I stopped in for another installment of Josh Pepper’s Beer Evangelism classes at The Four Firkins last night. If you haven’t been to one of Josh’s events, you should definitely try to get to one. Last night we tasted porters and stouts and talked about beer and the concept of celebration (with beer, of course.) There’s something very special about having a beer (or wine… or cocktails) with friends. It’s a shared experience that you just can’t have with water or Red Bull. And it isn’t really necessarily about getting a buzz, either (though there’s nothing wrong with that, either). Perhaps the idea is a bit nebulous, but I suspect many of you know what I’m getting at… So, uh, let’s get a beer folks – in April (at the MNBeerthday Party) or sooner!
News & Updates
What’s New With the Brau Crew?
Here’s an update of goings-on from Dustin Brau of Brau Bros. Brewing.
Greetings from the brewery in Lucan!
It’s been a terrific year, and it’s finishing with a bang. First, sampler packs are now leaving the brewery. They are 12 pack samplers with two bottles of 6 different beers. They will be finding their way onto store shelves over the next week or two. As always, if you’d like to request them at your favorite retailer, drop me an email and I will do my best to get them there.
We’re working on the next Single Batch Series Beer, and all I can say is… we’re finally going to appease the hopheads who have been emailing relentlessly wondering where our DIPA’s are. I don’t know if I’d classify it as a DIPA, but it will be big and hoppy. Look for it early 2009 with more details to follow.
Our swag department is undergoing and overhaul. Look for new additions to our line of clothing as well as new glassware soon. It will all be available online, however we encourage you to drive down (or up) to Lucan and visit us at the brewery. Speaking of which, we are planning organized tours to begin early next year. Included in the tour will be a walkthrough of the production plant, an oral history of the early years (2006, 2007), a hike through the hopyard and barleypatch (spring, summer, fall), and finally a sip or two of our beers. Signup information will be available after Christmas. As always, just give a call or shoot an email for groups or if you’ll be in town.
Take care,
Dustin
Holiday Cheer from Town Hall
Hey All,
We have entered the month of holiday cheer! I think you need the schedule of Holiday Beer.
Monday, December 8: Jubilation release- 6.8%abv Dark, spicy(from hops), hoppy IPA.
Monday, December 15: Festivus XXX release- 6.4%abv Traditional Milk Stout. Sweet,heavy English style stout made with lactose.
Grinch’s Grog release- 5.3%abv Creamy American Pale ale made with plenty of Simcoe hops.
Also, starting 12/15 get your holiday growler pack-one growler Jubilation, Festivus XXX, and Grinch’s Grog for the outstanding price of $25.50 (while supplies last) That is refill price only. If you don’t have 3 empties to return and you want the holiday pack, we will simply add $3.50 for each growler you do not have to return.(the price of the glass). These three above mentioned beers only while supply lasts.
Monday, December 22: 1800 release- 7.2%abv Award winning historical English IPA- nearly 8 lbs hops per barrel.
Also, on the 22nd, ANNUAL HOLIDAY FIRE!
Come wish your family @ Town Hall Brewery happy holidays. We provide “Mulled Ale” (complimentary Merry Christmas from us!), you provide Holiday cheer!
Monday, December 29: Inglenook release- 5.6%abv Robust porter aged on toasted oak, just enough for a dry woody finish. Great as you cuddle up to the holiday fire.
All of these will be available regular in growlers (1800 will be a touch more $)
Starting this Saturday, the Special New Year’s Menu will be available for review. Check it out and get your reservation made early.
Lots of beer….I best get to work!
Mike
Get out there and drink something…
The deadline is near! Stop by any of the Blue Plate Restaurants for a chance to win super prizes in the Summit Brewery Bash Contest. Prizes include a 35 person brewery party, a Summit brewer jacket, 4 club seats for our local pro hockey team, a Sue Mclean concert package, and a First Ave concert package. Visit the Groveland Tap, Highland Grill, Edina Grill, Longfellow Grill, or 3 Squares and fill out a Summit coaster! The drawing will be held December 4 at 7pm at the Groveland Tap (need not be present to win).
Summit Flight Night at the Groveland Tap
Come down to the Groveland Tap on December 17 for a special price on their Summit beer flight. Starting at 6pm, get 8 different 6oz Summit beers for $6.