Category Archives: Tasting Craft Beer

What’s On Tap: Flat Earth Northwest Passage IPA tasting at the Firkins!

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Tuesday the 17th from 6:00pm till 8:00pm. This Tuesday Jeff Williamson, founder and brewer of Flat Earth Brewing in St. Paul will be here to chat with us and hand out free samples of his IPA, Northwest Passage. Next week is … Continue reading

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North Peak Brewing Company’s Vicious American Wheat IPA Upgrades to Year-Round Production

(TRAVERSE CITY, Mich) – Vicious – an American Wheat IPA – will become North Peak Brewing Company’s fourth year-round brew, crafted on the Old Mission Peninsula just north of Traverse City. Beginning in August, Vicious will be available n six-pack … Continue reading

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North, Come South!

It’s good to have a friend or two seeking out new beers to share. Recently, one such friend of mine, Jake Carr, took a trip to Alaska with his wife, Emily. Honestly, every two hours I was reading a text … Continue reading

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Brews and Hops, Fresh From Orchard Lake

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When  I recently visited Orchard Lake Brewing Company, I was greeted by owner Curt Kaler with a lakeshore view and an impressive spread of beers. The purpose of my visit was to observe Kaler’s hop gardens, but a sampling of … Continue reading

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Brau Brothers Brewing – Strawberry Wheat

This weekend my wife and I tried Brau Brother’s Strawberry Wheat and I must say this is a great beer on a hot, muggy Minnesota day. With a hint of berry in the aroma and a slightly sweet taste this … Continue reading

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