Tonight. Nomad Pub. 6-9pm. Bitter Brewer is one of my personal favorites from the Surly line-up. Yum. Moe’s Bender & Smoke on tap, too.
…and of course there’s a ton of stuff happening tonight (and the rest of the week) for Minnesota Craft Beer Week.
News & Updates
Sour Blending Seminar
Lanny Hoff from Artisanal Imports will be doing a free sour ale blending seminar at Bulldog NE at 6pm on Monday, May 16 as part of their Sour Ale Fest May 16-17. He’ll be working with unblended old and new Cuvee de Jacobin and attendees will be tasting several different blends of the two, as well as the real finished product.
9 different sour ales from Belgium as well as American craft breweries will be available on tap.
Beer Activism in City Pages
Here’s a nice little piece on beer activism in Minnesota featuring Minnesota Beer Activists, Minnesota Beer Activists fight for your drinking rights. City Pages, Jessica Lussenhop (great beer name!)
Brau Bros Firkin at Stanley’s
If you find yourself on the other end of town but craving a firkin fix, check out Stanley’s. They’ll be tapping a firkin of oak-aged Forgotten Flem* from Brau Brothers. Plus, a Brau will, “be there talking smart with answers to everything you wanted to know about Lucan but were afraid to ask.”
*Forgotten Flem is a dry, hoppy, fruity Belgian Saison brewed with rye and 50+ IBUs of hoppy goodness.
Gold Sovereign Firkin Friday at Sweeney’s
In honor of Craft Beer Week, Sweeney’s will be tapping a firkin of Summit Gold Sovereign Ale this Friday at 5pm. Ditch work a little early and join in the fun!