Category: brewpubs

Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day

By on October 22, 2008in beer events, brewpubs, homebrew

LEARN TO HOMEBREW- FOR FREE!

Barley John’s Brewpub

Come celebrate National TEACH-A-FRIEND-TO-HOMEBREW DAY with the Minnesota Homebrewers Association.

This rain-or-shine open-house-style event will feature free hands-on brewing demonstrations, fabulous door prizes (courtesy of Northern Brewer, Midwest Supplies, and Brew & Grow-walk away with everything you need for your first batch!), a chance to ask questions of seasoned homebrewers, and of course, Barley John’s delicious hand-crafted beers and food!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 1st, then grab a friend and come to Barley John’s Brewpub and see why homebrewing is your new favorite hobby! This event is sponsored by the Minnesota Homebrewers Association. Please check mnbrewers.com for details.

Help Barley John’s get their hops

By on October 9, 2008in brewpubs

Head up to Barley John’s this Saturday, October 11 to help them harvest the hops that have been adorning their patio all summer. The picking will start at noon and there will be appetizer and beer specials. Long sleeves and gloves are recommended. The harvested hops will be dried and used in the making of their Annual Winter Ale.

Calling all cribbage players!

By on October 3, 2008in brewpubs

If you play cribbage and enjoy Barley John’s brews check this out.

Sunday, October 5th
Noon
Cribbage Tournament
$15 entry fee
100% payout for top 3 places
Sign up in person or email cribbage@barleyjohns.com with your full name.

I’ve played in one of their tournaments before and although most folks were much better cribbage players than me, it was a great time. Everyone was friendly and there’s not many Sundays you get the chance to enjoy all that is Barley John’s.

Town Hall Anniversary Week!

By on October 1, 2008in brewpubs

Is it just me or is fall looking good for beer in Minnesota? Check out what Town Hall has to offer…

Hey All,
We have entered October…our Anniversary Month. Much going on to tell you about.

Releases

Mon. Oct.13
“Fresh Hop 2008”-yummy 6.4% abv IPA this year. 200lbs wet cascade hops were hard to get…sorry no discount

“Oktoberfest Lager”- 6.1% abv Big and chewy malt in this first time lager beer style at Town Hall- regular intro price ****Also limited number of Shirt/Glass/Beer packages**** get a limited edition 2008 Oktoberfest shirt/glass/ and beer for just $18 – not a misprint

Mon. Oct.20
“Petunia’s Pumpkin Ale”- Everyones favorite Autumn seasonal. Brewed with Pumpkin, spice, and milk sugar.- regular release

Anniversary week is 10/20 -10/25 and yes we will again feature Beer Olympics (details to follow)

Limited releases
10/20- Thunderstorm
10/21- Bluberry Oatmeal Pale Ale
10/22- Town Hall Grand Cru
10/23- Barrel Aged Rubicon Wheat Wine
10/24- Eye of the Storm Honey Ale
10/25- Anniversary Belgian style Tripel