News & Updates

Two New Breweries Go Live: Welcome Pryes Brewing Co. and Fair State Brewing Co-op

By on September 9, 2014in Fair State Brewing, Pryes Brewing Co.

newbiesOver the course of the last week or so, two new breweries have launched product for the general public. Fair State delivered their first beer, a hefeweizen, to Grumpy’s NE last Monday. Their taproom is also open for business, though hours are a bit sporadic during their soft opening.

And because one new brewery isn’t enough, Pryes Brewing Co. launched into the market with an IPA, Miraculum, currently available at Burch Steak House, Butcher and The Boar, Libertine, HeyDay and Village Pub.

Congrats everyone! We’re looking for good things from both breweries!

Junkyard Brewery Taproom Kickstarter – Final Days

By on September 9, 2014in Junkyard Brewery
Junkyard Brewing Co.

Confession: I have a soft spot in my heart for the Fargo-Moorhead area in my heart. As a kid, my parents transplanted us to lakes country – Fergus Falls, more specifically. The FM area was “the big city” in our area, and I cut my teeth in those two cities… checking out bands, girls, college and my first sips of craft beer. So when I saw the the fine fellas’ from Junkyard Brewery were running a Kickstarter project to help with their new brewery, I thought I’d pitch in. If you’re someone who’s willing to throw some cash at a Kickstarter project and someone who supports Minnesota-made beer, check this out.

As I write this, they have 6 days left to raise about $1700. If it’s your sort of thing, how about extending a little “Minnesota Nice” to Moorhead?

 

Brau Brothers Hopfest!

By on September 5, 2014in Brau Brothers Brewing Co., breweries

Brau Brothers Brewing Company will play host to their 1st Annual Hopfest this weekend, September 5-7.

Each day music will be played on a stage set up outside the brewery in the parking lot, tours will be offered, the kitchen will have specials on food,  and beer, including a special release of Test Positive Ale*, will be drunk.  There’s something for everyone with Country, Bluegrass, Rock, and Polka! Bring your sunscreen, and be ready to party!

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*Test Positive spent several months in used, buggy, whiskey barrels. Fermented on Saccharomyces initially, then aged on lacto + pedio and finally finished with brett, this one serves up some flavor! A bit of chocolate, vanilla, dark cherry/plum, green apple tart, a little funk, and finally a hint of smoke from the barrel. This one is darker in flavor than the Bancreagie Sour (which we will also try to bottle for the weekend). Test Positive will do well with the stinkiest of cheeses! We saved our favorite barrel for barrel pours Friday, Saturday, and (If there’s any left) Sunday

Bad Weather Brewing Co. Taproom Coming to St. Paul

By on September 3, 2014in Bad Weather Brewing Co., breweries

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Hey St. Paul… a new taproom is coming your way, and w think it’s going to be pretty damn good! Our friends at Bad Weather Brewing Company will be parting ways with the Lucid Brewing facility in Minnetonka in order to open 12,000 sq ft. taproom and production facility at 414 7th St. W., St. Paul, Minnesota in the first half of 2015.

The fine fellas from Bad Weather Brewing Company got their start in March of 2013, operating under an alternating proprietorship at the Lucid facility. Now we’re excited to hear that Bad Weather is ready to take the next step of building out its own brewery and taproom within walking distance of downtown St. Paul.

Bad Weather Brewing will also be offering an exclusive Beer Club Membership program to individuals and businesses. Individual memberships will be limited to approximately 200 applicants, will cost $1000, and offer free beer for life in the taproom. Details and applications can be found at www.badweatherbrewery.com.

Watch for more from these guys as things move along. Congrats Zac and Joe!

#MNStateBeer – Tweet from the Fair & Win

By on August 21, 2014in contest

drinkbeerWanna’ win a “Drink beer from here” shirt? We’ve got a handful of these shirts from our friends at HopCloth and it’s time we give them away! These shirts are super-soft ringspun cotton and feel really nice.

…so let’s have a contest! And since the State Fair is happening, let’s celebrate our locals! #MNStateBeer

We want to see your Minnesota State Fair craft beer photos! Whether you’re cruising through the Land of 10,000 Beers, bellying up to the BallPark Cafe for a mini donut beer or grabbing some Summit on a Stick, be sure to use the hashtag #MNStateBeer and tag us (@mnbeer) on Instagram or Twitter. We’ll pick a few of our favorites over the course of the fair and hook you up!

Cheers and State Fair Beers…

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