Indeed Brewing is expanding its operations in Wisconsin by building a second brewery and taproom in Milwaukee. The new 10-barrel brewery will be located at 530 South Second Street in the Walker’s Point neighborhood, which co-owner Tom Whisenand says reminds him distinctly of their home hood of Northeast Minneapolis. Whisenand says that, while the project … [ Read more]
The Growler’s guide to Art-A-Whirl 2018
May 16, 2018 by
Spring has sprung (finally), and Northeast Minneapolis is springing into a whirlwind of a weekend—it’s the 23rd annual Art-A-Whirl. From May 18–20, thousands of people will descend on the area to browse art, tour studios and galleries, and watch artists’ creative techniques. But people need to eat, drink, and take a load-off, too, so many … [ Read more]
The Mash-Up: Breweries feel the love with fruited sours and chocolate infusions
February 16, 2018 by
With over 150 breweries now pouring their beer in Minnesota, there’s always something new to try. To keep you up-to-date, we present The Mash-Up—our weekly rundown of new beers and seasonal releases in Minnesota from your favorite local and national breweries. Visit growlermag.com every Friday for the latest or sign up for a weekly email. … [ Read more]
The Mash-Up: Hullabaloo, Festival of Oak, and Fresh Hop Fest bring the beer
October 13, 2017 by
With well over 100 breweries now pouring their beer in Minnesota, there’s always something new to try. To keep you up-to-date, we present The Mash-Up—our weekly rundown of new beers and seasonal releases in Minnesota from your favorite local and national breweries. Visit growlermag.com every Friday for the latest or sign up for a weekly … [ Read more]
Centro is testing tacos from the Wyn65 truck
May 16, 2017 by
We spied the Wyn65 food truck out last Saturday, vending on Quincy Street outside the future home of Popol Vuh and Centro. The dual-concept restaurant from Lyn65 chef Jose Alcaron is targeting an October opening. For now in the Winnebago, they’re testing out tacos—we inhaled a couple lamb barbacoas—and papas chingonas, fries smothered in chipotle mayo and queso fresco. … [ Read more]
Indeed Brewing pulls homebrew kits from Northern Brewer’s shelves
October 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The news hit on October 14 that Northern Brewer Hombrew Supply had been sold to ZX Ventures, the venture capital arm of AB InBev. Today, Friday, October 28, Indeed Brewing of Northeast Minneapolis announced that it will pull the two homebrew kits modeled after its Day Tripper Pale and Midnight Ryder Black IPA. The brewery explained the … [ Read more]
The State of Sours: An update on Minnesota’s funkiest beers
July 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Minnesota brewers are becoming fixated on mixed-fermentation [Editor’s Note: This post will continue to be updated with more news on sours made by Minnesota’s breweries] A whole new segment of Minnesota beer has turned sour. Or maybe not sour—that makes it sound like a mistake. These beers are intentionally tart and astringent, funky and wild. “Sour beer” is … [ Read more]
Indeed Brewing’s Let It Roll IPA available August 1
July 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Indeed Brewing‘s Let It Ride IPA may only be around from March to July, but fans of the Northeast Minneapolis brewery will be able to get their IPA fix throughout the rest of the year with their semi-seasonal Let It Roll IPA. Launching on August 1, Let It Roll is a 6.2% ABV IPA that leans strongly … [ Read more]
Indeed Brewing to distribute in Grand Rapids area starting June 1
May 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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: Stout Weeks and Mexican Honey
February 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Mill is fumbling through February. Warmish days and bone cold nights, Valentines on the horizon, and spring sampler 12-packs teasing us with their cruel early timing. What are you drinking in The Mill? Let us know @growlermag. Upcoming Events Dark beer fans rejoice: It’s Stout Week at Stanley’s NE. Drink some Abyss and Oak-Aged … [ Read more]
