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HammerHeart Brewing Company
Sir Rodney:
There’s been an explosion of micro-breweries in Minnesota over the last five to ten years. This is due, in large part, to the passing of the “Surley Law” which allows a brewery in Minnesota to sell beer on site and the “Growler Law” which allows for small scale “off-sale” or “take home” sales limited to 64 ounce bottles called “growlers”.
As an avid home brewer and cordial maker I’m very interested in the proliferation of micro-breweries and the local availability of high quality beers. Yes, we are light years behind states such as Colorado, Oregon and Washington, but we’re gaining ground quickly. The recent 2014 Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild’s Winterfest was an outstanding success which showcased many of the 60+ breweries in the state.
I had the good fortune to visit HammerHeart Brewing Company in Lino Lakes recently. The small tap room is decorated in a Norse theme with Viking weapons and shields hanging on the walls. The seating is hand-hewn trestle tables and upright barrels. The service was friendly and the mood amongst patrons was lively. Most importantly, their beers are outstanding. In particular, the chocolate oatmeal stout was one of the best brews I’ve ever tasted. Though they don’t have a kitchen (and thus don’t serve food), they do have a different food truck parked outside nearly every night. (The explosion of food trucks serving high quality specialties is another recent development in MN).
Spending an evening in a Norse themed micro-brewery with friends while enjoying high quality beers was as close to Valhalla as I can get! :)
Ian:
Sounds like an Order field trip to me! It tastes so good when it hits your lips!
Sir Edward:
Too bad it's so far away. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I'd certainly sample some things.
Aiden of Oreland:
That outdoor eating is as much as I could do. But it sounds really awesome. Maybe when Im of age I'll go.
Ian:
--- Quote from: Sir Edward on 2014-03-03, 21:29:39 ---Too bad it's so far away. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I'd certainly sample some things.
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In an act of selflessness, I'll make up for your lack of beer drinking.
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