Category: breweries

Schell’s Chimney Sweep Arrives

By on November 14, 2012in breweries, Features

Back in August, we told you a little bit about a couple of Schell’s beers set to hit the market in fall. No doubt you’ve seen their Citra Pils fresh-hop pilsner around by this point. Today marks the release of Chimney Sweep, a black lager “with a roasty maltiness, sturdy hop bitterness and an underlying subtle smokiness.”

This beer will be the first part of a duo of beers that will replace Stout in Schell’s year-round line-up of specialty beers. It will be available November through March and then from April to September, another yet-unnamed beer will take its place. (Nope! Not the Radler.)

The inspiration for Chimney Sweep comes from the rich dark lagers of Franconia. The idea for the beer is a full-bodied, yet sessionable black lager with a wisp of smokiness. Look for rich roasty malt body with notes of bittersweet chocolate and coffee. It has a sturdy hop bitterness and a subtle smokiness for balance and depth. From what I gather it’s not a a beer to be pinned down with a style, featuring the rich malty body of a Franconian dunkel, the roastiness and color of a Schwarzbier and a subtle smokiness, though it’d decidedly not a rauchbier, either.

Fulton Oyster Stout Tonight at The Lowry

By on November 13, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries
Fulton Brewing Co.

Like oysters? Head over to The Lowry tonight! From 5-9, they’ll be serving two special kinds of oysters they’ve flown in just for this event: Shoregasm, described as “tiny but mighty” and Belong, enormous 3-4″ diamater oysters. To top it off, Fulton brewed a one-of-a-kind oyster stout to go with them! Oysters are supposed to be an aphrodisiac, but we also know the idea of an oyster stout doesn’t turn everyone on. We’ve been told it’s really good, and the oyster flavor is extremely subtle. Get there early, because there’s only one keg–so when it’s gone, it’s gone for good.

Lift Bridge Commander Barleywine Release

By on November 13, 2012in beer events, breweries

Lift Bridge Brewery will be hosting the 2nd Annual Commander Barleywine Release Party on November 17th, from 3-8 pm.  This year’s event will feature an Old Timey Circus Theme.  There will be a circus costume contest, a Commander mustache competition, classic carnival games, live music by Thrift Store Sonata, great food and of course, Lift Bridge Beer.  You can purchase tickets to the event and pre-order the 2012 Commander by stopping into the brewery taproom during open hours (Tuesday – Thursday – 5-8 pm, Friday 12-8 , Saturday 12-5) or online at www.liftbridgebrewery.com/events.aspx

Beer description from the brewery: Lift Bridge Brewery’s English-Style Barleywine ale is brewed with excessive malt and subtle, sweet cardamom. The beer is aged at the brewery in bourbon barrels from Heaven Hill Distillery in Kentucky for a number of months. The beer’s bold, complex flavor reaches heights measured only by the building of its namesake. This 12.5% ABV treat is best enjoyed in smaller portions when you have some time to savor it, between now and 2021.

Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival Tickets Now Available

By on November 11, 2012in beer events, breweries

Hey beer nerds, now is the time to snap up your tickets for the Fourth Annual Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival. This year’s event promises twice the breweries, stages and space than previous years, promising to be bigger and better than ever before. 100 breweries. 300+ beers. Good times for all!

Cool stuff includes:

  • Mayor Chris Coleman tapping the inaugural Oak Barrel Brew – this year’s beer is to be a special release from Stone Brewing Company
  • New releases from various breweries
  • Live music on two stages from local bands including Koo Koo Kanga Roo, Bloodnstuff, The Chalice, and Heiruspecs
  • AHA/BJCP Certified Homebrew Contest presented by Northern Brewer
  • Lord Dabbler’s Cup awarded to the best brewery as voted on by festival-goers
  • Hot food served by local gourmet food trucks including Gastrotruck, Natedogs, Potter’s Pasties, and others
  • Lots of other cool shit.
Deets:St. Paul Farmers Market, Lowertown
Saturday, Jan. 26, doors at 3 PM, beer 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM

TICKETS:

Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door, if tickets remain on event day. Tickets are available now at thebeerdabbler.com and the following locations*:

  • The Beer Dabbler Store, 1095 W. 7th St., Saint Paul
  • The Ale Jail, 1787 Saint Clair Ave., Saint Paul
  • Thomas Liquors, 1941 Grand Ave., Saint Paul
  • Four Firkins, 5630 W. 36th St., St. Louis Park

*Ticket for sale at retail locations are CASH ONLY

Summit Brewing Cellar Expansion and Celebration Tonight

By on November 9, 2012in beer events, breweries

So if you’ve been paying attention at all recently, no doubt you’ve heard that Summit is planning to break ground on a new 7,632 square food cellar area  and twelve 600 bbl fermentation vessels, effectively doubling their capabilities to 240,000 bbls per year. To celebrate, they’re throwing a party this afternoon with St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman, Stanley’s Food Truck and other fun at 5pm during taproom hours. Congrats to our friends at Summit!

More info.