Category: breweries

Schell’s Anniversary Draft Series No. 6

By on March 3, 2009in breweries

Here’s the scoop on the next beer in Schell’s Anniversary Draft Series, “Not Guilty!” 1924 Deer Brand.

Release Date:  April 2, 2009 , commemorating the day August Schell Brewing was found Not Guilty of Violating the 18th Amendment of the US Constitution

History:
In April, 1923, Schell’s Brewery was raided by two Federal Prohibition agents who took some samples of the beverages and found them to be slightly over the legal 1/2 of 1% alcohol. Schell’s was later denied a permit to operate a de-alcoholizing plant, which was immediately followed by abatement proceedings to attempt to shut the brewery down. It was almost a year later that the charges were finally dropped, as the violation was found to be unintentional.

Indulge Event

By on March 3, 2009in beer events, breweries

If you’re a Stub & Herb regular you may have gotten the heads up about this event. For the rest of us, check it out.

Indulge “A Craft Beer & Food Tasting Event”
Saturday, June 20th
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Radisson University Hotel Ballroom, Minneapolis
Tickets: $55, on sale March 20th, advance sales only

Their website currently lists 28 participating breweries but the food pairings won’t be announced until a couple weeks before the event.

News for the Surly Nation

By on February 27, 2009in bars/restaurants, breweries

As you probably know from your last trip to your favorite liquor store, Coffee Bender is now available in cans. Next up is Bitter Brewer with a draft release scheduled for April 1st and cans should be available April 6th.

In order to keep up with your thirst, some new 60 bbl fermentors arrived a while back and the christening batch was 16 Grit. Keep your eyes out for information on when this will be ready for consumption.

There are also additional brite tanks on the way that will allow Darkness to make its way to you later this year.

Upcoming events:
TONIGHT – Friday, February 27th – Oak-aged firkin – Mackenzie Pub
Monday, March 2nd – Park Tavern kick-off
Wednesday, March 18th – Stub & Herb beer event
Sunday, April 9th – firkin event – 3 Square, Maple Grove