Category: breweries

Summit Unchained 18: Hop Silo Double IPA

By on December 8, 2014in Summit Brewing Co.

Summit’s Unchained Series has really been something I’ve looked forward to over the course of the past several years. This round marks a few firsts for the brewery – this will be the first Unchained offering in cans (i.e. 16 oz. silos… get it?). It will also be Summit’s first foray into the world of double IPAs. Summit suggests that this one will have strong hop characteristics with a punch of citrus, herbal and pine notes. At 101 IBUs, this beer goes to eleven! Check it out.

Malts: Crisp Best Pale Malt, Simpson’s Premium Englis Caramel Malt, Simpson’s Crystal Dark
Hops: Zeus, Azacca, Apollo, Lemondrop, CascadeIBU: 101
ABV: 8.3%

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Surly Doomtree Day Details

By on November 25, 2014in bars/restaurants, Surly Brewing Co.
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You wanted details on Surly Doomtree Day? You’ve got Surly Doomtree Day info… As you know, Surly Doomtree Day will be a special curated bar crawl around Minneapolis and St. Paul to kickoff the Surly Doomtree collaboration and the release of the draft beer. Your friends from Surly and Doomtree will lead two busses of fans and friends on dueling bar crawls in St. Paul and Minneapolis, ending with a special invite-only Doomtree performance at an undisclosed location.

 

Yes, there will be opportunities to win tickets to that performance.

 

Dedicated Doomtree fans who purchased a full Blowout ticket pack will be joined by Doomtree and the gang from Surly. Didn’t buy tickets? Fear not. You’re encouraged to meet up with the pub crawl at various locations to try the beer and hang out. At each stop, they’ll be giving away a handful of tickets for the exclusive show as well as some of the Blowout shows.

 

…and yes, you can still get on the bus. Of course you’ll need to win those tickets. Keep your eyes on social media over the course of the next week or so for your chance to win.

 

Minneapolis bar crawl:
– 2:30pm, Muddy Waters
– 4:00pm, The Depot Tavern
– 5:30pm, Red Stag Supper Club

 

St. Paul bar crawl:
– 2:30pm, Billy’s on Grand
– 4:00pm, Pizza Luce
– 5:30pm, Grumpy’s Roseville
– 7:00pm, Exclusive Doomtree Show (invite only)

 

…and as a side note, dare I speculate where the show might take place? Perhaps somewhere partway between Minneapolis and St. Paul? Like maybe a destination brewery? Inquiring minds want to know…
So much for that theory. I’ve been told that the brewery definitely won’t host the show. It was a nice thought, anyway…

Junkyard Brewing Taproom Grand Opening Today

By on November 21, 2014in Junkyard Brewery, tap rooms

Our friends from Junkyard Brewing in Moorhead are celebrating tonight from 4pm to midnight. Over the course of about a year, they’ve moved from a tiny brewery in the corner of a woodshop to a brand new brewery and taproom.

Should you find yourself in Moorhead, be sure to stop by. They’ll hold a ribbon-cutting at 5:30 and tap a dry-hopped cask of Hop Habbit. Public tours will follow at 6:30 and 8pm. Later that night they’ll have music from Diane Miller and Mark Reitan.

Check it out!

Photo: Junkyard Brewing

Photo: Junkyard Brewing

Insight Brewing Grand Opening

By on November 21, 2014in breweries, Insight Brewing
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Photo: Insight Brewing Co.

Do you remember when we only had something like seven breweries in Minnesota? It really wasn’t that long ago. Today we add another to the tally, Insight Brewing Company. Their taproom opens at 4pm today (Friday) at 2821 East Hennepin in Minneapolis. O’Cheez food truck will be there and The Dead Pigeons will be playing in the evening as well.

Beer? But of course. How about Chiswick Porter, Curiosity IPA, Yuzu Pale Ale, Lamb and Flag English Ale and Saison de Blanc?

Go check them out! Welcome to the scene, guys!

New Life for Minneapolis’ Grain Belt Sign

By on November 13, 2014in August Schell Brewing Co., breweries
Photo: Wikipedia

Photo: Wikipedia

Yesterday our friends at August Schell Brewing Company announced that they had reached an agreement to purchase the iconic Grain Belt Beer sign on Nicollet Island. Better yet, the brewery is in the process of discussing plans for preservation and relighting of the historic sign with the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. In connection with the purchase, the brewery is in the process of discussing plans for preservation and relighting of the historic riverside sign with the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. Wouldn’t it be cool to see the sign lit up again? From what I gather, it’s been dark since 1996.
“As the stewards to a 154-year old brewery and family business, we understand the importance of preserving heritage. We are honored to have this opportunity to protect and restore such a beloved part of the Minneapolis landscape,” said Schell’s Ted Marti. “Working in concert with the community, our goal is to preserve and relight this important remnant of the city’s industrial and commercial past.”

For more information on the history of the sign, be sure to check out https://historicminneapolissigns.wordpress.com/signs/grain-belt-beer/