Food and Drink Minnesota Beers? - Page 2

**gblowfish** · 07-12-2015, 10:12 AM

In a couple weeks I'm going up to the Twin Cities to an event. My good friend up there is having the gathering at a place called 612 Brewing.
http://www.612brew.com/

I'm going to take him up some KC BBQ sauces, and a Boulevard Sampler pack.

For those of you who live up in that area, or are familiar with the Twin Cities, what kinds of beer should I bring back with me?

I've tried Summit Extra Pale Ale -it's OK, Boulevard Pale Ale is better, and I've had Schell from New Ulm.

And yeah smart asses, I've had Hamm's and Grain Belt.

I actually like Hamm's as my lawn mower beer.

Any regional brews I should check out?

Oh, and I understand Harmon Killebrew Root Beer is good too.

BullJunkandIron · 07-12-2015, 09:06 PM

Try not to stick a bubbles container up your butt.

**Reaper16** · 07-12-2015, 09:07 PM

Surly all day every day

BullJunkandIron · 07-12-2015, 09:10 PM

http://m.ozarkcountytimes.com/news/a....html?mode=jqm

**srvy** · 07-12-2015, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

In a couple weeks I'm going up to the Twin Cities to an event. My good friend up there is having the gathering at a place called 612 Brewing.
http://www.612brew.com/

I'm going to take him up some KC BBQ sauces, and a Boulevard Sampler pack.

For those of you who live up in that area, or are familiar with the Twin Cities, what kinds of beer should I bring back with me?

I've tried Summit Extra Pale Ale -it's OK, Boulevard Pale Ale is better, and I've had Schell from New Ulm.

And yeah smart asses, I've had Hamm's and Grain Belt.

I actually like Hamm's as my lawn mower beer.

Any regional brews I should check out?

Oh, and I understand Harmon Killebrew Root Beer is good too.

Hey 11.49 a 30 pack at Wally World Market. I made it my sit out on patio after mowing lawn beer. Now if they could just dust off Doug McClure and the Hamms bear for commercials I would be right back in my youth. Oh yeah and the keg barrel can!

**gblowfish** · 07-13-2015, 09:06 AM

I have a beer fridge on my back porch. It's usually filled with cans of Hamm's or Busch. It's called "Lawn Mower Beer" for having one after cutting grass or working around the yard. Cheap, cold, oh yeah. All the "good beer" is in the garage. Right now I've got Boulevard Wheat, some of that Summit Pale Ale, a couple of Boulevard Bully Porters and some other odds and ends in the beer fridge in my garage. Yes, I have not one but TWO beer fridges. A HA HA HA HAAAAA! I love being a grown up. BTW: Thanks to all for the advice in this thread.

Shag · 07-13-2015, 09:14 AM

To each their own, but 612 and Lucid are my two least favorite breweries in the Twin Cities by a long shot (the 612 space is great, though). If you're only looking for MN-based bottles/cans, I'd recommend:

- Surly
- Steel Toe
- Indeed
- Lift Bridge
- Fulton (only if you can't find the above)

If you're open to growlers, I highly recommend stopping to Town Hall and getting a growler or two.

There are a lot of great taprooms in the area, if you're looking for local drinking. I'm a big beer guy, so if you have more questions, want more (or more specific) recommendations, let me know.

**Nzoner** · 07-13-2015, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

While I can't stand the Twin Cities for my own reasons,

Same here,if I never have to visit there again it will be just fine with me.

Shag · 07-13-2015, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

Same here,if I never have to visit there again it will be just fine with me.

WTF is wrong with you?

**srvy** · 07-13-2015, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

I have a beer fridge on my back porch. It's usually filled with cans of Hamm's or Busch. It's called "Lawn Mower Beer" for having one after cutting grass or working around the yard. Cheap, cold, oh yeah. All the "good beer" is in the garage. Right now I've got Boulevard Wheat, some of that Summit Pale Ale, a couple of Boulevard Bully Porters and some other odds and ends in the beer fridge in my garage. Yes, I have not one but TWO beer fridges. A HA HA HA HAAAAA! I love being a grown up. BTW: Thanks to all for the advice in this thread.

And perfect for kinda friends or neighbors who show up after the work is done.

MGM · 07-13-2015, 10:47 AM

Pig's Eye Pilsner if you can find. That shit is a classic.

**Canofbier** · 07-13-2015, 01:35 PM

As everyone else has already mentioned, Surly is a sure bet. They just opened up a massive new facility with a bunch of their stuff on tap and good food to match, so that would be a good place to experience their beer if you have the time.

A couple more suggestions if you have the time to sit down for a bit:
LynLake Brewery (very new, very good)
Dangerous Man (hipster as shit, but their beer is awesome)

MGM · 07-13-2015, 01:39 PM

Pig's Eye has a scary looking lumberjack on the can with an eye patch. It is one of the cooler looking cans.

**Nzoner** · 07-13-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Shag

WTF is wrong with you?

I used to live there(Coon Rapids) and I've visited for two Chiefs away games and also visited for Super Bowl XXVI.Other than the Super Bowl my experiences were not very good.

07-12-2015, 10:12 AM
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17606178 VARSITY	Minnesota Beers? In a couple weeks I'm going up to the Twin Cities to an event. My good friend up there is having the gathering at a place called 612 Brewing. http://www.612brew.com/ I'm going to take him up some KC BBQ sauces, and a Boulevard Sampler pack. For those of you who live up in that area, or are familiar with the Twin Cities, what kinds of beer should I bring back with me? I've tried Summit Extra Pale Ale -it's OK, Boulevard Pale Ale is better, and I've had Schell from New Ulm. And yeah smart asses, I've had Hamm's and Grain Belt. I actually like Hamm's as my lawn mower beer. Any regional brews I should check out? Oh, and I understand Harmon Killebrew Root Beer is good too.
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07-13-2015, 09:06 AM	#20
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17606178 VARSITY	I have a beer fridge on my back porch. It's usually filled with cans of Hamm's or Busch. It's called "Lawn Mower Beer" for having one after cutting grass or working around the yard. Cheap, cold, oh yeah. All the "good beer" is in the garage. Right now I've got Boulevard Wheat, some of that Summit Pale Ale, a couple of Boulevard Bully Porters and some other odds and ends in the beer fridge in my garage. Yes, I have not one but TWO beer fridges. A HA HA HA HAAAAA! I love being a grown up. BTW: Thanks to all for the advice in this thread.
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07-13-2015, 09:14 AM	#21
Shag MVP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Casino cash: $1953342	To each their own, but 612 and Lucid are my two least favorite breweries in the Twin Cities by a long shot (the 612 space is great, though). If you're only looking for MN-based bottles/cans, I'd recommend: - Surly - Steel Toe - Indeed - Lift Bridge - Fulton (only if you can't find the above) If you're open to growlers, I highly recommend stopping to Town Hall and getting a growler or two. There are a lot of great taprooms in the area, if you're looking for local drinking. I'm a big beer guy, so if you have more questions, want more (or more specific) recommendations, let me know.
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07-13-2015, 10:47 AM	#25
MGM Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Casino cash: $10002900	Pig's Eye Pilsner if you can find. That shit is a classic.
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07-13-2015, 01:35 PM	#26
Canofbier ¡RIOS MIO! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Minneapolis Casino cash: $5866981	As everyone else has already mentioned, Surly is a sure bet. They just opened up a massive new facility with a bunch of their stuff on tap and good food to match, so that would be a good place to experience their beer if you have the time. A couple more suggestions if you have the time to sit down for a bit: LynLake Brewery (very new, very good) Dangerous Man (hipster as shit, but their beer is awesome)
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07-13-2015, 01:39 PM	#27
MGM Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Casino cash: $10002900	Pig's Eye has a scary looking lumberjack on the can with an eye patch. It is one of the cooler looking cans.
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