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John Hayes and Dan Norton from Enki Brewing recently approached me with some questions about sour beers.  Like many even fairly well educated beer drinkers they both felt that their knowledge and ability to judge the sours was not quite where they would like it.  As a BJCP beer judge I really appreciate those who know their beer short ...

I seem to have accumulated several coffee beers in my trusty beer fridge recently.  Coffee in beer is by no means a new trend, but more breweries are using it these days and are certainly using it better than in the past!  I remember making a coffee stout back in the 1990's, where the recipe called for adding  coffee grounds to t ...

Bauhaus Brew Labs, the latest brewery/taproom in the heart of Nordeast Minneapolis’ Brew District, will celebrate the grand opening of their taproom on Friday, July 18th. Bauhaus Brew Labs opens in NE Minneapolis appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by Andrew

We’ve seen an uptick in ciders and sour beers in the local market in the last couple of years which is a welcome addition to our beverage selections. With perfect timing, Sociable Cider Werks opened up in Northeast as the first cidery in Minneapolis. What’s new with Sociable Cider Werks? appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. ...

The more I take photos, the more I watch shadows. Light  Absence of light Play upon many surfaces. Can I catch that fleeting moment? Can I freeze that instant forever? This week's 30 Word Thursday pic was taken along a river walk in Grand Rapids, MI.  As I was taking this shot another pedestrian stopped and commented on h ...

“It’s humbling to be selected for a triple gold. It’s nice to know that a small shop like ours stands out” said Du Nord co-owner and distiller Chris Montana. Du Nord Craft Spirits wins Triple Gold Medal for L’etoile Du Nord Vodka appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by Andrew

South Minneapolis craft brewery Harriet Brewing has announced that they will now fill any CLEAN growler customers bring into the brewery. Harriet Brewing now filling any growler appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by Andrew

The last 2 days of NHC 2014...better late than never! Running on fumes now...First the extreme St. Louis trip for the Perennial barrel aged Abraxas release, then one day to recoup and off for Grand Rapids and NHC! The Saturday of NHC is the final official day of festivities.  I did manage to get up in time for Michael Tonsmeire's le ...

Sisyphus Brewing is officially opening today at noon! Tucked away near the Walker’s Sculpture Garden, the 100-seat taproom is ready for customers. If the location was hard to find before,... Sisyphus Brewing now open appeared first on Minnesota Beer Activists. Written by Veronica Villalobos-Andrew

Day 5 of an epic trip to Grand Rapids, MI for the 2014 National Homebrewer's Conference! I forced myself to get up at a decent hour this day, to take advantage of the cool homebrewing talks going on at the convention center.  Sj stayed in bed like a lucky slug.  My first lecture was Keeping It Simple: What Monks Can Teach Us About ...