News & Updates

Monticello Lions Brewfest, August 18th

Here’s another new brewfest,  thirsty beer fans. The Monticello Lions are putting on their first fest on August 18th at Westbridge park in Monticello. Advanced tickets are $25, and day-of tickets available for $35. Breweries represented at the fest will include Purity, Schell’s, Bell’s, Boulevard, Cold Spring, Finnegans, House of Shandy, Fullers, Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams and others. Terri Traen from KQRS will be appearing at the event and music will be provided by Blue Hazard Band. Food vendors include Von Hanson’s Meat Markets, The Station, River City Extreme, Primo Pizza, Cornerstone Catering & Buffalo Wild Wings.

Reminder: BBS Brown Bag Series #2 is Saturday

…and you can still get tickets for their event at Butcher & Boar on Saturday. The theme for Series #2 is “Summer Session: Backyard BBQ Beers” and will feature 28 taps paired with summer flavors. The goal is to expose participants to beer pairing techniques, with a nod to backyard bbqing.

The event will guide guests through four categories of blind samples paired with a different small plate, designed to accentuate both the beer and the food. Sounds like a blast!

This event will sell out. Get your tickets now at www.betterbeersociety.com

Founders Devil Dancer

Founders Devil Dancer Triple IPA will be released across the state on Monday and here are a couple of places you will be able to find it!

The Happy Gnome – Monday, July 2nd at 5pm
Harriet Brasserie – Thursday, July 5th at 5pm

More to come…!

Badger Hill Brewing Launch Party at Señor Wongs

Did you miss Badger Hill at the Beer Dabbler at Pride over the weekend? Did you miss the Beer Dabbler all together? Do not worry! Now you can try Badger Hill’s beer at their launch party, this Thursday at Senor Wong in downtown St Paul! Of course, their flagship brew the MSB will be on tap and if you’re one of the first 100 guests, you’ll get it fo’ free! From 5-8pm, come and enjoy libations from one of the Twin Cities newest breweries; you might just win some free swag or gift cards from Senor Wong! And who doesn’t like Senor Wong’s dumplings (among other things)?

See Badger Hill’s website for more information.

 

Congrats to Minnesota National Homebrew Competition Winners

NHC winners have been announced, and we’re glad to see that once again, Minnesota was well represented, including the Meadmaker of the Year award for Thomas Eibner of the St. Paul Homebrewers Club. Other top-three winners include Tim Stuemke (Dark Lager), Chris Smith (German Wheat & Rye Beer), Justin Dexheimer (Sour Ale), Sean Kampshoff (Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer), Thomas Eibner (Melomel) x2 (Other Mead) and Steve Fletty (Other Mead) x2. Congrats guys!