The Minnesota Beer Cast

Andrew and Schmitty are joined by Jamie from Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub, Steve from Town Hall Brewery, and Jeff from Lommen Abdo. The conversation covers proposed ordinance changes in Minneapolis, Town Hall Anniversary Week & Fresh Hop Fest, and AB/InBev investigations and buyouts. Links http://www.lommen.com/Our-Firm/Attorneys/Jeff-O-Brien.aspx http://m.townhallbrewery.com/ http://northboundbrewpub.com/ http://www.tempotickets.com/hopfest http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/10/12/us-abinbev-doj-antitrust-exclusive-idUSKCN0S623R20151012 http://money.cnn.com/2015/10/13/investing/ab-inbev-sabmiller-beer-merger/ http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/WorkingFamiliesAgenda/index.htm Photos

Andrew and Schmitty are joined by Summit Brewing social media nerd Chip Walton & brewer Mike Lundell. The gang sits down in the famed Summit beer hall to talk about the latest releases and Meritage Oysterfest over a few pints. Links http://www.meritage-stp.com/oysterfest http://www.summitbrewing.com/brews/sticke-alt https://www.facebook.com/events/158663004473542/ http://www.summitbrewing.com/blog/summit-brews-kinsale-oyster-stout-for-meritage-oysterfest-2015 Photos https://www.periscope.tv/w/1BRJjbjdRYvJw

This week, Andrew and Schmitty are joined by Kevin from Boom Island Brewing who introduces us to Oude Funk, and the folks from Bad Weather preview their grand opening next week! Links https://boomislandbrewing.wordpress.com/2015/09/30/oude-funk/ http://mnbeeractivists.com/newsfeed/bad-weather-brewing-announces-st-paul-grand-opening http://www.badweatherbrewery.com/ Photos I love these kind of shows. http://t.co/NCuZN14ijo Grab a cold one & catch the latest #MnBeerCast. #mncraftbeer pic.twitter.com/mJBp6ZvCeH — Andrew Schmitt (@MNSchmitty) October 2, 2015 // Bad Weather Brewing Tank InstallBad Weather Brewing Company had some shiny goods delivered and installed in their new St. Paul space yesterday. Posted by MNBeerActivists on Thursday, June 25, 2015

This week on the Minnesota BeerCast Andrew and Schmitty talk to the guys from HydrateMN.com and Andrew takes an IV for the team. We’re also joined by Brian from Wander North Distillery. Brian talks bout their spirits and preview the coming Harvest Fest from Northeast Brewers & Distillers Association. Jeremy from LTD Brewing home grower Curt join the show to talk hops and debut their fresh-hop collaboration. Cheers! Links http://wandernorthdistillery.com/ http://www.ltdbrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nebdaorg http://hydratemn.com/ Photos

This week on the Minnesota BeerCast Andrew and Schmitty preview Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild’s Autumn Brew Review with Guild Vice President and Founder of Bryn Mawr Brewing, Dan Justesen. Steve and Tessa from Grand Rounds Brewpub in Rochester call in to talk about some sticky off-sale regulations. JT from Barley John’s comes in to talk about the Grand Opening of their production facility in New Richmond, WI. Gabby from Ballast Point introduces is to a wide variety of spirits from Ballast Point that are brand new to the Minnesota market. Links http://www.mncraftbrew.org/events/abr http://brynmawrbrewing.com/ http://grandroundsbrewingcompany.com/ http://www.barleyjohnsbrewery.com/ http://www.ballastpoint.com/ Photos

Ryan Tuenge from Star Tribune and Jason Davis from Enki Brewing sit in as Andrew & Schmitty discuss Minnesota beer news events. The show starts with Eric from Mighty Axe Hops and Evan from Fair State talk about their collaboration release, “It’s Gold Jerry!” Dustin Brau from Brau Brothers calls in to talk about Hop Fest in Marshall. The conversation turn to malted barley and sour beer. After letting Dustin off the line the guys all weigh in on the sale of Laugunitas and Fitger’s Brewhouse. Links http://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolomon/2015/09/08/heineken-grabs-50-of-lagunitas-brewery-to-take-ipas-global/ http://www.mightyaxehops.com/ https://fairstate.coop/ http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/business/3830979-former-brewhouse-owner-moves http://braubeer.com/ Photos Warming up our voices for #MNbeercast today! Gonna be chatting w/ @FairStateCoop #MNhops & It's Gold Jerry! pic.twitter.com/dZxkj2i4xz — Mighty Axe Hops (@MightyAxeHops) September 11, 2015

Part 2, the stunning conclusion of The Minnesota BeerCast live from KTLK booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Together, Andrew & Schmitty talk to the folks from Bauhaus Brew Labs, Lee from Dashfire Bitters & Thirst Network stops by, and lawyer extraordinaire Jeffrey O’Brien makes another fantastic appearance on the show. Cheers! *Be sure to listen for the trivia questions and leave your answer on the MN BeerCast Facebook page,  or Website for a chance to win tickets the sold out Autumn Brew Review. Links http://www.dashfirebitters.com/ http://www.thirstnetwork.com/ https://www.lommen.com/Our-Firm/Attorneys/Jeff-O-Brien.aspx http://bauhausbrewlabs.com/ Photos What a difference a few years makes. A photo posted by Minnesota Beer Activists (@mnbeeractivists) on Sep 4, 2015 at 7:14pm PDT

The Minnesota BeerCast is live from the Minnesota State Fair! Schmitty is back from vacation as he and Andrew endure the difficult task of drinking their way through the “Great Minnesota Get Together.” Live from the Minnesota State Fair Gabe Smoley from Summit Brewing talks organic beer, Summit Backyard Bash, and a Minnesota State Fair Exclusive Beer, “The Villain.” Next, Bartley from bent Brewstillery tells us about Fest Hop, a pro-am collaboration with John Longballa, 2014 Minnesota State Fair Home Brew Competition Winner. Dan Schwarz, from Lift Bridge & MN Craft Brewer’s Guild, stops by with Day Block Brewing owner Jeff Hahn to talk about the Guild Beer Hall, consumer education, and brewpubs beers now being available at the Minnesota State Fair. *Be sure to listen for the trivia questions and leave your answer on the MN BeerCast Facebook page,  or Website for a chance to win tickets the sold out Autumn Brew Review. Links http://www.mnstatefair.org/pdf/15_Spec_Brew_List_web.pdf http://www.mnstatefair.org/ http://www.summitbrewing.com/ http://mnbeeractivists.com/events/porktoberfest-block-party http://mnbeeractivists.com/events/summit-brewing-backyard-bash http://mnstatefair.brewcomp.com/ Photos A photo posted by Minnesota Beer Activists (@mnbeeractivists) on Aug 29, 2015 at 7:16pm PDT A photo posted by Minnesota Beer Activists (@mnbeeractivists) on Aug 30, 2015 at 10:49am PDT

This week Schmitty is on vacation and Andrew is joined by Jennifer Johnson and Brittney Krekelberg of Badger Hill Brewing, as well as Tara Alcure from Green Flash Brewing, and Tina Spurr from Indeed Brewing for a special Pink Boots Takeover edition! We talk about women in beer, what Pink Boots does, and a couple of announcements from Bemidji Brewing and Castle Danger! Links https://facebook.com/pinkbootssocietyminnesota http://www.badgerhillbrewing.com http://www.greenflashbrew.com http://www.indeedbrewing.com https://castledangerbrewery.com http://bemidjibeer.com Photos

The show starts with Michael Agnew from A Perfect Pint relating his experience with the brewer of Not Your Father’s Root beer. Bartley from Bent Brewstillery sits in and the gang gives their opinions on the beer and their process. Then, Ben from Fulton Brewing joins the show to talk about their new Hefe Wheaties collaboration, and the media anticipation. The show wraps with Bartley and Kathryn from Anchor Fish & Chips introducing their new venture, a Poitín made with potatoes & peels. Links http://www.aperfectpint.net/blog.php/2015/07/not-your-fathers-root-beer-my-strange-visit-to-small-town-brewery/ http://www.wbez.org/programs/morning-shift/2015-07-30/makers-%E2%80%9Chard%E2%80%9D-root-beer-clash-craft-beer-enthusiasts-112517 http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/wheaties-now-making-beer-those-who-want-different-breakfast-champions-166352 http://www.bentbrewstillery.com/poitin/ http://www.theanchorfishandchips.com/ http://mnbeeractivists.com/events/bent-brewstillery-1st-taproom-anniversary-party Photos A photo posted by Minnesota Beer Activists (@mnbeeractivists) on Aug 14, 2015 at 6:53pm PDT   A photo posted by Minnesota Beer Activists (@mnbeeractivists) on Aug 13, 2015 at 10:29am PDT

Dan Justesen from Bryn Mawr Brewing Co joins the Minnesota BeerCast to talk about his history in Minnesota craft beer and his latest project in Minneapolis. Dan Parker sits in and cover beer news and events with Andrew Lee and Schmitty. Links http://mnbeeractivists.com/newsfeed/bryn-mawr-brewing-minneapolis-craft-brewery-and-tap-room http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/04/lagunitas-sale-idUSL1N10F1AP20150804 http://www.craftbeer.com/news/ipa-day-returns-thursday-august-6 http://fortune.com/2015/08/04/craft-beer-kickstarter-crowdfunding/ http://bringmethenews.com/11968681/ https://twitter.com/chefdanparker Photos

Daniel Mays from Stinson Wine, Beer, and Spirits sits in on the show. Daniel talks about their 3rd Anniversary celebration, and gives some retail perspective on Minnesota craft beer. Then, Jason Sowards from Harriet Brewing discusses Nershfest, a festival of live and streaming music being hosted at Harriet Brewing on August 1st. John Messier drops in to talk about the evolution of Lucid Brewing and reveals the next phase of their company. Finally, Summit Brewing Head Brewer Damian McConn and Marketing Coordinator Carey Matthews tell us about the new Unchained Series #19 Make It So, and 4th Annual Backyard Bash. Links https://www.facebook.com/StinsonWineBeerSpirits http://www.stinsonwbs.com/ – http://www.nershfest.com/ http://www.harrietbrewing.com/ http://www.breweryrunningseries.com/ – http://www.lucidbrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/inboundBrewco – http://www.summitbrewing.com/backyard-bash http://www.summitbrewing.com/brews/make-it-so – http://draftmag.com/nielsen-data-craft-beer-trends/ Photos

A special Duluth edition of the Minnesota BeerCast recorded live from Endion Station in Canal Park, Duluth. Schmitty is joined by Dave from The Duluth Experience, Brad from Fitger’s Brewhouse, Chelsy from Vikre Distillery, and Duluth Mayor Don Ness. Links https://www.theduluthexperience.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDuluthExperience – https://www.facebook.com/FitgersBrewhouse http://fitgersbrewhouse.com/ – https://www.facebook.com/endionstation http://endionstation.com/ – https://www.facebook.com/VikreDistillery http://www.vikredistillery.com/ – http://www.duluthmn.gov/mayor https://twitter.com/ness_duluth Photos

This week on the Minnesota BeerCast Andrew & Schmitty are joined by Boom Island Brewing, Tattersall Distilling, and Tin Whiskers Brewing. Kevin from Boom Island Brewing stops in to talk about 2015 Cuvée bottle release and Boom Island Days Celebration. Jon and Dan from Tattersall Distillery spirits and cocktails as the guys sample their gin, aquavit, and vodka. Jeff from Tin Whiskers brings in the winner of their community sourced beer contest, Matt Mueller. Matt and his daughterLauren won the competition with a Baltic Porter recipe that contains additions of bourbon soaked oak, vanilla bean, toasted coconut and dark Belgian candy sugar. The shows wraps with some beer industry news. Links http://boomislandbrewing.com/events/2015/boom-days-and-cuvee http://boomdayscomp.northernbrewer.com/ http://www.tattersalldistilling.com/ http://twbrewing.com/blog/taproom-release-our-community-sourced-beer-winner-joule-cat https://t.co/ARY1TeQimn http://www.startribune.com/schell-s-and-badger-hill-brewing-take-home-hardware-from-u-s-beer-open/316171321/ http://news.firestonebeer.com/ http://lagunitast.tumblr.com/post/124290257106/optionality Photos

This week on the Minnesota BeerCast Andrew is on vacation and Schmitty takes a trip to Bemidji Brewing for the bottle release of their Sour Red Ale. Jeff Halvorson, Co-Founder of Where the Wild Beers Are, joins Schmitty and Bemidji’s Brewer Tom Hill for a conversation on sour/wild/funky beer. Links Stop calling beers ‘sours’ – JOE STANGE, JUNE 25, 2015 Draft Magazine Keep calling beers ‘sours’ – JULY 3, 2015 Ale of a Time Why Americans Don’t Make “Lambics” – August 09, 2013 Beervana http://bemidjibeer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BemidjiBeer/ https://twitter.com/BemidjiBrewing/ https://wherethewildbeersare.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WhereTheWildBeersAre/ https://twitter.com/WhereWildBeersR Photos Great time recording #mnbeercast with @bemidjibrewing and @wherethewildbeersare. Sours/wild/funky focused conversation in the spirit of the Bemidji’s first sour bottle release! #craftbeer #minnesota #cheers #beer #Sourbeer A photo posted by Minnesota Beer Activists (@mnbeeractivists) on Jul 11, 2015 at 3:23pm PDT