Jan 31, 2012 | Beer Reviews
The fourth release in the Schell’s Brewing Stag Series, Burton Ale brings back a style lost in most parts. A nice blend of smooth malt with nice happiness and a touch of woodsy flavor. Dry hopped and aged for 3 months before release this brew is on the bigger... Read More
Jan 30, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Each year with the return of Festivus at Town Hall Brewery, they release Grinch’s Grog. The grog is an American Strong Pale featuring Simcoe hops, lightly filtered to preserve hop flavor and aroma. The light hazy gives this brew a nice golden hue in the light.... Read More
Jan 27, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Winter is here if by definition rather than weather and that means Surly Abrasive has returned. I popped a can fresh from the brewery, canned earlier that same day. About as fresh as you can get this big double IPA. Into a snifter it goes to let that beautiful hop... Read More
Jan 27, 2012 | Food Pictures
Aaaah the turducken. What a wondrous animal. Well not really an animal but rather 3. Take a turkey, stuff it with a duck, then stuff that with a chicken or a hen and you have a turducken. Recently Grumpy’s NE cooked up their free traditional Friday food for... Read More
Jan 25, 2012 | Beer Gadgets
Looking for something special for that special lady or yourself? Necklaces are nice but how about one that’s functional too? How about one that helps you get that bottle of your favorite craft beer open? These American brews bottle opener necklaces not only... Read More
Jan 24, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Released at their annual Festivus party, Town Hall Brewery’s Elves’ Elixir is a new recipe every time. This year’s brew is a hybrid American/Belgian IPA. Brewed by Town Hall brewer Adam, this beer uses a classic Belgian yeast and malt profile while... Read More
Jan 17, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Winter time brings less sunlight for our part of the world. Shorter days, longer nights. That brings the naming inspiration for the Town Hall Brewery Sun Thief Pale. A pale ale to get us through the shortest days of winter, hopped with Williamettes and Cascades. A... Read More
Jan 13, 2012 | Food Pictures
For 10 years Cafe Twenty-Eight offered awesome food and beer to the Linden Hills area of Minneapolis. Sadly at the end of 2011 they closed their doors. Over the years I enjoyed countless fantastic meals there along with some great beer from Surly Brewing. I wish... Read More
Jan 12, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Each year the Town Hall Brewery Festivus recipe changes. This year it’s a black lager made with over 300lbs of tart cherries. It has a wonderful tart cherry aroma with plenty of cherry flavor along with a hint of chocolate in the lager finish. While I’m... Read More
Jan 11, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Pumpkin beers have gone for the season but they’re a style people seem to either love or hate. Some are overly spiced with pumpkin spice, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon and other spice. Others get their flavor more from the use of pumpkin. Canned, fresh, or... Read More
