Who’s ready for Oktoberfest—local style? ’Tis the season when villages and burgs around the globe swing open their pubs, put up sturdy tents and...
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Mound-Westonka Rotary Club Hosts Tonka Brew Fest
Rotary’s annual event brings community together for a worthy cause. Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista, 7210 County Road 110 W., Minnetrista, will host...
Tonka Brew Fest 2023: What To Expect
Come for the suds; stay for the party. Minnetonka’s premiere craft brew celebration, Tonka Brew Fest, returns for its 10th year of beverages, eats...
St. Patrick’d Day Sips
When it comes to marking St. Patrick’s Day, some folks enjoy a spirited sip to toast the celebration. Need suggestions? Wine: Try Perseverance...
History is Brewing at Excelsior Brewing Company
Lead brewer of Excelsior Brewing Company shares his love for the craft. For James Birnie, beer is more than just a refreshing beverage. It is a way...
Three Suggestions for Refreshing Summer Drinks
With summer in high gear, drinks should be fun and refreshing. Here are a few that top my list: For a new entry in cocktails, I choose Ranch Water,...
Boom Island Brewing Brings Belgian Beer to Minnetonka
After an eight-year run in Minneapolis, Boom Island Brewing moves its taproom to Minnetonka, tripling its space and keeping its dog- and...
Bark and Brew: Wayzata Brew Works Hosts Dog Adoption Event
Each year, about five local organizations are involved in Wayzata Brew Works' adoption event. After releasing a new stout called Puppies, Rainbows...
Welcome Winter with Back Channel Brewing’s Soviet Slayer Release Party
Back Channel Brewing wraps up Thanksgiving week with its Soviet Slayer release party. Cheers! On November 30, local craft beer darling Back Channel...
Cream & Amber Hopes to Be the Go-to Gathering Place in Hopkins
Our editor's pick for best place for a good read. Coffee shop cum bookstore cum taproom Cream & Amber opened in Hopkins this spring, and it’s...
A Year in Beer: Annual Events at Excelsior Brewing Co.
Excelsior Brewing Co. offers a wide range of events, from fundraisers for local organizations to cribbage night. Excelsior Brewing Co. was voted...
Grab a Book and a Beer at New Hopkins Hot Spot Cream & Amber
Go inside Hopkins’ newest hot spot for books and beer—all run by women. Pair a sip with your next story with these book and beer pairings from Cream...
Book and Beer Pairings from Cream & Amber
We’ve all seen suggested beer and food pairings, but how about beer and books? Check out these suggestions from Cream & Amber owners Katie...
Oktoberfest Means It’s Time to Don Your Best Lederhosen, Get Your Polka on and Celebrate
We’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate Oktoberfest, that quintessentially German tradition, around Lake Minnetonka. Prost! Back Channel Brewing...
Lake Area St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
St. Patrick’s Day brings out the Irish in all of us. This year, celebrate with a traditional Irish meal and a perfectly poured pint of Guinness at...
Lake Views and Local Brews
Spring Park’s Back Channel Brewing Collective invites you to take in the scenery while you sip a new beer. This summer’s newest taproom is on Lake...
Local Entrepreneur Robert Klick is Bringing Beer Culture to Wayzata
“Is it too early for beer?” It’s not even 11 a.m., but I refuse to let that stop me from sampling a flight of new craft beers from Wayzata Brew...
