Firkin Fest 2013

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  1. archi348

    archi348 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2012 Minnesota

    Casting my vote already for Lift Bridge's Manhattan Barrel Project as the Golden Firkin winner this year. Already had to go back for seconds.
     
    #61 archi348, Mar 30, 2013
  2. UMNbeerhunter

    UMNbeerhunter Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2010 Minnesota

    Where is the Cities crew? First time Ive been to a fesy where I dont recognize anyone. Looks like lots of noobs.
     
    #62 UMNbeerhunter, Mar 30, 2013
  3. will1256

    will1256 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2010 Minnesota

    I ain't no noob...gray jacket, backpack, red halloween, alaska shirt, say hey if you see me.
     
    #63 will1256, Mar 30, 2013
  4. derekpk

    derekpk Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 Minnesota

    Someone told me Surly 7 is there. Can anyone confirm this?
     
    #64 derekpk, Mar 30, 2013
  5. archi348

    archi348 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2012 Minnesota

    Confirmed. Standing at a table nearby. Orange jacket. Say hello.
     
    #65 archi348, Mar 30, 2013
  6. UMNbeerhunter

    UMNbeerhunter Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2010 Minnesota

    7 is on. I'll come fi.d you guys.
     
    #66 UMNbeerhunter, Mar 30, 2013
  7. DBijnagte

    DBijnagte Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2012 Minnesota

    7 was a strong as well as the Brett Saison , I felt the manhattan barrel project by lift bridge was hot and would benefit from some age. The indeed ipa was great as were both Odell and kind of surprisingly tallgrass's showings. In the battle of peeps flavored beer, badger hill beat out 3rd street.
     
    #67 DBijnagte, Mar 31, 2013
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  8. lonewolfcry

    lonewolfcry Pooh-Bah (1,994) Dec 7, 2007 Minnesota
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    Did anyone find out who the supposed charity recipients were, as posted earlier in this thread?
    I only got crickets when I asked earlier.
     
    #68 lonewolfcry, Mar 31, 2013
  9. DBijnagte

    DBijnagte Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2012 Minnesota

    *crickets*
    They had it clearly stated last year that it was for charity, no such info this time. I would guess that either their PR is lacking or more likely this year was not for charity.
     
    #69 DBijnagte, Mar 31, 2013
  10. cmannes

    cmannes Pundit (967) Mar 15, 2009 Minnesota

    Beers I sampled.

    21st Amendment Dub Step Oak-Aged Imperial IPA dry-hopped with Centennial hops
    Bad Weather Windvane with Simcoe hops
    Badger Hill Toasted Peep Marshmallow Foundation Stout
    Brau Brothers Tiramisu Cherry Bean Sumantra
    Capital Blonde Dopplebock with Raspberries and Blackberries
    Crispin Not Your Momma's Apple Pie
    Excelsior Oar Lock Oat Stout with Licorice Root
    Harriet Sugar Mama Belgian Ale conditioned on Currants
    Hinterland Borbon French Toast & Bacon Maple Bock
    Indeed Stir Crazy with Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Beans
    Lake Superior Deep Water Black IPA
    Lake Superior Strong Dark & Handsome Mild
    Lift Bridge Banana Hammock - Milk Stout with Banana and Cocoa Nibs
    Lift Bridge Hop Dish Extra Helping - IPA double dry hopped
    Lift Bridge Manhattan Barrel Project - Bourbon-aged Imperial Stout with Maraschino Cherry
    Lift Bridge Pom Pom Girl - Farm Girl with Pomegranate
    Lucid's Craig's Ale with Cocoa Nibs and tart Cherries
    New Holland Dragon's Milk
    New Holland Mad Hatter
    Odell Lugene Chocolate Milk Stout with Coconut and Almond - "The Almond Joy"
    Shell's Stag Series #7 Barley Wine aged on ash
    Summit Oatmeal Stout aged in 2 Ginger's barrels
    Surly Brett Saison
    Surly Overrated West Coast IPA
    Surly Seven
    Surly Diminished Seven
    Tallgrass Irish Coffee Sweat - Buffalo Sweat aged on Jameson Oak Spires with Cold-Press Coffee

    My favorite brewery overall was Lift Bridge, my top 3 beers were...

    3) Tallgrass Irish Coffee Sweat - Buffalo Sweat is a decent beer, this made it awesome.

    2) Odell Lugene Chocolate Milk Stout with Coconut and Almond - Lugene is already a great beer, this was even better. Loved the coconut finish.

    1) Schell's Stag Series #7 Barley Wine aged on Ash - This beer was so damn good. And without really resorting to gimmicks.

    Overall, I had a good time. But the noise level was a little crazy. I almost wished they didn't have a tent, would have been much easier on the ears.
     
    #70 cmannes, Mar 31, 2013
  11. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    what was the diminished seven?
     
    #71 minnesotaryan, Mar 31, 2013
  12. lonewolfcry

    lonewolfcry Pooh-Bah (1,994) Dec 7, 2007 Minnesota
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    Yeah if it was for charity last year, I can see how it was mistaken that it was again this year.
    I was just curious, as I might've went had I been a proponent of a good cause.
    As it was - the $50 was just too steep for me.
    Would've been nice to have tried some of those beers though.
     
    #72 lonewolfcry, Mar 31, 2013
  13. roostor07

    roostor07 Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2012 Minnesota
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    "Small beer made from the spent grain of Seven"

    It was really really good. Seven was ok, but damn was diminished good.
     
    #73 roostor07, Mar 31, 2013
  14. joshuaseresse

    joshuaseresse Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2009 Minnesota

    I casted my vote for the lift bridge manhattan barrel project, but down and dirty in rye whiskey barrels was a close second.
     
    #74 joshuaseresse, Mar 31, 2013
  15. mjryan

    mjryan Pooh-Bah (1,571) Dec 22, 2007 Minnesota
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    Manhatten Barrel Project was really nice. Oddly enough, the Imperial Grain Belt was hilariously awesome. The variety and quality of beer overall was outstanding.
     
    #75 mjryan, Mar 31, 2013
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  16. KarlHungus

    KarlHungus Grand Pooh-Bah (3,315) Feb 19, 2005 Minnesota
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    Lift Bridge Manhattan Barrel Project sounds a lot like Brooklyn Manhattan Project. Lift Bridge better hope Brooklyn Brewery doesn't sue them over trademark infringement.
     
    #76 KarlHungus, Apr 1, 2013
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  17. Lifeofbrian

    Lifeofbrian Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2010 Minnesota

    Who won the golden firkin?
     
    #77 Lifeofbrian, Apr 1, 2013
  18. mjryan

    mjryan Pooh-Bah (1,571) Dec 22, 2007 Minnesota
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    Lift Bridge for Manhattan Project.
     
    #78 mjryan, Apr 2, 2013
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