For the casual craft beer drinker in Minnesota, supporting local breweries usually means frequenting area taprooms and buying Minnesota-made beer at the liquor store. But with the increasing availability of locally grown brewing ingredients such as hops, the next step in the craft movement involves seeking out beers that go one step further and use ingredients harvested as close … [ Read more]
The Next Phase In Local Craft Beer: Homegrown Hops
September 11, 2018 by Anna Nguyen
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Brewer Profile: Derek Allmendinger of Unmapped Brewing
January 30, 2018 by Sarah Ratermann Beahan
It’s clear right away that Derek Allmendinger, head brewer at Unmapped Brewing, is a thinker. He deeply considers every question, and when he answers “I don’t know,” it is not a cue to move on to the next question, but an opportunity to further contemplate the answer. This is the gift that Derek not only … [ Read more]
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