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Minnesota Growlers Saved For Some, For Now

This most recent legislative session was a doozy with regard to alcohol-related proposals.  Many of the proposals introduced by lawmakers sparked widespread, vocal opposition among the alcoholic beverage industry and…

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Lucid Brewing – BFD

Do you want to be a BFD at Lucid Brewing? Enter the Lucid Brewing BFD (Brewer For a day) home brewing competition! Lucid Brewing is holding a new homebrew contest,…

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Twin Cities Brewery Tour

Being an ultimate nerd, I’m quite used to blathering on about some uber-geeky subject with great excitement while non-nerds around me completely zone out.  One of the reasons that I…

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Beer Loving Dads

While the weather would have us believe Mother’s Day is near it is actually Father’s Day that is rapidly approaching. As a new first-time father myself, this Father’s Day will…

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Beginnings, Introductions and Intentions

BEGINNINGS My name is Zach and I love beer. I’m not talking about the watery, straw-colored light beers that are staples in the diets of millions of tight budgeted college…

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Todd Haug talks with Brewing Network at Firestone-Walker Invitational Beer Fest 2013

Surly Brewer Todd Haug talks about Surly Brewing expansion, distribution, hops, and brewing tips with Brewing Network at Firestone Walker. Source: Brewing Network

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Second Annual Beermuda Triangle Charity Event

The second installment of the “Beermuda Triangle” event is planned for June 22, 2013. The event, which includes participation by The Four Firkins, Midwest Supplies and Steel Toe Brewing, benefits…

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Brau Brothers Brewing Braufest 2013

Braufest is the stuff of legends. It is a wild weekend full of great beer and camping in scenic southwest Minnesota. This could be the last Braufest in its current…