News & Updates

More details on Stub & Herb’s

By on January 27, 2009in bars/restaurants, breweries

As a reminder, Flat Earth and Lift Bridge will be at Stub & Herb’s tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th 7:00 – 10:00 pm.

In case you need some enticement:
– All Lift Bridge and Flat Earth beers will be available for $3.50.
– 9:00 – close pitchers will be $5 off the regular price.

What brews will be available you ask?
From Flat Earth: Rode Haring, Black Helicopter, Winter Warlock and Cygnus X-1 Porter.
From Lift Bridge: Farm Girl Saison, Pale Ale and Biscotti on draft, plus a cask of double hopped Pale Ale.

2nd annual Firkin Fest at The Happy Gnome, March 21st

By on January 27, 2009in bars/restaurants, beer events

The Happy Gnome is planning to have their 2nd annual Firkin Fest on Saturday March 21st, from 2-close. $5 entrance fee.  They are still working out the details of how many breweries and firkins will be attending.

UPDATES
Surly line up: 16 Grit, Bitter Brewer, Tea-bagged Furious, and Oak-aged Bender
Flat Earth line up: Double Dry Hopped Angry Planet, IPA, Black Helicopter

According to The Happy Gnome they’ve lined up 25 breweries that will be bringing at least 55 brews for your drinking pleasure.

1st Annual Winter Pub Pedal

By on January 23, 2009in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

It’s a festival of biking and beer (or soda). Join us as we visit 6 of the premier Minneapolis beer spots on bicycle. Heart of winter? Nah!Non drinkers are welcome and this is a nominally family-friendly event. If you don’t mind your kid spending some time—on a Sunday afternoon—in a place that happens to serve beer. And tater-tots. All are welcome!

Download map here: http://www.artisanalimports.com/Winter_Pedal_Pub_Crawl_Map_2009.pdf

The ride starts at the Bulldog NE at noon on Sunday, January 25th, 401 E. Hennepin, Minneapolis

Going to the St. Paul Winter Carnival?

By on January 22, 2009in brewpubs

While you’re in the area make sure to stop by Great Waters for two beers brewed especially for the Carnival – Vulcanus Red and King Boreas Wit. And for those willing to brave a cold seat, enjoy your beer of choice on their ice patio, complete with ice block furniture.