Category: general beer

Twin Cities Imbiber

By on June 5, 2007in general beer

I’d like to give a big, big welcome to a cool new project from MNBeer contributor, Truthbrew… Twin Cities Imbiber!

it is a FREE bi-monthly print and web magazine that is written for enthusiasts by enthusiasts. Our goal is to raise awareness on the amazing commercial beverage scene we have in the Twin Cities, to educate, portray the truth behind these drinks, and to disseminate news and events.

The magazine will soon be found on racks in quality retailers, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and more.  As we eagerly await the first issue (June/July 2007) to return from the printer, I invite you all to go to our website ( www.twincitiesimbiber.com) to download a full PDF (Acrobat) version of this issue.   Please share this link with any and everyone you feel would have interest in this publication. We openly welcome your feedback.

This project is 100% funded by advertising; I encourage you to support those who have advertised, as they have stepped up and supported a grass-roots effort to promote our favorite drinks.

While this magazine is about commercial beer and not homebrewing, I hope that many of you find value in it and hope to see contributions from those of you who are fanatics and aspiring writers.

Cheers and beers,

Jeffrey Halvorson
Twin Cities Imbiber magazine

O’Hara’s Has Closed

By on May 14, 2007in brewpubs, general beer

Man, this sucks… O’Hara’s was the first brewpub I spent any real time at, back in the late 1990s while I was attending SCSU. I’ve always thought they had solid, tasty beer. According to Chris (Laumb), their barrelage went up every year, but the brewpub biz relies on the restaurant side of the operation, and I guess the competition is tough in St. Cloud.

Here’s a link to the article from St. Cloud Times:

http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.d … /105140073

I hope the best for Chris Laumb (the brewer) and everyone else that worked at O’Hara’s. Sorry to see another one go.

Furious Ice Cream

By on May 12, 2007in breweries, general beer

I’m a skeptic, but I’ll buy some and report back… yes, Pumphouse Creamery has a Surly Furious variety of ice cream. I’ve yet to be convinced that a Guinness float is something I’d enjoy, but perhaps a kick of hops and the notion that I’d be supporting two local businesses intrigues me.

Just in time for the hot weather, Surly beer now available in ice cream form. Pumphouse Creamery, located at 4754 Chicago Ave S, is making ice cream with Furious beer. Barb, owner of Pumphouse, says she made ice cream with both bender and furious and customers really loved the furious ice cream. She says that the hops really come out in the ice cream. Yum!