News & Updates

Northern Brewer Minneapolis Grand Opening

By on April 11, 2012in beer education, general beer, homebrew

Northern Brewer Minneapolis (6021 S. Lyndale Ave.) has a week full of events and specials to celebrate their Grand Opening. For complete details of the events see – www.northernbrewer.com/mpls

Minneapolis Grand Opening — April 14th-21st
15% off Starter Kits Sale the whole time

Saturday the 14th: 11am-4pm
Sale: 10% off Blichmann Engineering products.
Event: John Blichmann Day

Sunday the 15th: 11am-4pm
Sale: 15% off Burners & Kettles
Event: Poster artist DWITT & Dead Ringer Collaboration

Monday the 16th: 6pm-7pm
Sale: 15% off Yeast Starter Kits + Wine Kits
Event: Kris England (homebrewer, Pour Decisions Brewing Co.) Talks About Yeast

Tuesday the 17th: 5:30pm-7pm
15% off Fermenters (Carboys, Better Bottles and Pails)
Event: Mead Roundtable with Mead Maker of the Year winners: Curt Stock (2005), Steve Fletty (2007) and Thomas Eibner (2009)

Wednesday the 18th: 5:30pm-7pm
Sale: 15% off Bottles & Closures & Kegging Equipment
Event: Brewing TV Day. Jake, Mike & Chip will be in the house hanging out and offering a discount on all BTV merchandise.

Thursday the 19th: 6-7pm
Sale: 15% off Hops
Event: An Insider’s Look at Hops with Brian Wright

Friday the 20th: 5-7pm
Sale: 15% off Chillers
Event: John Palmer Discussion on The Role of Water

Saturday the 21st: All Day
Sale: 15% off Beer Recipe Kits
Event: Home Brew Appreciation Day

Book Signing at Flat Earth Thursday – “Minnesota’s Best Breweries and Brewpubs”

By on April 11, 2012in beer events

Tomorrow from 3:30pm – 6:30pm you can visit Flat Earth Brewing Co. for a book signing with author Robin Shepard, who authored “Minnesota’s Best Breweries and Brewpubs, Searching for the Perfect Pint.”

Minnesota’s Best Breweries and Brewpubs
Searching for the Perfect Pint by Robin Shepard

SPECIAL EVENT – Flat Earth Brewing Company. This Thursday (April 12) from 3:30pm – 6:30pm. Book Signing with the author in the Flat Earth Tasting Room!
Join Robin Shepard for a beer and discussions about his quest to find the best brews in Minnesota!

Based on four years of travel and research, Minnesota’s Best Breweries and Brewpubs is a welcome addition to Robin Shepard’s series of guides to the best of the Midwest’s beer industries. From large-scale breweries such as Cold Spring and trendsetters like St. Paul’s Flat Earth Brewing Company, to individual brewpubs like Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery and Fitger’s Brewhouse, Shepard provides commentary for more than thirty beer makers and three-hundred Minnesota beers. Accessible enough for people at all stages in their journeys to discover great-tasting beer, the information-packed guidebook also features a list of helpful books and websites, as well as information on Minnesota’s beer tastings and festivals.

For each brewery and brewpub site you’ll find:

•    a description and brief history, plus many “don’t miss” features
•    a description of beers on tap and a list of seasonal and specialty beers
•    a space for the brewmaster’s autograph
•    notes on the pub food, with recommendations
•    suggestions of nearby sights and activities
•    general directions to the location
•    Shepard’s personal ratings of the experience, plus room to add your own.

“Thorough, interesting, and surely helpful to those—there are thousands these days—who are searching for a decent glass of beer.” —Jerry Apps, author of Breweries of Wisconsin

Robin Shepard is author of Wisconsin’s Best Breweries and Brewpubs, which was awarded the Quill and Tankard Writing Award of the North American Guild of Beer Writers, and Best Breweries and Brewpubs of Illinois.

[More information at: http://uwpress.wisc.edu/books/4268.htm]

Republic to Expand to 57 Taps in May

By on April 10, 2012in bars/restaurants, cask beer

Fun news from the Twitterverse… Republic announced today that they will be expanding their expanding their tap beer selection by 25 lines in early May, for a grand total of 57 lines, one of which will include a beer engine for cask-conditioned beers. Congrats to Republic!

Republic is very pleased to announce that 25 additional tap lines are planned for installation in early May, bringing the grand total of their all craft draft beer offerings to 57.

The expansion will fill gaps (if any could be counted) on their beer list and represent more local and emerging American craft beer companies. A few more offerings from Germany and Belgium are also part of the plan.

Co-owner and beer buyer, Matty O’Reilly, will keep around 50 lines aggressively rotating
with the seasons and new releases, with a number of year-round static lines maintaining
their spots (e.g. Surly ‘Furious’, Fulton ‘Sweet Child of Vine IPA, Left Hand ‘Nitro Milk Stout’). Five lines will be dedicated to a weekly rotation of “one-off” kegs, limited releases and special features. One line will remain for Beer of the Day, which is a daily rotating $3 all-day, everyday, craft beer. One line (utilizing a beer engine) will be dedicated for cask conditioned ales.

Surly Bandwagon at Target Field

By on April 9, 2012in breweries

Today Surly announced that they would have a new IPA available at Target Field this summer that will be exclusive to the ballpark. Bandwagon IPA is brewer with pale & crystal malts as well as Centennial & Chinook hops and English ale yeast.

Introducing Bandwagon, a West Coast India Pale Ale. This IPA is brewed with pale and crystal malts, centennial and chinook hops, and fermented with English ale yeast. Bandwagon is pale gold in color and has flavors of caramelly biscuits slathered in pineapple-orange marmalade.

All Pints North Summer Brew Fest, Duluth

By on April 9, 2012in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

This festival has been in the works for quite some time and we’re very glad to see it happening! Congrats to the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild on the announcement of their newest beer festival, All Pints North Summer Brew Fest. The event will take place on July 21st from 3-7 pm at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. Tickets are $30 in advanced or $40 at the door if available. Tickets go on Sale Sunday at noon!

1st Annual All Pints North Summer Brew Fest in Duluth!
TICKETS WILL GO ON-SALE APRIL, 15 at NOON (CST)

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Saturday, July 21, 2012
  • 3 – 7 p.m.
  • Bayfront Festival Park | Duluth, MN
  • $30 in Advance | $40 at the door (if available) | $10 Sober Driver

The Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild is excited and proud to bring the newest of its craft beer festivals to Duluth! The first annual All Pints North Summer Brew Fest will celebrate beer brewed in Minnesota by breweries and brew pubs in the Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild, plus a few select regional and national craft brands. Join us by the lake to meet the brewers and enjoy unlimited amazing Minnesota+ craft beer samples, hip food vendors, beer-centered activities and educational components, live music and entertainment, and much more!

The Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 2000 to promote Minnesota breweries, create an open line of communication between brewers, and be an advocate for progressive beer laws in Minnesota. The Guild promotes Minnesota’s burgeoning brewing industry by sponsoring festivals and special events, including Autumn Brew Review and Winterfest, that showcase the talent of Minnesota’s craft brewers. These long-standing, professional and fun festivals typically sell out quickly, so the Guild is thrilled to bring the same energy and patron enthusiasm to Duluth with the new All Pints North Summer Brew Fest.

If you are planning on traveling to Duluth for the event, be sure to make lodging arrangements early, as rooms tend to fill up during the summer months in Duluth. There is some info on lodging on the festival website, including potential camping options.

For more details and ticket purchase, visit our website:

www.mncraftbrew.org/festivals/allpintsnorth

Ticketing Website:

www.tempotickets.com/allpintsnorth