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Saint Paul Summer Beer Fest breweries have been announced

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Saint Paul Summer Beer Fest breweries have been announced for 2014. There some exciting new additions, some are from out of town, some from your own back yard.

Of course there are a bunch of great breweries and beer to try. Just a few of the participating breweries of note include:

Recent additions to the Minnesota beer scene. Ballast Point hails from California and is known for their legendary Sculpin IPA.

Minnesota’s first gluten free brewery. Tastes so good you won’t believe it is gluten free.

Paul Johnston helms the brewing wheel at this Minneapolis brewpub. Day Block is fast becoming famous for their small batch brews like their rotating Wit series, or Northern Discovery IPA, as well as their creative pizzas. Somebody find out if they are bringing bacon flights, please.

Founded by Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø in 2010, Evil Twin Brewing is nomadic or “Gypsy” brewery operating out of Denmark. Some people used to call this business model contract brewing. It doesn’t matter what you call it when the beer is good.

The last time I was in Chicago to see Iron Maiden (Why don’t they ever come to Minnesota?) I brought back several packs of Finch’s. The Golden Wing Blonde Ale is perfect for crushing on warm summer days. The Black IPA should also be on your list of beers to try. Continue reading Saint Paul Summer Beer Fest breweries have been announced →

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Northern Lights Rare Beer Fest

northern lights rare beer festThe Northern Lights Rare Beer Fest will bring some of America’s most sought-after craft beers to downtown St. Paul – but Minnesota beer drinkers will need a ticket to sip these suds.

Featuring rare, vintage, and one-of-a-kind ales and lagers from 30 craft breweries from coast to coast- including 10 Minnesotan breweries – the Northern Lights Rare Beer Fest will be held on Saturday, March 29 at the Minnesota History Center. It is the brain child of the same folks who made events like the St. Paul Summer Beer Fest a fixture of the Minnesota beer scene.

“This is the first year for the Northern Lights fest,” said organizers Juno Choi and Mark Opdahl, “and we’re very excited because it will be unlike any other beer event in the area. It will be a great chance to try some really unique, maybe even once in a lifetime, beers.”

What makes the Northern Lights Rare Beer Fest different, Opdahl says, is that each brewery will be pouring – as the event’s name implies – rare beers.

“These aren’t beers you’re going to be able to go out and buy off the shelf or on tap at a pub,” according to Choi. “These are limited-availability, vintage bottles from a past release, and in some cases brewed specifically for the fest.”

Besides rare beers and the opportunity to rub shoulders with the beer geek elite, ticketholders will also enjoy complimentary food catered in by top area chefs and live music.

The Northern Lights Rare Beer Fest is partnering with Pints for Prostates, a grassroots campaign that uses the universal language of beer to reach men with an important health message. Founded by beer writer and prostate cancer survivor Rick Lyke in 2008, the campaign raises awareness among men about the importance of regular health screenings and early detection. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales and all proceeds from the silent auction go directly to Pints for Prostates.

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 7th at noon online and at participating retailers. For more information, including a list of participating breweries, are available at the event’s website: http://northernlightsrarebeerfest.com/

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3rd Annual Nordeast Big River Brew Fest

The 3rd Annual Nordeast Big River Brew Fest will be on Saturday October 19th, 1:00-4:00pm at the Grain Belt Bottling House on 79 13th Avenue NE, MPLS.  The festival will be indoors this year, so rain will not be an issue.  General information and online tickets can be found here.  If the internet isn’t your thing, you can also buy tickets at North Loop Liquor downtown MPLS.  Tickets are a steal at $25 in advance, and $30 at the door.  The brewery list currently in the works, and an in-progress list can be found online.  All proceeds from the Fest benefit the East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS).

The Nordeast Brewers Alliance is holding it’s 2nd annual BJCP competition in conjunction with the beer fest.  The Nordeast Big River HBC registration opened up on August 24 and runs till September 28, or until 400 entries are logged.  It’s a beer only competition, but has two additional categories: American Wild Ale and 100% Brett.  We want the funky stuff!  Registration and more info can be found at nordeasthbc.brewcompetition.com.  We still need judges and stewards to help out on October 12 and 13.  Winners will be announced on October 19th at the Brew Fest.  Chop & Brew also filmed a promo video for the competition.
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St. Paul Summer Beer Fest Breweries Announced

SPSBFSt. Paul Summer Beer Fest organizers have announced the list of 2013 breweries and participants.

The music lineup looks great as usual. The music acts are very bluegrass themed with popular jam band Big Wu headlining.

The food list isn’t out yet, but in years past there have been food trucks and Mediterranean dishes from Holy Land Deli.

Some breweries of newness and note are listed below.

    612 Brew

 

    Bad Weather Brewing Co

 

    Badger Hill Brewing Co

 

    Bent Brewstillery

 

    Bent Paddle Brewing Co

 

    Blacklist Brewery

 

    Castle Danger

 

    Central Waters Brewing Company

 

    Crazy Mountain Brewery

 

    Dangerous Man Brewing Co.

 

    Indeed Brewing Co

 

    Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery

 

    Northbound Smokehouse

 

    Odell Brewing Company

 

    Olvalde Farm and Brewing Company

 

    Peace Tree Brewing Co

 

    Redstone Meadery

 

    Surly Brewing Company

 

    Tallgrass Brewing Company

 

    Two Brothers Brewing Company

You can find the full list HERE.