Oct 14, 2013 | Beer Reviews
When the sale of Goose Island to brewing giant AB-InBev happened back in March of 2011 took place, many craft beer fans swore they were done with Goose Island and wouldn’t give any of their hard earned dollars to a company owned by a multi-national brewing... Read More
Oct 11, 2013 | Food Pictures
While beer is awesome to drink, that doesn’t have to be the only way you consume it. It can be used in cooking, baking, and even making delicious frozen desserts like this ice cream. Two local Twin Cities ice cream makers have taken local Minnesota brews and... Read More
Oct 8, 2013 | Beer Reviews
New Glarus is the Wisconsin brewery that we all wish was available in our home state. For years they’ve been cranking out one hit after another with beers that run the style spectrum. They offer amazing beers at a reasonable price with most everything they... Read More
Oct 6, 2013 | Beer Reviews
Surly’s Brewing Company in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota has been brewing awesome beer for Minnesotans for over 7 years now. With head brewer Todd Haug in creative control, Surly has brewed up quite a following. Each year the number of Surly lovers has grown... Read More
Oct 4, 2013 | Beer Gadgets
Carabiners are so handy. Who hasn’t found a million uses for clipping things to other things. Clipping a pair of running shoes to your backpack. Hooking your keys to your belt-loop. Carabiners always come in handy. For beer lovers, the other thing that is... Read More
Oct 3, 2013 | Beer Gadgets
A growler. That magical jug of beer that allows us to take home super fresh craft beer from our favorite local brewery or brewpub. While these reusable bottles are great to get home, getting them there can be treacherous at times. The glass on growlers is generally... Read More
Oct 2, 2013 | Beer Gadgets
We love bottle openers. They come in all shapes and sizes and many bring more utility than just the ability to open bottles. Many of us want multi-tool that does more than just open bottles. Something that can help with quick fixes while we’re out biking or... Read More
Sep 12, 2013 | Beer Gadgets
Single function bottle openers are so macro-brew. We seek out new and creative beer, so why not seek out new and creative bottle openers too? Something that isn’t on the counter of every liquor store in town. A bottle opener that your friends aren’t... Read More
Sep 4, 2013 | Beer Gadgets
Step 1: Acquire Great Craftbeer Step 2: Open It The process seems simple but it’s not always the case. While the selection and places you can find great beer has grown in the past few years, the problem of having a bottle opener around when you need it still... Read More
Aug 19, 2013 | Beer Gadgets
As craft beer lovers, we all enjoy popping bottles. A good bottle opener is essential. While we like our bottle openers to be just as unique as our own personal tastes, they don’t have to be over the top. They can also be small, minimalist tools as long as... Read More