BA Minneapolis Visit (01/08)

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  1. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    Never been, long time fan ... plus I know a few people there.
     
    #21 Jason, Jan 4, 2019
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  2. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    FWIW ... I won't be trying any Hazy IPAs on this trip. I get enough of it locally and sent to me for media samples. While I lot of it is good from no matter what part of the country it comes from, most of it does not impress me / all starts tasting the same. From the looks of it I don't think I'll have to worry about that though. ;-)
     
    #22 Jason, Jan 4, 2019
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  3. eggsurplus

    eggsurplus Crusader (420) Nov 30, 2015 Minnesota
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    For a distinct style in MN grab a Hammerheart bottle to take home.
     
    #23 eggsurplus, Jan 5, 2019
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  4. HammsMeASAP

    HammsMeASAP Pundit (931) Jun 14, 2012 Minnesota

    Well, alright. Maybe I'll retract my previous statement then. :slight_smile:
     
    #24 HammsMeASAP, Jan 5, 2019
  5. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    I get it ... Lots of great breweries in the area.
     
    #25 Jason, Jan 5, 2019
  6. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    I never check in my bag, always carry on. Will have to checkout a bottle shop for a hotel room beer.
     
    #26 Jason, Jan 5, 2019
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  7. morimech

    morimech Grand Pooh-Bah (3,803) Nov 6, 2006 Minnesota
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    In that case there are a couple breweries mentioned in this thread you probably will want to skip. I second the Waldmann recommendation. A unique MN establishment that brews really good German style beer.
     
    #27 morimech, Jan 5, 2019
  8. nogophers

    nogophers Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2011 Minnesota

    Skip Indeed. Hit Dangerous Man instead. Go to Surly for the shear scale of it more than anything.
     
    #28 nogophers, Jan 5, 2019
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  9. islay

    islay Savant (1,211) Jan 6, 2008 Minnesota

    Among the breweries mentioned in this thread, Modist, Barrel Theory, and BlackStack rely on NEIPAs as the primary source of their appeal to users of this site.
     
    #29 islay, Jan 5, 2019
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  10. mjryan

    mjryan Pooh-Bah (1,571) Dec 22, 2007 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah

    Um, don’t forget their fruity sours, and candy stouts!
     
    #30 mjryan, Jan 6, 2019
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  11. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    Modist was showing some different lagers & a German IPA ... that is the draw for me.
     
    #31 Jason, Jan 7, 2019
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  12. islay

    islay Savant (1,211) Jan 6, 2008 Minnesota

    Those styles aren't a strength for Modist, even if they have a few on right now. I don't know any fans of German-influenced beers (myself included) who rank Modist particularly high in that realm. "Lagers for people who like NEIPAs" doesn't strike me as a strong selling point. I don't mean to pick excessively on Modist, which probably overall is a slightly above average brewery by Minnesota's all-too-low standards, but I don't think it's a good fit for your tastes or worthy of prioritization on a short visit.

    Better options for lagers and German-influenced beers in Minneapolis proper, and not too far from your base of operations, are Utepils (hues traditional) and Bauhaus (hues modern). Both have much better taproom venues to my tastes as well.
     
    #32 islay, Jan 7, 2019
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  13. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    Understandable, what's great is that there are several breweries within a stone's throw from Modist ... I don't have a problem doing a one and done anywhere I go if I'm not feeling it.

    Recommendations are greatly appreciated.
     
    #33 Jason, Jan 7, 2019
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  14. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    Really want to fit this in ... might make this a lunch break if possible.
     
    #34 Jason, Jan 8, 2019
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  15. mjryan

    mjryan Pooh-Bah (1,571) Dec 22, 2007 Minnesota
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    Waldmann really is quite unique, especially for the Twin Cities. The history major in me can’t recommend it enough. Good beer, and food, in a legitimate 1850’s St Paul lager house. As an added bonus, Bad Weather Brewing is literal steps from Waldmann, and is a great local taproom. They don’t open until 3 though.
     
    #35 mjryan, Jan 8, 2019
  16. LittleGus

    LittleGus Crusader (476) Mar 13, 2008 Minnesota

    I always love a debriefing. Curious to know how your visit went. Hope you enjoyed yourself.
     
    #36 LittleGus, Jan 12, 2019
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  17. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    Its been a busy week or so, I'll post soon. Had a great time, can't wait to go back!!!
     
    #37 Jason, Jan 16, 2019
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  18. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    You did say you wanted to host a BA Fest somewhere in the Midwest??
     
    #38 gatornation, Jan 16, 2019
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  19. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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    They could schedule it here in time for SurlyFest and Zombie Pub crawl weekend. Wouldn’t that be a treat? :wink:
     
    #39 Chaz, Jan 17, 2019
  20. DogfishRyan

    DogfishRyan Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Minnesota

    Still waiting...
     
    #40 DogfishRyan, Feb 15, 2019
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