We had a couple tickets to Rauchfest fall in our hands, so we decided to have a ticket contest.

The malt is the key to Center Street Series #1 with the hops taking a break. Much like its German inspired relatives, you see its brilliant amber color and smell its rich malt base. The flavor follows the aroma, and is toasty with a touch of sweetness and a slight noble hop presence.

Badger Hill Brewing has announced that its flagship craft beers MSB & Three Tree American Rye are now available in 12-oz bottles. Its Foundation Stout, will be bottled later this fall.

East Side Neighborhood Services is hosting the second annual Nordeast Big River Brew Fest outside the historic Grain Belt Bottling House on the corner of 13th Ave. NE and Marshall St. NE in Minneapolis on October 13, 2012 from 1-4 p.m.

That being said, can’t we all just get out and vote for a GREAT cause?

You’re Bringing What to My Party?! is taking a break this week so that we
can wrap up the festivities of the Autumn Brew Review. But stay tuned
because come next Monday, we will be plunging directly back into the
heart of Minnesota Beer month.

Jamie, Amy, and Bryce are just days away from opening the first brewpub in Minneapolis in a good decade. And, from the looks of things the long wait could definitely be worth it.

2012 has been a banner year for new breweries and expansion in Minnesota. Here’s a look at just a few of the new brewhouses that have popped up across the state and will be on parade at the Autumn Brew Review.