Category: breweries

ABR Wrap

By on September 28, 2008in breweries, brewpubs

Did you have a good time at Autumn Brew Review? I did. A few quick highlights for me:

– A successful, entertaining “Name that Minnesota Beer” put together by the MNBeer.com/Twin Cities Imbiber crew. I’m guessing we had 50+ brave contestants. Well done!

– We gave out our bottle opener with a suggested donation to the Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild. We passed off about $60 to the popcorn crew. Thank you!

– Lots of good beer. I was particularly happy to finally get around to tryingthe beers from Lift Bridge Brewery. I enjoyed them! Lots of other very good beers too!

– I think the layout was the bet yet.

– Good food, good music, good people…

Well done!

Lift Bridge line up for ABR

By on September 25, 2008in breweries

In addition to the three brews Lift Bridge listed in the program and will be pouring throughout ABR:
Farm Girl Saison- Belgian Saison
Pioneer Pale Ale – Pale Ale on cask
Chestnut Hill – Nut Brown Ale

They will also be treating us to three special tappings:
1:00 pm Wild Blueberry Blond Ale
2:30 pm Slab House Dark – Belgian strong ale
4:00 pm Apro-Wheat

Surly ABR Line-up

By on September 24, 2008in breweries

Early Access (12:00-1:00) we’ll be pouring
Darkness 2008
Smoke 2007
Two
Oak Aged Cranberry Cynic
TeaBagged Furious(cask)
and Coffee Bender.

At 1:00 we’ll change it up:
Furious
Bender
SurlyFest
Cynic
Coffee Bender and
TeaBagged Furious(cask).

Special Releases:
1:30 Two
2:30 Smoke 2007
3:30 Darkness 2008 till it’s gone

Side note: you know what makes me Surly? Those jerks who call up to cancel business directory listings on goofy websites and want to charge you $600 for the “remainder.” Right. Aaah, the joy of being in advertising for a small company!

Summit Beer Dinner at Edina Grill

By on September 23, 2008in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

SummitJoin Summit Brewing Co. on Tuesday, October 7th at 6:30pm for a five-course at the Edina Grill. Summit founder Mark Stutrud will be on hand to guide you through the following courses:

Crab, dill, and avocado crepes paired with Pilsener

Jumbo prawn tempura with rice vinegar glace paired with Extra Pale Ale

Pan Asian turkey meatball stroganoff with egg noodles and coconut curry sauce paired with India Pale Ale

Oktoberfest brine soaked pork medallions with mustard jus and bleu cheese crust paired with Oktoberfest

Espresso Pots de Creme with Oatmeal Stout

All of this for $55! Call 612-202-7703 for reservations.

More New Beer From Schell’s…

By on September 18, 2008in breweries

Schell’s…can I get a drumroll? Here’s the skinny from Schell’s…

Schell Anniversary Draft Series #4 : 1890 Schwarzbier – OG 14.0° , IBU 30.
Literally translated as “Black Beer.” Often referred to as a “Black Pils” due to it’s higher hopping levels. In reality, Schwarzbiers are neither truly black, nor as hoppy as a Pilsner. Schwarzbiers are a regional specialty beer from southern Thuringen and northern Franconia in Germany, and most likely began as a variation of the dunkel. Rich, mild, and remarkably well balanced. Lighter in body than its black ale counterparts with notes of bittersweet chocolate and vanilla.

Release Date: Oct 23,2008 honoring the birthday of Warren “Schmaltz” Marti, President of Schell’s from 1969-1985.

Schell Snowstorm 2008: Weihnachtsbier – OG 16.0° , IBU 26
As the days grow shorter and colder in Bavaria, shoppers exhausted from a day at the open air market look forward to stopping by their local for a nourishing glass of the seasonal specialty:
Weihnachtsbier. Snowstorm 2008 was designed with the cold days of winter in mind. Reddish brown in color with a complex maltiness yielding hints of spicy rye, sourdough, and chocolate. Brewed with nine different malts, including copious amounts of Munich and a touch of Rye.

Snowstorm will be available at the ABR vom Fass, along with some U-bier, Stout, Octoberfest, and the Dampfbier.