News & Updates

Alaskan Founders in MN

By on November 8, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer events

Geoff and Marcy Larson, founders of Alaskan Brewing Company,  will be in the Twin Cities November 10th-12th for a handful of events. Read on…

Thursday, November 10th, 7pm: Alaskan Beer Dinner at Pig and Fiddle
Featuring Amber, White, IPA, Winter and Smoked Porter. See below for menu.

Friday, November 11th, 5:30pm: Smoked Porter Vertical at The Happy Gnome. This event will feature 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010 and 2011 Smoked Porter.

9pm: Alaskan Sampling at Station 280. This event will feature 2 for 1 pints of Alaskan Amber, White, IPA and Winter Ale.

Saturday, November 12th, 4pm: Geoff and Marcy will be sampling Amber, White, IPA and Winter and signing bottles of Smoked Porter at Zipp’s.

7pm: Smoked Porter Vertical at MacKenzie, featuring 2009, 2010 and 2011 Smoked Porter on draft.

Tallgrass Velvet Rooster Release This Week

By on November 6, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer stores

Tallgrass is rolling out their latest beer, Velvet Rooster, said to be the world’s first Belgian-style Tripel in a can.

“Velvet Rooster is in the Trappist tradition of Belgian Tripels with sweet tones gently hiding its strong alcohol bite (8.5% ABV). The beer pours a golden straw color and is topped with a lofty pure white head that unveils the beer’s strong floral and fruit aromas.

The taste is clean but complex, starting with hints of fruit and sweet malt, with just a touch of candy sweetness at the end. The beer’s Champagne-like effervescence provides a crisp offset to its sweet finish.”

Release party action:

Monday 11/7
Muddy Pig 6-8p (Velvet Rooster tap release – St. Paul)

Tuesday 11/8
Four Firkins 6-8p
S. Lyndale Liquors 4-6p
North Loop Wine & Spirits 5-7p

Wednesday 11/9
Blue Nile 6-8pm (Velvet Rooster tap release – Mpls)
Thomas Liquors 4-6p
Saint Anthony Village 4-7p
Liquor Barrel 5-7p

Thursday 11/10
Heritage Liquor 4-6p
Zipp’s Fall Extravaganza 6:30-9p
Princeton Liquors 5-7p
Sorella Wine & Spirits 6-8p
Sentryz 5-7p

Friday 11/11
Ale Jail 5-7p
First Grand 5-7p

Support A Dangerous Man & His Plan…

By on November 6, 2011in beer events, beer laws

If you’re not already familiar, Rob Miller wants to open Dangerous Man Brewing Co. in Northeast Minneapolis next summer. He’s run into a snag in that the spot he’d like to use is within 300 feet of a religious institution, a no-no according to the lawbooks at this point. The goal, of course, is to change the law. So… if you’re available Monday afternoon, please lend your support.

What: Public Hearing
Where: City Hall room 317 (350 South 5th St.)
When: Monday, November 7th
Time: 1:30pm

Brewing TV #48: The World’s Your Oyster Stout

By on November 4, 2011in beer education, breweries, food pairing, general beer

We’ve seen some experimental brewing on Brewing TV, but nothing like this. Our buddies at Lift Bridge Brewing Company get shellacious on an Oyster Stout. And they aren’t holding anything back. The boiling wort had shells, oyster meat and the briniest of the briny juice thrown in! Join us for an awesome brew day and an oyster festival at Meritage where the beer is served alongside the best oysters the county has to offer. This episode also marks the official BFF hook-up between MN Beer and BTV. Check out that nice log in the closing credits! Sa-weeeeet!