Move over Mario! Sierra Nevada created an interactive game to celebrate the release of its new German-American collaboration Oktoberfest beer. According to Sierra Nevada’s website, the brewery is on a mission to explore the roots of Germany’s festival styles of beer. This year’s Oktoberfest collaboration beer was brewed in partnership with Brauhaus Riegele in Augsburg, Germany, located 30 minutes … [ Read more]
The Mill: Pour For Parks, Fall Drinking, Ingredient Issues and more
The Mill says bring on Indian summer. A nice bout of unseasonable warmth is just what we need for the spate of Oktoberfests and autumn events happening in the next few weeks. What’s on your radar in The Mill these days? Tweet us @growlermag. Events: We’re not done with autumn beer festivals quite yet. One … [ Read more]
Weekend Events Preview 9/13-9/15
Oktoberfest celebrations, ye olde giant turkey legs and family fun at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, grand opening specials at Hudson’s newest gastropub, and a 5k run make this weekend one to remember. Get out and enjoy the last few days of summer and welcome in the fall in grand fashion. Friday, September 13: Stone Tap … [ Read more]
Lift Bridge Brewing Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
The typical gift for the 5th anniversary is wood, but at Lift Bridge’s 5th Anniversary party on September 7 hops might be more appropriate. In conjunction with Hippity Hops Farm, Lift Bridge is celebrating the occasion with this year’s Pickin’ & Grinnin’ event. This anniversary is a major milestone for Lift Bridge which began in … [ Read more]
Autu(mn) Craft Beer Releases from Out-of-State Breweries
Autumn is just around the corner and to celebrate the change in seasons, craft brewers across the country are about to release their Fall-time seasonal beers. We’ve put together a list featuring just a few special beers that Minnesotans will be able to find on tap or at their local liquor stores this Fall, including … [ Read more]