Minnesota Beer Reviews

Now if only those 10,000 lakes were filled with beer…

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Steel Toe Brewing Size 7 IPA

by John | American IPA, Minnesota, Mug, Pint Glass, Steel Toe Brewing, United States | 0 comments

You are going to get more than you bargained for in this review. Why? Because I’m going to tell you about an incredible craft beer store first. This has got to be a destination store for you. Come to Minneapolis/St. Paul or at least plan to spend an extra couple...

Summit Pilsener

by Michael Larson | Bohemian / Czech Pilsner, Flute Glass, Minnesota, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Stange, Summit Brewing Company, United States | 0 comments

The illustrious ‘bachelor weekend’ isn’t quite what it used to be. That’s because my beautiful daughter entered the world a little over a year ago and changed things up a bit. So the last few days as her mom travels halfway around the world I am no longer bored to the...

Summit Honeymoon Saison

by Michael Larson | Minnesota, Pint Glass, Saison / Farmhouse Ale, Summit Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

Honeymoon Saison is an ironic choice tonight, because my wife left me. Okay, yes, she’ll be back in four days, but even so, ironic. The latest offering in Summit’s unchained lineup, batch 07, was made just in time to be ready for brewer Sam Doniach’s wedding, thus the...

Summit Extra Pale Ale

by Michael Larson | English Bitter (ESB) / Pale Ale, Minnesota, Mug, Pint Glass, Summit Brewing Company, United States | 0 comments

I’m in the last hour of playing Mr. Mom for the weekend. My daughter is asleep and I have a few minutes before a crazy Sunday afternoon begins. The final orphan from my Summit Sampler was their flagship, this EPA, and I felt it time to do right by the brew and pour...

Surly Hell Lager

by Michael Larson | Flute Glass, Helles Lager, Minnesota, Pilsner Glass, Surly Brewing Company, United States | 0 comments

Its another day at the cabin. I know, I’m spoiled, but I’m going to take advantage of an impending storm developing over the lake by sipping on a new-to-me Surly brew. As always when passing through Minnesota, I snagged up a four pack of whatever Surly looks good....

Surly Four Double Espresso Milk Stout

by Michael Larson | Coffee Beers, Milk / Sweet / Cream Stout, Minnesota, Mug, Pint Glass, Surly Brewing Company, United States | 3 comments

After several months of sitting in my fridge and repeated trips to and from my parents ending in unsuccessful sampling, I have finally come to the perfect tasting time. Amidst the feet of snow on the suburban Minnesota lawn out the window, and a long night ahead, a...