The Minnesota Beer Cast

Drew and Schmitty welcome a cavalcade of frequent guests and friends back to the Minnesota BeerCast for a special episode of revelry and nonsense captured live from Indeed Brewing in beautiful NE Minneapolis. Thanks for listening, thanks for getting us to 100, we are looking forward to another 100. Cheers! Links http://www.indeedbrewing.com/ http://www.mncraftbrew.org/ http://www.siouxfallscraftbeerexpo.com/ http://mnbeer.com/author/lodgefather/ http://www.northernbrewer.com/indeed-day-tripper-pale-ale-pro-series-extract-kit Photos Hop Bursting with Jon from Indeed Brewing Posted by Minnesota BeerCast on Friday, September 16, 2016 Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Drew & Schmitty are joined by Fulton Brewing, Waconia Brewing Company, and the Happy Gnome for a lively discussion – including a special post-show podcast! Links https://www.facebook.com/events/1193034930740298/ http://www.waconiabrewing.com/ http://mnbeeractivists.com/newsfeed/fulton-brewing-launches-new-brand-standard-lager http://thehappygnome.com/ Photos Tune in to @TCNewsTalk AM 1130 at 8pm. We’re talking @standardlagermn w/ @Flattum #mnbeer #lager pic.twitter.com/SFscl8XQcb — Minnesota BeerCast (@MN_BeerCast) September 10, 2016 Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Go ahead and skip the first 4 minutes, it is audio from a previous show. Live broadcasts from remote locations sometimes have technical difficulties, mmm’kay? Sorry about that. We are going to pretend it never happened. Frontier Bar brings you the Minnesota BeerCast live at the Minnesota State Fair! Drew and Schmitty are joined by Sarah Meyer from Bent Paddle Brewing in Duluth, Jess Fleming from the Pioneer Press, and Hans Lofgren from Orginal Gravity. Show topics include Bent Paddle’s Hopmosa IPA, Food & Drink at US Bank Stadium, gimmick beers, and the rise of craft beer at the Minnesota State Fair. Links https://twitter.com/FrontierBarMNSF http://www.bentpaddlebrewing.com/ https://twitter.com/jessflem http://www.twincities.com/2016/08/26/minnesota-state-fair-craft-beer-2016/ http://www.twincities.com/2016/08/25/citizen-critics-tell-us-what-they-think-of-new-fair-foods/ https://twitter.com/orig_grav Photos Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Frontier Saloon brings you the Minnesota BeerCast live at the Minnesota State Fair! Andrew and Schmitty talk about Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild’s Land of 10,000 Beers Exhibit at the Horticulture Building with Pete Rifakes from Town Hall Brewery. Chad Moreau tells us all about Iron Bartender competition happening at The Pourhouse. Jim Watkins of Sociable Cider Werks talks all things graff and cider. Lastly, Bartley from Bent Brewstillery stops by the booth to talk about their Sweat Together IPA. Sweat Together IPA is a West Coast style IPA with notes of pine and citrus, 7.3% APV and 80 IBUs. It is being served exclusively at the Ball Park Cafe. Be sure to visit us at the KTLK booth on Machinery Hill. We will be doing live shows at 8pm both Fridays! 1485 Underwood St, Falcon Heights, Mn, 55113  Links https://twitter.com/FrontierBarMNSF http://www.mncraftbrew.org/events/statefair http://www.bentbrewstillery.com http://sociablecider.com https://www.facebook.com/ironbartendermpls/ Photos Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Andrew and Schmitty are joined by are joined by Urban Growler Brewing, Burning Brothers Brewing and LTD Brewing for this episode of the Minnesota BeerCast. Topics covered include Urban Growlers 2nd Anniversary, Burning Brothers two new regular releases, and two limited release beers from LTD Brewing. The gang also covers some news and previews special brews coming to The Minnesota State Fair. Be sure to visit us at the KTLK booth on Machinery Hill. We will be doing live shows at 9pm both Fridays! 1485 Underwood St, Falcon Heights, Mn, 55113  Links http://mnbeeractivists.com/events/urban-growler-second-anniversary-party http://mnbeeractivists.com/events/sleepwalker-triple-ipa-ram-whiskey-barrel-aged-barleywine-parking-lot-release-party http://www.burnbrosbrew.com/ http://urbangrowlerbrewing.com/ http://ltdbrewing.com/ Photos Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Andrew & Schmitty are joined by Kelsi from 612Brew, Matty from City House & Red River Kitchen, and J.T. from Nutmeg Brewhouse. Cheers! Links http://nutmegbrewhouse.com/ https://www.612brew.com/ http://www.redriverkitchen.com/city-house/ Photos Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Andrew & guest host Jeff Merriman from Northern Brewer and Dakota County Tech talk collaborations this week, with Indeed Brewing, Badger Hill Brewing, & Stone Brewing. Links http://www.dctc.edu/academics/programs-majors/industry-careers/brewing-beer-steward-technology/ https://www.northernbrewer.com/ http://www.northernbrewer.com/indeed-day-tripper-pale-ale-pro-series-extract-kit http://www.northernbrewer.com/indeed-midnight-ryder-pro-series-extract-kit http://www.arrogantbrewing.com/ http://www.badgerhillbrewing.com/ http://www.indeedbrewing.com/ http://www.newbelgium.com/Brewery http://mnbeeractivists.com/events/cahoots-cahoots-collaboration-craft-brewing Photos Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Schmitty overbooked the show again! The Minnesota BeerCast studio is crammed full of guests. Andrew & Schmitty talk sours, funk, and collaborations with the guys from Fair State Brewing in NE Mpls. Tyson from Skaalvenn makes everyone a fjord horse, his version of Moscow Mule made with their new aquavit. Chuck and A.J. from Montgomery Brewing talk about making a kolacky beer for Montgomery’s annual Kolacky Days, as well as what else is new at the brewery. Links https://fairstate.coop/ http://www.skaalvenn.com/ http://www.montgomerybrewing.com/ Photos Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Andrew & Schmitty are up in Duluth at 7 West Taproom this week for All Pints North – Craft Beer Fest! In a jam-packed (and maybe a little chaotic) show the guys talk with Levi and Caleb from the forthcoming Oakhold Farmhouse Brewery, Lauren Salazar, New Belgium’s Brewing’s specialty brand manager and wood cellar blender, Allyson from Thirsty Pagan in Superior, WI, Kern From Beaver Island Brewing, Jeff Merriman from DCTC, and Ryan Tuenge from MNbeer.com. All that, and a visit from David at Duluth Experience. Links http://imbibemagazine.com/new-belgiums-lauren-woods-salazar/ http://www.oakholdbrewery.com/ http://beaverislandbrew.com/ http://www.thirstypaganbrewing.com/ http://www.dctc.edu/academics/programs-majors/industry-careers/brewing-beer-steward-technology/ http://www.theduluthexperience.com/ http://www.7westtaphouse.com/ Photos Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Andrew and Schmitty welcome Angry Inch Brewing and Big Axe Brewing to the show, as well as the triumphant return of Pioneer Press restaurants & food writer Jess Fleming. Jon from Angry Inch Brewing talks about their grand opening on July 29th. Big Axe Brewing’s Chris French talks about being a brewery in the heart of Minnesota. Chris also talks about the challenge of being one of the few breweries with a city council that doesn’t support Sunday growler sales. The show wraps with Pioneer Press restaurants & food writer Jess Fleming giving a preview of the food and drink from U.S. Bank Stadium and her 10 signature St. Paul drinks. Links Big Axe Brewing Company Nisswa Minnesota Breweries Petition City Council to Allow Sunday Growler Sales Angry Inch Brewing Vikings stadium food: More local restaurants join lineup From malts to booze, 10 signature St. Paul drinks Jess Fleming Photos Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Andrew and Schmitty are joined by MN Craft Brewers Guild Board Member Ryan Petz, Mark Schwandt from Bauhaus Brew Labs, and Gabby Rudisill from Ballast Point Brewing. Ryan talks about the forthcoming All Pints North Beer Festival, as well as Minnesota beer trends, Duluth, and Fulton Beer. Mark discusses Hair Banger, the new seasonal release from Bauhaus as well as their 2nd anniversary party. Gabby shares some new beers in Minnesota from Ballast Point (Pineapple Sculpin anyone?) as well as Ballast Point’s offerings for All Pints North. Links http://www.ballastpoint.com/ http://www.mncraftbrew.org/events/allpintsnorth http://bauhausbrewlabs.com/ http://mnbeeractivists.com/events/this-is-a-cool-party Photos Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Andrew & Schmitty kick off their inaugural show in the Minnesota BeerCast’s Friday, 8pm time slot. You can always listen live on Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130, 103.5 FM, and on the iHeartRadio app. Guests this week include U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Chef Dan Parker, Michael Wagner from Steel Brewing, and Jeff Merriman from Northern Brewer and DCTC.  The roundtable discussion covers beer trading, beer rating, and beer pairing with ballpark food. Jeff talks about the home brewing and cheese making classes offered at Northern Brewer. Michael talks about Stell Toe’s transition to cans from bottles. Senator Klobuchar, a member of Senate Bipartisan Small Brewers Caucus, discusses her concerns about the impending merger of AB InBev and SABMiller, as well as her support of the craft beverage modernization and tax reform act. Links https://www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs/craft-beverage-modernization-and-tax-reform-act/contact-your-member-of-congress/ http://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/2016/6/klobuchar-renews-call-to-protect-competition-in-the-beer-market http://www.steeltoebrewing.com/ http://m.startribune.com/cooks-of-crocus-hill-headed-to-the-north-loop/368102391/ https://www.cooksofcrocushill.com/perfect-pairing-ballpark-eats-craft-beers-20160707sp18 https://www.northernbrewer.com/ Urged @TheJusticeDept to protect competition in beer market. Must ensure craft brewers have access to wholesalers. — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 24, 2016 Photos Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

This week Andrew & Schmitty talk to Todd from Dakota County Technical College about their brewing program, brewer Christian Dixon is in to talk about his latest beer in the Summit Brewing Unchained series, and friend of the show Jeff O’Brien with some distillery talk – cheers! Links http://www.summitbrewing.com/brews/zingiber http://www.dctc.edu/academics/programs-majors/industry-careers/brewing-beer-steward-technology/brewing-beer-steward-technology-certificate/ http://www.lommen.com/professionals/jeffrey-c-obrien/ Photos Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Andrew & Schmitty are joined this week by folks from Mighty Axe Hops, Jason Davis from Enki Brewing, Eric from Door County Brewing, and a segment from the St. Paul Summer Beer Fest! Links http://www.mightyaxehops.com/mighty-axe-hops-revolution-begun/ http://www.enkibrewing.com/ http://www.doorcountybrewingco.com/ http://www.badweatherbrewery.com/ Photos Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2

Andrew & Schmitty are recording live this week from Surly Brewing Company, talking to Chef Jorge Guzman about the food offerings there, and Brewer Todd Haug stops by to talk about #Merica and other beer news. We also have a conversation with Kirsten from Lawless Distilling about gin, vodka, and their cocktail room grand opening. Links http://www.lawlessdistillingcompany.com/ http://surlybrewing.com/destination-brewery/brewers-table/ http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/2016-restaurants-year/5 http://surlybrewing.com/news/merica/ http://cochon555.com/2015-tour/grand-cochon/ Photos Like Minnesota BeerCast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaBeerCast/ Follow @MN_BeerCast on Twitter https://twitter.com/MN_BeerCast Get Minnesota BeerCast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minnesota-beercast/id936715007?mt=2