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So to wrap up the year I've got a couple of annoying Top 10 Lists coming up for you!  I do these not as definitive best of all time lists, but more as an exercise in remembering some of the stand-out beers, breweries, etc. from the past year.  I'll be posting some more over the coming few days. Top 10 NEW Beers I Tried In 2014 ...

I recently read Michael Agnew's article in The Growler about Untappd and serial drinkers.  He had included me in his group of informants for the work (showing that he both has good taste and does his research!)  If you haven't read his article yet, I suggest checking it out HERE, but come back after and read the rest of this entry! &n ...

Just a quick review for those were not able to make it!  The Jack Of All Brews Holiday party has been going strong since our first Christmas pot-luck at Brett Schneider's place in Waconia (I think in 2006!)   And yes I will say Holidays, since we have members from different faiths in our mixed group of misfits!  From our very s ...

The Surly Beer Hall kitchen, led by Chef Jorge Guzman, is offering up a small, but mighty menu featuring a variety of chef-driven, beer-focused food items. "It's fuckin' awesome!" says the new Executive Chef describing the excitement to be a part of such a large project. Surly Beer Hall Opens appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Writte ...

Red Wagon Pizza Co serves 36 beers on tap, offers an eclectic list of 20 moderately-priced wines by the glass, and has lines dedicated to sours and ciders. A certified beer nut, Peter curates the 36 tap lines himself. Red Wagon Pizza Co. opens for lunch hours, orders Hop Rocket appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by Andrew

Outstretched hand presents a small round pumpkin. A sprightly Fall dance before the coming chill. Dancers caper and cavort this Allhallows Eve. Then frozen under Winter's silent and snowy blanket. This week's 30 Word Thursday picture is from a fall trip the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.  This was one of the last times I was abl ...

After playing along with Erin's 30 Word Thursday weekly challenge on her Treasures Found Blog for the past year I have finally taken the plunge and started taking photography more seriously.  Starting with my iPhone, I soon found that the limitations of that device were getting to me.  Upgrading to a Cannon Eos Digital Rebel ...

Eastlake Brewery & Taproom opened Thursday in the Midtown Global Market after a busy preview night. Wednesday was full of energy with staff and neighboring businesses passing out hearty food samples to accompany the beers. Manny's Tortas, anyone? Eastlake Brewery & Taproom Opens in Minneapolis Midtown appeared first on Minnesota Beer Ac ...

Long Trail Brewing (Bridgewater Corners, Vermont) –and Bent Paddle Brewing Co. (Duluth, Minnesota) are pleased to announce to their collective beer fans that the disagreement over trademark use raised in late August has been amicably resolved. Bent Paddle Trademark Action Resolved appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by ...

As I lounge inside, Surrounded by an icy landscape And steely gray skies, I look back... Or perhaps forward... To vibrant colors, Flowing waters, Restful walks, And green once again. This week's 30 Word Thursday picture is from our trip to Belgium this past Spring.  I am currently wishing for some color in my life so I figured thi ...