The Legend of The Shandlot Pink Lemon Shandy
How this crisp, lemony, delicious concoction (available only at the Minnesota State Fair at The Ballpark Cafe) came to be.
Bauhaus Brew Labs
The first stop on our tour around Minneapolis/St. Paul breweries was Bauhaus Brew Labs in Northeast Minneapolis. Check out this peek inside!
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Sky-Ten! Double IPA - Over the Charts Series #1
Feast your eyes on Sky-Ten! Double IPA, the first beer to fall under our spankin’ new Over the Charts beer series. Sky!-Ten is an awesomely exaggerated version of our Sky-Five! Midwest Cöast IPA featuring an even more powerful, ambrosial hop cocktail than its tamer sibling. At 8.8% ABV, it delivers a crisp, dry finish but with an even greater warming alcohol presence.
Over the Charts kicks open the door to an ongoing series of hefty, off-the-wall beers that will live alongside our existing Seasonal Curiosities and core beer line up.
Sky-Ten! will be rolling out the week of 10/10 in a limited run of super sleek 750 ml bottles at select retailers throughout the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, as well as in the brewery’s Northeast Minneapolis taproom. Draft pours will be also available in the taproom and at select local bars and restaurants and in fine establishments in limited out-state markets.
Video Production by Urban Mountain
Music by Mark Schwandt
Music Engineered by Brian Casey at In the Groove
Illustration by Jake Dilley
Homeguys Helles Lager
The Bauhaus family is thrilled to announce that our Homeguys Helles Lager will soon be widely available in 12-oz cans. Homeguys started out as a taproom-only beer, but quickly became a fan (and employee) favorite. Due to numerous requests to offer this light and easy brew in cans, we decided to finally package it.
More about the beer
Our classic, true-to-style Münich Helles is brewed with 100% German-grown malt and hops, and might just be the easiest drinking brew we’ve ever made. Truly a beer for everyone, Homeguys clocks in at a crushable 4.7% making it perfect brew for all of your tailgating, socializing, binge-watching, post-hunting, leaf-raking, and – dare we say – snow-shoveling needs. While Homeguys is a malt-centric brew, we added some Magnum hops for a clean, subtle bitterness along with some Huell Melon finishing hops that provide just a hint of ripe melon and bright berry on the nose.
Availability
Starting the week of October 15th, Homeguys Helles Lager will be available in 12-oz cans in both 6-packs and 12-packs across the Twin Cities and outstate markets. It’s also flowing fresh in the taproom and is on tap at select bars and restaurants throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Introducing: Crop Circus Double IPA
We've spoken to the experts, and we think we FINALLY know what we're dealing with. Crop Circus Double IPA features a huge, juicy hop profile typical of New England-style IPAs, but without the pulpy haze. Instead of a bracing hop bitterness, this beer opts to focus on smooth hop flavors and aromas brimming with tropical fruit and fresh citrus that result from the use of multiple cutting edge (alien?) hop technologies, including cryogenically separated hop resins and aromatic oils (aka cryo hops). While this hefty DIPA clocks in at a 8.4%, it goes down exceptionally smooth and finishes with only a touch of lingering hop bitterness. To put it succinctly, it's out of this world. Get it before it leaves the planet! #thebeerisoutthere #wewanttobelieve
Video Production by Urban Mountain
Nightlights - Live from Bauhaus Brew Labs
Live from Bauhaus Brew Labs, Minneapolis, MN for Schwandtoberfest 2015. Lighting and Sound by 218 Productions.
Audio mixed by Cedar Tone Sound Recording Studios
Filmed by Tim McGuire & Nathan Lewis
Video Produced by Tim McGuire
Stargrazer, Yah!
This jet-black mystery has made its way out into the wild. Cans are now available at liquor stores around the Twin Cities! Find out where, here:
Nightlights This Is How We Do It Bauhaus Brew Labs
This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan. Live from Bauhaus Brew Labs, Minneapolis, MN for Schwandtoberfest 2015. Lighting and Sound by 218 Productions.
Audio mixed by Cedar Tone Sound Recording Studios
Filmed by Tim McGuire & Nathan Lewis
Video Produced by Tim McGuire
Over the Charts #2: Beechballer Double Alt
This is Beechballer, baby - a big, peppy winter lager. It's an imperial version of a German altbier. Beechballer boasts an 8.3% ABV and a slightly elevated hoppiness featuring classic German hops. We also took the liberty of adding a small percentage of beechwood smoked malt in this beer. Used in small quantities, it provides a subtle, smoky malt complexity that pairs unbelievably with anything you can grill up.
The result is a dark amber, malty-rich winter lager with a spicy hop character and a clean, dry finish. This is a perfect mid-winter treat to get you through the coldest time of the year. So stay warm and go Beechballin'.
Tap Talk: Wayzata Brew Works
Folks in Wayzata will no longer have to travel to Minnetonka or Excelsior to get a brew. Wayzata Brew Works is the first brewing to open on Lake Minnetonka and in the downtown area of Wayzata, Jason DeRusha and Kylie Bearse report (3:10). WCCO Mid-Morning – May 6, 2016
NightLights at the Minnesota State Fair
Millions Experience The Solar Eclipse
It was not viewable here, but millions in Southeast Asia got to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse, Jason DeRusha, Kylie Bearse, Matt Brickman and Molly Rosenblatt report (3:36). WCCO Mid-Morning – March 9, 2016
The Fair State Shufflin' Brew Tang Clan performing The Snowshoe Shuffle
We work with beer & we play with snow. Join the Fair State Shufflin' Brew Tang Clan at the Twin Cities Snowshoe Shuffle on February 11. It's the biggest snowshoe race in MN with all proceeds going to support East Side Neighborhood Services’ Camp Bovey, where urban youth learn to respect themselves, one another and the environment.
Our sights are set on defeating Lift Bridge Beer Company & all other foes in the battle of the breweries, so we’re putting the following brew folks on blast:
Bauhaus Brew Labs, Sociable Cider Werks, Dangerous Man Brewing Co. There's a blizzard comin'. And we eat snowflakes for breakfast. Best grab your longjohns. See you at the finish line.
Urban Growler Brewing Company Grand Opening
Urban Growler is located just five blocks from the Raymond Avenue Station on the Green Line along the eclectic University Avenue corridor. Urban Growler is one of many new companies that are part of the booming microbrewing industry in Saint Paul. The company joins recently opened Bang Brewing, Burning Brothers Brewing and Tin Whiskers, all located along the Green Line and adding their tastes to an evolving Saint Paul craft beer scene.
Bow House with Mark
When we launched our Kickstarter last May, we had a slew of great rewards for people. One of the rewards offered up was a karate class with Mark. Mark doesn't know karate. After an hour and a half of research, spanning over 9 months, Mark made good on his reward. Here is a snippet of that special day.
Credits:
Shot By Urban Mountain
Music by In the Groove
Help Raise Money For AHS's Walk For Animals
WCCO is raising money for the Animal Humane Society’s Walk for Animals by hosting a phone bank all day Wednesday, Jason DeRusha and Kylie Bearse report (3:07). WCCO Mid-Morning – May 4, 2016
Celebrate Nat'l Picnic Month Without Breaking A Sweat
Jill Holter from Lakewinds Food Co-Op shows Kylie Bearse and Jason DeRusha some tips to make your picnics a snap. WCCO Mid-Morning - July 1, 2016
Radisson Blu Hosts Forever Bride Bridal Market
Calling all brides! The Radisson Blu is hosting a Forever Bride Bridal Market this weekend, Jason DeRusha and Kylie Bearse report (3:46). WCCO Mid-Morning – April 8, 2016
Get Your Grilling Gear Out!
Summer is almost here, which means it's the start of grilling season! If you're in need of some new gear, style consultant Katie Welch Len from Shoppes at Arbor Lakes is offering up tips on how to deck out your grill, Jason DeRusha and Kylie Bearse report (3:42). WCCO Mid-Morning – May 9, 2016
Brave New Workshop's John Sweeney Launches MN-ovation Series
Brave New Workshop co-owner John Sweeney is debuting a new seminar series that offers professionals a chance to spark innovative thinking, Jason DeRusha and Kylie Bearse report (3:51). WCCO Mid-Morning – Feb. 24, 2016