By Kat Magy Michael over at The Four Firkins suggested that Alaskan Brewing’s Winter Ale, Anchor Brewing’s Old Foghorn and North Coast Brewing’s Old Stock Ale might warm the soul a little bit…

By Kat Magy Just in case you haven’t yet, take a moment and pinch yourself so you remember that there is a wide world of beer outside of Our Great…

It seemed somewhat inappropriate to celebrate a month of Minnesota beer without ever stepping into a brewery to do some sampling. So we’ll wrap it up on this high note with a visit to Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park.

Yes, this month is about Minnesota, but to ignore Oktoberfest, would be to ignore the elephant in the room.

This week we’re traveling across the state to Mankato Brewery in Mankato, Fulton Brewing in Minneapolis, and Flat Earth Brewing in Saint Paul.

You’re Bringing What to My Party?! is taking a break this week so that we
can wrap up the festivities of the Autumn Brew Review. But stay tuned
because come next Monday, we will be plunging directly back into the
heart of Minnesota Beer month.

2012 has been a banner year for new breweries and expansion in Minnesota. Here’s a look at just a few of the new brewhouses that have popped up across the state and will be on parade at the Autumn Brew Review.

For my Top 5 tasting choices (trying to narrow the number of beers on showcase at the Autumn Brew Review is somewhat of a joke), I decided to go with an all out-of-state lineup. We have an entire winter review dedicated to Minnesota breweries and their beers.