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Tin Whiskers Soft Opening Tonight

By on May 16, 2014in breweries

photo4Need another notch in your Minnesota craft brewery belt? Tin Whiskers is opening their taproom today starting at 3pm. Head over to 125 E. 9th St. in Saint Paul to see just what these three electrical engineers-turned brewers are up to.

“After so long it is crazy to think we will sell our first pint this Friday,” says George Kellerman, 1⁄3 founder of Tin Whiskers. “The taproom atmosphere turned out exactly how we wanted, and the brewers did a great job on the beer. This weekend they’ll showcase a few of their beers including “Alpha” and “Beta” versions of recipes. The full beer line­up will come later at the official Grand Opening event, date yet to be announced.
This weekend the brewery will offer three beers, including:

Beta Batch (carbonated and nitro options): A full­bodied and roasty stout with a lingering sweet aftertaste and notes of chocolate.

Wheatstone Bridge Beta Version: A crisp and refreshing american style wheat beer with distinct flavors of honey and chamomile tea.

Flip Switch IPA Beta Version: An American pale ale with a deep citrus aroma, malty backbone, and a relaxed bitterness.
After the soft launch on Friday, May 14, the brewery will remain open with the hours of: Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. ­ 11:00 p.m. Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. ­ 11:00 p.m. Fridays from 3:00 p.m. ­ 11:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. ­ 11:00 p.m.

Read our Tin Whiskers profile from late April.

MACCC Daddy Friday at Summit Beer Hall

By on May 12, 2014in breweries

Summit will be tapping one keg of the Summit/Karben4 collaboration beer MACCC Daddy this Friday at the Beer Hall.

Since they only got one keg for this side of the border, they’ll be offering free 7 oz pours from 4-9pm this Friday May 16.

10,000 Minutes of Minnesota Craft Beer Week returns on May 5-11

By on May 5, 2014in beer events, beer stores, breweries, brewpubs, cask beer, free beer

10kmembersTo celebrate Minnesota’s nationally recognized craft beer community, from May 5-11, the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild presents 10,000 Minutes of Minnesota Craft Beer, a week packed with more than 80 member events, from Minnesota tap takeovers on the North Shore to special firkin tappings in Southern Minnesota. 

10,000 Minutes events include: tap takeovers, special releases, firkin tappings, cask tappings, block parties, beer art, and all-day happy hours. It’s the most Minnesota-specific craft beer events in one week ever. Events are being added every day, so for the latest, visit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaCraftBrewersGuild

WHAT: The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Presents 10,000 Minutes of Minnesota Craft Beer
WHERE: Locations throughout Minnesota 
WHEN: May 5-11, 2014 

WHY: To celebrate the growth and strength of the craft beer industry in Minnesota 

HOW: Visit www.mncraftbrew.org/10000minutes to find events and make the most of every minute, with a Minnesota craft beer in hand. 

Posters and Pints. An art show for beer lovers.

By on May 3, 2014in beer events

postersBeer. Art. Who woulda’ thunk?

Billed as “the first poster show, beer tasting and fundraiser mashup in history,” Posters & Pints combines all three elements in support of Art Buddies, a program of the non-profit Creatives for Causes. Ticket price of $20 includes a custom designed-pint glass and beer samples. Exclusive beer-themed posters will be priced at $30. The Nordeast Brewers Alliance will be pouring flavored soda, food will be available for purchase.

Breweries include 612, Indeed, Summit, Dangerous Man, Day Block, Lift Bridge and Steel Toe. Follow the links below for complete details.
Saturday, June 21, 2014.
Uppercut Boxing Gym
Exclusive Posters, Beer Tasting, Proceeds go to Charity. Ticket sales.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1388218258120685/

http://www.postersandpints.com

Town Hall Blessing of the Maibock Saturday

By on May 2, 2014in brewpubs

Blessing of the Maibock (Photo: Town Hall’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/townhallbrewery)

It’s Maibock season and Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery likes to do things right… Once again, they’ve invited Episcopal priest, Father Aron Kramer (Vicar at St. Andrew’s By the Lake) to will perform a short blessing over the beer at each Town Hall location.

Join the celebration at the Town Hall Tap at 3 PM or Town Hall Lanes at 4 PM. Attendees will get one free Maibock and happy hour pricing. The festivities at the Brewery start at 5 PM and include a blessing of the brewery and free Maibock until 6 PM. German food will also be available for your belly-filling pleasure.
Town Hall will also celebrate that other rite of spring, The Kentucky Derby, on May 3rd, as the Maibock ceremonies will be over before the 5:24 post time and the televisions will be tuned in.