Watching as a customer with a dog sits down in the corner of the patio at LTD Brewing in Hopkins, Minnesota, Blake Verdon steps out of his conversation and brings a bowl of fresh water for the dog, then takes the man’s order. He isn’t just being nice, although he does ooze Midwestern friendliness (he’s … [ Read more]
LTD Brewing makes beer to protest Sunday liquor sale ban
April 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
LTD Brewing is taking a stand against the ban on Sunday liquor sales today by doing what they do best: brewing a beer. LTD, Senator David Osmek, representatives of Sunday Sales Minnesota, and members of the public supportive of the cause are brewing the limited-edition Sunday Sales Pale Ale today in an effort to “raise awareness … [ Read more]
Lessons from Year One
August 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We asked six Minnesota breweries to reflect on the ups and downs of their first year in the brewing business Minnesota will have more than 100 craft breweries in business by the end of 2015. It’s remarkable, considering the state had only five licensed breweries in 2005. While all the new developments are interesting, what’s … [ Read more]
The Mill: Santa Crawl, I AM ST PAUL!, and more
December 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Mill is ready for a long winter’s nap. Imperial stouts, braised meats, gingersnap cookies—truly the most wonderful time of the year. What’s on your radar in The Mill? Let us know @growlermag. Upcoming Events: TUESDAY 9: Easy & Oskey are mixing up cocktails at the Guthrie this evening from 6–7:30pm. The fete will take … [ Read more]
Straight from the Source: LTD Brewing Co.
January 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
By Doug Hoverson Blake Verdon and Jeremy “Jem” Hale met in their science classes at the University of Minnesota and quickly became obsessed with brewing. Like many other homebrewers, they dreamed of going pro, but their science training kept them on a systematic path. They found the brewing system they wanted more than two years … [ Read more]
