Post by ajkutzke on Nov 30, 2010 21:24:53 GMT -5
There is more going on than you can possible comprehend. Here is a short list, or summary (so get active and involved with the beer scene, more info on http://www.mnbeer.com):
Rock Bottom Tapping Schedule (all 6pm start):
Dec 2–Anniversary IPA. Celebrate 17 years of brewing at Rock Bottom with the 17th Anniversary IPA.
Dec 9–Belgian Triple. The 2nd Release in the Belgian Trifecta series.
Jan 13–Fallen Angel Abbey Ale. The 3rd and final release in the Belgian Trifecta series.
Dec 3 - 4pm Head on over to Thomas Liquors this Friday for this month’s installment of Fitty’s First Friday, Bell’s Big-ass Beers. (So FFF=BBB, right?). Fitty welcomes Jason Gillum from Bell’s to the store as they delve into, well, some of Bell’s big-ass beers. Confirmed so far: Expedition Stout, Third Coast Old Ale, Double Cream Stout & more.
Winterfest!!
February 4, 2011
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Unnecessary exclamation point? No, because Winterfest ain’t your average beer fest! Members of the Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild are the “only” brewers and brew pubs present, serving you their finest wares with tasty treats and live music. Winterfest returns to fave site, Minnesota History Center, on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 from 7pm – 10pm. Tickets are $50, go on sale Wed. Dec 1 at noon and tend to sell out pretty quickly. More information can be found here.
Happy Gnome Anniversary Party
Come celebrate 5 years of great beer and food at the Happy Gnome the first 5 days in December. Each day The Happy Gnome will celebrate their 5 year anniversary with specials on beer. Enter your name and email for a beer gear drawing, including some Surly posters.
All flights and tappings start at 5pm, bottles available the entire day. While supplies last. Click on each date for more details (they’re also listed in the events calendar).
Wednesday, Dec 1: Anniversary Beer Night. Anniversary beers from various breweries.
Thursday, Dec 2: Sweet Dreams Night. Beers made with chocolate, coffee, and other sweet goodness.
Friday, Dec 3: Hoppy Anniversary. You guessed it, IPAs and DIPAS.
Saturday, Dec 4: Respect Your Elders. Old (and new) vintages of your favorite cellar-able beers.
Sunday, Dec 5: Stout Sunday. It’s Sunday. There will be stouts.
Summit Beer Dinner at Axel’s
December 7, 2010
6:30 pm
Join host Mark Stutrud at Axel’s Bonfire on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for a multi-course Summit beer dinner.
Menu
Reception Course: Bull Bite Crostini topped with roma tomatoes and bearnaise sause. Paired with Summit Extra Pale Ale.
First Course: Summit Gazpacho made with Bonfire’s signature Bloody Mary mix, fresh avocado and cilantro, kissed with Don Julio. Paired with Summit Pilsener.
Second Course: Butter Lettuce Salad with Asian pears, figs, fresh mint, sweet grape tomatoes and Manchego cheese, drizzled with watermelon vinaigrette. Paired with Summit India Pale Ale.
Third Course: Barbacoa Tacos with cilantro and white onions, served with a side of spicy jalenpeno-tomatillo salsa and a jicama and radish slaw. Paired with Summit Horizon Red Ale.
Fourth Course: Slow Roasted Pork Tenderloin garnished with blackberry-jalepeno sauce, accompanied with oven-roasted vegetables and pumpkin smashed potatoes. Paired with Summit Winter Ale.
Fifth Course: Chocolate Flan with warm caramel sauce. Paired with Summit Imperial Pumpkin Porter.
Cost: $50/person (includes tax and gratuity)
Call 651-312-1299 to reserve your seat.
Rock Bottom Tapping Schedule (all 6pm start):
Dec 2–Anniversary IPA. Celebrate 17 years of brewing at Rock Bottom with the 17th Anniversary IPA.
Dec 9–Belgian Triple. The 2nd Release in the Belgian Trifecta series.
Jan 13–Fallen Angel Abbey Ale. The 3rd and final release in the Belgian Trifecta series.
Dec 3 - 4pm Head on over to Thomas Liquors this Friday for this month’s installment of Fitty’s First Friday, Bell’s Big-ass Beers. (So FFF=BBB, right?). Fitty welcomes Jason Gillum from Bell’s to the store as they delve into, well, some of Bell’s big-ass beers. Confirmed so far: Expedition Stout, Third Coast Old Ale, Double Cream Stout & more.
Winterfest!!
February 4, 2011
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Unnecessary exclamation point? No, because Winterfest ain’t your average beer fest! Members of the Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild are the “only” brewers and brew pubs present, serving you their finest wares with tasty treats and live music. Winterfest returns to fave site, Minnesota History Center, on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 from 7pm – 10pm. Tickets are $50, go on sale Wed. Dec 1 at noon and tend to sell out pretty quickly. More information can be found here.
Happy Gnome Anniversary Party
Come celebrate 5 years of great beer and food at the Happy Gnome the first 5 days in December. Each day The Happy Gnome will celebrate their 5 year anniversary with specials on beer. Enter your name and email for a beer gear drawing, including some Surly posters.
All flights and tappings start at 5pm, bottles available the entire day. While supplies last. Click on each date for more details (they’re also listed in the events calendar).
Wednesday, Dec 1: Anniversary Beer Night. Anniversary beers from various breweries.
Thursday, Dec 2: Sweet Dreams Night. Beers made with chocolate, coffee, and other sweet goodness.
Friday, Dec 3: Hoppy Anniversary. You guessed it, IPAs and DIPAS.
Saturday, Dec 4: Respect Your Elders. Old (and new) vintages of your favorite cellar-able beers.
Sunday, Dec 5: Stout Sunday. It’s Sunday. There will be stouts.
Summit Beer Dinner at Axel’s
December 7, 2010
6:30 pm
Join host Mark Stutrud at Axel’s Bonfire on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for a multi-course Summit beer dinner.
Menu
Reception Course: Bull Bite Crostini topped with roma tomatoes and bearnaise sause. Paired with Summit Extra Pale Ale.
First Course: Summit Gazpacho made with Bonfire’s signature Bloody Mary mix, fresh avocado and cilantro, kissed with Don Julio. Paired with Summit Pilsener.
Second Course: Butter Lettuce Salad with Asian pears, figs, fresh mint, sweet grape tomatoes and Manchego cheese, drizzled with watermelon vinaigrette. Paired with Summit India Pale Ale.
Third Course: Barbacoa Tacos with cilantro and white onions, served with a side of spicy jalenpeno-tomatillo salsa and a jicama and radish slaw. Paired with Summit Horizon Red Ale.
Fourth Course: Slow Roasted Pork Tenderloin garnished with blackberry-jalepeno sauce, accompanied with oven-roasted vegetables and pumpkin smashed potatoes. Paired with Summit Winter Ale.
Fifth Course: Chocolate Flan with warm caramel sauce. Paired with Summit Imperial Pumpkin Porter.
Cost: $50/person (includes tax and gratuity)
Call 651-312-1299 to reserve your seat.