What's going on with Harriet Brewing?

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by LittleGus, Apr 13, 2016.

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  1. LittleGus

    LittleGus Crusader (476) Mar 13, 2008 Minnesota

    I used to see Harriet's beers at local bars a lot more than I do now. In fact I don't think I've seen any of their beers while out for at least six months. I heard from someone who knows someone (you know how that goes) that the reason I'm not seeing their beer around more is they're selling so much at their taproom. Friday I stopped in at the brewery and they closed at about 11, and it didn't seem like they were doing that big a business. Granted, that was one night, but it looks like they've sent one tweet out this year, and I'm not seeing any other marketing from them recently. Anyone know what's going on there? I really like a lot of their beer. Their Wodan Weizen hefe is really nice, their doppelbock is really good, like their pils, Divine Oculust, etc. I'd hate to see my neighborhood brewery struggling.
     
    #1 LittleGus, Apr 13, 2016
  2. JakeJohnson

    JakeJohnson Pundit (897) Jan 30, 2015 Minnesota
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    There are much bigger rumors than you heard, but they are not worth spreading on here.

    The last time I was there (last fall), it was pretty messy. Their sound system was clearly broken, but they were blasting it anyways. I did one of their tours and the guide was a heavily intoxicated college girl who ended up falling into one of their open drains. Their Divine Oculust aged on Brett is quite good, although it bugs me that they call it a sour.
     
    #2 JakeJohnson, Apr 13, 2016
  3. MNBeerGeek

    MNBeerGeek Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2013 Minnesota

    :rolling_eyes:

    Either add to the discussion or don't bother saying it. "I know something something you don't know, but I'm not gonna say it."
     
    #3 MNBeerGeek, Apr 13, 2016
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  4. SaulTBauls

    SaulTBauls Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2013 Iowa

    While he didn't come out and say it explicitly, he outlined it pretty well in his story. Sounds like a lotta not giving a damn, to me.
     
    #4 SaulTBauls, Apr 13, 2016
  5. MNBeerGeek

    MNBeerGeek Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2013 Minnesota

    Perhaps. Pre-coffee snark was strong, but I stand by it, dammit! :grinning:
     
    #5 MNBeerGeek, Apr 13, 2016
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  6. HomeBrewed

    HomeBrewed Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2006 Minnesota

    Did the Oompa Loompas come and take her away?
     
    #6 HomeBrewed, Apr 13, 2016
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  7. macgroveguy

    macgroveguy Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2015 Minnesota

    Had devine at whole foods Saint Paul couple weeks ago. Tasted as great as I remember it.
     
    #7 macgroveguy, Apr 13, 2016
  8. KarlHungus

    KarlHungus Grand Pooh-Bah (3,315) Feb 19, 2005 Minnesota
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    There are health issues that are negatively effecting Harriet as a business/brewery that need to be dealt with by the ownership. Let's leave it at that.
     
    #8 KarlHungus, Apr 13, 2016
  9. surfninja

    surfninja Devotee (315) Oct 21, 2015 Minnesota

    This is new to me. My band has played there a few times and never had a problem with the sound or sound guy.
     
    #9 surfninja, Apr 13, 2016
  10. Atom13

    Atom13 Crusader (438) Jun 29, 2010 Minnesota
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    I think he means the system they spin records on.
     
    #10 Atom13, Apr 13, 2016
  11. JakeJohnson

    JakeJohnson Pundit (897) Jan 30, 2015 Minnesota
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    That is correct.
     
    #11 JakeJohnson, Apr 14, 2016
  12. DecorahNM

    DecorahNM Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2013 Iowa

    Bummer to hear, Harriet deserves some props for being the first taproom to open up in Minneapolis. I haven't been there in years, but remember their beers being drinkable - and appreciating their proximity to Gandhi Mahal deliciousness.
     
    #12 DecorahNM, Apr 14, 2016
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  13. garymuchow

    garymuchow Pooh-Bah (2,878) Aug 31, 2001 Minnesota
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    I stopped in last night about 8:30 and for a Tuesday night they had a pretty good crowd.
    Also I liked the beer. A Belgian brown at a nearly sessionable size (4.8%)
     
    #13 garymuchow, Apr 20, 2016
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  14. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

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