Category: brewpubs

Ratebeer loves Minnesota-made beer

By on February 4, 2008in breweries, brewpubs

Nice honors from Ratebeer.com for a handful of Minnesota beers and breweries…

Best Beers of the United States 2008: #2 Surly Darkness, #29 Surly Barrel-Aged Darkness, #32 Barley John’s The Dark Night Returns

Top 100 Brewers in the World 2008: #11 Surly Brewing Co., #31 Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery, #40 Barley John’s Brew Pub

Best Beers in the World by Style Category 2008: #3 Surly Bourbon One (Bocks), #1 Surly Coffee Bender (American Brown Ales & English Milds), #5 Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery India Brown Ale (American Brown Ales & English Milds), #4 Surly Darkness (Stouts), #4 Surly SurlyFest (Dark Lagers).

Best Beers in the World Overall 2008: #5 Surly Darkness, #37 Surly Barrel-Aged Darkness, #77 Barley John’s The Dark Night Returns, #85 Barley John’s Barrel-Aged Rosie’s Ale (Batch 2)

Congrats!

Town Hall Beer Release: Coffee Porter

By on January 30, 2008in beer events, brewpubs

Let me tell you a little secret… you may already know that coffee is good in beer. Perhaps you’ve had a coffee stout or maybe Surly’s Coffee Bender. But… if you’ve never had coffee in a porter, you’re missing out. I have a nice oatmeal porter infused with cold brewed coffee from Stumbeano’s in Fergus Falls, MN. It’s in the carboy and tastes great, and this is warm and flat beer folks. Keeping that in mind, note that the boys at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery can brew me under the table (and then some) and Peace Coffee is very good as well. Read on:

Coffee Porter is coming……Monday 2/4 swing on by and have a pint during release for just $2.50 from 5-6pm. For coffee beer fans- this is another version of the popular “Black Snow Coffee Porter.” This beer is made with freshly roasted beans from the local roasters at Peace Coffee (check them out on line @ www.peacecoffee.com).

See you Monday-
Mike

Oh, and from the sound of it, their Bright Spot Golden Ale is soon to be replaced by their Dortumunder lager. One would hope that they won’t call it “Slamma Jamma Juice” again, but there are worse things…

Do you need Winterfest tickets?

By on January 26, 2008in brewpubs

Chris Laumb from McCann’s has a couple of tickets to give away to one lucky person… read on:

I told you it would be good. I have two Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Winterfest tickets to for a lucky Minnesota beer lover. These babies are worth $45 a piece and the event is sold out.

You ask…what do I gotta do?

Write me a essay about Minnesota beer. Why it’s important to support your local breweries, history, funny stories, etc. Just make it about the great beer in Minnesota.

Email this to be at:

laumb2@yahoo.com

Put “Essay” in the subject line.

You got until Monday, January 28th, 6pm CST

Yes, it’s short notice, but think of it as a good weekend project. I will announce the winner Tuesday, January 29th. Winner will be contacted by email. Of course, I will publish the winning essay on the blog, so try to keep it somewhat family friendly.

Brewhouse news

By on January 25, 2008in brewpubs

Fitger’s BrewhouseA few random things from Fitger’s Brewhouse… First… Brewhouse Retail store below the Brewhouse in the Fitger’s Complex. More on that after I pay them a visit this weekend. Secondly, if you weren’t aware of this, the Brewhouse offers tours. When? Saturdays at 2 and 3pm. Finally… new beers this week: Park Point Pilsner and Beargrease Brown Ale, a North English style nut brown. I’ll be sure to drink some for all of you on Saturday!