Rosé has grown to dominate the summer wine scene, but it hasn’t stopped there. The pink drink of choice has also inspired breweries and cideries to attempt to capture its floral, fruity flavors, resulting in a not-insignificant lineup of beers and ciders that are as delightful to look at as they are to drink. Wine-inspired … [ Read more]
Dangerous Man creates new experimental double IPA for gamers
May 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dangerous Man Brewing is tapping a new experimental double IPA this Sunday* in collaboration with Octopus Tree, a local video game publisher that is launching its first three games at the taproom. The beer is based on Octopus Tree’s recently released action game, “Goliath,” in which players build giant robots to battle foes. Goliath Experimental Double IPA was crafted … [ Read more]
Dangerous Man Brewing sells majority stake to AB InBev
April 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The ownership of Dangerous Man Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis confirmed they have sold a controlling stake in the brewery to Anheuser-Busch InBev. The move comes just three years into the popular brewery’s existence. Details of the sale were not yet disclosed. “We were hesitant at first,” admits Rob Miller, head brewer and co-founder of Dangerous Man. “But over … [ Read more]
The Wooden Age: An Era of Barrel Aged Beer in Minnesota
February 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Barrel aged beer is a big deal in the world of craft beer these days. It’s also unpredictable, time-consuming to make, and getting more expensive as it grows in popularity. In 2001 Town Hall’s Czar Jack Imperial Stout, now a staple in their annual Barrel Aged Week, won a gold medal at the illustrious Great … [ Read more]
The Mill: T-Day Beers, Tryptophania, Christmas Markets and more
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Mill is just about set for Thanksgiving. We’re trying out turkey liver mousse recipes (like Tiny Diner’s, above) and we know which three beers we’re bringing on Thursday. Which local suds will grace your holiday tables? Any other T-Day beer events you’re excited about? Let us know what’s on your radar in The Mill by tweeting … [ Read more]
3 Beers I’m Bringing to Thanksgiving
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This post is a collaboration with our good friends at Bow & Arrow Magazine. Check out their stylish blog, where this post originally appeared, and follow them @bowandarrowmag. — I can scarcely contribute anything to my family’s Thanksgiving meal. Turkey is my dad’s domain. My grandmother is a wizard with pies. My mom’s stuffing and … [ Read more]
Collab Beers Announced for ‘In Cahoots! A Collaboration of Craft’
July 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Some of Minnesota’s favorite craft breweries are ready to announce their collaboration beers for the first ever ‘In Cahoots! A Collaboration of Craft‘ on August 3rd, 2014. There is something special about the craft beer ‘industry.’ Craft breweries seems to foster a different kind of competition. Seemingly less frequent in craft beer are cutthroat rivalries and … [ Read more]
Arts MN: Saved By the Bell’s Mr. Dewey makes unlikely sounds, Freud meets C.S. Lewis, and more
March 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
By Naomi Crocker Keep in tune with the Minnesota arts scene with Arts MN, a weekly arts preview from The Growler. Art(ists) on the Verge 5 The Soap Factory, 514 Second St SE, Minneapolis MN 55414 The Soap Factory, in collaboration with Northern Lights.mn, presents Art(ists) on the Verge 5, an exhibition of works … [ Read more]
