Better Beer Society

Beer fests abound in and around the Twin Cities

The proliferation of beer fests in and around the Twin Cities is getting intense. You can't turn around anymore without tripping over at least one celebration of suds. They are getting so thick that most weekends offer more than one to choose from. I've spent the last three Saturdays imbibing at som ... More >>

Beer Dabbler Highland Fest and All Pints North Beer Fest this Saturday

Saturday is a big day for beer fests. In the Twin Cities the Beer Dabbler returns for the fourth annual Highland Fest event in St. Paul. For those up north or headed up north there's the first ever All Pints North festival in Duluth, sponsored by the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. Tickets are still ... More >>

Brown Bag Blind Tasting Event: Summer Session: Backyard BBQ Beers

Blind beer tastings and yoga in a vineyard this Week in Food

Drinking has gotten more adventurous lately, or so this Week in Food has led us to believe. Whether you're doing yoga in a vineyard (and topping it with a glass of wine) or doing blind tastings of 28 specially chosen beers, it's almost like Outward Bound for folks who like to tipple.

(Food) love is in the air this Week in Food

No one wants to think about Valentine's Day right after the holidays, but love is in the air this week--whether it's a love of beer, a desire for slimming soups, or a cheap date night for your sweetheart. 1/10 Kings Wine Bar has the perfect way to woo your latest: Tuesday night is its Tasting for ... More >>

Best of Hot Dish, December 26-30, 2011

​As we approach the new year dreaming of what's to come and meditating on the days that have passed, let's celebrate with sumptuous feasts and perfect drinks, toasting to all of our blessings.Here are a few of the week's top stories.~Get the latest scoop on the local restaurant scene with our Mont ... More >>

Better Beer Society celebrates launch with 2 events

Better Beer Society has some great events in store​The Better Beer Society (BBS) came roaring out of the chutes last month with announcements and articles heralding its arrival on the Twin Cities beer scene. The project of Robin Schellman, a certified cicerone and regional representative of th ... More >>