612Brew Launches February 7

Anyone know if or when they will be releasing cans or bottles? I'm guessing it will probably be awhile

 

Hey there. I'm helping 612Brew out with their PR and marketing (I'll always disclose when I'm working with a brewery, because I don't want to be sleazy like that).

We'll have news on the taproom opening soon, which will have growler sales. Liquor store sales will come later - I don't know the timing on that yet. But when they do arrive, the beer will be in cans, not bottles.

 

Got to check out the brewery & taproom on Monday awsome Adam Turman mural inside. Owner Aditya said cans are about 8 months out

 

Very cool. I'm a big Turman fan as you can see from my avatar.

 

Pourhouse is to Pour Decisions as Northbound Smoke House is to North Gate

 

Very excited about nother brewery opening in The Twin Cities, putting the beer in cans no less. Everyone wins!!!!!

 

More 612Brew news coming very, very soon!

 

Taproom opens Feb. 13!

612Brew Taproom Opens February 13​

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Celebrate your love of local beer this Valentine’s Day​

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – February 8, 2013 – Who’s thirsty? After a successful launch last night at The Pourhouse, Minneapolis’ newest brewery 612Brew is proud to announce the grand opening of its new taproom at 945 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413. The taproom opens to the public at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13 with special surprise events continuing through the weekend.

“We’re thrilled to finally be opening to the public,” said 612Brew co-founder Robert Kasak. “We’re really proud of the beer we’re making and we can’t wait to start sharing it with craft beer fans in Minneapolis. We make the beer we like to drink, so if you’re anything like us you’ll love it, too. Of course, if you’re anything like us, you’re also obsessed with horror movies and donuts.”

The 612Brew brewery and taproom is the anchor tenant in the historic building at 945 Broadway St. NE, currently being renovated into a multi-use development called The Broadway. The 612Brew space features exposed brick and timber, polished concrete floors, a bar made from reclaimed bowling alley lanes, a nightclub-grade audio system that’s been known to pump some 2Pac and a mural by renowned local artist Adam Turman. The taproom features an occupancy of 65 and open views of the brewhouse, so patrons can see how the beer they’re drinking is made.

Upon completion of The Broadway’s renovation, the 612Brew taproom will also feature an outdoor amphitheater and rain garden that will greatly expand its occupancy and allow for outdoor concerts and food trucks.

 

0.8 miles away from work, nice.

 

After this opens will we have to wait over 8 days for the next one to open in ne mpls???

 

Haha, no other imminent openings in Northeast that I'm aware of. There will be more (I know of a few), but they're a little further out.

 

Had the rye pale ale and ipa at Firkins tonight, super good!

 

whoever has had em, add the beers to the database!

 

from what I've heard 612's beers have been pretty damn good. Anyone to confirm this?

 

Taproom opens tonight! Who's going?

 

I stopped by, it's a nice looking place tucked in on the corner of Central and Broadway. You can't tell that two of the busiest streets in the NE are less than 20 feet away. The brewing area dominates the Southern wall, with the shining beautiful tanks being a delight for one's eyes.The mural painted by the talented Adam Turman, captivates your attention when you upon the East wall of the Taproom. It is easy to see that the taproom was part of the design all along, and not an after thought. It has a nice open feeling to it; as long there aren't too many people there, there is plenty of room to move around. The seating area is decent sized without being crowded. When I arrived at a quarter to 4 there was hardly anyone there, so I was able to mosey up to the bar.
I ordered up a flight, which consisted of 4 of their beers: Six (an APA), Rated R (a Rye IPA), Zero Hour (a Black IPA), and their current seasonal Bitter Cold (an IPA). The beer was served in sampler sized glasses, the kind that you might receive when going to a beer fest. I received my 4 samples, probably around 6 ounces each. So far, the only issue I have had is the pricing of the flight at $11; I have certainly paid more than that in the past for other things, but for 4 sample sized pours of beer $11 is certainly pushing it. The pour of Six I received was murky, reminiscent of orange juice; it was promptly replaced with a fresh sample(I was informed that this in fact an unfiltered beer, and that it was the end of the keg). It was enjoyable, nothing too exciting. The Rated R was next, sadly it was forgettable at best; as I already don't recall what it was like. I will certainly try it again, as I do enjoy a rye beer from time to time. Don't worry, things only get better from here. The penultimate beer was the Zero Hour, a rich dark ale that smells of freshly roasted coffee beans. The whole idea of a Black IPA is growing on me, and this beer encourages that trend. The fresh coffee scent of this beer combined with a nice, but not overbearing sense of bitterness works well in this beer. My favorite, and the last beer I tried; Bitter Cold. Quite the juicy IPA, certainly not what I expected from the newest brewery in Minnesota. It pours a gorgeous shade of Orange, without being so opaque that it blocks all light from passing through it. A decent amount of carbonation, the mouthfeel does not detract from the overall enjoyability of the beer. I will not comment on the aroma of the beer, as my sense of smell is currently diminished. The taste is wonderful, there is just so much juicy fruit flavor in here, I don't even know what to say. It is accompanied by a nice lingering bitterness which does not impact the overall enjoyability of the brew.

TL;DR Cool place to drink, will return to enjoy the beer.

 

TFLUK.

 

My good intentions may have turned into a rambling post, I blame the growler of Bitter Cold that I brought home.