Article on MN Beer for Simple, Good, and Tasty: I've been a contributing writer to this Twin Cities food site for several years. The following article covers the burgeoning craft beer scene in Minnesota, as showcased at the MN State Fair. Full article here.
It's a fine time to be a fan of locally crafted beer and to live in Minnesota. Of the nearly 50 Minnesotan breweries listed on MNBeer.com, 26 have opened in the past two years alone (with several more slated to open in the next 18 months). Everywhere you go, people with a pint in their hand are voicing the same idea on the subject: “Can you believe how much new and delicious beer there is here?” This is inevitably followed by, “We're so lucky,” and then, the caveat, “But, wow, is it getting difficult to keep up.”
Happily, at the Minnesota State Fair, there are more places than ever to sample local brews: restaurants, food courts, the concession stands at live music, and more. But by far the most comprehensive place to try local beers is the MN Craft Brewer Guild's 2nd Annual “Land of 10,000 Beers” exhibit in the Agriculture Building. Plus, the exhibit is also a great way to immerse yourself in the local beer culture and community.
Located in the Ag Building's West Hall, the exhibit features dozens of presentations, speakers, videos, and displays, detailing how beer is made, providing info for home brewers, and incluing features on what local breweries are up to. (For a full schedule of presentations, check out the MN Craft Brewers Guild website.) Also on display are a lovely collection of vintage beer memorabilia and a wall of recently produced artwork, much of it created and used for beer label designs. As the amount and quality of local beer has risen dramatically, so too has the diversity of artwork and graphic design on said beers, and the exhibit is great proof of that trend.
Happily, at the Minnesota State Fair, there are more places than ever to sample local brews: restaurants, food courts, the concession stands at live music, and more. But by far the most comprehensive place to try local beers is the MN Craft Brewer Guild's 2nd Annual “Land of 10,000 Beers” exhibit in the Agriculture Building. Plus, the exhibit is also a great way to immerse yourself in the local beer culture and community.
Located in the Ag Building's West Hall, the exhibit features dozens of presentations, speakers, videos, and displays, detailing how beer is made, providing info for home brewers, and incluing features on what local breweries are up to. (For a full schedule of presentations, check out the MN Craft Brewers Guild website.) Also on display are a lovely collection of vintage beer memorabilia and a wall of recently produced artwork, much of it created and used for beer label designs. As the amount and quality of local beer has risen dramatically, so too has the diversity of artwork and graphic design on said beers, and the exhibit is great proof of that trend.