Lucid Brewing Company opened in 2011 on the cusp of the current craft-beer boom, but before passage of the “Surly Bill” allowed production breweries to have taprooms on site. As a result, they built their brand by establishing a large distribution footprint and a consistent stable of beers. Then everything changed. Today, post-Surly Bill breweries use … [ Read more]
AHA Big Brew Events in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa
At a fundamental level, beer has always been about bringing people together. Whether you’re brewing it or drinking it (or both), there’s a good chance you’re not doing it alone. What better way to embody this tradition than to participate in one of many American Homebrewers Association (AHA) annual Big Brew events on May 2, which … [ Read more]
Weekend Events Preview 3/6–3/9
It’s Thursday and you know what that means. The Weekend Events Preview is here to help you navigate your weekend. The weather is forecasted to be in the upper 30s, maybe even 40 on Sunday (knock on wood!) so get out and attend some of these tasty beer releases, exhibits, and—if you’re in the Fargo … [ Read more]
MN Beer Events Calendar, October-November 2013 Edition
Your Guide to Twin Cities Beer — and Fun — for the Next two Months October 2 “Meet the Brewer” with Badger Hill Zeke’s Unchained Animal || 3508 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis 55406 || 6 – 7 p.m. These newcomers to the South Minneapolis bar and beer scene are teaming up to have brewers … [ Read more]