Friday, February 4th, 2011 - Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild

Friday, February 4th, 2011 | 7-10 p.m.
Minnesota History Center
St. Paul, Minnesota
Welcome to the 10th annual Winterfest!
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
This festival is the highlight of the beer year for myself and many Minnesota beer drinkers. Winterfest features the unique, the rare
and the best specialty beers Minnesota breweries have to offer. Since the weather has turned cold we bring out some of our bigger
beers that can stand up to the frosty weather. The Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild is excited to have five new Minnesota breweries
pouring at the event tonight. I believe it will be the inaugural pouring of beers from Big Wood and Harriet Brewing. It is a truly a
great time to be brewing beer and drinking beer in Minnesota. The explosion of new breweries in the past few years demonstrates
Minnesotan’s demand for great local beer. Enjoy all the special beers that are being showcased tonight. As always, be mindful of the
strength of these beers.
Thanks to all the individuals and companies that make this event happen: volunteers, the Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild festival
committee, sponsors, participating breweries and attendees. Enjoy the food, music, beer and camaraderie tonight. And don’t forget to
vote for the coveted Snowshoe award, the crowd favorite beer of the night.
Save the Dates
Autumn Brew Review
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, September 17, 2011
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Tickets On Sale July 15, 2011
Be safe today & see you drinking!
Winterfest
St. Paul, MN
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Tickets On Sale Dec. 1, 2011
Omar Ansari | Surly Brewing Co.
President | The Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild
TABLE OF CONTENTS | FESTIVAL INFORMATION
Letter from the President
Festival Sponsors & Music
Beer Education
Festival Map
Breweries A-Z
Ballot & Raffle Form
The Great Snowshoe Award
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General Information
These are some of the common questions about today. If you have any further
questions be sure to visit the information booth and ask a volunteer.
Have a safe and fun festival!
Serving size is 2oz. - Please do not ask brewers to serve you a full glass.
Do not ask for purchased pint glasses to be filled! The glasses will be
confiscated.
Drink plenty of water & balance the beer with food from our buffet.
Check off the beers using the check boxes next to the beer name. Use any
empty space in the program for notes to help you remember what you tasted!
Purchase the beers of the participating breweries and frequent participating
brew pubs, sponsor and advertiser business, and listen to & purchase the
music of our great band to promote quality, craft beer and local resources
year-round!
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FESTIVAL SPONSORS & MUSIC
Glassware Sponsor
Snowshoe Giveaway Sponsor
www.hoigaards.com
Brewer's Hospitality Sponsor
www.midwestsupplies.com
www.brewerssupplygroup.com
Bagpipe Opener
by Dennis Skrade & Thom Nolan
Twin Cities Hot Club
The Twin Cities Hot Club (TCHC) represents
Minnesota in the burgeoning revival
of gypsy jazz originally popularized by
Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and
the Hot Club of France. They recreate not
only the famous la pompe (the pump) that
distinguishes this romantic brand of acoustic
jazz, but also gypsy bossanova, musette,
bolero and swing. TCHC perform this timeless
deep-rooted music that is physical, and
speaks directly to the heart.
www.twincitieshotclub.com
Winterfest is produced by and benefits the Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild.
For more information on our organization and it's members, visit:
www.mncraftbrew.org
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Beer Styles & Sensory Analysis
Michael Agnew will be onsite at Winterfest doing presentations on beer
styles and sensory analysis. Learn how to taste beer and what to look for to
get the most out of your Minnesota beer experience.
□□ Session 1 – 7:30
Don’t be Afraid of the Dark or “Dark” is not a Flavor – Many people say they
don’t like dark beer, but the range of tastes in even the blackest of beers
makes such a statement absurd. Sample a selection of dusky drams that
might make you see the light.
□□ Session 2 – 8:20
The Bold and the Bitter – Minnesotans love hops. There is more to hoppy
beer than Pale Ale. From peppy pilsners to Imperial IPA we’ll sample a
range of lupulin-drenched delights.
□□ Session 3 – 9:00
Wood, Smoke, and Fire – Barrel-aged beers, smoked beers, and yes, even
chili beers are a growing trend in the craft beer world. Minnesota brewers
are doing their part with offerings that range from the traditional to the
radical.
BEER EDUCATION
Brewing History: Breweriana Exhibit
Author Doug Hoverson will have an exhibit featuring a selection of cans, bottles and
advertisements featuring Christmas/Winter/Strong beer themes. He will also have a
display of Land of Amber Waters, brochures for the North Star Chapter, and sample
publications from the North Star Chapter and the ABA. Visit his booth to learn more
about the History of Brewing in Minnesota and elsewhere!
The North Star Chapter is a recognized chapter of the Brewery Collectibles Club
of America (BCCA), the American Breweriana Association (ABA) and the National
Association of Breweriana Advertising (NABA). Its hundreds of members celebrate
brewery heritage and educate collectors on the history of breweriana. The North Star
Chapter produces a quarterly newsletter, organizes breweriana shows, and serves as
a partner to the brewing industry in promoting the history and diversity of brewing
in the Upper Midwest.
www.northstarchapter.com
Doug Hoverson is the author of Land of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in
Minnesota. The book covers the entire history of brewing in the state, from the first
frontier brewers to the craft brewers who are exploring the new frontiers of today. He is
also a national rank beer judge and an award winning homebrewer. His next book will
be on the breweries and beer heritage of Wisconsin.
Michael Agnew is Minnesota’s first Certified Cicerone®. As the owner of A Perfect Pint,
he organizes beer tastings and beer dinners for private parties and corporate events. He
teaches classes on beer appreciation and beer/food pairing at Cooks of Crocus Hill and
the University of Minnesota. Michael’s Liquid Assets beer column can be read the first
Thursday of every month in the Taste Section of the Star Tribune.
www.aperfectpint.net
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FOOD
5 - Carmody's Irish Pub & Brewing
6 - Barley John's Brew Pub
7 - Rock Bottom Brewery
8 - August Schell Brewing Co.
9 - McCann's Food & Brew
10 - Big Wood Brewing Co.
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11 - Brau Brothers Brewing Co.
12 - Finnegan's
13 - Summit Brewing Co.
14 - Lift Bridge Brewing Co.
15 - Vine Park
16 - Harriet Brewing
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MNCBG Info Table:
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FESTIVAL MAP
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RESTROOMS
17 - Granite City Food & Brewing
18 - Boathouse Brewpub
19 - Leech Lake Brewing Co.
20 - Town Hall Brewery
21 - The Herkimer
22 - Great Waters Brewing Co.
August Schell Brewing Co.
New Ulm, MN | www.schellsbrewery.com | Brewmaster: Jeremy Kral
FLOOR 2 | TABLE 8
Established 1860. The August Schell Brewing Company remains the second oldest family-owned and managed brewery in the United States. All of the
stockholders and board members are direct descendents of August Schell (or spouses of them). Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, the
brewery and its grounds are open to the public and visited by thousands each year.
There’s an old saying “Never trust a brewery under 140 years old." Okay, it’s our old saying, but it’s true, nonetheless. Schell's is the second oldest familyowned brewery in the country. While breweries and beer trends have come and gone, we’ve been right here, tirelessly brewing fine lagers and ales for
the people who appreciate them. Visit our brewery grounds and you’ll see deer, roaming peacocks, gnomes, not to mention barrel after barrel of the
finest beers imaginable. That’s just who we are, as it has been for over a century.
□□ Schell Bock OG 16 Plato, IBU 26 IBU, 29 SRM
□□ Schell Pilsner - 12.7 Plato, 30 IBU 3.1 SRM
□□ Hopfenmalz 13.0 Plato, 44 IBU ,10 SRM
□□ Stag #3- Rauchbier OG 15 Plato IBU 30 SRM 22
Schell Bock is modeled after traditional bocks of Germany, where it required by law the
original gravity be at least 16 degrees Plato. A harmonious blend of 10 different types
of malt and noble hops, Schell Bock is fermented slowly using an authentic German
yeast strain. Following fermentation, an extended lagering ensures a smooth finish.
Dark amber color with a robust malt character.
Hopfenmalz is an amalgam of our favorite beer styles: the elegant drinkability of a
Pilsner, the bready maltiness of a Vienna Lager, and the hopping of a Pale Ale. The malt
backbone was created using a large amount of Vienna coupled with judicious amounts
of Caramunich and Caravienne. In the kettle, we aggressively hop it with Cascade from
the Pacific Northwest and Tettnang that we purchase direct from a farmer in Germany.
Just to ensure we use enough hops, we dry hop it also. Hopfenmalz was fermented with
one of our house lager yeasts at a higher temperature to add some flavor complexities.
Originally brewed in 1984 (yes, you read that right-we've been making this beer for
27 years) , Schell's Pils is a shining example of the true European Pilsner style beer.
Brewed with 100 percent barley malt, where the Sterling Hop flavor is showcased. Its
full hop characteristic and delicate aroma were developed in Pilsen, Bohemia around
1840.
Stag Series #3 is August Schell’s interpretation of a traditional Franconian Rauchbier
(smoke beer). Rauchbiers date back to the early 1500s, when green malt was dried
over open fires. The grain picks up the smoky flavor from the fire, and this is carried
over to the beer. Stag Series #3 uses a blend of malts smoked over beechwood and
cherrywood to create a twist on the traditional style. The remainder of the malt bill
includes Dark Munich Malt, Caramunich, and a touch of black malt for color. It is
hopped with Tettnang and Sterling. Served uncarbonated, unfiltered via a Bavarian
Stich-Fass
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Barley John’s Brew Pub
FLOOR 2 | TABLE 6
New Brighton, MN | www.barleyjohns.com | Brewmaster: John Moore | Head Brewer: Colin Mullen
We are a brewer owned and operated Brew Pub just north of Minneapolis, MN. We specialize in crafting both
beer and food with flavor, creativity and integrity. We offer nightly dinner specials , a rotating seasonal beer
selection, and a seasonal patio to compliment our traditional and not so traditional pub offerings. Stop in and
experience what our little brew pub can offer!
□□ Stockyard IPA
Elevated hop and alcohol levels present a wonderfully complex British-style IPA. A
more subtle presentation of hops is balanced with a toasty malt sweetness.
□□ Wild Brunette
Our signature ale! Brewed with MN grown Wild Rice and hopped with Willamette hops,
this brown ale has ties to the American-style brown, but the vanilla nuttiness of the
Wild Rice make it unique to us.
□□ Old 8 Porter
Rich, dark and roasty - our ideal version of a Porter. Roasted malts balance the body
with subtle smoky overtones.
□□ Belgian Dubbel
Brewed using an assortment of Belgian malts, candi sugar and fermented with a
Belgian yeast strain for a classic dubbel flavor. The dubbel (double) is a darker Belgian
style when compared to a tripel. Added dried cherries to the whirlpool to bring out a
dried fruit character.
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□□ Winter Ale
Our annual Winter Warmer features caramel and munich malts for a robust malt
backbone to balance the elevated alcohol. Hopped with English Fuggle hops and
fermented with our house yeast. Orangish color with a warming finish.
□□ Dark Knight
Our latest incarnation of our potent Double Fermented Porter. Aged in Heaven
Hill Bourbon barrels for 8 months. Smooth rich chocolate and smoky overtones
pay tribute to our Old 8 Porter, higher alcohol content plays in hand with the huge
Bourbon notes for a fiery finish.
□□ Black Walnut Vanilla Brunette
This cask of Wild Brunette has be aged and infused with a handmade Black Walnut
extract and Vanilla Beans. The Black Walnut and Vanilla Bean accentuate the natural
nuttiness of our Wild Brunette.
Big Wood Brewing Co.
FLOOR 2 | TABLE 10
Vadnais Heights, MN | www.bigwoodbrewery.com | Brewer: Matt Lindstrom
Big Wood Brewery is a small Brewery born from the decline in the economy, in the building industry
specifically. Our day job is distributing hardwood flooring, we started brewing beer just to satisfy the tastes
of the hardwood flooring craftsman, now the focus has shifted to exceeding the expectations of beer drinkers
with the taste for craft beers. Being new and small gives us the opportunity to have a lot of fun being a little
different. Cheers.
□□ Forest Ale
□□ Morning Wood
Classic nut brown, dark amber in color, with a hint of caramel, a nutty flavor, with a
strong smooth finish.
Orange in color, malty profile, bitter.
This American Ale is copper in color with a straight from the forest pine aroma, hints of
citrus and a friendly tart bite to it.
□□ Big Nut Brown Ale
The coffee aroma brings you back to the first cup of the day hence the name “Morning Wood”. This is a dry Stout, dark in color, light bodied, with a creamy roasted
character.
□□ Big Wood Imperial I.P.A.
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Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant
Ely, MN | www.boathousebrewpub.com | Brewmaster: Joel Carlson
FLOOR 3 | TABLE 18
Craft beer brewed in the relaxing northwoods of Ely, Minnesota. Boathouse Brewpub is your essential
end of the road stop into and out of the Boundary Waters Canoe & Wilderness Area. Year round beers
include: Entry Point Golden Ale, Pilot Pub Ale, Hasselhopp Rye Pale Ale, Eel Pout Oatmeal Stout, plus rotating
Seasonals. Our beer is also available in 64 oz Growlers to go.
□□ ALTEN FURZ ABV 6.0%, IBU: 27
Wild Rice Altbier. German-style lagered ale. Toasty and uniquely nutty from the
addition of N. MN wild rice. □□ NIGHT CAMP ABV 7.0%, IBU:29
Beer. Dry-hopped N. MN American Pale Lager by way of S. Germany.
Cacao Vanilla NIGHT CAMP. Campfire dessert stuck to your mitten.
□□ NO STYLE ABV 5.5%, IBU: 45
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Smoked Porter. Malty-sweet, slightly roasty dark lager with mellow-sweet smoke
wisping through coffee and chocolate flavors. Rustic like a campfire at night.
□□ CAMPER'S DELIGHT ABV 7.0%, IBU:29
Brau Brothers Brewing Co.
FLOOR 2 | TABLE 11
Lucan, MN | www.braubrothersbrewing.com | Brewmaster: Dustin Brau | Brewer: Daniel Stavig
Brau Brothers Brewing Co is situated on the outskirts of tiny Lucan, Minnesota. Located in southwest
Minnesota, this family-owned and operated brewery has been brewing since 2000. Just outside the
brewery’s front door lies the three acre hop yard, which boasts eleven different hop varieties. This estate
brewery is also home to its very own three acre barley patch. Two row barley is malted right at the brewery
for special edition and local tap offerings. Brau Bros Beer is distributed throughout the upper Midwest.
□□ MooJoos Oatmeal Milk Stout
MooJoos is a stout built on complexity and texture. Layers of toasted and roasted malt
contribute notes of coffee, milk chocolate, cedar, and rich toffee. Generous additions
of oats, both flaked and toasted, give an oily texture to the beer which smooths over
the ale’s moderate carbonation. A traditional British yeast ferments fast and furious,
leaving us with traces of fruit, reminiscent of a fine cabernet sauvignon.
□□ Double Dry-hopped Sheephead
Firkin. Brau Bros’ Sheephead Ale, pulled from the fermenter after dry-hopping is
complete, then aged on a second dose of hops for aroma. A blend of Goldings and
Cascade is used to finish this beer.
□□ Rubus Black Blackberry Imperial Porter
Rubus Black is a modern take on a fantastic traditional style. This porter is big and
malty sweet. Loads of Chocolate Malt form the backbone of the beer, with just enough
blackberry to contribute a complex fruit nuance. In keeping with the style, British malt,
hops, and yeast are all utilized to keep the beer honest. At almost 9% ABV, Rubus Black
deserves to be sipped and enjoyed.
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Carmody Irish Pub & Brewing
Duluth, MN | www.carmodyirishpub.com | Brewmaster: Mike Miley
FLOOR 2 | TABLE 5
Carmody Irish Pub features live music, happy hour, pub quiz, and much more located in Old Downtown
Duluth, MN
□□ Scanlan IPA 7.1% ABV
Ferociously hopped with Glacier and Amarillo, this light tinted IPA gets just a touch of
body from Special Roast and Victory specialty grains.
□□ Famine Potato Stout 5.5% ABV
A robust, rich, dark red ale spiced with Mt. Hood hops. Hints of Chocolate keep you
coming back for another!
A medium bodied amber ale brewed with Biscuit and a hint of Chocolate malt.
Hopped with U.S. Goldings and Cascade.
□□ Agnes Irish Red 6.5% ABV
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A light bodied stout brewed with 6 pounds of potatoes and a single Cluster hop
additon.
□□ Eamon's Amber Ale 5.1% ABV
Cold Spring Brewing Co.
FLOOR 1 | TABLE 2
Cold Spring, MN | www.coldspringbrewery.com | Brewmaster: Mike Niep | Brewers: Kendrick Kerrigan, Karl Schmitz
Cold Spring Brewery, the largest brewery in Minnesota, is a leader in making and selling high quality beer
and non-alcoholic beverages. By combining the pure spring water of Cold Spring with its original recipes,
Cold Spring produces hundreds of beverages for national and international companies. Cold Spring’s head
brewmaster is a top award winner in national brewing competitions.
□□ John Henry 3 Lick Spiker Ale
□□ Northern Honey Brown Lager
□□ Olde Johnnie Ale
□□ 21st Amendment back in Black
□□ Northern Lager
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Finnegan’s Irish Amber
Contract Brewed by Summit Brewing Co. | www.finnegans.org
FLOOR 2 | TABLE 12
When you enjoy this blissfully crafted Irish ale, you’re actually helping someone locally in the process.
FINNEGANS Irish Amber gives 100% of profit to the FINNEGANS Community Fund. Which, in turn, gives
grants to local programs that serve the needs of the homeless and working poor, right here in the community
where it’s sold. The FINNEGANS Community Fund has donated over $162,000. FINNEGANS is brewed using
three varieties of imported 2 row malts. To learn more about FINNEGANS Irish Amber, our grant recipients
and all the people who benefit from your charitable goodness, visit our website www.finnegans.org
HERE’S TO DOING GOOD
□□ Finnegan's Irish Amber
A light-bodied ale brewed using 3 varieties of imported 2-Row malts, giving it a creamy
malty finish and a clean aftertaste.
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Fitger’s Brewhouse
FLOOR 1 | TABLE 1
Duluth, MN | www.brewhouse.net | Brewmaster: Dave Hoops
Brewers: Frank Kaszuba, Bob Blair, Brian Schanzenbach, Bjorn Erickson
Established 1995. The Brewhouse is located on the shore of Lake Superior in the historic Fitgers Brewery
which stopped production in 1972. Our 10 bbl brewery produces 2500 bbls per year with more then
120 different beers on 30 tap handles at our 3 Duluth locations. Red Star lounge, Burrito Union, and The
Brewhouse. Full bar, outdoor seating, generous happy hours, and late night dining. Also available cask ale
and growlers in glass or nalgene version. Tours at 3 and 4 each Saturday.
Fitger's Brewhouse will release 5 never before made beers exclusively at Winterfest 2011.
THE GREAT LAKES SERIES - 5 new style's all over 8.0% abv each recipe an original recipe
formulated by one of Fitger's Brewhouse Brewer's
□□ Michigan O.G. 20p abv 10.3% ibu 23
Lake Michigan Scottish Wee Heavy is a strong scottish ale, aged with dried cherries
from the shores of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay. A strong malty finish blends
with the dried fruit flavors from the cherries to create the back bone for this high
alcohol beer.
□□ Ontario abv 8% ibu 31
Ontario is a tribute to the Trappist beer, Orval. Only beer brewed under the watchful
eye of the Cistercian monks, has the right to use the strictly controlled name of
Trappist. Ontario is a Belgian style Pale Ale that has been dry hopped and conditioned
with Brettanomyces. Brettanomyces is a wild yeast commonly found on the skins of
fruit. This yeast contributes a unique characteristic. Ontario has a rich orange hue and
a dense creamy head. The flavor profile presents a balance between sweet malty honey
and a citrus hop bite.
□□ Huron O.G. 21.9 abv 9.2 ibu 39
Huron is a smoked dopplebock. It is a stronger version of our standard dopplebock
and includes over 30% cherry-smoked malt in the grain bill. A pleasant smoky aroma
greets you as you tip your glass for that first sip. Huron is a full-bodied beer with
strong malty and smoky flavors. This beer benefited from the 7 months of aging it
received. Enjoy your beer journey around the Great Lakes, the source of 21% of the
world's fresh water!
□□ Erie O.G. 18.5 abv 9% ibu 41
Belgian style strong golden ale. Significant tropical fruit aroma layers over a modest
base of creamy malt. Alcohol warmth and yeast character harmonize to create deep
spice notes. These flavors are intensified by the addition of toasted Grains of Paradise
seeds, which lend a pepper spiciness, which lingers nicely.
□□ Superior O.G. 19.2 abv 9.1% ibu 24
This black wheat ale could be called an Imperial Wheat Porter. This brew pours
cloudy dark brown, almost black, and is topped by a massive brown head. The aroma
beckons with abundant ripe banana bread and plum, bolstered by fresh, spicy cloves
and dark malts. The flavor features roasted barley that is slightly burnt with big toffee
sweetness that coats the tongue. The brew's spice qualities increase in intensity
through the swallow, but never overpower the palate. Superior features a big body,
dry finish and roasted grains and red fruits that linger deep into the aftertaste
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Flat Earth Brewing Co.
FLOOR 1 | TABLE 3
St. Paul, MN | www.flatearthbrewing.com | Brewmaster: Jeff Williamson
Brewers: Melissa Raineville, Tim Nomeland, Mike Willaford
Flat Earth Brewing Company - Established in St. Paul in 2007. We’re an organization of highly intelligent
beings, ever suspicious of the status-quo. We’re on a mission to provide the finest craft beers worth talking
about. We skip the market research and brew what we believe is a great beer that people will enjoy. Pair any
of our beers with your favorite entree or if need be with something you don’t like. Enjoy Flat Earth and join
the movement against the reign of watered-down domestics.
□□ Big Money
Double wood aged Cygnus X-1 Porter - A blend of our porter that has been aging with
whiskey and port soaked oak chips. Uber smooth.
□□ Northwest Passage IPA
A mega hop sensation! 115 IBUs will reminded you that Spring is not to far away.
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□□ Winter Warlock
Golden Barley-wine ~ A traditional golden barley-wine with enough oomph to keep
old man winter at bay.
Granite City Food & Brewery
Multiple MN Locations | www.gcfb.net | Head Brewer: Corey O’Neel
Brewers: Chris, Trevor, Bob, Keith, Hannah, Denise, Ashley
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Founded in 1999 in St. Cloud, MN on the belief that made from scratch food, hand crafted beer and good
service would lead to many satisfied guests. 11 years it’s still our belief. Go to www.gcfb.net and find your
local store to experience it for yourselves.
□□ Scottish Ale
a medium bodied ale with malty flavor, flavors of cookie and caramel make this beer
a delicious treat
□□ Duke of Wellington Pale Ale
□□ Brother Benedicts Bock
a dark lager, crisp with hints of chocolate.
Who doesn’t love pale ales? Ours favors hop flavor and aroma over extreme bitterness.
Citrus hop character, very enjoyable.
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Great Waters Brewing Co.
FLOOR 3 | TABLE 22
St. Paul, MN | www.greatwatersbc.com | Head Brewer: Bob DuVernois | Brewer: Chad Hilgenberg
Specializing in cask conditioned ales. Great Waters Brewing Company opened in March of 1997. Owner:
Sean O’Byrne. A 10 hectoliter brewpub in the Historic Hamm Building in the heart of downtown Saint Paul,
blessed with our own natural spring-water well. On any given day we will have up to NINE hand-crafted
beers on tap, including four CAMRA compliant cask-conditioned ales, which are always served via beer
engine from our seriously looked after 50 degree cask cellar. Reservations: 651-224-BREW (2739).
□□ Old Tart
□□ King Boreas Wit
5.8% Scotch ale brewed with cherrywood smoked barley.
Vulcanus and King Boreas are available for a limited time at the brewery.
7.5%abv Belgian Brown Ale that has been blended with a brown ale fermented with
brett.
□□ Vulcanus Rex
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7.0% strong Belgian White beer brewed with chamomile, orange peel and coriander.
Harriet Brewing Co.
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Minneapolis, MN | www.harrietbrewing.com | Brewmaster: Jason Sowards | Brewer: Dave Sheild
At Harriet Brewing we emphasize intention as the primary component in recipe development. It's what
makes good beer special. We take pride in using our knowledge of traditional beer styles, our open
minds, and eclectic pallets to brew both unique and traditional beer styles. Our goal with every recipe is
authenticity… to develop a particular character that allows the beer to stand out and be remembered. It's
authenticity that we crave as beer drinkers; so, it's authenticity that we strive for as brewers. We study beer,
determine what we want, then manifest it! For most of us here, it's not just in brewing; it's a way of life. So,
fellow beer lover, we ask that you drink with intention!
□□ West Side ~40 IBU and ~6.5% ABV
an eclectic ale brewed to balance the brightest West Coast hops with a
prolific Belgian yeast strain. It pours light copper with white head. Subtle
malt gives way to a fruity, citrusy, and slightly spicy aroma and flavor. Light
bodied, tart, and effervescent.
□□ Dark Abbey ~20 IBU and 7.5% ABV
□□ Divine Oculust ~25 IBU and ~8.5% ABV
Batch 1 is our first batch of Belgian-style Strong Golden. It pours gold
with a white head. Light fruit and citrus with notes of alcohol and spice
are present in the flavor and aroma. Medium bodied, tart, effervescent.
Batch 1 is our first batch of Belgian-style Dubbel. It pours brown with
off-white head. Malty with notes of rum-raisin, fruit, and subtle spice in
the aroma and flavor. Low final gravity, dark grains and high carbonation
influence a dry finish. Slightly warming.
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The Herkimer Pub & Brewery
Minneapolis, MN | www.theherkimer.com | Brewmaster: Gustavo Vale
FLOOR 3 | TABLE 21
Being the only brewpub in Uptown, The Herkimer offers a variety of tap beers as well as a diverse dinner
menu. Customers can enjoy a game of shuffleboard, while eating and drinking in a casual and comfortable
environment. The Herkimer is the only upscale, come-as-you-are brewpub in the Uptown area.
□□ Alt Bier
□□ Smoked Doppelbock
□□ High Point Dunkel
This is our brand new beer! A crisp and hoppy pilsner brewed with a financially
irresponsible amount of Czech Saaz hops.
Our Alt Bier won a Gold Medal in 2007. It is most easily compared to a German form of
pale ale. Popular around Dusseldorf, the name means simply “old” and recalls a time
before Germany made primarily lagers. This beer features a high bitterness and aroma
characteristic of generous
As a true Munich-style Dunkel should, our High Point weighs down the glass with the
full bodied, complex maltiness that only the heavy-handed use of roasted malts can
imbue.
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A 18 plato bamberg-style rauchbier, brewed with 30% smoked malt and aged for two
months.
□□ Czech Pils
Leech Lake Brewing Co.
FLOOR 3 | TABLE 19
Walker, MN | www.leechlakebrewing.com | Brewmaster: Greg Smith | Brewer: Gina Smith
Leech Lake Brewing Company is a production brewery owned and operated by Greg and Gina Smith. As a
home brewer since 1992, Greg realized his dream of brewing his first commercial batch of beer in August,
2010. Located in Walker, MN, within the woods of Chippewa National Forest, Leech Lake Brewing Company
specializes in keg- and bottle-conditioned British-style ales, including the staples—Scottish, Pale, IPA, ESB,
Robust Porter, and Imperial IPA—along with special/seasonal offerings that are brewed less frequently. Our
tap room is open for samples and to purchase 64-oz growlers and logoed merchandise. Please visit our website (www.leechlakebrewing.com) or call 218-547-4746 for our hours. Generally, if we’re there, we’re open.
□□ Loch Leech Monster Scottish Ale 6% ABV
It exists, it’s friendly, and it definitely doesn’t suck… unless it’s offered a straw. A
blend of Golden Promise, Brown, Dextrin and Black Patent Malts, along with a bit of
Roasted Barley, gives those searching for the extraordinary cause for obsession. Fuggle
hops tame the malty monster (30 IBUs), and bottle-conditioning refines its character,
making it a suitable guest at any get-together.
□□ Blindside Pale Ale 6.5% ALC/VOL
Just ask a wakeboarder… tasty trick, smooth landing. This well-balanced beer
acquires its stamina from 2-row Pale and light and medium Crystal Malts. It attains its
fearlessness from generous amounts of Fuggle hops that are added to both the kettle
and the fermenter (56 IBUs). Bottle-conditioning provides ballast for the perfect wake
of carbonation and mouth feel. Now… “Hit it!”
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□ Minobii ESB 7.5% ALC/VOL
Minobii is Ojibwe for “Drink and be merry!” This Extra-Special Bitter is all about good
times. 2-row Pale, medium Crystal and Dextrin Malts, Flaked Maize and Dark Brown
Sugar groove to the beats in the brewhouse. The Fuggle hops take the party into both
the kettle and fermenter (60 IBUs). On the bottle-conditioned stage, the Yeast band
plays live where they kick out mellow CO2 vibes. Can you dig it?
□□ Burbot Brown Ale 4.5% ALC/VOL
Brewed especially for those ‘Pouters who party on the Leech Lake ice in February.
Burbot Brown ale is available only in growlers from the LLBC tap room.
□□ Driven Snow Porter 6.5% ALC/VOL
Purely… delicious. As alluring as freshly-fallen powder and as smooth as hard-pack,
the velvety mouth feel and deep flavor are derived from 2-row Pale, Black Patent,
Dextrin, Chocolate and dark Crystal Malts, Roasted Barley and Molasses. Fuggle hops
act as the snow hook that anchors this big dog (60 IBUs), a bottle-conditioned brew
that could very well leave a musher believing it fell straight from Heaven.
□□ 47° North IPA 7% ALC/VOL
Find your way to a one-of-a-kind craft beer cache by setting your GPS to these
coordinates: N 47°06.168’ W 94°36.788’. There you will discover an India Pale Ale
unlike most others… Brewed with 2-row Pale and Crystal Malts, English Fuggle hops
benchmark the conspicuous bitterness (93 IBUs) and lend an earthy quality to the
refreshing brew. You’re not even close until you’re 47° North.
□□ 3 Sheets Imperial IPA 10.5% ALC/VOL
Ahoy there, matey! Let down the sails and relax, adrift upon the intense flavors that
buoy this craft. The India Pale Ale within this vessel is made of 2-row Pale, medium
Crystal and Dextrin Malts, in addition to Flaked Wheat. Awash in malt, Fuggle hops
form the deep and heavy keel with which the brew is counterbalanced (100 IBUs).
Maintain control of your sheets and please sail responsibly. “Aye, aye, Sir!”
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Lift Bridge Beer Co.
FLOOR 3 | TABLE 14
Stillwater, MN | www.liftbridgebeer.com | Brewmaster: Matt Hall
Lift Bridge Brewing Company was established in 2008 by a group of Stillwater guys dedicated to creating
well-balanced beers that will help you slow down, relax, and appreciate life. Plans are in place to open our
new brewery doors in Stillwater in the spring of this year. To find out more, talk to a crew member or check
out www.liftbridgebrewing.com, and remember to drink your beer with pride.
□□ Farm Girl Saison 5.5% ABV | CASK
“Kimono Girl” – An interesting take on our flagship, Farm Girl, this saison is infused
with natural lemongrass and longan fruit, aged, and naturally carbonated in the firkin.
Relax and have a few!
□□ Crosscut 2x 5.5% ABV | CASK
Hopped Pale Ale. Well balanced amber pale ale accentuated by multiple additions
of floral Cascade hops, including within the cask, and our unique introduction of
grapefruit zest to compliment the citrus notes of the hops.
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□□ Chestnut Hill 7.5% ABV | CASK
“A La Nutsack”. A wonderfully big nut brown ale crafted with roasty toasty malts
balanced with Yakima hops and just enough alcohol to keep you warm on an early
winter evening. Aged with an overloaded sack of fresh roasted hazelnuts, heightening
the experience. Enjoy!
McCann’s Food & Brew
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St. Cloud, MN | www.mccannsfoodandbrewpub.com | Brewmaster: Chris Laumb
Located on the famous corner of 33rd and 3rd in St. Cloud, Minnesota. We are pleased to provide Central
Minnesota with quality ales and lagers. Brewmaster Chris Laumb is given the freedom to brew some of the
widest variety of beers in the state. Add to that, a full service restaurant with meeting and reception rooms.
McCann’s hopes to be your Central Minnesota beer destination. Brewery tours are available.
□□ Prairie Porter 5.2% ABV
Brewed with four English malts including dark crystal, black and chocolate. Two
English hop varieties are added to the brew kettle, giving this beer a dark, rich and
roasty background with light smoky undertones. Bittersweet chocolate flavor develops
in the finish.
□□ Red Sky Rye 5% ABV
This ale is brewed with Special Pale Ale, crystal and Special B malts. Rye is also added to
the mash for a subtle spicy flavor. Just enough British hops are added to the brew kettle
to balance the layers of malt and contribute a low to medium bitterness.
□□ Flame 8% ABV
A strong amber ale aged on toasted french oak with organic Flame raisins and an
artful blend of exotic sugars. Like nothing you have tried before!
□□ Coffee Infused Prairie Porter
Our Prairie Porter infused with Columbian Organic coffee fresh roasted by our
brewmaster.
□□ Keg Hopped Deep Seven IPA 6.3% ABV
Seven deep layers of flavor consisting of three English malts and four hop varieties
(2 U.S./2 English). Generous portions of hops are added to the brew kettle and
fermentation tank in a process called dry hopping. Nice English biscuit malt background
supporting the contribution of the hops. We kick this special edition up with a sizable
hop addition to the keg.
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Rock Bottom Brewery -Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN | www.rockbottombrewery.com | Brewmaster: Bryon Tonnis | Brewer: Peter Mack
FLOOR 2 | TABLE 7
Located on the corner of 9th & Hennepin in downtown Minneapolis in the heart of the Theatre District, Rock
Bottom Brewery is the perfect place for you to get great beer and great food any time of the year. With four
standard taps and 22 rotating seasonal beers, formulated and brewed on site by head brewer Bryon Tonnis,
Rock Bottom Brewery has a great beer to fit anyone’s palate. Our multifaceted facility features four distinctly
different areas of entertainment including our Main Bar which has five tournament-quality billiards tables
and three 52 inch plasma TV’s. Banquet facilities also available.
□□ Hop Bomb Double IPA
Malty Hoppy Goodness x2! 9.4% Alc 110 IBU's (Firkin Cask)
□□ Fallen Angel Abbey Ale
□□ Oak Aged Intoxicator Rauchdoppelbock
A combination of French and American Oak was used in the aging of this Smoked
Doppelbock from last year! 8.9% ABV 32 IBU's
Dark fruit and malt dominate in this Quadruple of the Belgian style. The addition of a
generous amount of Dark Belgian Candi Sugar lend a hint of rum character and a drying
finish. 10.3% ABV 25 IBU's
□□ Smoked Oat Porter
Aging for 4 months in a French Oak Pinot Noir Barrel lends a hint of tartness and drying
oak to this Belgian Style Dubbel. 8.4% ABV 20 IBU's
Not quite a Stout, Not quite a Porter, but it is black and it has Golden Naked oats and
Cold Press Coffee in it! 6.2% ABV 37 IBU's
□□ Pinot Barrel Modern Monk Dubbel
□□ Vieux Chene Tripel
French oak infused Belgian Tripel allowed to "age" since 2009! 8.3% ABV 19 IBU's
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A generous addition of Golden Naked Oats and a dash of flaked oats accentuate the
creaminess of this Smoked American Porter. 6.3% ABV 35 IBU's (Nitro)
□□ Cold Press Solstice Black
□□ Coconut Chai Stout
A Robust American Oatmeal Stout brewed with a large addition of coconut milk then
spiced with our own chai spice blend for a distinctively "Zen" experience. 6.4% ABV
38 IBU's
Summit Brewing Co.
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St. Paul, MN | www.summitbrewing.com | Brewmaster: Mark Stutrud
Brewers: Damian McConn, Eric Blumquist, Mike Lundell, Eric Harper, Mike Miziorko, Nate Siats, Sam Doniach
Summit Brewing Company was founded by Mark Stutrud in 1986 with one goal: To bring back the remarkable craft beers once brewed throughout the Upper Midwest. Summit beer quickly grew into a local favorite,
placing Summit Brewing Company well ahead of a trend of craft brewing that would eventually sweep the
nation. To keep up with demand, the brewery had to grow. In 1993 alone, Summit Brewing Company tripled
in size. Mark and his dedicated staff were working diligently to quench the thirst of an ever-widening fan
base, leading them in 1998 to build the first new brewery Minnesota had seen in over 75 years.
□□ Summit Winter Ale
Our traditional British Winter Warmer. Plenty of dark fruit and spicy hop character,
derived from crystal and black malt, and a blend of Willamette, Tettnang and Fuggle
hops. Served cask-conditioned and dry-hopped with Fuggles.
□□ Summit Imperial Pumpkin Porter
□□ Summit Belgian Golden Ale
Traditional Golden ale, brewed with Pilsner malt and Candi Sugar. Liberal hopping
with Styrian Goldings and Saaz provides a spicy aroma and refreshing drinkability.
Number 4 in the Unchained series.
Aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon and chocolate abound in this subtly spiced
strong porter. Number 5 in the Unchained series, this beer is served caskconditioned and dry-hopped with Goldings
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Surly Brewing Co.
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Brooklyn Center, MN | www.surlybrewing.com | Brewmaster: Todd Haug
Brewers: Callaway Ryan, Jerrod Johnson, Spencer Anderson
Surly Brewing Company sold their first beer in February of 2006. The idea for Surly originated a couple
years before that. Homebrewer Omar Ansari came up with the idea of opening a brewery after seeing a
3 BBL homebrew set-up in a magazine. Soon there afterword, Omar met Todd Haug at the Craft Brewers
Conference in San Diego. Todd Haug was the head brewer at the Minneapolis Rock Bottom. They began
talking about what type of beers the Twin Cities needed and what they would want their brewery to be
about. The concept was not about extreme beers. The concept was simple, brew the best beer we could, brew
styles that aren’t available here, focus on beer festivals and cask beer. We don’t filter out the flavor, we use
lots of the best ingredients we can find, and we brew beers that we want to drink. And more thing Todd and
Omar spoke of when putting this brewery together, have a little fun.
□□ Moe’s Bender
coffee, chocolate, vanilla oatmeal brown ale aged on oak
□□ Pentagram
a single barrel sample of Surly Five, our 5th Anniversary beer. Five is a
100%Brettanomyces fermented dark ale aged in used red wine barrels .Five will be a
blend of 60 different barrels and will be released in bottles when it is ready sometime
this year.
□□ Mole’ Smoke
oak aged Smoked Baltic Porter aged on chilies, cinnamon and cacao nibs.
□□ Darkness 2010
Sticky, roasty and hoppy Double Stout
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□□ Tea-Bagged Cherry Wood Aged Furious
dry hopped amber IPA aged on toasted - CASK
□□ Mild-Classic
English-style Dark Mild. Roasty brown session beer at 4%. - CASK
□□ Cynic
Belgian-style Saison aged on toasted French Oak. - CASK
□□ Tea-Bagged Oak Aged Abrasive
Double Oatmeal IPA,dry-hopped with Citra and aged on toasted MN oak. - CASK
Town Hall Brewery
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Minneapolis, MN| www.townhallbrewery.com | Brewmaster: Mike Hoops | Brewers: Josh Bischoff, Adam Theis
Established in 1997. Our brewpub is located on the West Bank campus of the U of M, also only a ten minute
walk to Metrodome. Our tree covered outdoor seating area greets you before enter our historic building.
Once housing a trolley stop, the building features a beautiful pressed tin ceiling that is worth a trip by itself.
We offer a full food menu, gracious happy hours, and a warm fireplace for the harsh winters. Generally, look
for 10 choices of house made beers including two cask beers always available. We are nationally recognized
for brewing excellence with several awards from the Great American Beer Festival
□□ Saaz Pilz
6% abv Bohemian Style lager beer made with the finest German malt and generously
hopped with classic Czech Saaz hops
□□ Pink Eye
5.8% English style nut brown ale made with Dark chocolate and coconut. "sometimes
you feel like a nut......."
9.3% abv Barrel Aged goodness! Russian Imperial Stout aged in first use Jack Daniels
oak for nearly a year!
□□ Cocoa Nut Brown
□□ HMF
9.35 abv Eye of the Storm is our award winning honey beer. This "Eye" was then aged
with red tart cherries
□□ Czar Jack
Come check out our 2nd annual Big and Barrel Aged Week Feb. 21- 26
7.6% abv American style strong pale ale that is....well it's pretty hoppy. Loaded with
Centennial and Columbus hops
□□ Port Odin
8% abv Barrel aged goodness! Traditional Baltic Porter that was aged for 18 months
in French Oak Port wine barrels. This one is special!
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Vine Park Brewing Co.
St. Paul, MN | www.vinepark.com | Brewmaster: Andy Grage
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"The Fun Place to Brew Your Own Beer and Make Your Own Wine!"
Welcome to Minnesota's most unusual brewery. We often call our operation a Nano Brewery since we
produce less then 100 barrels a year of hand crafted beers available for sale on site in one half gallon
"Growler" jugs. Make a special trip down to the brewery and pick up a few or get them while brewing your
own.
Vine Park is unique - the only brew-it-yourself-on-the-premises in the Midwest. Since 1995, you have been
able to Brew Your Own Beer & Make Your Own Wines here! Enjoy making your own ales, porters, stouts,
wheats, lagers, pilsners and bocks at this state-of-the-art facility. Wine lovers also make their own Pinot Noir,
Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and more.
□□ Belgian Abbey
Rich malty brown ale that is complex in flavor with notes of chocolate & caramel. High
in alcohol and body, you might pick up notes of plum and raisin in the aroma.
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□□ Coffee Stout
Inky black and a wake up call to your taste buds, this Stout is good morning, noon,
and night!
THE GREAT SNOWSHOE AWARD
- BEST BEER OF THE FESTIVAL -
This crowd voted award travels each year to the winner’s
brewery. The winning brewery will also receive entry fee for two
of their beers to the Great American Beer Festival competition!
Vote for your favorite beer of the festival and turn in your ballot
by 9:15 p.m. to the ballot box located at the Minnesota Craft
Brewer’s Guild information booth. Don’t forget to vote!
SNOWSHOE GIVEAWAY!
We will be raffling off (1) set of Snowshoes courtesy of
Hoigaards – Tubbs Wilderness 25 aluminum snowshoes
($219.00 retail)
Be sure to cast your ballot (found in the back of the program)
for the Best of the Fest Great Snowshoe Award and enter the
drawing for your chance to win!
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2011 - Vote Now to select this year's winner!
2010 - Grand Design Porter by Flat Earth Brewing Co. (St. Paul)
2009 - Bourbon One by Surly Brewing Co. (Brooklyn Center)
2008 - Chocolate Raspberry Bourbon Stout
by Town Hall Brewery (Minneapolis)
2007 - Dark Knight by Barley John’s Brew Pub (New Brighton)
2006 - King Boreas Imperial Wit by Great Waters (St. Paul)
Old 8 Porter by Barley John’s Brew Pub (New Brighton)
2005 - Scotch Ale by Brau Haus (Lucan)
Big Dog IPA by Town Hall (Minneapolis)
2004 - Hair of the Monk by Fitger’s Brewhouse (Duluth)
2003 - Double Trouble by O’Hara’s Brew Pub (St. Cloud)
Cywren’s Song by Hop’s Brew Pub (Eden Prairie)
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Visit the Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild Booth at the:
March 5th & 6th | Target Field | www.foodwineshow.com
Thank You for Supporting Minnesota Craft Beer!
www.mncraftbrew.org