MN State Fair new beer list

[TBO]

Funnel Cake Cream Ale. Caramel Corn Cream Ale. Deep-fried, cake-flavored beer. Several new specialty brews and beverages coming to the Minnesota State Fair are taking inspiration from the State Fair foods playbook.

 

On Tuesday, the Fair announced 27 new brews and beverages from local producers that will be available during the Great Minnesota Get-together running Aug. 23 to Sept. 3.

 

And if you had some favorites from last year, there’s some good news there, too. In addition to brand-new beverages, 13 hits from last year will return.

 

Here is the new brews and beverages lineup for 2018. For the complete list of 40 new and returning, go to www.mnstatefair.org.

 

1. Brewzo Lager: Inspired by Greek ouzo, pilsner infused with a touch of licorice and served with a sugar-spiced rim. (By Lake Monster Brewing at Dino’s Gyros, north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets)

 

2. Cake’d Up Celebration Beer: Deep-fried cake-flavored beer, a lightly hopped ale with distinct vanilla aroma and sweet, cake-like finish. (By Mankato Brewery at The Hangar, northeast corner of Murphy Avenue and Underwood Street)

 

3. Caramel Corn Cream Ale: A generous amount of corn in the brewing process gives this beer a pleasant caramel flavor. (By Finnegans Brew Co. at Hildebrand Concessions, Grandstand)

 

4. Frontier Summer IPA: Full-bodied crisp and hoppy, yet not overly bitter and light IPA. (By Fulton Brewing at Frontier Bar, south side of Carnes Avenue between Liggett and Nelson streets)

 

5. Funnel Cake Cream Ale: Reminiscent of a State Fair classic, lightly hopped cream ale incorporates flavors that give the beer a taste of gooey dough with a crispy crust, apple pie filling and a dusting of powdered sugar. (By Lakefront Brewery at Coasters, southeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street)

 

6. Gaelic Dark & Stormy: Deep golden ale brewed with bright, citrusy lime and spicy ginger. (By Surly Brewing Co. at O’Gara’s at the Fair, located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street)

 

7. Helles Ya, You Betcha: Light, Helles-style lager offers flavors of tangerine and fresh blood orange for a clean taste and a hint of sourdough crust. (By Summit Brewing Co. at Shanghaied Henri’s and the Summit Booth, located at the International Bazaar)

 

8. Horse Apple Ale: Brewed with pressed apple cider. (By Excelsior Brewing Co. at Aldo’s, Sabino’s Pizza Pies, Swine & Spuds and Snack House, located in the Warner Coliseum)

 

9. It Takes 2 to Tango and 3 to Mango: Traditionally brewed, mixed culture Berliner Weisse aged for one year in 80-year-old cypress wood lagering tanks and then aged an additional three months on mangos provides bright, fruity, tart and dry lemony acidity notes. (By Starkeller Brewing at Schell’s Pavilion, located at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater).

 

10. Juicy LuLuLucy: Hazy, northeastern-style IPA provides a fresh, juicy orange and grapefruit-like hop flavor. (By Surly Brewing Co. at LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater)

 

11. Key Lime Pie: A squeeze of key lime in a light biscuity golden ale, sweetened with a touch of lactose and rimmed with sugar. (By Lift Bridge Brewing Co. at Café Caribe, south side of Carnes Avenue between Chambers and Nelson streets)

 

12. Kirby Pucker #34: This second in a series of State Fair exclusives undergoes a second fermentation with lactobacillus. It’s brewed with a classic Minnesota combination of strawberries and rhubarb. (By Eastlake Craft Brewery at Ball Park Cafe, east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden)

 

13. The Kloser IPA: Former Twins pitcher Glen Perkins teamed up with Surly to brew this hop-heavy, citrusy IPA based off of one of his homebrew recipes. (By Surly Brewing Co. at Ball Park Cafe, east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden)

 

14. LimeLight: Crisp and refreshing LimeLight has a slight agave sweetness, partnered with a citrusy punch of lime and a hint of sea salt. (By The Freehouse at The Blue Barn, located at West End Market, south of the History and Heritage Center)

 

15. Margarita-Style Kettle Sour Ale: Reminiscent of a classic margarita, an ale blend of soured and clean beer brewed with lime zest and salt aged in tequila-soaked barrel stoves. (By 612Brew at Coasters, southeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street)

 

16. Mobster Mule Bubble Trouble: Twist on a classic cocktail uses sparkling Edelweiss wine, ginger beer and sweet lime. (By Cannon River Winery at The Hideaway Speakeasy, located in the Veranda, Grandstand upper level, northwest section)

 

17. Orange Cream Ale: Deep gold ale with soft malty aroma is infused with flavors of bright citrus orange and finished with a slightly sweet and creamy texture. (By Castle Danger Brewery at O’Gara’s at the Fair, southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street)

 

18. Passion Fruit Pils: Bent Paddle’s Venture Pils is infused with passion fruit for a tart and tropical experience. (By Bent Paddle Brewing at Ball Park Cafe, east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden)

 

19. Raspberry Champow: Bent Brewstillery teamed up with 2017 Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Gold-Medal Winner Mike Spores to create this fruity, crisp, tart white ale with red raspberries and champagne-varietal grapes. (By Bent Brewstillery at Ball Park Café on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden)

 

20. The Shandlot Pink Lemon Shandy: Pink, lemony concoction infused with strawberries and hibiscus. (By Bauhaus Brew Labs. At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden).

 

21. Slipstream Black Currant Apple: Freshly pressed Midwestern apples fermented to a light, bubbly effervescence, then sweetened with floral and black currant berries for a clean, crisp and fruity flavor. (By Sociable Cider Werks at LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater).

 

22. Sociable Mimosa or Bellini: Orange juice puree is mixed with Sociable Cider Werks Freewheeler to make a refreshing mimosa or bellini. (By Sociable Cider Werks at LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater)

 

23. Spumoni Tsunami: Inspired by the famous Italian ice cream, lager is infused with strawberries and vanilla and finished off with a pistachio garnish. (By Bad Weather Brewing Company at Mancini’s al Fresco, north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets)

 

24. St. Apple Malted Cider: Malted cider brewed with apple and pie spices from Minneapple Pie. (By Lakes & Legends Brewing Co. at O’Gara’s at the Fair, southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street)

 

25. St. Pat’s Green Ale: Not just for St. Patrick’s Day anymore. Green beer is light-bodied ale with a slightly fruity and floral aroma and has a creamy, crisp finish. (By Finnegans Brew Co. at O’Gara’s at the Fair, located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street)

 

 

26. Strawberry Mint Fro-Lé: Frozen strawberry lemonade with a hint of fresh mint. (By The Blue Barn available at The Blue Barn, located at West End Market, south of the History and Heritage Center)

 

27. Uffda Ale: Crisp and slightly tart flavors harmonize with honey aromas to make it the ultimate Norwegian-inspired session beer. It’s brewed with locally malted Rahr pilsner and wheat malts, a dash of honey malt, German Hallertau Magnum hops, Minnesota’s own Norsland Lefse and Scandinavian lingonberries. Each is garnished with fresh lingonberries and a lefse chip. (By Beaver Island Brewing Co. at Giggles’ Campfire Grill, southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods)

 

https://www.twincities.com/2018/07/31/minnesota-state-fair-announces-27-new-beers-and-beverages/

Edited August 23, 2018 by TBO

[Walt Longmire]

They trying to start a 'Barf-O-Rama'?

[TBO]

The following 13 returning beverages are found only at the 2018 fair:

Beer Malt
A spin on a classic malt, the beer malt starts with vanilla ice cream mixed with malt powder and a dash of vanilla bean flavor. It’s blended with Boulder Beer’s Shake Chocolate Porter for a mild chocolate taste. 5.9% ABV. Brewed in Boulder, Colo., by Boulder Beer. At Coasters, located on the southeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street

Candy Apple Hard Cider
Freshly pressed Midwestern Honeycrisp, Haralson and SweeTango apples are blended with brewed cane sorghum and Willamette hops, and then fermented using a fruit-forward wine yeast. It’s sweetened using cauldron-cooked wet caramel and carbonated to a bubbly effervescence. The result is a caramely crisp apple flavor with a not-too-sweet drinkability. Each pint is garnished with a caramel-drizzled apple slice. 6.0% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Sociable Cider Werks. At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located on the southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

Chocolate Chip Cookie Beer
Honoring two State Fair traditions – chocolate chip cookies and craft beer – this sweet sipper with a malty backbone is golden tan in color and features hints of chocolate and vanilla. Each glass is rimmed with semi-sweet chocolate. 5.2% ABV. 25 IBUs. Brewed in White Bear Lake, Minn., by Big Wood Brewery. At Andy’s Grille, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Liggett and Nelson streets

Cotton Candy Bubble Trouble
Trouble Sparkling Edelweiss wine is infused with a State Fair classic – cotton candy. Watch your drink fizz as sparkling wine is poured over cotton candy. It’s finished off with a cotton candy garnish. 11% ABV. Wine made in Cannon Falls, Minn., by Cannon River Winery. At The Hideaway Speakeasy, located in the Veranda, Grandstand upper level, northwest section

Dill Pickle Ale
This American-style ale’s light malt notes give way to a bright minerality and is dry hopped with fresh dill horseradish and spices. Each is garnished with a dill pickle and Havarti dill cheese. 4.2% ABV. 18 IBUs. Brewed in St. Paul, Minn., by Tin Whiskers Brewery. At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located on the southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

Frozen Grain Belt Blu or Red Sangria Lager
These mainstay beers that once debuted at the Minnesota State Fair are frozen into a foam and floated atop any Schell’s beer. 4.8% ABV. Brewed in New Ulm, Minn., by August Schell Brewing Co., proud sponsor of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater. At the Schell’s Pavilion, located at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater

Grapefruit Ode IPA
Castle Danger has infused refreshing grapefruit into its classic Ode IPA for a hoppy yet fruity beer. With many tropical flavors and aromas, the citrus notes are at the forefront of this balanced IPA. 7% ABV. Brewed in Two Harbors, Minn., by Castle Danger Brewery. At O’Gara’s at the Fair, located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street

Maple Bacon Brown
This richly colored brown ale is brewed with Minnesota maple syrup for hints of sweetness and balanced with smoky malts. Each glass is paired with a crispy smoked bacon slice. 5.0% ABV. Brewed in Excelsior, Minn., by Excelsior Brewing Company. At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located on the southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

Mini Donut Beer
This creative beer’s warm tan color, malty base and natural sweet flavors are reminiscent of a fresh State Fair mini donut. Each glass is served rimmed with cinnamon sugar. 5.0% ABV. Brewed in Stillwater, Minn., by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Minnesota Mule Cider
A play on the popular cocktail, this gluten-free cider starts with fresh, Minnesota-grown apples and is transformed by adding hand-squeezed lime and ginger. The result is a little spicy and a little citrusy. 7.0% ABV. Brewed in Webster, Minn., by Sweetland Orchard. At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Original Beergarita
Award-winning Tejas Margarita Mix is frozen and blended with Leinenkugel’s Honey Weiss, a golden-hued American wheat beer with a touch of Wisconsin honey. This south-of-the-border-inspired thirst quencher is also available in strawberry and mojito flavors, and can be made gluten-free. 4.9% ABV. Honey Weiss brewed in Chippewa Falls, Wis., by Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., proud sponsor of the Leinie Lodge Bandshell. At Tejas Express, located in The Garden, north wall

Raspberry Hard Cider
A blend of Honeycrisp, Haralson and SweeTango apples is brewed with a touch of sorghum to add body, and then fermented dry for a tart, crisp apple flavor. Fresh raspberry puree in the brewing process sweetens the cider with a ripe berry flavor. Gluten-free. 6.4% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Sociable Cider Werks. At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located on the southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

S’Mores Beer
This chocolate-infused campfire original features the Cygnus X-1 Porter, an old English recipe with a natural hint of chocolate, a touch of smoke and added rye malt. Each glass of S’Mores Beer is rimmed with chocolate, dipped in crushed graham crackers, and topped off with a fluffy marshmallow. 6.5% ABV. Brewed in Excelsior, Minn., by Excelsior Brewing Company. At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located on the southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

[Historian]

 

 

interesting 

 

but I like beer to taste like beer.

 

 

[Walt Longmire]

That's not beer. It's CANDY.

[DWARREN123]

When I drank I wanted my beer to be beer flavored! 

[Walt Longmire]

14 hours ago, DWARREN123 said:

When I drank I wanted my beer to be beer flavored! 

And none of that watered down 'Lite' ****.

[Huaco Kid]

If it's not Labatt, then yeah, you have to give it cutesy names.

(I'm certain that I could find some at the MN State Fair)

[limeylad]

Don't they have that new beer made from some old hag's panties?

[Borg warner]

Back in my day there was only one flavored beer. It was called "Champale"  It was Champaign flavored beer available in either pink or golden Champale. Champale  was first produced in 1939 by The Metropolis Brewing Company at its brewery on Lamberton and Lalor streets in Trenton New Jersey and later Norfolk Virginia. The company's name was later changed to Champale, Inc. and The Champale Products Corporation. The two operating breweries were privately owned by the Hertzberg brothers until their sale to publicly held Iroquois Brands, Ltd. in the mid-1970s. Champale was sold to beer distributors in 46 states, being particularly popular in urban areas.

Iroquois Brands, Ltd. began divesting itself of its subsidiaries in the mid-1980s and sold the Champale formula and brand rights to theG, Heilman Brewing company, at which time Champale production was moved to the existing Heileman brewing facilities. The G. Heileman Brewing Company was subsequently acquired by the Pabst Brewing company who currently produce the beer in a limited release across the United States.

As I recall from days gone by, Champale was pretty good stuff if you liked a sweet beer and I  was surprised to learn that it's still being made today. The best sweet beer I've ever had was a beer called China Red which was imported from Red China in the late 80's early 90's and banned from importation a couple of years later.

[Walt Longmire]

1 hour ago, Borg warner said:

Back in my day there was only one flavored beer. It was called "Champale"  It was Champaign flavored beer available in either pink or golden Champale. Champale  was first produced in 1939 by The Metropolis Brewing Company at its brewery on Lamberton and Lalor streets in Trenton New Jersey and later Norfolk Virginia. The company's name was later changed to Champale, Inc. and The Champale Products Corporation. The two operating breweries were privately owned by the Hertzberg brothers until their sale to publicly held Iroquois Brands, Ltd. in the mid-1970s. Champale was sold to beer distributors in 46 states, being particularly popular in urban areas.

Iroquois Brands, Ltd. began divesting itself of its subsidiaries in the mid-1980s and sold the Champale formula and brand rights to theG, Heilman Brewing company, at which time Champale production was moved to the existing Heileman brewing facilities. The G. Heileman Brewing Company was subsequently acquired by the Pabst Brewing company who currently produce the beer in a limited release across the United States.

As I recall from days gone by, Champale was pretty good stuff if you liked a sweet beer and I  was surprised to learn that it's still being made today. The best sweet beer I've ever had was a beer called China Red which was imported from Red China in the late 80's early 90's and banned from importation a couple of years later.

There was only one kind of beer in my youth. Beer. We usually got it along with a free cooler from the tourists. If we were flush with money ($4) we would talk some drunk who just left the tavern into buying us some. We were at their mercy for the brand. 

[KWalrad]

Hey, @KBKEITH - Roadtrip?!

[KBKEITH]

1 hour ago, KWalrad said:

Hey, @KBKEITH - Roadtrip?!

That would be a hella road trip. Last time I was in Minnesota was in 1995 on a snowmobile trip. Took us what seemed forever to get there from MI. 

If TBO promises to be there I’d consider it.  ?

[Walt Longmire]

29 minutes ago, KBKEITH said:

That would be a hella road trip. Last time I was in Minnesota was in 1995 on a snowmobile trip. Took us what seemed forever to get there from MI. 

If TBO promises to be there I’d consider it.  ?

They're called snow machines. 

[PNWguy]

Too bad they didn't include some of the Iowa State Fair beer varieties...

 

1)  Where'd I Park My Camaro Pilsner

2)  Missing limb Carnie Ale

3)  Chlamydia Cream Stout

4) Tornado Took My Trailer IPA

5)  What's That Smell? Pale Ale

6)  Spandex Sins Stout

7)  Butter Cow Brown Ale

 

[Andyd]

To eliminate abominations like that Germany had established a purity law in 1516 that clearly defines beer and makes it different from lemonade with alcohol.

[KBKEITH]

6 hours ago, Walt Longmire said:

They're called snow machines. 

Or sleds.

Edited August 26, 2018 by KBKEITH