The idea of being more sustainable can be daunting for any brewer when you consider all the heat, water, and ingredients in play, not to mention the potential for waste. But when you get to the core of sustainability, it comes down to maximizing usage, buying smart, and giving back. Here are eight ways any … [ Read more]
The West Side Brewers Collective: Eight breweries, one barleywine
February 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
How much does water and brewing equipment affect the taste of a beer? A new collaboration from eight West Metro breweries may hold the answer. Brewers from Lupine, South Fork, Schram Vineyards, Birch’s on the Lake, Wayzata Brew Works, Excelsior, ENKI, and Waconia joined forces and traveled to each other’s breweries to craft the same … [ Read more]
What We’re Drinking: Stouts, sours, and sparkling wine
March 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to What We’re Drinking, the new bi-weekly feature wherein The Growler editorial staff look back on a recent remarkable beverage. What are you drinking, Growler Nation? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Fair State Rye Falutin – Joseph Alton, Editor-in-Chief A photo posted by Fair State Brewing Cooperative (@fairstatecoop) on Mar 5, 2016 … [ Read more]
Symphony and Suds Takes Classical Music Off the Stage and Into the Taproom
February 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In a time when all things old are suddenly cool again, you’d think orchestral music would be a hot ticket item. But for some reason, while record players and retro furniture and typewriters have all made their way back into everyday life, classical music is still being snubbed by younger generations, and labeled as stuffy, … [ Read more]
AHA Big Brew Events in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa
April 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
At a fundamental level, beer has always been about bringing people together. Whether you’re brewing it or drinking it (or both), there’s a good chance you’re not doing it alone. What better way to embody this tradition than to participate in one of many American Homebrewers Association (AHA) annual Big Brew events on May 2, which … [ Read more]
