This is just another reason why we’ve always loved Brad “the beer guy” Magerkurth. As you might recall, Brad ended up with a bottle of President Obama’s homebrew while in Iowa last month. Now Brad has put said beer up for auction. Proceeds benevig Amplatz Children’s Hospital. You can bid right here.
News & Updates
Go get (Surly) Wet Monday at Icehouse
If you believe the Twitters, tweeters and twatters, Surly Wet will start to ship to retail stores on Monday. This year’s batch of Wet is loaded with Simcoe hops for your bittering delight.
Monday also marks the kick-off release of Wet at Icehouse in Minneapolis, starting at 6pm. Head on down for $5 12oz. pours of Wet and $6 pints of Cynic, Furious and Bender. Icehouse also has some interesting food pairings: Bender-braised beef with dark spices, Cynic with rabbit tacos and Wet with bratwurst and black mustard.
Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404
McCoy’s Oktoberfest Today, Friday & Saturday
McCoy’s Public House in St. Louis Park is celebrating Oktoberfest Thursday through Saturday with local, national and German Oktoberfest/märzen beers, German style sausage and Wiener Schnitzel.
Today, they will feature beers from Summit, and our pal John Landers will be on site from 5pm to 7pm. McCoy’s will have beer specials, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and swag while they last.
Friday they’ll feature beers from Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr. Joe Goodin from Paulaner will be sampling beers from 5pm to 7pm, and you can expect more beer specials, hors d’oeuvres and swag.
On Saturday they will feature beers from Great Lakes and Sam Adams. From 4pm-8pm Brent Rowe from Great Lakes and Erin Enlow from Samuel Adams will be sampling beer, There will also be Hammerschalgen and a stein hoisting competition. You’ll also have a chance to win a trip to Boston. Live music by Rattlebag and drink specials throughout the day.
Great Lakes Events in Duluth
Great Lakes Brewing Company is extending their reach to the western shores of THE great lake in October as they enter the Duluth market with all 5 of their year-round beers.
They kick things off in proper fashion on October 1st at Dubh Linn Irish Pub with their year-round beers as well as an exclusive from their pub in Cleveland. Festivities start at 6pm with swag, prizes & brewery reps on hand. On October 2nd, they kick things off in two locations in Canal Park – Grizzly’s and Old Chicago – with more prizes, swag year-round beers and pub exclusives.
Second Annual Nordeast Big River Brew Fest Oct. 13th
On October 13th from 1-4pm, East Side Neighborhood Services will host the second annual Nordeast Big River Brew Fest outside the historic Grain Belt Bottling House on the corner of Marshall St NE & 13th Ave NE in Minneapolis.
At the event you’ll be able to sample over 200 local, craft and import beers including breweries such as Summit, Northgate and Cold Spring. The brewery list isn’t finalized yet, and more breweries are being added daily.
Tickets to this year’s event are $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door, which includes a commemorative event mug. Commemorative mugs are limited, so get your tickets today!
To purchase tickets online, visit www.esns.org/events or call 612.781.6011 for more information. Tickets are also available at ESNS, Stanley’s, Surdyk’s, River Liquor and Sentyrz. All proceeds will benefit the programs of East Side Neighborhood Services.
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