Sep 9, 2011 | Beer Reviews
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
Sep 7, 2011 | Beer Reviews
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
Sep 2, 2011 | Food Pictures, Reviews
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
Sep 2, 2011 | Beer Gadgets
Many of us that enjoy a fine craft beer also enjoy a fine cigar. Now what if you could combine those two loves? That’s just what Ted’s Cigars has done with HOPZ™. HOPZ are hop infused cigars that are seasoned with 100% Centennial hops. While many pair... Read More
Sep 2, 2011 | Beer Reviews
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
Sep 1, 2011 | Food Pictures
Looking for something good to go with that awesome brew you’re having at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery? The Mango Shredded Chicken sandwich is just the thing. Piled high with juicy shredded chicken and cheese sauce with a side of fresh mango salsa to top it... Read More
Aug 31, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Although they’ve now pulled their Surly lines since the passing of the Pint Law, Pracna On Main use to have Surly Saturdays where they’d offer your first glass of Surly beer free when you visited the bar between 2-4pm. This glass of Abrasive Ale was... Read More
Aug 30, 2011 | Beer Reviews
A wonderful double IPA with a big fresh pungent hop aroma, Founders Double Trouble can mean trouble. 9.4% ABV and 86 IBUs, this beer drinks like a fruity hop juice. Double Trouble comes out from January through May every year about the time all the other seasonal... Read More
