Drinks on Jamie Thingelstad

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:24:31 -0500

I’m bartending tonight.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:16:18 -0500

Stone Pit Old Fashioned (bourbon, apricot, demerara, peach tincture) at Animale’s. Tasty. 🥃

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:26:29 -0500

Old Fashioned at Aster House.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:01:43 -0500

We tried out Loon Liquor in Northfield today for lunch. The pizza was really good and the distillery was really great to hang out in. If you are in Northfield give this place a go. They mill their own flour!

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:02:00 -0500

Delicious non-alcoholic beer from Untitled Art. Wow!

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:22:26 -0500

In Duluth at Wild State Cider. Delicious cider. Amazing Wrecktangle pizza. One of the best pretzels we’ve had. And crazy good Creemee’s to end with. Wow!

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:30:00 -0500

A delightful evening to mark 20 years of the CIO Wine Tasting organized by Dee Thibodeau of Charter Solutions. Chuck Kanski of Solo Vino always brings an incredible selection and takes us on an amazing journey through the different wines.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:58:55 -0500

First time trying this Dashfire Old Fashioned. I was a tad dismissive of an Old Fashioned in a can. But it is delicious. Nicely done! 🥃

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:44:10 -0500

Pod Jarzębiną. 📍

Afternoon break for a Tyskie.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:12:21 -0500

Nightcap with Warsaw in background.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:38:16 -0500

Dan Kelly’s Pub. 📍

First time ever trying pull tabs. All losers.

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:40:40 -0500

The Berlin has a very good Old Fashioned. 🥃

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 22:04:04 -0500

Tried a new cocktail at The Dakota tonight — Back to Black. King County Coffee Whiskey, Irish Cream, Cold Press, and Smoked Whip. Was very good but you need to like coffee.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:05:10 -0500

Making Old Fashioned’s tonight for friends.

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 21:18:46 -0500

Trying Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur for the first time. Delicious! The cream is incredible. The whiskey smooth. Straight from County Cork. Even the bottle is cool. This may ruin me from regular Bailey’s.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:05:43 -0500

Delicious pizza and beer at Ursa Minor Brewing tonight in Duluth.

Fall CIO Wine Tasting Evening

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:00:00 -0500

Another incredible evening for the CIO Wine Tasting event hosted by Dee Thibodeau of Charter Solutions and Terri Naughtin of Naughtin Group. Tony Peleska of Kraus Anderson provides a stunning venue on their balcony in downtown Minneapolis. What a wonderful group of technology leaders to connect with. And the highlight of the evening is Chuck Kanski of Solo Vino providing an incredible array of unique wines with the background on each of the grapes. 🍷

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 12:49:29 -0500

Hazy Hopricot IPA at Cuyuna Brewing in Crosby. Very juicy, very good. 🍺

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:39:38 -0500

Having Hulk Hogan’s new Real American Beer — can there be a better beer for 4th of July! 🍻

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:29:00 -0500

Regular dose of Vitamin G while we were in Ireland.

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:15:00 -0500

Me and my Guinness “Stoutie”.

Guinness Storehouse

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0500

We joined thousands of our best friends on the Guinness Storehouse visit today. As a fan of Guinness this was a Father’s Day highlight for me. It was not a brewery tour, but instead more of a history of Guinness itself. I liked seeing some of the archive of advertisements over the years. And we got to get a “Stoutie”, a selfie printed into the head of the Guinness. We finished with lunch at 1837 Bar & Brasserie and my favorite beef stew of the trip. Awesome.

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 06:45:00 -0500

A fish riding a bicycle! (at Guinness Experience in Dublin)

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:38:44 -0500

The Temple Bar, in the Temple Bar District, in Dublin.

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:58:33 -0500

Today’s Guinness isn’t a Guinness, but instead an O’Hara’s Irish Stout Nitro. We had dinner at Brewer’s Corner and they served this delicious pint. Very good!

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:46:45 -0500

Tonight’s Guinness just a half-pint at the bar in the Titanic Hotel.

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:56:29 -0500

I’ve been taking two daily supplements on our Ireland trip:

Vitamin G and Vitamin I.

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:20:02 -0500

Today’s Guinness enjoyed at Whoriskey’s Pub outside of Ballyshannon.

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:22:46 -0500

Today’s Guinness at The Rusty Mackerel.

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 16:41:41 -0500

Guinness in the hot tub tonight outside of Ballyshannon.

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0500

We got to take in a bit of Irish music tonight at Gus O’Connors in Doolin. The place was packed and it was very warm inside.

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:04:30 -0500

We walked from our cottage to McGann’s Pub in Doolin for dinner, Guinness, and music. All of it was delightful!

My Barber sent me to McMunn’s in Ballybunion

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:56:58 -0500

We ended our evening at McMunn’s of Ballybunion on the recommendation of my barber. How is that? 💈

Before leaving for vacation I made a stop at Dick’s Sports Barbers and got my regular 3 week cut from Gene. Gene’s been cutting my hair for a decade. I sat down for a trim and shared we were going to Ireland for vacation. After a bit Gene mentioned that if we ended up in Ballybunion I should go to McMunn’s. I knew Ballybunion was already on our itinerary. “We will for sure be there!”

It turns out that Tony McMunn is an “Edina guy” as Gene put it — a successful business guy and he owns McMunn’s in Ballybunion. Tony got his hair cut at Dick’s Barbers for many years. Dick, the owner, and Gene, both use to cut his hair. Gene said he was a nice guy and now lives in Florida but he still owns this pub in Ballybunion.

So tonight we stopped in for a pint of Guinness and desert for the family. When checking out I asked the waitress if she knew Tony McMunn and she did. I shared the connection and all had a laugh.

I grabbed a few McMunn’s golf tees to bring back to Gene at Dick’s Barbers. ⛳️

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:31:26 -0500

Today’s pint of Guinness from Kate Kearney’s Cottage after completing hike over the Gap of Dunloe.

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:12:07 -0500

Delicious pint of Guinness at O’Connors Pub in Killarney while listening to some music.

Sun, 26 May 2024 17:26:00 -0500

Max and I enjoying a Grain Belt Premium at Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm.

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 17:04:13 -0500

Guinness at Rapids Brewing Company. 🍻

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 08:25:26 -0500

I’m two weeks into no coffee and this morning I thought I would try a mug of Pu’er Black Tea fully aware that it has caffeine but maybe not too much? I’m surprised by how noticeable the caffeine “surge” felt as I drank it with no caffeine in my system.

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:59:02 -0500

Pi Day 2024 cocktail: Shut Your Pie Hole.

See Pi Day Collection.

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 17:58:45 -0500

It just dawned on me that one of my favorite drinks and favorite donuts have the same name: Old Fashioned. 🤷‍♂️

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:24:21 -0500

It might have been better if I never would have found out about these Bailey’s Irish Cream Minis. Delicious.

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 17:28:27 -0500

Big Cedar Lodge Signature Old Fashioned (Russell’s Reserve 10 yr). Osage Restaurant at Top of the Rock. 🥃

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:30:00 -0500

Huge thank you to Dee Thibodeau, Nick Hernandez, Ahmed Jamil for hosting the Fall CIO Wine Tasting! And thanks to Tony Peleska for hosting on their amazing patio! Lastly, Chuck Kanski of Solo Vino was an amazing guide through delightful wines.

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 15:17:06 -0500

This Athletic Brewing Waves of Sun is delicious. 🍻

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:15:00 -0500

We visited Venissa to see the beautiful vineyard and taste the unique native wine of Venice. I decided to bring a bottle of this special wine home.

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:29:17 -0500

This Athletic Brewing Mango Picante has some serious kick on the back end.

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:35:48 -0500

Enjoying this Athletic Brewing Apricot Farmhouse. Refreshing and crisp flavor. 🍻

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:34:33 -0500

I didn’t realize that Athletic Brewing had so many unique NA beers if you ordered direct. I got my first variety shipment today. The Tropical Sour was great. Will definitely be ordering direct more.

K’óoben pop-up

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 23:17:00 -0500

We had an awesome evening at The Great Northern K’óoben pop-up at Glass House.

A collaboration between chefs Gustavo Romero (Nixta), José Alarcón (Centro, Vivir), and Noe Lara (BLVD) accompanied by mixologists Mike Hidalgo (Sonora Kitchen), Daniel Guerrero (Colita), and Daniel D Torres (Iconos Gastro Cantina), food collective K’óoben (Mayan for “kitchen” or “stove”) describes itself as “a space that belongs to everyone but does not belong to anyone—a sacred place for Mexican families, meeting point of collaboration and coexistence with family and friends, with one goal: to keep alive the roots of Mexican & Latin cuisine.”

Join us for the collective’s 5th pop-up experience, featuring guest chefs Nettie Colon (Red Hen Gastro Lab), Pedro Wolcott (Guacaya Bistreaux) and Soleil Ramirez (Arepa Bar), who will explore what it means to be crafting and cooking Latin cuisine in the middle of winter in Minnesota. The evening includes mouthwatering food and chef stations, three specialty beverages, a mezcal/tequila tasting, live artwork by Gustavo Lira Garcia, and performances by DJ Yalen Villalobos and Huehuecoyotl Collective — a three-piece group incorporating pre-Hispanic instruments and live electronic manipulation.

Every dish and drink was amazing. All of these places should be on your lists of places to visit in the Twin Cities.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:47:46 -0500

Tasty beer flight at Cuyuna Brewing.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:53:57 -0500

I attended a whiskey tasting at O’Shaughnessy Distilling tonight. The four spirits we tried were fabulous, and the space was incredible. I need to come back and take a full tour.

Sat, 07 May 2022 11:48:09 -0500

Mint Julip and Lily. Derby Day! 🏇

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:53:54 -0500

Afternoon cocktails at Somewhere Cafe on Grace Bay. Cheers! 🍹🌴☀️

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:27:59 -0500

A whole lot of corks.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 16:28:01 -0500

Tammy and I at Keepsake Cidery enjoying a crisp fall day.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 21:34:18 -0500

I did a tour and tasting at Rabbit Hole distillery today. It was a great tour and you got to see the whole process up close. Amazing operation. I’m bringing home a bottle of the Dareringer.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:46:29 -0500

Fun Brandy Tour today at Copper & Kings distillery. It was interesting to see how different a distillery is from a brewery.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:41:40 -0500

We sought out the Animales Burger trailer at Bauhaus Brewing Co tonight. Our first time trying their burgers and they were incredible! Wow! 🍔

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 22:07:18 -0500

Tonights plan: Old Fashioned and Romeo y Julieta. 🥃

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 22:12:34 -0500

Great beer flight at Boomtown Brewery in Hibbing tonight. Blueberry Wheat, Orehouse IPA, Nitro Milkshake IPA, and Enoremous Double IPA.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:42:02 -0500

Tried both the White and Sweet tasting wine flights at Unwined Up North in Grand Rapids tonight.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:14:45 -0500

Perfect beer to cruise down the Erie Canal on a hot day? Ruby Red.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:00:43 -0500

Delicious “short pours” at Schilling Beer Co. tonight. Combover, Hopfenweisse, and Moonship on Blackberry. 🍺

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 18:07:40 -0500

Double IPA Lemon Cello from Hill Farmstead Brewery. Wow, unique and good. 🍋

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:22:40 -0500

Beer flight at Brown’s Brewery.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:01:44 -0500

Great sign for a brewery.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:07:55 -0500

Drinks at Lake & Irving on the patio. fig & rye (fig infused templeton rye, orange bitters, sugar) and bee’s knees (gin, strega, honey, ginger, lemon). 🥃

Chelsea’s Kitchen

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:02:32 -0500

Tammy and I had a delicious lunch today at Chelsea’s Kitchen! We started with Prickly Pear Margaritas, one of our favorites. The New Mexico Hatch Chili Queso let the Hatch Chili’s shine. The Green Chile Cornbread was delicious with a touch of heat and sweetness. We finished with the LGO Reserve Short Rib Tacos. Thanks to my brother Isaiah and his wife Tiffany for the recommendation!

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 19:18:00 -0500

Kicking off our family New Year’s Eve with a French 75 and getting the fondue started! 🥂 Sinatra, Brubeck, and the New Standards are on shuffle. 🎶

Fondue is our tradition for New Year’s Eve. Cheese Fondue to start.

Then the Tenderloin fondue.

We also play Clue every New Year’s Eve. This year Mazie won!

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 18:38:52 -0500

This Pomegranate Gimlet may be one of my favorite new drinks! Delicious! 🍸

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:58:28 -0500

Delicious Barbera d’Asti. 🍷

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:04:41 -0500

Tried the Pear Brandy from Dampfwerk Distilling tonight. Very good. Thanks to Lee Zukor for introducing me to this local distillery. 🥃

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 19:26:00 -0500

Time for a cocktail. Old Fashioned 🥃🍊🍒

If you are wondering about the Maple Syrup, I use that instead of Simple Syrup. Tammy suggested it and I really enjoy the flavor it brings to the drink. Obviously only real Maple Syrup.

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 19:20:02 -0500

Working on my bartender skills. Old Fashioneds and Lemondrop Martinis. 🍸

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 19:21:59 -0500

Dinner in Grand Marais at Voyageur Brewing Company. Drinking limited release Devil’s Kettle Dry Hopped with Galaxy Hops, in the room it was brewed. 🍺

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:00:47 -0500

We went to Ursa Minor Brewing to get pizza and a drink. I had the delicious Blackberry Shenanigans sour. The pizza was very good too! Happy to have fires to keep warm while we waited outside. 🍕🍻🍬

Cocktail Emoji Triples

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 14:25:00 -0500

I was texting recently and wanted to reference an Old Fashioned and it dawned on me that there was a perfect emoji reference for that drink!

Old Fashioned

🥃🍊🍒

It captures the bourbon, and then the two dominate flavors of orange and cherry.

Could Emoji Triples be used to describe any cocktail? So I took a run at some.

Gin & Tonic

🍹🍋🏖

Nice drink. Lemons, and something you might drink on a beach.

Mojito

🍹🥥🍍

This is definitely an umbrella drink. Coconut implies sweetness. Pineapple?

Moscow Mule

🥃🐴🇷🇺

This one seemed harder. Copper mug? Cocktail tumbler. Mule? Bring on a horse. Moscow? Let’s use a Russian flag.

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:38:10 -0500

Had a great evening with a couple of friends sitting around the fire, drinking an Old Fashioned or three, and having good laughs. 🥃🔥

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 16:07:24 -0500

Enjoying this home brew Belgian Witbier with Coriander and Orange Peel that my friend Garrick gave to me. Refreshing. Tastes like summer. 🍺

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 16:51:43 -0500

Nice lunch today at Keepsake Cidery outside of Northfield. They have a great selection of ciders, sandwiches, and snacks. Worth the drive and they have a great outdoor space. Dogs welcome too. 🍎

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:33:10 -0500

Enjoying a Lift Bridge Mango Blonde from my brothers dock on Pokegama Lake. 👍🍻

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:56:50 -0500

Montgomery Brewing Hop Junkies Pineapple IPA tonight. Very good. Notable pineapple flavor. 🍺

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 10:31:05 -0500

We had a great dinner outside (pandemic!) at MAP Brewing last night. Perfect weather overlooking a recreational lake. The Midas Crush was great. 🍺

Travail Rooftop Patio Cantina

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:10:27 -0500

Tammy and I went to the opening night of Travail’s Kitchen and Amusements Rooftop service tonight. We were lucky enough to grab tickets right when they went on sale and it was a southwest tasting menu that looked absolutely delicious to us.

Travail did a very good job managing social distancing, keeping everything outside with fresh air, and making sure that people moved through promptly but not too fast. I love seeing that restaurants are figuring out how to adapt to the pandemic.

Watermelon Slurpee with Tajin
Pinto Bean & Cannellini Bean Salad
lime creme fraiche, roasted pepper salsa, gustavo romero’s nixta tortilla chips

Ceviche
coconut lime marinade, lime segments, almonds, avocado, green tomatoes, king crab, smoked swordfish, basil, fresno, cilantro, taro root

Mezzo
piña colada slurpee with coconut cream

Mexican Curry Corn & Roasted Poblano
oaxaca cheese tamale, herb and lime crema

Pescado ala Talla
cage-grilled mexican striped bass: morita chile sauce, grilled vegetables, gustavo romero’s nixta tortillas

Mezzo
Strawberry cardamom creamsicle pop

Stuffed Smoked Chicken
herbs, mesca bbq sauce, green mole, crema, mexican pickles

Mexican Chocolate Mousse
coconut cream, cinnamon waffle round

Dessert
tres leches cake, strawberry flambe, strawberry jam filling, whipped cream

Take home
churro ice cream with chocolate

Drinks

I had some delicious drinks along with dinner.

Paloma
Repasado Tequila, Spicy Grapefruit Cordial, Fresh Grapefruit & Lime Juice, Highball Soda Water

El Valiente (The Brave Man)
Tommy’s Margarita, the simple and famous blend of Tequila, Agave, Lime

Music

To top off the beautiful evening on the rooftop patio we also had delightful music from Riverside Unplugged. They played a wide variety and were seemingly ready to play anything. We requested Prince and Brandi Carlile and they did both without hesitation. 🎶

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 13:33:36 -0500

This Warpigs Foggy Geezer Hazy IPA is one of the coolest looking cans of beer I’ve seen. 🍺

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 12:54:02 -0500

Very impressed with Decadent Saint Ultimate Mixer! Just add water and it’s a delicious refreshing drink for a summer afternoon!

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 19:19:49 -0500

Made a short trip to Montgomery, MN tonight to get some delicious beer from Montgomery Brewing and great pizza to-go from Pizzeria 201. Eating on a blanket by the railroad tracks was an adventure though.

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 18:41:07 -0500

🐖🍽🍺

Sun, 24 May 2020 15:54:18 -0500

I don’t seem to ever get tired of looking at meat smoking on the Big Green Egg. Surly Hell is going perfect today too! 🔥🍺

Tue, 05 May 2020 17:39:46 -0500

Lemon Drop Martinis for Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽 🍋 🍸

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:40:59 -0500

Playing bartender at home. Strawberry Margaritas. 🍸

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:44:11 -0500

Yeah, about time. 🍺

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:33:14 -0500

Cocktails at The Block. The Basic Blueberry and Craft & Crew Old Fashioned. 🥃

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:01:00 -0500

We had great pizza and equally great beer at Rapids Brewing Co. Some deliciously hoppy beers! 🍻

Bad Weather Brewing

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 22:47:26 -0500

Weather was bad tonight, so went to Bad Weather Brewing for the first time. Great tap room! Very busy. 🍻

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:32:37 -0500

Wisco-Pop! Cherry Soda is one of the best sodas I’ve ever had! The cherry flavor is amazing. 🍒

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:50:33 -0500

The 2019 SPS Brew-Off was great as always! We have amazing home brewers in #TeamSPS, and it’s a great opportunity to Give Back! 🍻

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 20:59:44 -0500

Stopping in Loon Liquors cocktail room for a delicious drink.

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 19:46:09 -0500

First time to Keepsake Cidery! Won’t be the last. Delicious flight of ciders and a great space!

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 19:20:10 -0500

Delicious pizza and beer at Imminent Brewing in Northfield. Enjoyed the Wolf Creek IPA tonight along with Cafe Shawn pizza! Good music tonight too! 🎶🍕🍺

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 22:56:42 -0500

This Copperstar Galactica IPA from Beards Brewery that Tammy brought back from Michigan is amazing. 🍺

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 23:37:50 -0500

Burch Old Fashioned. 🥃

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:59:09 -0500

Orangy Old Fashioned at The Copper Hen.

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 20:27:42 -0500

Happy St Patrick’s Day! ☘️ I searched LAX extensively but could not find a Guinness. I finally settled for a Fat Tire Ale. Cheers! 🍻

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:47:31 -0500

I found my trick-or-treat! 🍺 Thanks Andy Domeier! White Oak Jai Alai IPA – such a great IPA!

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:27:38 -0500

Had a fabulous evening learning and tasting Bourbons, Whiskey, and Scotch with Rich Howard tonight! 🥃

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 12:54:51 -0500

Had a fun and delicious evening at Kitchen Window’s Spanish Wine Dinner Class last night. Fun time, learned some things and nice people!

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 22:36:56 -0500

Nice opportunity to network with other technology leaders, and try some delightful wines tonight! 🍷

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:36:07 -0500

Family selfie at Ventosa Vineyards! 🍷

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:35:06 -0500

Fun afternoon tasting all sorts of beverages at 3 Brothers Winery!

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:02:40 -0500

Great beer 🍺 and food 🍕 at Grist Iron Brewing Co this evening, with a nice view of Lake Seneca in the distance. Plus awesome bag boards.

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:07:23 -0500

SPS Brew-Off brewers awaiting the announcement of the winner! EDIPA and DC4UIPA had my backing! Orange Creamsicle Beer was delicious too! 🍺

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 18:18:03 -0500

Enjoying a cocktail at the brand new 10,000 Drops distillery in Faribault. Delicious drinks! 🍹 Also pizza from Pizzeria 201 in Montgomery made from their food truck here. Worth a trip! 👍🏻

The distillery at 10,000 Drops. 10k💧

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 20:54:29 -0500

Got to use the custom can koozies Mazie made me for Father’s Day today.

Sun, 13 May 2018 18:53:51 -0500

Enjoying a delicious Westvleteren 12 — voted best beer in the world! Wow! 🍺

Sun, 13 May 2018 17:44:41 -0500

Surly Hopshifter IPA. Awesome! 🍺

Fri, 04 May 2018 16:47:12 -0500

Afternoon beverage at Castle Danger Brewery. 🍺

Wed, 02 May 2018 18:30:33 -0500

Trying out OMC Smokehouse in Duluth, and of course a Bent Paddle Kanū.

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 13:04:56 -0500

Delicious unfiltered Foiken Haze New England IPA at ERIS Brewery and Cider House. 🍻

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 18:07:01 -0500

Fair State Coop Brewing Keller Kazbek. Delicious! 🍺

TeamSPS Brew Off

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 19:12:25 -0500

Fun (and cold!) #TeamSPS Brew Off today. Tailgate style!

Hanging with Pat Backen at #TeamSPS “Hop To It" Brew Off!

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 19:57:00 -0500

New Glarus’ Wisconsin Belgain Red is one of my favorite beers! 🍺🍒

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:01:52 -0500

At cabin, kids in bed, Vodskey Moscow Mules, cribbage, tunes. 👍🏻

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 15:39:44 -0500

My Uncle Tim’s hops are doing very well! Posts are 16’ high. 🍺

Look up — at hops!

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:18:35 -0500

Wine tasting at Villa Bellezza. Very cool place. Recommended.

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:04:11 -0500

Post ride wine tasting at Danzinger Vineyards.

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 11:00:03 -0500

Happy Sunday July 2, 2017… the first Sunday you can buy beer, wine and liquor in Minnesota!

Fri, 12 May 2017 20:35:24 -0500

This Surly glass that my Todd the Axe Man came in is really cool.

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 13:19:56 -0500

Portsmouth Brewery Torn and Frayed IPA.

Sun, 19 Jun 2016 19:06:00 -0500

Fathers Day dinner at Souris River Brewing drinking a yet-to-be-named delicious session IPA.

Sat, 04 Jun 2016 17:27:00 -0500

Not Your Father’s Root Beer. Not very good either. 😕

Thu, 26 May 2016 20:07:00 -0500

Near perfect night to sit outside.

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:40:06 -0500

Spencer Devon Brewing beer flight: Sunkin’ Road, Bittersweet IPA, Lauck’s Island, Hush Hush. 🍺

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 16:48:56 -0500

Nice, Bent Paddle Brewing serving beer samples at REI Bloomington. Delicious break. Hop Forest is delicious.

Sat, 16 Jan 2016 15:08:38 -0500

Had a fun time doing the Schell’s Brewery Tour today.

Fri, 25 Dec 2015 21:27:02 -0500

Leveled up my tea options.

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:07:00 -0500

🍺 #TeamSPS getting a tour of Surly Brewing!

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:35:00 -0500

Had Indeed Brewing Wet Hop Ale tonight at Sea Salt for first time. Crazy good beer.

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:50:00 -0500

Grapefruit Shenanigans. Impressive Indeed Brewing!

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:16:00 -0500

Impressed with Surly Brewing Hopshifter. Great taste!

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 16:37:00 -0500

Day off today included nap in the hammock. Now this.

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:01:00 -0500

Pork tenderloin off the Big Green Egg. Chainbreaker White IPA as well.

Sat, 23 May 2015 20:55:00 -0500

Great evening on the lake.

Sun, 03 May 2015 11:27:00 -0500

Sunday afternoon libation. Oscar Blues Pinner.

Sat, 03 Jan 2015 18:20:28 -0500

First time at Red Wagon Pizza! Like that this and only 2 blocks from home. Great beer list to boot.

Sun, 09 Nov 2014 14:22:53 -0500

Trying Fentiman’s Ginger Beer. Wow. “It burns!”

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 23:38:04 -0500

Didn’t realize I get to vote on removing mandatory food requirements for wine sales tomorrow. Looking forward to that one!

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 19:28:00 -0500

Drinking the beer means I won’t eat the candy. Healthy!

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:57:54 -0500

Playing Kubb and having a Fulton with bro-in-laws on family weekend. Great time!

Fri, 03 Oct 2014 19:02:00 -0500

In Duluth area this weekend. Any suggestions of breweries or taprooms to visit? Have Bent Paddle Brewing on list already.

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 17:17:25 -0500

Grilling tools. Today is what Gin & Tonic’s were made for.

Sun, 25 May 2014 12:18:00 -0500

It’s Big Green Egg time! Waiting for Mike Rock to arrive before opening the Indeed Brewing.

Fri, 23 May 2014 20:32:00 -0500

Ridiculously good Myrcenary Double IPA from Odell Brewing! Thanks Andy! 🍺

Sat, 17 May 2014 14:26:00 -0500

New Glarus’ Wisconsin Belgian Red is so good. 🍺

Sat, 03 May 2014 13:45:00 -0500

Return visit to Day Block Brewing for some more delicious pizza! Plus pint of Frühlingsfest!

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 19:26:00 -0500

Do yourself a favor. Go to Day Block Brewing and get a beer flight and a pepperoni pizza. Crazy good on all accounts.

Sun, 09 Mar 2014 17:59:00 -0500

Hanging at Golden Leaf Smokeshop with Jim Bernard having a cigar and scotch. Will not be my last time. Great vibe here.

Tue, 31 Dec 2013 21:14:00 -0500

Not midnight yet, but Happy New Year’s Eve from Tammy and I!

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 21:28:15 -0500

Delectable is Untappd for wine. Nicely done app.

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 21:11:22 -0500

In other news, I setup an account on Untappd. So, if you do that, you can find me there.

Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:08:36 -0500

Case of wine procured from Fenn Valley Vineyards.

New Holland Brewing Sampler

Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500

While in Saugatuck we went to Holland a couple of times, it’s just 10 miles or so up the road. We had dinner at New Holland Brewing and I got to do another beer flight. I skipped the Dragon’s Milk since I’ve had it and can get it easily enough at home.

The numbers start at the bottom (6 o’clock is 1) and go clockwise:

1.Monkey King Saison Farmhouse Ale 2. Imperial Hatter IPA 3. White Hatter Belgian-Style White Pale Ale 4. Mad Hatter IPA 5. Beerhive Tripel 6. Paleooza Michigan Pale Ale

I would happily have a full pint of any of them, they were all very good.

Saugatuck Brewing Sampler

Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500

More opportunities to try local beers at Saugatuck Brewing. I picked a bunch of hoppy brews. The serving method was a little odd, if you had a table with 4 of these it would be a bit unwieldy. Overall great beer but one stood well above for me.

Pathfinder Pale Ale: Light, refreshing. Good hops. Straightforward, solid beer.
Motueka’s Revenge: Good full body. Reminded me of Surly Furious, but less power on the hops. Like a 50% strength Furious.
Fortunate Events IPA: Bitter. Lots of bite. Not overly fruity.
Not Messing Around Double IPA: Holy cow! Oak! Bourbon! Very strong. Like drinking Jack Daniels. Not my thing, but I’m sure folks that like this would like it a lot.
Singapore IPA: Bitter. Not much body.
Continuum IPA: Delicious and packed with hops. Definitely my favorite of the group.

Unfortunately their website is completely down right now, and seems like it has been for a while, so no links for these beers

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 17:16:34 -0500

Astounding beer selection at Saugatuck Brewing Company. Including 118 IBU IPA. Flight ordered.

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:31:35 -0500

Vacation starting now.

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 16:11:49 -0500

Today’s weather brought to you by Tanqueray & Tonic.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:05:00 -0500

Enjoying Lucid Duo Double IPA at Pairings Food & Wine. Delicious.

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:11:21 -0500

Dysfunctionale at Piece Brewery and Pizzeria!

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:20:49 -0500

Having 2nd beer of the night. 🍺🍺
At home.
Nothing special.
Just having a beer.
Now two.
Almost never do this.
Seems odd.

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 22:27:52 -0500

This week+ long sore throat has me drinking Premium Earl Grey with honey like I’m an addict. 4 to 5 cups a day.

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:21:24 -0500

Blue Monk, best drink at the Dakota.

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:20:59 -0500

Three racks of St. Louis ribs on the Big Green Egg.

Smoke.

Sauce.

Surly Sÿx! Thanks Kurt!

Ribs done. Delicious.

Sat, 19 May 2012 17:27:00 -0500

At George and the Dragon for first time and I’ve got a major crush. Loving it!

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:22:00 -0500

On my way!

@fultonbeer: Tapping a new beer at 3 today: The Ringer! It’s a session-style American Pale Ale with big hop aroma & flavor.

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:42:00 -0500

Going to stop for some New Glarus’ Wisconsin Belgian Red before we leave Wisconsin.

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:19:17 -0500

Enjoying a Hopalicious at The Green Owl Cafe in Madison. Minneapolis needs a place like Green Owl!

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:14:58 -0500

Vegetarian cooking class tonight at Kitchen Window! Instructors name is Anna Dvorak. Wonder if she is related to that Dvorak.

Chimay is so good. Drink good beer.

Very good and informative.

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:16:43 -0500

At Northern Brewing for Minneapolis Homebrew Day announcement.

Bubble Jack

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500

I had a chance to try the Rush River Bubble Jack IPA tonight at Cheeky Monkey Deli in St. Paul. Actually had a 2nd pint on the patio. Highly recommended for a summer evening.

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:05:15 -0500

3 o’clock beer, sitting outside, watching the kids play in the wading pool, after mowing the lawn.

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

A couple of months ago we were at my Aunt Susie’s house and she had this bottle of wine with a very memorable name. Made me chuckle. 😀

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:55:58 -0500

Having fun with Daytum. After 1-month I’m pretty happy with my beer page.

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500

Abrasive Ale is so good. Megahops!

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:13:00 -0500

Hey Surly Brewing, is the wax on darkness intended to be an “are you sure?” deterrent. Took 5 mins and 3 tools to get it open. 🙂

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Scape Goat beer from Big Sky Brewing.

Bent Nail IPA

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500

My brother-in-law Denny gave me a bottle of this Bent Nail IPA from Red Lodge Ales in Montana. They were just out there and enjoyed the brew. It was a nice bottle of beer and notably hoppy, true to its IPA calling. Nicely done!

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500

I’ve heard really good things about Lift Bridge beers and I finally got to try a couple. The rumors were true. Definitely seek out this local brew.

Surly

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:00:00 -0500

Got in on the Surly Brewing tour this week. It was Surly-licious.

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:10:00 -0500

Ugh - everyone is drinking Surly Brewing Darkness except me!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:58:00 -0500

If you are thinking of going to BC Liquor to get remaining Surly Brewing Darkness, stop. They have none. Only had 24 bottles.

Surly Darkness

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Haven’t tasted Surly Darkness yet, but I was lucky enough to get a bottle into the house.

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:08:00 -0500

Would love to be at Surly Brewing Darkness Day but not going to stand in line for 4 hours. :-/ Will see what line report is at 11a.

Tempted to go to Darkness Day and try for my shot at 6 beers. Surly Brewing says 300 in line. Quandry.

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

“Don’t be stupid - we reserve the right to kick you out if you’re being a dick (or any other reason we find).” — SurlyFest 2009 Program

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

SurlyFest 2009!

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Just ordered my tickets for Surly Fest!

Surly Hell

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I got an email from Four Firkins at 10:13 am that they had received their very first limited shipment of Surly Hell. They were limiting sales to 2 4-packs per customer, and opening 2 hours earlier to accomodate. I immediately mobilized with my neighbor Mike and off we went. Got the last four 4-packs in the cooler. They sent an email at 11:47 am saying:

Sorry people, it was crazy in here, it’s all gone.

It tastes delicious.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Omar of Surly Brewing tapping the firkin at Grumpy’s.

Surly Firkin Furious! 🍺

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Another New Glarus Brewing beer. This time in New Glarus! Drinking Organic Revolution, very tasty.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Enjoying a pint of New Glarus Brewing’s Totally Naked.

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Triple Hoppy!

Sat, 02 May 2009 20:56:35 -0500

Making mojitos.

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:08:51 -0500

Going to Red Stag Supperclub with Tammy because Andrew Eklund talks about it all the time. Must be good! Ordering a Surly Furious. 🙂

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:07:23 -0500

Great cup of Boulder Blues green tea.

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:29:00 -0500

Lunch!

Summer of Love Day 28 Log

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:37:00 -0500

Heading to the pool again.
Fathers Day cake? Sure! Fathers Day cake!
Black Cherry Mojito at lunch. Yum!
I wish there was a way to rid the world of Comic Sans MS.
Left Mandalay Bay and ventured down the strip. So far, a mistake.
Todays mojitos: Black Cherry, Watermelon and Apple.

See full Summer of Love Collection.

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:00:00 -0500

At Gasthof’s for German beer and food! And accordian music!

Wassail Tea

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 01:00:00 -0500

Ingredients

2 1/2 quarts of water
10 sticks of cinnamon
10 all spice berries
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 gallons of apple cider
2 quarts of orange juice
1 cup of lemon juice

Directions

Bring water, sugar and spices to boil for 10 mins.
Let water mixture cool for 1 hour.
Add apple cider, orange juice and lemon juice.

I store it back in the gallon jugs I buy the apple cider in. The more times you reheat it, the better it seems to taste.