News & Updates

Surly Pentagram & Sÿx Label Art

By on May 18, 2012in breweries

Thanks to Beernews.org for digging up the artwork. As we reported back in March (via Denver Post), Surly hoped to make Pentagram an annual Summer bottle release. Lo and behold, Beernews.org gives us the artwork. Check it out. Click for a larger image. 

They also rustled up artwork for Sÿx, which translates roughly into “six” for those of you who don’t speak metal. Surly Sÿx is a wood-aged American Strong Ale that’ll weigh in around 15%. Please don’t fuck it up and it Styx. Again, click to see a bigger version.

Beer Fest Benefiting Craftworks Foundation at Old Chicago in Minnetonka Tonight

By on May 17, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events

Tonight (Thursday May 17th) from 6pm-9pm Old Chicago in Minnetonka will be celebrating American Craft Beer week with local and national beers in support of Craftworks Foundation, an organization that helps the hungry and homeless. They’ll have 10+ breweries featuring 20+ beers as well as some tasty food. Tickets are $25 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Craftworks Foundation helping the hungry and homeless.

New Belgium Tasting/Takeover at Heritage Tonight

By on May 17, 2012in beer stores

Heritage is getting all New Belgium-y on us. Beer Ranger Derek (aka Theo) will be pouring samples from 5-7. If that weren’t enough, the bomber of the week at Heritage is New Belgium’s Abbey Grand Cru and they’re running specials on 4 and 6 packs as well. Read on:

New Belgium Heritage Takeover!

For the price of a debt they’ll never be able to erase (the juice is running!), we’re allowing New Belgium Brewery to take over our store this week. The truth is that we’ll do all the work and they’ll get all the credit, but you’ll get to reap the benefits.

Bomber of the Week
For our BOTW, we’ll have their Abbey Grand Cru, a big, beautiful version of their Abbey Ale at 20% off.  Rich and bottle conditioned, this a great beer to cellar.

Thursday Tasting
For our tasting on Thursday the 17th, we will have Derek (aka: “Theo” aka: the sexiest Beer Ranger in whatever room he is in) here to pour samples of some of their brews from 5-7PM.

Brewery of the Month
There’s a theme developing … our featured brewery this month is … stay with me here … New Belgium.  For the month of May we’ll have their 4-packs and 6-packs on sale for $7.49 and their 12 packs (can and bottle) on sale for $12.99.

Taste of River Lakes Craft Beer and Wine Expo Saturday in Richmond, MN

By on May 15, 2012in beer events, brewpubs

On Saturday, May 19th from 2-6 “Taste of River Lakes Craft Beer and Wine Expo” will take place River Lakes Civic Center in Richmond MN. The event advertises over 100 different varieties of craft beers and 30 varieties of wine to sample throughout the afternoon. From what I gather, if you don’t get your fill, the event will continue offsite with special bar tapping at local pubs. Advanced tickets are $25.00 (Cash Wise Liquor) or $30.00 at the door. All proceeds to benefit River Lakes Hockey.

Music by The Hell Country Truckers. Food available from Jimmy’s Pizza, Cold Spring Bakery and others.

WWW.RiverLakesExpo.com

That’s about all I have. Third Street Brewhouse and Cold Spring are sponsors, so no doubt they’ll be present.