FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[SUMMIT!!!!!]

Mrs FA91 says there is no better match than between CChip cookies and Beer!

she sounds like a wise woman

[2115 Summit]

In a different direction, what do people think of the Surly Brewing Company?  I hear it's really popular, but I haven't tried any of their beers.  They came around after I left MN and it doesn't seem to be available out here.

If you like bold and interesting beers (which I do), Surly is awesome.  You pay heavily, though.  $10-$12 for a 4-pack of 16-oz cans for their year-round brews.  Their limited releases fetch more (I paid $25 for a 750-mL of Surly Darkness last year).

The owner/founder is a Macalaster grad.

I'd avoid the Surly Hell, though.  It's very blah.

I'd second this. It's pricey, but you're paying for the quality of the brew and I've found it to be worth every penny.

Having spent a year in D.C. I really like the local Dogfish Head products, especially their Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA. Again, not for everyone, but if you're into IPA's and enjoy a really flavorful and complex. Duff, you'd love this one (9.0% ABV  )

Check out RFD in DC in Chinatown if you like beer. I'd literally close my eyes and pick one of the 5000 different kinds of beer they carry. Lots of fun.

I've been there...it's only a few blocks from my house.  If you're into trying out a lot of high end tap beers in the Twin Cities, my friend raves about this place (it's a little out of the way, but the tap selection looks crazy).

Link: http://thehangerroom.com/menus/libations/draft-beer/

I'd have to agree with your friend! The Hangeroom is right down the road from me.  Great place.  90+ tap beers to choose from.  The beer is even reasonably priced.  Don't bring an appetite though..... What food you get is served in very small portions and is way overpriced.  Definitely a place to check out!

[cobbernation]

IPA = Good!
Have you had Rush River Double Bubble Imperial IPA?  Tasty, and at 9.2% ABV, it'll get you nice and toasty 

Duff,

We all know you talk beer to cover up your deep interest in wines.  IPA to MIAC PP is India Pale Ale, but to Duff IPA is I Prefer Alsace (a french wine).   

[Pat Coleman]

I am one of the few Minnesotans who does not like Summit.  I can't nail it down, just something about it that I don't care for.

+1 I don't like any of them either. Glad to know I'm not alone.

[Pat Coleman]

The only positive I've found so far from living in Wisconsin is the abundance of Spotted Cow.  I'd recommend it next time you find yourself in the state.

Agreed. It's fantastic on tap. I've been disappointed when buying bottles, however.

[SJFF82]

all this beer talk must be affecting the voters ability to cast a rational vote on the victor of Saterday's game...

[OzJohnnie]

She won't be attending Stiftungfestivities and now she won't be coming back to Australia either...

"Kim Kardashian breaches Australian visa rules"

KIM Kardashian has been placed on an official Australian immigration department watch list after breaching her visa application - three times.

[DuffMan]

I am one of the few Minnesotans who does not like Summit.  I can't nail it down, just something about it that I don't care for.

+1 I don't like any of them either. Glad to know I'm not alone.

I think I know four of us, then!

[tommiegun]

all this beer talk must be affecting the voters ability to cast a rational vote on the victor of Saterday's game...

I submit that no true Minnesotan (or Wisconsinite) is rational without a beer in him or, at the very least, within arm's reach of him.

[OzJohnnie]

I'm a big Second Amendment guy, but this Christmas I recommend avoiding Scotsdale...

 

And this story about a man's... uh... 45kg problem... I can only link to.  Put it this way: If cliches be true, then Wesley Warren Jr is afraid of absolutely nothing.  Not. One. Thing.

[2115 Summit]

The only positive I've found so far from living in Wisconsin is the abundance of Spotted Cow.  I'd recommend it next time you find yourself in the state.

Agreed. It's fantastic on tap. I've been disappointed when buying bottles, however.

I'll second that.  A friend of mine had it on tap at her wedding a few years back at what I believe was the St. Croix Winery. Good stuff!

[GoldandBlueBU]

I'm a big Second Amendment guy, but this Christmas I recommend avoiding Scotsdale...

 

And this story about a man's... uh... 45kg problem... I can only link to.  Put it this way: If cliches be true, then Wesley Warren Jr is afraid of absolutely nothing.  Not. One. Thing.

My first time firing a pistol was about 5 years ago at the Scottsdale gun club.  Had used rifles and shotguns quite a bit, but never a handgun.  The good folks working there gave my brother in law and I a 30 second "how to" and then proceeded send us on our own out to the range with a glock 19 to figure the rest out.

Gotta love the wild West.

[SJFF82]

all this beer talk must be affecting the voters ability to cast a rational vote on the victor of Saterday's game...

I submit that no true Minnesotan (or Wisconsinite) is rational without a beer in him or, at the very least, within arm's reach of him.

I submit that us Fisher fans will be pourin some out back East in support of our Cards at high noon on Saterday...

[OzJohnnie]

all this beer talk must be affecting the voters ability to cast a rational vote on the victor of Saterday's game...

I submit that no true Minnesotan (or Wisconsinite) is rational without a beer in him or, at the very least, within arm's reach of him.

I submit that us Fisher fans will be pourin some out back East in support of our Cards at high noon on Saterday...

[Mr.MIAC]

IPA = Good!

Have you had Rush River Double Bubble Imperial IPA?  Tasty, and at 9.2% ABV, it'll get you nice and toasty 

If you're serious about your IPAs, you should give Sink The Bismarck IPA (41%) out of Scotland a try.

Link: http://www.brewdog.com/sink_the_bismark