Craft beer institution The Happy Gnome in St. Paul will close Sunday, December 22, according to the company’s Instagram. The Happy Gnome first opened its doors in 2006 and quickly became a landmark for local craft beer fans thanks to its sprawling and well-curated beer selection that eventually encompassed 90 taps. The gastropub was originally … [ Read more]
Happy Gnome/Odell collab to be released March 29 for Gnome’s 10th anniversary
St. Paul’s The Happy Gnome has spent the past 10 years racking up award after award for their beer selection, so for their 10th anniversary it was high time their name graced one of their 90+ tap handles. Happy Gnome General Manager Emily Brink and Executive Chef Scott Brink (the two are married) recently traveled to Odell … [ Read more]
Tickets on sale now for Firkin Fest 2016
You know spring is around the corner when tickets for The Happy Gnome’s annual Firkin Fest go on sale. That said, tickets for this year’s fest, taking place 12-4pm on Saturday, April 2, at The Happy Gnome, are on sale now. This year’s festival will include 70 one-of-a-kind firkins from breweries around Minnesota and the … [ Read more]
UPDATED: Firkin Fest at The Happy Gnome
It’s that time of year again. . . The Happy Gnome, on Selby Avenue in St. Paul, has been a leader in the local and national craft beer scene since it’s opening eight years ago. This spring, The Happy Gnome will host its annual Firkin Fest: a collection of specially-brewed ales using traditional ingredients. Each … [ Read more]