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And Yet Another Law We Should Probably Change…

By on February 14, 2011in beer stores

Also covered here and here (and others, no doubt).

From their CloudProfile page:

Firkins is also trying to change a Minnesotan liquor law.
Now, we know that this is not even in the same realm as what Surly is trying to do but it is a state liquor law and we have been working on the for a few weeks now. The draft of the Bill was just introduced so now we can tell you all about it. Currently, it is illegal for MN liquor stores to sell apparel of any kind. That is, shirts, jerseys, hats etc. See MN Statute 340A.412 subd. 14. It’s basically a list of items that MN liquor stores can sell. If something’s not on that list we aren’t allowed to sell it. Shirts and other apparel is not on that list. Which is unusual because as you know, breweries are allowed to sell shirts as well as bars here in Minnesota. I figured it was about time somebody did something about that. I contacted Rep Steve Simon here in St. Louis Park and Senator Ron Latz. Both have been very helpful in getting to this point. Rep Simon drafted the Bill and has officially introduced it. Sen Latz will take it from there. At somepoint in March I will go to the capital to testify as to why I believe this will be a good thing for Minnesotan liquors stores. Hopefully this bill (and the one Surly is working on) will be passed and then liquor stores everywhere in MN will be allowed to sell shirts with their own logo and branding on them. In know this may seem like a small thing, but to us and I suspect a lot of other stores, it will make a very big difference. I will be proud to wear a Firkins shirt to a bar, or a Firkins jersey whilst on my bike and I know a few other people too who might like one… Wish us luck! Jason Alvey. The link to the Draft of the Bill is below:

Belg-a-Rama #4 at The Blue Nile

By on February 14, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer events

It’s going on now, but if you don’t have time to make it to The Blue Nile tonight, don’t worry. They’ll be there all week.

Once a month, we devote half our taps for one week to great ales from Belgium. This time it’s these six: Delirium Nocturnum, La Rulles Triple, Urthel Hop-It, Houblon Dobbellen IPA Tripel, Duchesse du Bourgogne Flanders Red, Cuvee des Jacobins Rouge Flanders Red.
Get 3 4-ounce pours for $8, or try a full 12 ounce pour!

Stanley’s Supports Surly

By on February 11, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

Not surprisingly, Stanley’s is standing in support of Surly’s hope to open a destination brewery. Others such as The Ale Jail, Princeton’s Liquors, The Four Firkins, Cafe 28, Grumpy’s NE, Stub & Herb’s and others have all voiced their support. Here’s the latest effort from the crew at Stanley’s:

We at Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room fully support Surly’s vision of creating a new brewery, restaurant and event center. Surly Brewing has become a very successful brewery, who wants to invest additional time and energy into a business expansion that will produce jobs and contribute to the beverage and tourism economies of Minnesota.

We do not feel threatened as a bar and restaurant to have one of our beloved Minnesota breweries create a restaurant for themselves. We say, go for it and good luck!

To further support Surly’s vision, we will be hosting a “Support Surly” party Saturday February, 19th and taking signatures of supporters. Our names will be the first on the list. We hope other
restaurants and bars will show their support for Surly as well.

Sierra Nevada Tasting at Heritage Tonight

By on February 10, 2011in beer events, beer stores

Good times at Heritage. 5-7pm. Cheers!

Come and join us for a rare treat. You have all heard about the myth and legend of Bigfoot…come and experience it first hand. Short of having Frank run around in a big, furry suit, we will have to let you try the tasty seasonal Barleywine from Sierra Nevada called Bigfoot. But wait, there’s more, we also will be pulling some 2009 Bigfoot out of the cellar so you can see the difference a year makes with this beer. We will also be pouring some of their 30