Anything unique on tap in the Cities this week?

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  1. eawolff99

    eawolff99 Pooh-Bah (2,422) May 10, 2010 Minnesota
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    - Black Note
    - BA9000
    - BA Darkness

    Etc??

    Looking to get out for a couple pints after work some night this week...
     
    #1 eawolff99, Dec 11, 2012
  2. Penguin3200

    Penguin3200 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2008 Minnesota

    Three hour tour on tap at town hall right now.
     
    #2 Penguin3200, Dec 11, 2012
  3. StPaulSuds

    StPaulSuds Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2011 Minnesota

    New Bohemia has BA9000, BA Cherry stout, Oracle, Harry Mcgills, and more. $3 for 5oz pours, pretty good deal going on and it's empty.
     
    #3 StPaulSuds, Dec 13, 2012
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  4. StPaulSuds

    StPaulSuds Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2011 Minnesota

    Oh yea, Black Note too.
     
    #4 StPaulSuds, Dec 13, 2012
  5. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    abyss is on at 7 Corners Republic.
     
    #5 minnesotaryan, Dec 13, 2012
  6. archi348

    archi348 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2012 Minnesota

    BA 9000 at New Bohemia tonight. It's a partial Bell's tap takeover.
     
    #6 archi348, Dec 13, 2012
  7. eawolff99

    eawolff99 Pooh-Bah (2,422) May 10, 2010 Minnesota
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    Think they'll all be on over lunch tomorrow??
     
    #7 eawolff99, Dec 13, 2012
  8. archi348

    archi348 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2012 Minnesota

    I think so. It's not too busy.
     
    #8 archi348, Dec 13, 2012
  9. XmnwildX12

    XmnwildX12 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,140) Nov 12, 2010 Minnesota
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    Might have to check New Bohemia out on Friday, first time hearing about it. If they still have those beers on that will be a big plus.
     
    #9 XmnwildX12, Dec 13, 2012
  10. archi348

    archi348 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2012 Minnesota

    They have a solid beer list even without the Bells special taps. Worth the trip.
     
    #10 archi348, Dec 13, 2012
  11. XmnwildX12

    XmnwildX12 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,140) Nov 12, 2010 Minnesota
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    Chipotle still next to it?
     
    #11 XmnwildX12, Dec 13, 2012
  12. archi348

    archi348 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2012 Minnesota

    Yes. I left NB at about 10:30 and the bartender said that the BA9000 was still about 50% full so they should definitely still have some around lunch time tomorrow.

    BA9000 and a gourmet Wurst is a solid lunch plan if you ask me.

    The other notable Bells taps are

    Black Note
    Cherry Stout
    Sparkling Ale
    Magill's Spiced Stout
    The Oracle
     
    #12 archi348, Dec 13, 2012
  13. Revenant

    Revenant Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2012 Minnesota

    I was there last weekend. Solid taps and very good wursts. Was blindsided by the fries, however, probably some of the best I have had. My only gripe was I asked for the Hoppy Flight and received the Holiday Flight but didn't notice until I finished my first pour. This was a simple mis-communication as this place is very loud (think 89.3 The Current cranked to 11). The Holiday Flight was a bit out of my comfort zone but I could see how some BA folks would like it. The Holiday Flight as of last Saturday December 8th - Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock, Breckenridge Christmas Ale, Odell Isolation Ale (the only on I really enjoyed) and Avery Old Jubilation. Cannot wait to go back and hope to god at some point they add Surly. I could see myself becoming a regular here next summer.
     
    #13 Revenant, Dec 13, 2012
  14. eawolff99

    eawolff99 Pooh-Bah (2,422) May 10, 2010 Minnesota
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    Stopped at New Bohemia today over lunch -- this place is insanely cool -- amazing taps, their wursts were to die for (I went with the rattlesnake rabbit jalapeno and a side of fries!) -- management was outstanding. This place is on my very short list. They're also talking about maybe allowing bottle shares on a dedicated night during the week -- to my knowledge, there isn't any place in the Cities that does this.

    Keep an eye on these guys, if they can continue to put on top tier taps, put out amazing food and respond to the hopes and dreams of us beer nerds for a place to open bottles together (and of course, order their food and drink their beer to offset the lost profits to them of us bringing a bottle of our cellar stuff to open) -- this place will be a home run.

    Impressed.
     
    #14 eawolff99, Dec 13, 2012
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  15. CAP

    CAP Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2009 Minnesota

    Thanks, we are trying. It's a great spot with a simple concept: great beer and delicious sausages...without a complicated set up. Come in, drink, order at the bar or at the cashier stand, and sit anywhere...
    I am the current beer buyer there, so any suggestions are welcome. CAP.
     
    #15 CAP, Dec 13, 2012
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  16. CAP

    CAP Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2009 Minnesota

    I may have ran the wrong flight to you---sorry! CAP
     
    #16 CAP, Dec 13, 2012
  17. Douggo

    Douggo Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2009 Minnesota

    Any idea if they would charge a "corkage fee" for the bottle shares? If not, awesome.
    If so, I would think you could do this at a lot of places which allow the same thing for wines.
     
    #17 Douggo, Dec 13, 2012
  18. eawolff99

    eawolff99 Pooh-Bah (2,422) May 10, 2010 Minnesota
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    It sounds like they are still very much ironing out the details -- but when I asked that question, I got a resounding "no." Though they mentioned capping the # of bottles that can be brought in to 1-bomber per person... These folks are top notch and the bar manager is a west coast beer guy...this type of structure is common on the west coast, not so much here -- they definitely seem focused on making this a destination craft beer spot, and I haven't seen any place like it.

    I've seen corkage fees on wine at nicer restaurants, but have never heard of being able to host a tasting at a beer bar and pay a corkage fee for the privilege, has anyone else on here? This is sort of the BYOB concept you see in Chicago and other bigger cities...haven't seen this in the Cities...
     
    #18 eawolff99, Dec 13, 2012
  19. gyinfo

    gyinfo Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2012

    Does anyone know if they still have BA Batch 9000 or BA Cherry on tap?
     
    #19 gyinfo, Dec 13, 2012
  20. eawolff99

    eawolff99 Pooh-Bah (2,422) May 10, 2010 Minnesota
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    As of 1pm today, yes on both...
     
    #20 eawolff99, Dec 13, 2012
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