Calling all beer-inspired artists! If you are an avid reader of The Growler you know we have a special place in our heart for the artistically inclined. This one goes out to all you “artists, designers, and doodlers out there in Growler Nation.” Surly is running their “kind-of-annual” Surly Brewing Coaster Contest and they want your submissions. … [ Read more]
Grab a Craft Brew at These Four Minnesota Gaming Establishments
Minnesota might never have an answer to Vegas, but its racetracks and casinos are focusing on one thing that’s in short supply at most Sin City establishments: craft beer from across the great Midwest. We consulted with four major gaming establishments within easy driving distance of the Twin Cities and came back with some encouraging … [ Read more]
Weekend Events Preview 9/20-9/22
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub’s 1st Anniversary, Oktoberfest celebrations, Surlyfest 2013, Fall Beer Tastings, and more this weekend. It’s the second weekend of Oktoberfest for most of Minnesota and it’s chalk full of local fall seasonals and German festivals. One of the most popular Oktoberfest celebrations, Surlyfest, is sold out, but don’t despair. Take a read … [ Read more]
Surly Unveils First Renderings of New Brewery
Surly has been generating a lot of buzz over their new ‘destination’ brewery, a $20M facility that will be built on 8.3 acres of land in Prospect Park, Minneapolis. The first ever renderings of the brewery were shown during a presentation at the company’s seventh anniversary party, last … [ Read more]