Rosey’s surprise opening: Whiskey and Wine Bar
On the Wednesday before the 4th of July, in the slightly secluded “back room” of Rosey’s Bistro and Bar, a Whiskey and Wine Bar…
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Boundary Waters Box: Summit brings one back, adds a new beer
If you plan on celebrating the Fourth of July with friends and family in Minnesota lakes country, the new Boundary Waters Box twelve-pack sampler…
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Take a break from bitter with fruit beers
Here in the upper midwest we love the summer season for so many different reasons but two of the big reasons I love summer…
Read NowBack in time for a limited time: it’s Zima!
Riding a double wave of nostalgia and clear beverages, the “original” clear malt beverage Zima is making a very limited comeback this summer. Inspired…
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Summer wine season means a variety of rosé
One of the true pleasures of spending nearly two decades in the local beverage industry is that I have seen so many changes within…
Read NowFargo Brewing launches RedHawks Red Lager
North Dakota’s largest and oldest brewery, Fargo Brewing Company, has proudly announced a new collaboration brew with the F-M RedHawks baseball team. While it…
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Drekker adds cans to its lineup of packaged beers
This Memorial Day weekend, thousands of hands will be reaching into icy cold coolers for a refreshing beer to wet the whistle. Mark Bjornstad,…
Read NowDrumconrath: A wee bit of Ireland in Mapleton
Late in March, just barely missing the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Drumconrath opened the doors to their brewery and taproom in the rapidly growing…
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Junkyard Brewing now available in off-sales
There are certain brewery names that are constantly requested by customers in the local metro area. Many of them, like New Glarus, Yuengling, and…
Read NowMezcal: Tequila’s history makes a comeback
Until very recently, there was probably only one option for those who were interested in tasting non-tequila mezcal. The Mexican heritage spirit that was…
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Cooking with beer (not just in your hand)
If you are at all like me, you have been itching to fire up the grill and get down to some outdoor cooking. If…
Read NowSession ales for sunny days
Spring is officially here and of course that means spring cleaning, yard work, grilling and socializing outdoors. Often this also means more time with…
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Founders KBS released to the local market
While it is true that beer aged in wooden barrels has been around for centuries, the modern practice of aging beer in a whiskey…
Read NowFargo Whiskey Fest offers whiskey from around the world
Whether you consider yourself new to the experience of drinking whiskey or are a seasoned whiskey aficionado with hundreds of whiskeys sampled over the…
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Local craft brewers see no shortages of hops
It was right around this time last year that news articles around the world were spreading fear about a looming hop crisis. Supposedly driven…
Read NowSpring brings a flood of IPAs to market
The last few years have really been hopping for craft beer sales, especially one specific style of brew known as the IPA. While stouts,…
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Shandys and Radlers aren’t just for summer
Last week I wrote about the beer cocktail and there was one specific beer cocktail that was left out of the discussion completely, with…
Read NowBeer cocktails: beyond the boilermaker
Last Saturday, my wife invited a friend over to catch up and have a drink together. When she pulled out a Redd’s Wicked Blood…
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Nick Goldschmidt kicks off special dining experiences
When an opportunity to meet, dine and drink wine with a winemaker of Nick Goldschmidt’s stature was presented to me, I just had to…
Read NowFlatland brews begin to flow outside of their taproom
For the first time since they opened their West Fargo taproom last July, Flatland Brewery is now bringing their beer to your favorite ale…
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Mead: an ancient wine for gods and lovers
On the day of our wedding, my wife and I were given a simple hand-made wooden box by a couple of dear friends. Inside…
Read NowBeer for your sweetheart and your sweet tooth
With Valentine’s Day approaching and stout season in full swing, I decided to share some impressions of some dessert beers I’ve recently tried. There…
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Twist: A new concept for downtown
When Dan Hurder and his staff were coming up with the food and drink menus for a rebranding and relaunch, a singular word seemed…
Read NowThe Results Are In!: HPR Announces Winners in Annual Cocktail Showdown
After seven weeks of sampling and judging some of the finest libations in the area the results for this year’s Cocktail Showdown have arrived.
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