With over 150 breweries now pouring their beer in Minnesota, there’s always something new to try. To keep you up-to-date, we present The Mash-Up—our weekly rundown of new beers and seasonal releases in Minnesota from your favorite local and national breweries. Visit growlermag.com every Friday for the latest or sign up for a weekly email. … [ Read more]
Bell’s Poolside Ale coming this May
Bell’s Brewery is adding Poolside Ale to its specialty packaging lineup for 2016. This limited specialty beer will debut in six-packs of 12-ounce cans and on draft throughout the entire Bell’s distribution footprint. Poolside Ale (5% ABV) is the third new specialty beer to join the brewery’s Release Calendar for 2016, following announcements for Quinannan Falls Special Lager and Hopsoulution … [ Read more]
ICYMI: Find Bell’s Oarsman Ale in cans next year
Bell’s Brewery‘s popular Berliner weisse–style Oarsman Ale is coming to 12-ounce cans in 2016. In a press release, Laura Bell spoke about the decision to can Oarsman Ale: “Since this beer is so versatile, canning this beer made a lot of sense and will allow it to be enjoyed in a wider variety of locations. It’s perfect … [ Read more]
The Mill: 612Brew Day and Charitable Drinking
The Mill is feeling content with long nights, cribbage marathons and the occasional Hamm’s. Don’t forget to hop on the Green Line this weekend and support some construction-plagued businesses. We sure plan to, and we’ll update you as we do. Events: Mayor Hodges will declare this Thursday “SIX ONE TWO BREW DAY” in the city … [ Read more]
Michigan Takes the Lead (Again) with Package of New, Beer-Friendly Laws
Michigan’s governor just signed a package of groundbreaking laws that could jump-start his state’s already booming craft beer industry. Minnesota, are you listening? By Brian Martucci Minnesota has plenty to boast about, but the state’s beer lovers have been looking east—beyond the Badger State (sorry, Wisconsin)—with a tinge of envy. On just about every conceivable … [ Read more]
Bell’s Brewing Smitten Golden Rye Ale
Bell’s Brewing Smitten Golden Rye Ale ABV: 6.0% Smitten pours a beautiful golden color, with inviting aromas of citrus and pine wafting up from the glass. Rye malt and hops are a match made in heaven, and this beer doesn’t disappoint. This beer is dry, with a refreshing hoppy bitterness and notes of black pepper. It … [ Read more]
Weekend Events Preview 1/16-1/19
Thursday, January 16 MIA Third Thursday—Science of Art Discover the intersection of science and art! Take in live music, chat chemistry with an art conservator, make microscopic paintings with help from the Science Museum of Minnesota, and dive into scientific works on view in the galleries. More information here. Minneapolis Institute of Arts 6:00pm-9:00pm 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis … [ Read more]
Bell’s Expedition Stout
Bell’s Expedition Stout ABV: 10.5% The Bell’s Expedition Stout ages better than Betty White! This is a beer made to hangout for a while. It doesn’t hit its peak right out of the gate, but when it does, the rewards are glorious and plentiful. This stout hits your palate like an oil slick washing over the … [ Read more]