Minnesota Beer Reviews
Now if only those 10,000 lakes were filled with beer…
by Michael Larson | Baltic Porter, Minnesota, Mug, Pint Glass, Smoked Beer / Rauchbier, Stange, Surly Brewing Company, United States |
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in MN? Drink Surly. Today, I had the pleasure of drinking my second in a series of Surly special release beers. Less impressed than I had hoped with Four, I still had high expectations of Smoke. My father’s generous gift pours...
by Team | American / Robust Porter, Minnesota, Mug, Pint Glass, Pumpkin Ale, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers, Summit Brewing Company, United States |
Michael: A few months ago a couple of PHM reviewers and I toured St. Paul’s very own Summit Brewing Co. A beautiful facility and an informative tour, it all ended with a few sample pints poured Summit’s very own brewmasters. We spoke with one of them, who we soon...
by John | American Amber / Red Ale, Lake Superior Brewing Company, Minnesota, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
The Mesabi Iron Range in northern Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region is rich with history of mining, drinking, Kevin McHale and Bob Dylan. At one time all were doing well. Today McHale lives in the Twin Cities and out of the public eye, Bob Dylan left long ago and...
by John | American Pale Ale (APA), Great Waters Brewing Company, Minnesota, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
On March 17 I purchased my first growler! For those who are new to the beer world a growler is 64 oz of beer in a bottle. Great Waters doesn’t sell their beer any other way. I had some extra on may GW gift certificate and wanted to spend it ASAP. So I bought the...
by Michael Larson | American Amber / Red Lager, August Schell Brewing Company, Minnesota, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
Grain Belt Brewing Co. and Minneapolis grew up together. So when August Schell resurrected Grain Belt beer drinkers in this part of the country were delighted. The name Nordeast comes from the nic name of a defined community composed of 13 smaller neighborhoods whose...
by Team | Imperial / Double IPA, Minnesota, Snifter, Surly Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Michael: Cold calling is a necessary evil. I’ve been doing it for a few months, now, and despite a bit of a tenure, was shocked off the phone today. I won’t bore you with the details, but needless to say a pint of something by Surly, specifically their Abrasive Ale,...