Slightly out of the realm of MNBeer, but still interesting… Samuel Adams has implemented a hop sharing program, allowing smaller brewers access to 20,000 pounds of hops – 10,000 pounds of East Kent Golding and 10,000 pounds of Tettnang. They’ll be selling hops from the 2007 harvest at their cost, allowing brewers to buy up to 528 pounds. Though it won’t solve peoples’ problems entirely, it certainly sounds like a nice gesture. Thanks to TH for the heads up.
News & Updates
Dirty Old Man Release TONIGHT
As a follow up to a posting a week or two ago, Tyranena’s Dirty Old Man will be released at Stub & Herb’s tonight from 8:00-10:00 pm. If you need extra incentive to go or are just interested in seeing what else they have to offer, check out their tap and bottle line up.
Schell’s Einbecker Doppelbock release
Just a reminder that Friday marks the release the first in Schell’s 150th Anniversary beers, their 1878 Einbecker Doppelbock. It’s tasty! Look for the folks at Schell’s at your favorite bars around Minnesota to celebrate this release. Check out the schedule here.
Rochester… you’re up…
Schell’s 150th Anniversary Draft Series No. 1 Release
Release Party at Whistle Binkies
6:00-8:00pm @ South
8:30-?? @ North
Rochester, MN
Beer tasting at Cellars Wines & Spirits in Eagan
Here’s a note we received from Jason at Cellars Wines & Spirits in Eagan:
Cellars Wines & Spirits in Eagan is having a FREE beer tasting. Join us on Saturday March 15th from 2-5pm to try over 15 different beers from around the world. We will have several seasonal beers open for sampling, this is going to be miabock season and they will be in full force at the tasting. St. Patrick’s day will be just around the corner so you can enjoy some great Irish brews (none of the normals). Come one come all and enjoy FREE beer on Saturday March 15th from 2-5pm. Please be easy on the staff; they will be drinking with you. See you there.
Barley John’s: brewery news & Valentine’s Day
Here’s some news from Barley John’s. Their Valentine’s Day dinner sounds tasty and I can attest to the fact that the Rosie’s Old Ale with raspberries is really tasty. I think I might even like it better than the “standard” Rosie’s.
Brewery Update
As some of you have noticed we are out of the Stockyard IPA – we apologize for this. Our brewery has been out of commission for the last 2 weeks as we work to fix a few mechanical issues that have sprung up. We should resume brewing again hopefully this weekend and will restore our regular beers back to tap within the next few weeks. We added another seasonal and have some fun guest kegs lined up in the interim. Thanks again and we apologize for the inconvenience – we are getting thirsty too!