News & Updates

Calling all cribbage players!

If you play cribbage and enjoy Barley John’s brews check this out.

Sunday, October 5th
Noon
Cribbage Tournament

$15 entry fee
100% payout for top 3 places
Sign up in person or email cribbage@barleyjohns.com with your full name.

I’ve played in one of their tournaments before and although most folks were much better cribbage players than me, it was a great time. Everyone was friendly and there’s not many Sundays you get the chance to enjoy all that is Barley John’s.

Town Hall Anniversary Week!

Is it just me or is fall looking good for beer in Minnesota? Check out what Town Hall has to offer…

Hey All,
We have entered October…our Anniversary Month. Much going on to tell you about.

Releases

Mon. Oct.13
“Fresh Hop 2008”-yummy 6.4% abv IPA this year. 200lbs wet cascade hops were hard to get…sorry no discount

“Oktoberfest Lager”- 6.1% abv Big and chewy malt in this first time lager beer style at Town Hall- regular intro price ****Also limited number of Shirt/Glass/Beer packages**** get a limited edition 2008 Oktoberfest shirt/glass/ and beer for just $18 – not a misprint

Mon. Oct.20
“Petunia’s Pumpkin Ale”- Everyones favorite Autumn seasonal. Brewed with Pumpkin, spice, and milk sugar.- regular release

Anniversary week is 10/20 -10/25 and yes we will again feature Beer Olympics (details to follow)

Limited releases
10/20- Thunderstorm
10/21- Bluberry Oatmeal Pale Ale
10/22- Town Hall Grand Cru
10/23- Barrel Aged Rubicon Wheat Wine
10/24- Eye of the Storm Honey Ale
10/25- Anniversary Belgian style Tripel

D-Day Update

SurlyCheck out the latest update on Surly’s Darkness Day…

Lets talk about D-Day. That’s the day we will be selling 750 ML bottles of Darkness at the brewery on October 25th. Here is the latest info…
• We will open the brewery gates at noon on the 25th.
• The first 700 people can purchase up to 6 bottles of Darkness.
• Cost is gonna be $100 for 6 bottles. Tax included and cash only.
• We’ll have some bands.
• Food and beer for sale at the brewery.
• Under 21 welcome with parents.
• If you are not one of the first 700, you can still come in and enjoy the scene.
• We will not hold spots for people nor will we ship any Darkness.
• Darkness will not be sold at any liquor stores.
• Darkness will be released the following week on draft.
• Doors close at 6:30, please line up a ride or taxi. We want you to get home safe.Details may change! Make sure you check the website as we lead up to the big day.