Category: brewpubs

The Dark Knight Returns to Barley John’s

By on October 29, 2012in beer events, brewpubs, cask beer, contest

For all you big kids out there Barley John’s has treats for you on Halloween starting with the return of the Dark Knight which has been aging for a year and a half.

In case you are unfamiliar, the Dark Knight is our Super imperial, oak aged, Old Eight Porter, aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels. Rich, syrupy, oaky, and everything you could ask for in the chill of autumn. If you’ve never experienced it before, it is a must try! Aged for an unbelievable 18 months! High abv, yet to be determined.

To sweeten the pot and since Halloween is on a Wednesday, they’ll be tapping a cask of Stockyard IPA infused with Sriracha at 4pm.

Show up in costume and you’ll receive happy hour pricing on all house brewed beers all night (excluding the Dark Knight and cask beers). There will also be a costume contest running from 10pm – midnight. The bartender will pick his favorite costume and award the winner with a $20 gift certificate.

Town Hall 15th Anniversary Events

By on October 22, 2012in beer events, brewpubs

On Wednesday, our good friends at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery turn the ripe old age of 15, and needless to say, they’re celebrating all week long! They’ll be celebrating with new beer every night, and if you buy beer every night, you’ll get a chance to win a trip to the Great Taste of the Midwest.

Today: Five kegs of Mango Mama – 2 for the bar, 3 for growler sales. They did a pre-sale already, though perhaps (?) you might still get one.

Tuesday: Beer Dinner, 6:30pm – $65/person

Wednesday: Anniversary Ale Release, 5pm

Thursday: Czar Jack (Barrel-aged RIS) keg, 5pm

Friday: Tumaltuous Wheat Wine Release, 5pm

Saturday: Three Hour Tour Release (Chocolate Coconut Milk Stout), 5pm

Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival

By on October 14, 2012in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

There’s a bit of a chill in the air today, so what better time than the present to start thinking about this Winter’s only outdoor beer festival, Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival in Lowertown St. Paul, at the Farmer’s Market Lot on January 26, 2013 from 3:30pm – 7:30pm (doors open at 3:00pm).

Over 100 breweries will be present, sampling 300+ beers along with live music, home brew contest, silent disco, and best dressed of the fest contest! Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. In its fourth year, this event has sold out in advance the past two years.

Tickets go on sale November 6th!