The Minnesota Beer Cast

Schmitty and Andrew are joined this week by Mark from Chop Liver Productions and Nate from JJ Taylor, talking to the folks from Bemidji Brewing and great beers for summertime and Memorial Day weekend – Cheers! **Bonus** Tag a picture of yourself enjoying a beer this weekend using the hashtag #MNbeerCast to be entered to win a pair of tickets to the Saint Paul Summer Beer Fest! Links http://bemidjibeer.com/ http://verticalmalt.com/ http://www.stpaulsummerbeerfest.com/ http://www.jjtaylor.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

This week on the Minnesota BeerCast, Schmitty and Andrew talk lagers with Matt Schwandt of Bauhaus Brew Labs. Steve from Grand Rounds Brewing in Rochester, MN joins the show to tell us about his part in making a beer commemorating one Colorado brewer’s fight against cancer. Andrew visits Rival House for a beer dinner with Badger Hill Brewery. All that, and more! Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to rate us on iTunes! Cheers! *Special Offer* We are giving away a pair of tickets to the next New Belgium Micro Show featuring Lissie. Just give us a tweet and let us know what you like about the show to enter. When: Thursday, May 26, 2016, 4:00 PM Artist: Lissie Venue: Icehouse www.icehousempls.com 2528 Nicollet Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 276-6523 Links Badger Hill Brewery Rival House Bauhaus Brew Labs Grand Rounds Brewing Co. Art-a-Whirl The Biggest Small Beer Ever 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 on the Minnesota BeerCast, Schmitty and Andrew talk 10,000 minutes of craft beer with Tom Whisenand, President of the MN Craft Brewers Guild. Aaron from Lupulin Brewing visits to discuss their anniversary party and accompanying beers. Schmitty  Talks about kettle sours and collaborations with brewers from New Belgium and Indeed Brewing. The show wraps up with a discussion panel record at Rochester Craft Beer Expo with guest host Dan Parker. *Special Offer* We are giving away a pair of tickets to the next New Belgium Micro Show featuring Lissie. Just give us a tweet and let us know what you like about the show to enter. When: Thursday, May 26, 2016, 4:00 PM Artist: Lissie Venue: Icehouse www.icehousempls.com 2528 Nicollet Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 276-6523 Links http://www.mncraftbrew.org/events/10000minutes https://twitter.com/NewBelgium_MSP http://www.lupulinbrewing.com/ http://www.indeedbrewing.com/ http://www.rochestercraftbeerexpo.com/ http://foragerbrewery.com/ http://www.ftownbeer.com/ftown/ http://www.ltsbrewing.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

Schmitty and Andrew take the Minnesota BeerCast to Modist Brewing. The show starts with John and Keigan from Modist Brewing talking about the identity and philosophy behind the newest Minneapolis brewery. The James and John from Bitter Minnesota share their experiences as owners/guides of Minneapolis/St. Paul breweries. Brett from Books High food truck wraps the show with a discussion of food truck trends and how they relate to Minnesota taprooms. *Special Offer* Our friends at Bitter Minnesota are offering a discount on brewery tours for listeners of The Minnesota BeerCast – go to http://bitterminnesotabrewerytours.com/ and use the promo code ‘Beercast10’ to get 10% off. Links http://modistbrewing.com/ http://bitterminnesotabrewerytours.com/ http://www.brookshigh.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

Recorded live from Inbound Brewco, Schmitty and Andrew visit with Jon Messier from Inbound Brewco/ Northloop Brewco about their new space. Bob McManus from 11 Wells Distillery discusses their new barrel-aged whiskey and a documentary film by the same – Minnesota 13. Jeffrey O’Brien from Lommen Abdo brings us up tp speed on the latest in brewery and spirit laws. Links http://inboundbrew.co/ http://www.northloopbrew.co/ http://ifpmn.org/fiscally-sponsored-projects/minnesota-13-from-grain-to-glass/ http://www.11wells.com/ Photos

This week Andrew & Schmitty talk with Sean Cooke from Lake Monster Brewing and Nick from Bittercube about bitters and beers. Scott from Northern Brewer’s St. Paul discusses a new partnership with Pints For Prostates. Pugs Hayes from Hayes’ Public House discusses coffee and barrel-aged beers. The show wraps with a legislative update and details on Sunday Sales Pale Ale. Links Bittercube Bitters Making Your Own Bitters at Home Bitters and Beers Event Northern Brewer Pints For Prostates Sunday Sales Pale Ale MINNPOST on Sunday Liquor Sales Photos

Andrew & Schmitty are joined by folks from Skaalvenn Distillery & Gyst Fermentation Bar, plus Mpls City Councilmember Andrew Johnson. Cheers! Links http://www.minneapolismn.gov/ward12/index.htm http://www.gystmpls.com/ http://www.skaalvenn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/capsgrille/posts/1009968469040517 HF 3644 Photos

This week we bring you some of the interviews recorded at The Northern Lights Rare Beer Festival, and you get to hear Schmitty’s beard shaved off to benefit Pints for Prostrates! Links http://pintsforprostates.org/ http://www.chopliverinc.com/ http://sixpoint.com/ https://www.boulevard.com/ http://schellsbrewery.com/ Photos

This week we’re featuring a collection of interviews we recorded at various events, including the Oskar Blues Beer Dinner, a visit with Jack Pine Brewing, and a chat with Shmaltz Brewing Company – Enjoy! Links https://www.oskarblues.com/ http://rivalhousestpaul.com/ http://www.jackpinebrewery.com/ http://www.shmaltzbrewing.com/ Photos

Schmitty and Andrew welcome Bauhaus Brew Labs, Better Beer Society, and Northern Brewer to the Minnesota BeerCast. Mike from Bauhaus talks about their new hoppy red lager, Copper Pop. Kelsi from Better Beer Society talks about clean draft lines and Better Seer Society University. Jeff from Northern Brewer discusses home brewing, wine making, and cider. Thanks for listening and rating the show! Links Better Beer Society Bauhaus Brew Labs Northern Brewer Photos

Senator Dave Osmek kicks off the show with a 2016 legislative preview. Indeed Brewing’s Jon Eager and Happy Gnome General Manager Emily Brink discuss barrel-aging, cask ale, and happy Gnome’s Firkin Fest. Lawyer Jeffrey O’Brien wraps the show by walking us through the basics of brewer and distributor agreements. Links: Contribute to men’s health & shave Schmitty’s Beard! http://pintsforprostates.org/donate/ http://thehappygnome.com/ http://www.lommen.com/Our-Firm/Attorneys/Jeff-O-Brien.aspx http://www.indeedbrewing.com/ http://davidosmek.com/ Photos

Andrew and Schmitty welcome Bad Weather Brewing, Boom Island Brewing, and Lupulin Brewing to the Minnesota BeerCast. Kevin from Boom Island Brewing talks about their new beer Django, the return of thoprock IPA, and the debut of their saison. Aaron from Lupulin Brewing discusses the release of their limited Imperial Raspberry Porter infused with Raspberries and cacau nibs. Zac from Bad Weather Brewing announces the release of the Irish Cream Ale and teaming up 5-8 Club for an Irish themed burger to with the beer. Links: Contribute to men’s health & shave Schmitty’s Beard! http://pintsforprostates.org/donate/ Bad Weather Brewing http://www.badweatherbrewery.com/ 5-8 Club http://www.5-8club.com/ Lupulin Brewing http://www.lupulinbrewing.com/ Boom Island Brewing http://boomislandbrewing.com/ Photos

Andrew and Schmitty talk with Gabe Smoley from Summit Brewing Company about his latest Unchained Beer: Us & Them. Nathan from JJ Taylor talks us through some utterly delicious food pairings along with SW Craft Bar Owner and Chef, Son Truong. The show wraps with some news. Links: Contribute to men’s health & shave Schmitty’s Beard! http://pintsforprostates.org/donate/ SW Craft Bar http://www.swcraftbar.com/ Summit Brewing http://www.summitbrewing.com/ JJ Taylor http://www.jjtaylor.com/minnesota/ Photos

Recorded on location at LTD Brewing, Schmitty and Andrew are joined by Sarah Meyer from Hohenstein’s. The show begins discussing LTD’s new peach kettle sour, Emily’s Dream. Sarah from Dangerous Man Brewing discusses The Guild’s annual Winterfest. Then, Andrew has a phone interview with Bemidji Brewing. The show wraps with a conversation about women and people of color in the craft beer industry. Links Contribute to men’s health & shave Schmitty’s Beard! http://pintsforprostates.org/donate/ http://www.ltdbrewing.com/ http://mnbeeractivists.com/newsfeed/bemidji-brewing-bursting-at-the-seams http://mnbeeractivists.com/events/winterfest-minnesota-craft-brewers-guild http://www.hohensteins.com/ http://dangerousmanbrewing.com/ Photos

Pioneer Press Food Writer Jess Fleming sits in with Schmitty & Andrew as they talk to Todd from FINNEGANS about their new hoppy session ale and future “Brewtel” plans. Aaron, lead brewer for Town Hall Brewery, gives a preview of Town Hall’s Barrel Aged Week. The show wraps up with discussion of some beer news. Links Contribute to men’s health & shave Schmitty’s Beard! http://pintsforprostates.org/donate/ https://twitter.com/jessflem http://mnbeeractivists.com/events/barrel-aged-week-town-hall-brewery http://finnegans.org/ https://www.facebook.com/townhallbrewery/ http://draftmag.com/flat-uncarbonated-still-beer-trend/ http://www.startribune.com/2-minnesotans-charged-with-transporting-wisconsin-beer-to-minnesota/368384751/ Photos