Yesterday, May 13th, marked the beginning of American Craft Beer Week and it would be safe to say that Minnesota's rapidly-growing craft beer industry is primed to put on a big celebration. But one Duluth Brewpub has really ... Continue reading
Meet Minnesota Brewers Party at Tycoons in Duluth
Yesterday, May 13th, marked the beginning of American Craft Beer Week and it would be safe to say that Minnesota's rapidly-growing craft beer industry is primed to put on a big celebration. But one Duluth Brewpub has really ... Continue reading
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Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub Selling Growlers
Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub has announced with their increase production capacity they are able to begin growler sales at the brewpub.
They will have their four year-round beers,Big Jim IPA, Light Rail Pale Ale, Smokehouse Porter and Honey Wheat, for sale immediately with ... Continue reading
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Spring Delights: A Pairing Dinner with Boom Island and Nightingale
By Jeanne Foels
During one of the last, ridiculous, trying snowstorms of April, a group of diners found shelter in the cozy confines of Nightingale. With the shades ... Continue reading
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Coming Full Circle: Women in Beer
By Ryan Tuenge
Beer. It’s thought to have been around since about 800 BC and, despite ... Continue reading
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Homebrew Recipe: Maibock
By Michael Dawson
Illustrations by Phil Juliano
Citizens: I submit to you that, as residents of the Upper Midwest, are arguably better able to appreciate a good Maibock than anyone outside Germany.
Germany, from whence this blonde scion of the lager family hails, sits at a similar latitude; ... Continue readingFiled under Brewers Corner, Education, Main
Now Open (Or Damn Close)
New (And Recently Opened) Local Breweries
Bad Weather Brewing
By Brian Kaufenberg
Illustration by Lucas Gluesenkamp
Strike up a conversation with a Minnesotan and without fail the exchange will lead to the weather—and for good reason. With four distinct seasons, ... Continue reading
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The Next Craft Boom?
Small Batch Distilling is Making a Splash in the Midwest
By John Garland
Photos by Ariel Lamb
It’s hard to overstate the impact of the “Surly Bill” on the craft beer industry in Minnesota. Besides legislative legitimacy, the bill was designed to give new small businesses a cash flow, allowing them ... Continue reading
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Homebrew Recipe
Irish Red Ale
By Michael Dawson
Citizens, a disclaimer: even with St. Patrick’s Day almost upon us, this is not going to be about Irish Red Ale. Well, it is, but only insofar as to frame up some guidelines we will then largely ignore.
- St. Patrick's Day Parade ... Continue reading
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Brewer Profile: Jace Marti of August Schell Brewing Co.
By Joe Alton
Name: Jace Marti Hometown: New Ulm, MN Works At: August Schell Brewing Co., New Ulm, MN Turn-Ons: Sour beers Turn-Offs: Beer snobbery Growler: What's in your fridge right now? Jace Marti: Some Chimney Sweep, a few Bocks, half a Lagunitas Sucks 6 pack, and a Cuvée des Jacobins Rouge. And some left over hotdish. G: What's your favorite music to brew to? JM: We listen ... Continue readingFiled under Brewers Corner, Main, People
Homebrew Recipe
Scotch Ale: The Wee Heavy
By Michael Dawson
Hey! Don't dump the dregs in the primary fermenter from last month's Scottish 60/- ( note: /- is the symbol for "shilling") – there's an awful lot of yeast in them thar buckets and carboys, and we're going to re-use it and do ... Continue reading
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Now Open (Or Damn Close): Bang Brewing Company
by Brian Kaufenberg
Bang Brewing Co.
With the 1,300 square foot grain bin-style brewery in South St. Anthony Park near completion, Sandy and Jay Boss Febbo hope to have beer in the market as soon as mid to late March. Until then, Jay, a software engineer, and his wife ... Continue reading
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Now Open (Or Damn Close): Canal Park Brewing Co.
By Drew Kerr
Canal Park Brewing Co.
- Photo Courtesy of Canal Park Brewing Co.
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Now Open (Or Damn Close): Red Wing Brewery
By Drew Kerr
Red Wing Brewery
- Photo Courtesy of Red Wing Brewery
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Now Open (Or Damn Close): HammerHeart Brewing Co.
By Drew Kerr
HammerHeart Brewing Co.
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Now Open (Or Damn Close): Jack Pine Brewing Co.
By Drew Kerr
Jack Pine Brewing
- Photo Courtesy of Jack Pine Brewing Co.
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