Windward Farm has fresh hops picking!

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Original Gravity for distribution,” said co-owner Jon Messier. “Together, we’re ready to grow the Minnesota craft beer scene and to continue to create new options for beer lovers in and around the Twin Cities.”

Some of you may be wondering why I decided to focus on New Glarus beers this week. Since, you know, we can’t get them here and I’ve only dedicated a week thus far to tasting our homegrown brews

Looks like Schell’s is getting set to release the latest batch in its limited Stag Series. This time around they are creating a fresh hopped pils made with 100% whole cone Citra hops.

The fact of the matter is, today marks Round Two of You’re Bringing What to my Party?! Which means that, yes, we made it through Round One unscathed.

So with that, we will party on.

This week: Odell 5 Barrel Pale Ale, Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale and Great Divide DPA.

Starting today, we’ll be bringing you tasting notes and our take on different beers. Sometimes we’ll taste hometown brews, and other times we’ll sample things you have to beg, borrow or steal for. Typically, we’ll taste beers in groupings of three (watch..this will be the first thing to fall by the wayside) and we’ll give our opinions on each.

Now you can drink local and wear local, all while supporting beer Brewed in Minnesota. Look for
Brewed in Minnesota products at select MN breweries, retailers, craft beer events, and online at
www.BrewedinMinnesota.com

Are you up to the challenge? Do you have what it takes to be the best of the best? Iron Brewer MN is a new homebrewing exhibition that pits brewers and their beer against each other in a public setting.