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“In order to meet the growing demand for the Noble Star Collection, we need additional space to house these unique lagering tanks,” said Marti. August Schell Brewing Company announces Star Keller Taproom and Noble Star Collection Expansion appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by Andrew

Let me start by saying that this article is a follow-up to my article “Active Tasting — A Guide to Expanding Your Palate.” Picking out subtle flavors is going to... A Chef’s Guide to Food & Beer Pairings appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by Sean Cooke

Every month Day Block Brewing will choose an eligible nominee to be rewarded with beer, swag, and a gift certificate. Growler for Good is a new program the brewpub has launched to give back and reward folks for taking an active role in their community. Day Block Brewing launches “Growler for Good” program appeared first on Minnesota ...

Yay!  The newest episode of Limited Release is up.  For those who haven't seen the show before: Old school mates of mine from Hopkins, Ron Johnson and Rob Wengler, travel the country in search of special beer releases.  They wait in the long lines so you don't have to!  This particular episode is special to me because I ...

Gossamer strings of light  shimmer, fluttering slowly in the humid afternoon breeze  No sign of habitation, an empty and waiting home  Or a wicked trap for the unwary flying traveler...   This week's 30 Word Thursday picture was taken in my backyard one fine sunny afternoon.  I took lots of shots but ...

A resident of South Minneapolis, Jeremy is a home brewer, BJCP Judge, Community Hops board member, foodie, and technologist. We first interviewed Jeremy in September of 2013 when he gave us his vision of the future for the brewing company. Since we last talked him Pryes has spent time adapting his business model and refining his recipes. Pryes ...

Surly Brewer Todd Haug gives a rundown of some of his recent European brewing collaborations. Todd covers Long Of Tooth, an Old Ale which was made with De Proef Brewery... Video: Todd Haug on European brewing collaborations appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by Andrew

This past weekend, my wife and I were lucky enough to be invited along with several members of the Primary Fermenters Homebrew Club for a tour of Northbound Smokehouse.  I have been there twice before, but the last time was over a year ago, so it was time to go back and see how things were going.  The brewpub is going on its ...

There is a time and a place for analyzing and scrutinizing beers and there is another time and place for just drinking and not giving it much thought. The reason that we analyze and frequently over-analyze these beers is that we are actually getting acquainted with our own perception as much as we are with the liquid in our glass. I call this ...

A Monarch's wings beat near silent, only displaced air giving warning.  Turning oh so slowly, I focus my camera...  And off he goes, to another fine flower.  Beauty and elegance.   This week's 30 Word Thursday was taken last week on a little expedition I took to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.  I took ...