This edition of Deep Thoughts explores the delicious, delicious interplay between food and beer By Dave Hoops This issue, we are going to touch on beer and food, two topics I sure love. My name is Dave Hoops, Master Brewer at Fitger’s Brewhouse in Duluth, Minnesota. In this issue we address two of my favorite topics: … [ Read more]
Minnesota’s Brewpubs: Where Fresh Craft Beer Meets its Culinary Match
February 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Where fresh craft beer meets its culinary match By Doug Hoverson As the United States emerged from Prohibition, lawmakers sought to make sure that the close economic links between brewers and saloons, and the political and moral corruption that sometimes resulted, would not be reproduced in the new era. The three-tier system separated the manufacturer … [ Read more]
Campfire Cooking: Streamside with The Wild Chef
February 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A “Stream to Table” recipe, presented by Dinner on the Farm By Jonathan Miles, The Wild Chef The adventurous eaters who dine with us in the farm fields all summer long may be getting a case of cabin fever right about now. Not only are we pining for warmer weather, but also the local food … [ Read more]
Around the World (Without Leaving the Metro)
June 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Camping and family car trips are all well and good, but eventually real wanderlust sets in and you start dreaming of different climates, unknown territories, and unexplored holes-in-the-wall. But who has the time and money for a big overseas trip? Not to worry! You can plan a relaxing staycation and still manage to go around … [ Read more]
Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival 2013 Tickets on sale now!
November 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Its getting to be that time of year again. Minnesotans are packing the pantries and stocking the cellars for The Great State Hibernation. Rest comfortably, Dabblers. There will be time (and reason) to shake off the cobwebs come January. The Beer Dabbler, this magazine’s parent company, is gearing up to host its Fourth Annual … [ Read more]
Fried Goat Cheese with Wittekerke White Ale at Muddy Waters
July 30, 2012 by 1 Comment
Food Meets Beer Visits a Post-Renovation Muddy Waters Written by Jason Walker, The Heavy Table About a year ago, Muddy Waters, a much-loved but somewhat grungy Minneapolis coffee shop,moved a few blocks down Lyndale Ave. The owners kept the coffee but undertook a massive makeover: adding a full bar, an ambitious craft beer and whiskey … [ Read more]
