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Stillwater Brewer’s Bazaar

By on February 18, 2010in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

Beer! Beer! Beer! Let’s have another beer fest! [Stop. Breathe. Too much Stumbeano’s coffee this morning.] In any case, the Stillwater Brewer’s Bazaar is entering it’s fourth year and we thought you might just like to go… Details? Okay…

Join the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club as we raise money for our many local and international community service projects by presenting The 4th Annual Brewers Bazaar
– A beer tasting event in beautiful downtown Stillwater, MN
– Saturday, May 15th, 2010
– Noon – 5pm
– This year’s beer tasting event will take place on the St. Croix River aboard the Avalon Riverboat. The boat will remained docked during the event so participants and vendors can come and go to enjoy Stillwater’s Rivertown Art Festival in Lowell Park.

Beer…on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in downtown Stillwater.
Beer…on the deck of the Avalon Riverboat over looking the river.
Beer…while enjoying the great artists on display at the Rivertown Art Festival.
Beer…from the region’s finest brewers:

Tickets will be $30 each and include entrance to the event, a pilsner glass for sampling any of the 60+ beers and a brat. In addition, you are welcome to come and go as you please throughout the event while enjoying the River Town Art Festival. Beer will not be allowed outside the event and you must be 21 years old with proper ID to enter.

Order tickets online at http://www.BrewersBazaar.com

Please tell others about this fun event and invite your friends!

Last years Brewers:
– Surly Brewing Company
– Lake Superior Brewing
– August Schell
– Summit
– Cold Spring Brewing Company
– Rock Bottom
– Flat Earth Brewing
– Finnegan’s
– St. Croix Brewing Company
– Brau Brothers Brewing Co.
– Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
– Rush River Brewing
– Tyranena Brewing Company
– The Lift Bridge Brewery
– Vine Park Brewing Co. (River City Root Beer)

If you’re interested in the program, click here.

Summit Dinner @Tracy’s Saloon

By on February 17, 2010in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events, breweries

In addition to the Unchained Series Batch 03: IRA release party at Tracy’s Saloon, they’re also doing a limited seating, six-course tasting menu dinner.

Menu:
Bouillabaisse Crudo of Bluenose and Opah Fish, Rye Flatbread with Rouille
Soup Trio: Grilled Cheese & Tomato, Octopus Carbonade with Summit Pilsener, and Spice Consomme
Rabbit Meatball with Eggplant Vermicelli, Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Stuffed Ham Hock on Creamy Rye with Green Sauce
Baked Oyster with Summit IPA Sabayon, Crispy Pig Ear
Rye Eclair with Great Northern Porter Ganache & Hazelnut Cream

Cost: $35/person
Call 651-361-0923 for reservations.

Big & Barrel Aged Week @Town Hall

By on February 17, 2010in beer events, brewpubs

If you like barrel aged beers, then clear your calendar next week!

Hey All,
Everyone enjoying this great sunny day? Looks like winter is coming to an end…..shall we celebrate? How does this sound-
BIG AND BARREL WEEK Feb. 22-27

Monday 2/22 –
*Big Ben Double IPA
*Jim Beam Barrel Aged Twisted Jim
Tuesday 2/23-
*Wine Barrel Aged Batch 1000 (Double IPA)
Wednesday 2/24-
*Wine Barrel Aged Scottish Wee Heavy
Thursday 2/25-
*Wine Barrel Aged Grand Cru
Friday 2/26-
*Port Barrel Aged Odin
Saturday 2/27-
*Jack Daniels barrel aged Czar Jack

*All 10 ounce pours $5.75, pint club discount IS valid for these beers. No other discounts.

* Each beer is offered in 14 ounce signature Town Hall stem-ware for $6 more anytime (customer keeps the glass).

* Limited growlers available of all beers. First come first served- $25 each is refill price, first time growler purchase additional $3.50

* Each beer is available in limited edition hand made, numbered, signed, wood kilned Town Hall stone growler for additional $30. Single use only, must preorder and prepay for these filled growlers.

* Buy a growler of the barrel aged beer released each day (mon-fri) and get a growler of Saturday’s release free (Czar Jack) Must have punch card stamped after growler purchase each day

* Beers available for purchase on day of release each day after 12pm.*

One More FYI- We will be closing this coming Saturday 2/20 at 5pm for a private party. We will again be back open for business as usual Sunday morning-
Thanks,
Mike

Workin’ at The Firkins?

By on February 17, 2010in beer stores

Are you a fan of The Four Firkins? Are you looking for a job? Are you qualified? If yes to all of the above, check out the listing for their open manager position.

The Four Firkins is looking for a new Manager!

Want a fast paced, fun job in the fastest growing segment of the liquor industry? Want to run a highly successful and very popular specialty beer store? We are looking for someone to take the reins here at the Four Firkins, if you are a people person, a capable manager and enjoy good beer then this may be the job for you. Applicants must have two years retail management experience. Applicants must have excellent understanding of beer: The history of beer, brewing processes and style differences. Applicants must be outgoing and confident. Applicants must be able to work every Friday and Saturday in addition to some weekdays, at least 40 hours a week sometimes more. Applicants must be willing to attend to beer related events at pubs and bars throughout the Twin Cities.

If this sounds exciting to you email your resume and contact details to alvsalvey@gmail.com.