Indeed Brewing Company announced today in a press release that it is partnering with Dick Distributing to expand its beer distribution territory to the Grand Rapids market starting June 1st, 2016. “Our arrival in north central Minnesota has been a long time coming,” says Nathan Berndt, co-founder at Indeed. “Dick Distributing represents an important piece of the Minnesota puzzle … [ Read more]
PHOTOS: New Belgium visits Indeed to brew Strawberry Fields Ale
May 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Last Friday it was Indeed’s turn to host New Belgium in the ongoing collaboration between the two breweries. The beer of the day? Strawberry Fields Ale, a kettle-soured fruit beer that utilizes New Belgium’s house lactobacillus strain. Expect the beer to pour a hazy red with aromas of tart strawberries and citrus, a light mouthfeel, and noticeable … [ Read more]
The story behind Indeed and New Belgium’s recent collaboration beers
April 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Indeed Brewing Company head brewer Josh Bischoff remembers when a trip to Colorado wasn’t complete without smuggling back a trunk full of Fat Tire. Before 2007, when New Belgium Brewing Company began distributing to the Minnesota, that was the norm for New Belgium devotees. Fast-forward nine years. Now, not only can Bischoff get his Fat … [ Read more]
Feds force Indeed to change name of LSD, because drugs
April 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Indeed Brewing Company can no longer market or label its seasonal spring beer as LSD Ale, reports The Pioneer Press. The feds made the brewery change the name of its Lavender Sunflower Date Honey Ale so that the acronym was no longer apparent. The reason the charge is happening now is because the brewery did … [ Read more]
Photos: New Belgium and Indeed brew honey wheat wine collaboration beer
April 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
“Beers with Vrienden” (Flemish for “friends”) is New Belgium’s draft-only collaboration series with other breweries from around the country. Late last month, representatives from Minneapolis’ Indeed Brewing traveled to New Belgium headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado, to brew Come Together, a 9.0% ABV and 40 IBU honey wheat wine brewed wildflower honey, strawberry-scented Belma hops, … [ Read more]
The more you drink, the more they donate
March 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Today, March 14, Red Stag Supperclub is hosting a happy hour event to raise funds for the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, the annual grassroots food and fund drive that provides more than half the food distributed by 300 food shelves throughout the state. The happy hour will feature live music by local musicians DOSH, Al Church, … [ Read more]
Happy International Women’s Day!
March 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Women have always played a huge part in the creation of beer. In fact, the first homebrewers and “Brewsters” were female. “Women traditionally brewed beer,” says Professor Jeffrey Pilcher in his History of Drink course at the University of Minnesota, “It was a domestic thing and a homemaker’s job.” Women stayed on top of the beer … [ Read more]
How Indeed spends its Wednesday nights: giving back
February 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The positive energy surrounding Indeed We Can is contagious. The program is Indeed Brewing Company’s way to give back: every Wednesday of every week, a different nonprofit organization is chosen to be the recipient of the taproom’s net proceeds from that night. Organizations have ranged from Trylon Microcinema to KFAI community radio to The Leukemia … [ Read more]
New Belgium and Indeed to collaborate on honey wheat wine
February 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Indeed Brewing Company has teamed up with New Belgium Brewing for the latest in New Belgium’s Beers with Vrienden series. The two breweries will create Come Together, a honey wheat wine, to be released this spring. “Come Together will be a super-heady sipper packed with tons of wildflower honey,” says New Belgium, via press release. “Strawberry scented Belma hops and New Belgium’s … [ Read more]
Indeed Let it Ride IPA pedals back onto shelves with new Chuck U art
February 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The days are getting longer, Girl Scout cookie order forms are making their way around the office, and if you needed another sign that spring is right around the corner, Indeed Brewing’s warm-weather seasonal IPA, Let it Ride, is back on store shelves. This is Let it Ride’s first release since Indeed updated its branding … [ Read more]
New board members, renewed focus: The latest at the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild
January 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
When Indeed Brewing Company opened their doors and joined the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild (MCBG) in 2012, the Guild’s membership consisted of about 20 breweries. Today, as Indeed co-founder Tom Whisenand gets ready to assume the role of president of the Guild’s board of directors, that number is pushing 100. As the industry has rapidly grown and … [ Read more]
Rock Elm Tavern in Plymouth to celebrate Grand Opening October 12
October 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
After having been soft open for one month, the Rock Elm Tavern in Plymouth is ready to fete their official grand opening, Monday October 12 at 4pm. The burger bar at Highway 55 and County Road 24 will have a mini tap-takeover by Indeed Brewing that features Wooden Soul #1, Midnight Ryder, Let It Roll, … [ Read more]
Indeed Brewing Co. expands distribution to North Dakota, Western Minnesota
September 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Indeed Brewing Company announced today that it’s partnering with Johnson Brothers to expand its distribution territory to North Dakota. Indeed will kick off the expansion at the Fargo Beer Fest on September 26, and will begin selling beer across North Dakota on October 1. Beginning November 2, Indeed will also begin distributing to Western Minnesota, including … [ Read more]
New Brew: Indeed Let It Roll IPA
August 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Indeed Brewing is set to release their new autumnal IPA this week. Let It Roll has a hefty dose of rye in the mash and will inhabit the colder months while Let It Ride is hibernating. Let it Roll pours a dark copper hue with intense, lemony citrus on the nose. It’s a medium-to-full-bodied sip … [ Read more]
Indeed Brewing Rolls Out New Can Designs
June 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Indeed Brewing Company unveiled updated packaging for its three flagship beers, Day Tripper Pale Ale, Midnight Ryder Black IPA, and Dandy Lager, the newest beer to be officially given the “flagship” title from the Northeast Minneapolis brewery. The designs for the cans still feature artist Chuck U’s distinctive artwork, with the character or creature tied … [ Read more]
