and high ester Belgian yeast. Hopped with Cascade. 5.2%, 20 IBU

Hercules: Strong and malty this ale is a cross between an old ale and a barley wine 8.2%, 66 IBU.

Apricot Wheat: Our long time favorite marriage of fruit and spicy wheat. Breakfast beer at its best.  5.3%, 19
IBU.

El Nino Double Hopped IPA: Super hopped strong pale. Full bodied with malty notes that can’t quite balance the hop profile in this signature North Shore style IPA  7.1% 116 IBU

Blue Label Grande Reserve: Belgian style double abby. Strong fruity esters and notes of fig,raisin, and dark toffee. Long aged  9.5% 40 IBU

White Knight Wit Noir: The dark as midnight brother of Breakwater. Dark malts change the balance of coriander and sweet orange into a porterish Belgian style delight.
5.5% 18 IBU

Special Releases

Locally grown Wet hopped Superior Trail IPA Cask. The flagship beer from the Burrito Union. 6.6 % 89 IBU . Finished in cask with fresh, just-picked hops.

Cherry Batch: Our yearly anniversary batch. Malty brown ale has 1000 lbs of tart Door County, Wi cherries infused.

Flat Earth September Update

By on September 4, 2009in breweries

There’s a lot going on in September for Flat Earth so settle in and read on.

Greetings True Believers!

Just a reminder we are open every Tuesday & Thursday for growler sales from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. we will gladly accept your cash, check or PayPal payments in exchange for freshly filled growlers.

Here are September’s Upcoming Flat Earth events!

We will be part of the beer tasting during the Clapperclaw Art & Music Festival in Minneapolis on the 5th.

The sold out Autumn Beer Review is on the 12th at the old Grain Belt Brewery site in Minneapolis is where we will release our newest creation Mummy Train Ale. Mummy Train is a Pumpkin Ale made of over 30 pounds of pumpkin and spices.

Sunday the 13th we’ll be out at Callister’s Farm in West Concord for the Slow Food MN A Fowl Affair event from 2 – 7 p.m.

The Bulldog in Lowertown is hosting a 2 day Octoberfest, the 18th & 19th where Mummy Train will be one of the featured beers.

Flat Earth is helping to sponsor the West Bank Revival – a 2 day local music festival taking place 18th & 19th. Look for our beer to a special pricing at Acadia Cafe, Nomad World Pub, The Bedlam Theatre, and the Red Sea during the Revival!

The Mill City Oktoberfest is the 19th starting at 10 am at the Mill City Farmers Market.

Be’Wiched Beer Dinner is on the 23 at 7 p.m. We’ll be bring some of your favorite Flat Earth beers and possibly something new.

Our next Brewery Tour is the 26th at 4 p.m. and following that I suggest we all head over to The Groveland Tap for their little beer festival.

I’m sure we’ll find something else to do in September and we hope to see you there.

Cheers!
The Flat Earth Crew

Summit + MSP International = Happy Traveling

By on September 4, 2009in breweries

MSP International Airport isn’t really up to par on the food and beverage options with other airports around the country (like Portland), but things are getting better, at least if you happen to be hanging out in concourse F.

We’ve been out at the airport for awhile, but now you can really get your Summit on at the brand spanking new Ike’s on Summit, located on concourse F. What you get here is that great Ike’s menu, plus eight different Summit beers! You… can even do a tasting flight if you just can’t decide. A perfect way to spend your time waiting for a flight!

Flat Earth Thursday Growlers

By on September 3, 2009in breweries

Labor Day is this Monday and tonight is the time to stock up on some fresh Flat Earth beers to impress your friends with your great taste for the swanky end of the summer BBQ you’re hosting. Plus, we’re closed Monday.

Tonight we’ll have:
Belgian Pale Ale
Bermuda Triangle Triple
Cygnus X-1 Porter
Element 115 Lager
Monkey Business (coconut)
Mystic Rhythms (raspberry)
Raspberry Belgian Pale Ale
Sunburst (apricot)
Unfiltered Belgian Pale Ale
Unfiltered Element 115
Rootbeer

Cheers!