You know spring is around the corner when tickets for The Happy Gnome’s annual Firkin Fest go on sale. That said, tickets for this year’s fest, taking place 12-4pm on Saturday, April 2, at The Happy Gnome, are on sale now. This year’s festival will include 70 one-of-a-kind firkins from breweries around Minnesota and the … [ Read more]
16 Signs of Spring in the Twin Cities
March 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
By Joseph Alton and Grace Sell Who in their right mind isn’t losing it as we find ourselves still held fast in winter’s seemingly unending grip? As impossible as it may seem to imagine at the present moment, time will march on, and daffodils will soon supplant the snow drifts. And if there is anything … [ Read more]
Weekend Events Preview 3/20-3/23
March 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s Thursday and you know what that means… The Weekend Events Preview is here just in time to celebrate the first day of spring! Celebrate the Spring Equinox by going outside, enjoying Firkin Fest, and attending a beer release or tap take over. Thursday March, 20th Harriet Brewing Company’s 2nd Anniversary Celebrate Harriet Brewing Company’s … [ Read more]
Bad Weather to Release Due Date and spring seasonal, Migration
March 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
March has been a big month for Bad Weather Brewing Company. On March 27th, they are bringing back their spring seasonal, Migration, and releasing their Storm Cellar Series #2 beer, Due Date, in honor of their anniversary and the birth of Co-Founder Zac and his wife Meaghan’s first child! The celebration will take place at Lake & … [ Read more]
UPDATED: Firkin Fest at The Happy Gnome
February 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again. . . The Happy Gnome, on Selby Avenue in St. Paul, has been a leader in the local and national craft beer scene since it’s opening eight years ago. This spring, The Happy Gnome will host its annual Firkin Fest: a collection of specially-brewed ales using traditional ingredients. Each … [ Read more]
