Summit Brewing Oktoberfest

Summit Brewing Oktoberfest

When fall comes in Minnesota, theres one thing I always do.  Drink a ton of Summit Oktoberfest.  Weighing in at 7.3% ABV, this one could almost be called an imperial Oktoberfest but it drinks so easy.  I can’t even count the number of cases of this stuff I... Read More
Town Hall Fresh Hop Ale 2010

Town Hall Fresh Hop Ale 2010

Every year at hop harvest time, Town Hall Brewery calls out to Oregon and orders up hops fresh from the bine.  Within hours of being picked they’re packaged and shipped to the brewpub where the very next day they create this fresh brew.  These hops are just over... Read More
The Herkimer Daily Pils

The Herkimer Daily Pils

Dropped into The Herkimer for happy hour with a couple friends.  Brewer Mike Willaford has reformulated the recipe and it’s now 6% ABV and 72 IBUs.  I love a hoppy pilsner and this one is great.  Nice and clean light malt body with assertive Saaz hop bite and a... Read More
Muddy Waters Minneapolis

Muddy Waters Minneapolis

Muddy Waters recently moved and has reopened with a full food menu and great craft beer selection in addition to their great coffee house beverages and snacks of the previous spot.  It’s located directly across the street from The Herkimer just 1/2 a block north... Read More
Surly Brewing Five

Surly Brewing Five

Last week I went to local liquor stores like countless other people to grab bottles of Surly Five, Surly Brewing Company’s fifth anniversary beer.  This week the draft version was released in the Twin Cities area and it’s time to get it while it lasts.... Read More