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It makes me very elated to be a part of this rapidly-evolving craft beer scene and even more excited to see the development of beer-focused bars and restaurants offering great... What Makes a Good Craft Beer Bar? appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by Sean Cooke

Over the past couple of years I have noticed a newish trend in brewing: adding grape juice to beer.  With meads there has long been the Pyment (a hybrid between honey-wine and regular grape wine), but this is a relatively recent idea in the craft brew scene.  Dogfish head probably pioneered this in the states with several of their exp ...

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 SL1 camer ...

Brewer Paul Gecas answers our questions, giving us an idea of what to expect when the Gun Flint Tavern & Brewpub opens this Friday, Dec 5th, at 5pm. Q & A with Brewer Paul Gecas – Opening Gun Flint Tavern and Brewpub appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by Andrew

The last rays of wan light filter through hazy glass. Darkness creeps in, held at bay by this feeble brilliance. Around me loom shadows of derelict machinery,  lost in time. After a brief hiatus, I'm back to taking part in 30 Word Thursday!  The idea is this: take a picture (preferably your own) and write something ab ...

Harriet Brewing will enthusiastically fill any clean growler. Indeed Brewing agrees, with a huge emphasis on clean, explains Tom, laughing. “We have EXACTING standards for cleanliness!” Growler storage becoming annoying? We hear you. appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by Paige L.

For those who missed it, I interviewed the owners of Waconia Brewing Company back in March of this year before they had started construction on their new building.  You can read my interview HERE if you want to learn more about Bob and Peter DeLange.  Since that interview I have been lucky enough to hang out more with them and t ...

On a recent field trip into the Twin Cities, my wife and I stopped by Fair State Brewing Cooperative taproom for a pint.  This brewery is located on Central Avenue in Minneapolis, surrounded by an eclectic mix of Thai, Mexican, Chinese, and Middle Eastern restaurants and shops.  I have never really visited this neighborhood befo ...

On October 21st, I met Sam Harriman, Owner and Brewer at Sisyphus Brewing, on a brew day to watch and discuss batch #50.50. This special brew is Sam’s 50th batch... Sisyphus Brewing – Batch #50.50 appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by Donovan Gruebele

Just before the first heavy snow of 2014, I was able to finally take a much delayed field trip to visit some of the new breweries that have popped up in the Twin Cities this summer.  I've been lax in visiting some of these places due mainly to traveling, but others I have given a bit more time to "ripen" and get into the swing of ...