Category: breweries

First Look: Dangerous Man Brewing Co.

If you fear variety, beware of the danger lurking at 1300 2nd Street NE on January 25th when Dangerous Man Brewing Co. opens its doors to the thirsty residents of NE Minneapolis. The plethora of recent brewery openings promises variety in the beer scene, but Dangerous Man will be a place where patrons can always experience the new and exciting without ever leaving their barstool.

Mankato Craft Beer Expo

A quick reminder that the first annual Mankato Craft Beer Expo is January 19th, from 2-6pm at Verizon Wireless Center in downtown Mankato. This event is put on by the same fine folks who have brought you the St. Paul Summer Beer Festival and Craft Beer Expos in St. Cloud and Rochester, so you know it’ll be a fun event.

The expo will showcase the offerings of craft breweries here in Minnesota, as well as all over the United States. Attendees to the expo will have the opportunity to sample beers from 40 different craft breweries in a commemorative sampling glass.

In addition to this, they can enjoy educational seminars throughout the day covering subjects such as Food Pairing, Homebrewing, and the History of Brewing in Minnesota. With brewery and distributor representatives on hand to answer questions, attendees will be able to have an enjoyable and educational experience learning about beer, its components and flavors.

Live music, food, various beer related vendors will be available as well.

Summit Beer Dinner at Uptown Cafeteria

Next Thursday, January 17th at 7:00pm,  Uptown Cafeteria is hosting a four-course beer dinner with Summit Brewer Nate Siats. Each course will be paired with a selected Summit Beer.

1st Goat Cheese Gnudi
Beet and fennel salad, with mint, olive oil and sea salt
SUMMIT WINTER ALE

2nd Pan-seared North American King Salmon
Roasted fingerling potatoes, white asparagus and shallots in a whole grain mustard sauce
SUMMIT SAGA IPA

3rd Porter Pot Roast
Slow cooked with cauliflower, carrots and sweet peas, accompanied by parmesan-smashed potatoes in natural jus
SUMMIT GREAT NORTHERN PORTER

4th Gelato ‘n Waffle
Pilsener waffle, cinnamon apple compote and vanilla
Gelato with salty honey-nut brittle
SUMMIT PILSENER

$50 (includes tax & gratuity)

Reserve now at 612-877-7263

Jack Pine Brewery Opens Saturday

Congrats to Jack Pine Brewery – they’re opening this weekend! Should you find yourself in the Brainerd/Baxter area Saturday, stop by their taproom. They’ll be open 1-4.

Tasters $2, Pints $5, New Growlers $15 (refills will be $10) Cash or Credit.