Dec 22, 2011 | Food Pictures
Dropped into Cafe Twenty-Eight for what would turn out to be my final brunch there before they close. Surly Darkness was still on tap and I enjoyed their great breakfast burrito. Larry Schultz’s Organic scrambled eggs, black beans, Monterey jack cheese, lettuce,... Read More
Dec 20, 2011 | Beer Reviews
One of my frequent stops at Cafe Twenty-Eight I enjoyed a couple glasses of Surly Four, drug their 4th anniversary iced double espresso stout. This glass was just about empty as the sun shown through the front windows of the old firehouse and cast a shadow reminding... Read More
Dec 16, 2011 | Beer Reviews
What’s better than 1 glass of 2010 Surly Darkness? How about another one to replace the one you’re just about to finish? Cafe Twenty-Eight always has great lighting when the sun shows through their big front windows and the Surly glassware to go with the... Read More
Dec 14, 2011 | Bar Pictures, Beer Reviews
It was spring time in Minnesota and the patio at Cafe Twenty-Eight is an awesome place to enjoy a fresh glass of Surly. Even better, this is a glass of Surly Four, Surly’s anniversary iced double espresso milk stout. Sadly at the end of this month Cafe... Read More
Dec 12, 2011 | Beer Reviews
The Beer Camp ’11 mixed 12-pack from Sierra Nevada offered plenty of interesting brews for the craft fan. One of the brews is the Juniper Black Ale. A wonderful black IPA with just a hint of juniper. Easy drinking and no one would guess it packs a 8.5% punch.... Read More
Dec 9, 2011 | Beer Gadgets
Everyone knows that happy hour is the happiest hour of the day (why else would they call it that?). But things aren’t so cheery when you realize that your bottle of craft beer has a pry-off cap and you don’t have a bottle opener on you. With the Happy... Read More
Dec 9, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Rogue makes an impressively large lineup of craft beers. Rogue Imperial Younger’s Special Bitter Ale was made in honor of William Younger, the brother of Don Younger, who passed away in 1994 the Rogue website says. While it is a larger version of the normal... Read More
Dec 8, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Winter months mean more frequent releases at Town Hall Brewery. The Weizenbock features rich caramel maltiness with notes of raisin, banana and clove. A touch of vanilla in the aftertaste and a light bit of warming from the 7.2% ABV. Unfiltered, this wonderful... Read More
Dec 7, 2011 | Beer Gadgets
Get togethers always seem to involve games. In the summer things like bags, ladder ball, horse shoes, bocce ball, and many more. The only issue seems to be keeping score, especially when you get a couple of your favorite craft brews in you. Fear not for this... Read More
Dec 7, 2011 | Beer Reviews
As the second offering in the Schell’s Stag Series, No. 2 is a farmhouse ale made with Minnesota wild rice. The earthy and nutty notes that wild rice imparts really works well in this brew. Nice and dry so it drinks wonderfully. I suddenly realize I need a... Read More
