News & Updates

Brewing TV #67: How to Make Hard Cider

By on September 7, 2012in homebrew, video

‘Tis the season for making hard cider. And Brewing TV is helping you get it done! In this episode, you’ll learn the differences between using fresh-pressed apple cider and store-bought cider. BTV’s Chip Walton and Northern Brewer cohort Chris Smith show you how to treat, ferment and finish hard cider. Their discussion includes tips on back-sweetening cider as well. After watching this video you’ll be ready to start making your own hard cider at home. See this link for more a hard cider recipe and more resources.

Hopjack Cascades Available Saturday

By on September 6, 2012in general beer, homebrew

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This Saturday, our friends from Hopjack will have fresh (wet) Cascade hops available for your sniffing (and brewing) pleasure from 9am – 2pm. They’ll run $12 for 1/2 pound or $20/lb. If you’d like to get in on the action, please email hopjackme@gmail.com. Pickup will be in the mid-4200 block of E. 29th St. in Minneapolis.

Wine Barrels for Harriet Brewing & Other Delights

By on September 6, 2012in breweries

Barrel aging beer has been a buzzworthy topic over the course of the past couple of years. Bourbon. Whiskey. Rye. Sake. Wine.

A little secret? Some of my very favorite barrel-aged beers have spent time in wine barrels. Offerings from Fitger’s Brewhouse, Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery and Russian River quickly come to mind, though I have no doubt I’ve run across others that have wowed my tastebuds.

Needless to say, seeing today’s newsletter from Harriet Brewing caught my eye. I think some of their Belgian-style beers will definitely meld well with a little time in wine barrels.

Patience, padwan. From the sound of it, we shouldn’t expect anything until later this year or even 2013.  I’m looking forward to it.

Read the full text of their newsletter here. There’s mention of a number of events at the brewery including the release of their Oktoberfest on September 19th at the brewery. Check it out.

Fitty’s First Friday: Tallgrass

By on September 6, 2012in beer events, beer stores

Thomas Liquor is hosting another edition of Fitty’s First Friday on September 7.  This month’s featured brewery is Tallgrass, represented by Rob Shellman, certified cicerone and patron of the Better Beer Society.  This is a great chance to taste the whole range from Tallgrass and get into some serious geek talk.