News & Updates

2008 Gitchee Gumee Brewfest

By on September 9, 2007in beer events, general beer

The 2008 Gitchee Gumee Brewfest held in Superior, WI is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2008. Yeah, okay, so this is MNBeer.com and I’m posting a Wisconsin event. Deal with it. Superior is close enough to the border to let this slide. Besides, it’s a good event and does have MN beers represented. My wife and I have gone the last couple of years and have enjoyed the event. In addition to many familiar breweries, you’ll find a few that we don’t normally see at MN beer fests or in MN bars and liquor stores. The event tends to draw a much larger college crowd than some of our local events, but it isn’t necessarily rowdy. All in all it’s a good time and well worth attending. We’d like to see a few familiar faces this year, if possible. Besides, I need a little back-up if/when the MN vs. WI fisticuffs erupt. It is a Sconie beer event, after all (my apologies to all those in the great state of Wisconsin…I love ya).

Fitgers Update

By on September 7, 2007in brewpubs

Looks like Fitgers is purging all their summer brews, and getting ready for autumn. New on tap starting today:
Breakwater White. “A light wheat ale brewed with coriander and orange peel.”
Apricot Wheat. “Nice marriage of apricot and wheat malt.”

Coming soon:
Cherry Batch 2200. “Sometime in the Sept 11th – Sept 14th range.”
Apostle Apple Ale. “Right after cherry.”

Summit Beer Dinner at Highland Grill

By on September 7, 2007in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries, general beer

Yum. These sort of things always sound good. Unfortunately (ahem), we rarely get sent any free passes for this sort of event. In any case, Highland Grill is having a Summit Beer Dinner on Monday, September 17th. Courses and beer are as follows.

Canape – Cured Meats, Olives Pickles with Summit IPA

Beer Cheese Soup with Summit Oktoberfest

Smokes Salmon with Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber Gelee and Scallion Creme Fraiche with Summit EPA

Seared Shrimp with Curried Coconut, Fresh Squash and Jasmine Rice with Summit Pilsener

Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Sweet Corn Parmesan Flan, Crispy Onions and Anchos Jus with Summit ESB

Bittersweet Chocolate Terrine with Orange paired with Summit Porter

$60 per seat, 651.690.1173 for reservations and time.

Surly Fest Update

By on September 6, 2007in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

The SurlyFest kickoff happens at Stub & Herb’s bar on Tuesday, September 11th. SurlyFest & Furious pints for $3 and free Surly pint glasses to folks that show up early. A great place to kick things off as Stub and Herb’s will now be focusing on local microbrewed beer. See you next Tuesday.
Oh yeah, cans will hit the liquor stores Tuesday/Wednesday next week. Omar