This week’s Finite Friday: That Green One Ginger-Lime Helles – We took our Helles Munich Lager and infused it with natural lime and a big punch of ginger. Light bodied with a hint of citrus and spice- and a perfect hue of green for St Patrick's Day.
Every Friday we let our brew team use their creative chops to create something new and exciting using our infusion kegs. These will be VERY limited (only 1 keg available) each week. So come get yourself one of these specialty beers while supplies last.
Note: Finite Friday beers are NOT available in growlers or crowlers.
Every Friday we let our brew team use their creative chops to create something new and exciting using our infusion kegs. These will be VERY limited (only 1 keg available) each week. So come get yourself one of these specialty beers while supplies last.
This week's Finite Friday: Slow Burn Habanero Helles - dehydrated habanero peppers steeped in our Helles Munich Lager. A refreshing golden lager with a hint of spice.
Note: Finite Friday beers are NOT available in growlers or crowlers.
Stop by the Utepils Beer Garden on Saturday March 4th to get you beer poked! We will be plunging hot pokers into pint glasses from 2:00-5:00p around the fire.
Check out our feature from the Star Tribune https://strib.gift/4wc5laz6s
A Brief History of Beer Poking
Beer poking is an age-old tradition which dates back more than 400 years ago. It was quite popular in the colonial era where a combination of heat and alcohol was preferred during the cold winters. When Colonial Americans were sitting by the campfires in winter, they had discovered that a fire poker, which looks like a short rod, can be used to warm up their beers.
In Europe, the process of beer poking is a heritage and usually takes place in early Spring when the bock beers hit the shelves. During the winter, people gather around bonfire for a warm beer poking session. It is a common sight in Northern Europe. It is known as ‘Bier Stacheln’ which translates to beer spiking in Germany.
Bierstacheln
The “Bierstacheln“ tradition has a historical background. Back in the day, beer was often too cold to drink directly in the winter months. Apparently, it was the blacksmiths who had come up with the idea to stir the beer with a poker and heat the beer to drinking temperature. Today, the entire process is more hygienic with purposefully made spikes. Bier Stacheln, pronounced as “beer shta-hll”, is a tiny metal stick that is heated to about 600°C and immersed into the beer for a few seconds.
So, what exactly happens when a hot metal rod is plunged into the beer? As we all know, post fermentation, there are residual malt sugars which are leftover in the beer. The hot metal rod instantaneously caramelizes these complex sugars and brings out more concentrated malt character to the forefront. Post this, the beer is no longer cold but develops a marshmallow-like toasted character and is pleasantly soft/creamy on the palate.
Recommended Beer Styles For Hot Poker
Hot beer poker only works best with the beer styles that are malt forward. Malty rich styles such as Doppelbock, Belgian Dark Strong Ale etc., would serve to be an ideal choice. While you’re at it, It is recommended to not dip the stick for more than 4-5 seconds as it will drive-off the remaining carbon dioxide and make the beer flat and foamy. Stir slowly and smoothly in a circular motion and avoid aggressive strokes.
Drinking a foamy and warm beer may sound unusual but it’s a delightful experience which has been there since ages. Hot poker beer definitely serves up as a dessert after a hearty meal.
FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR GUESTS AND STAFF, THE TAPROOM WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY.
Utepils Brewing is excited to host the Be Mine Artists Market on Saturday February 11. Featuring 30 local artists, you are sure to find the perfect gift for your Valentine (or yourself)! Grab yourself a beer and shop local all in one place! This event is free to attend and open to all ages.
Featured Artists:
Claire Boonstra
A. Simone / Bambsillo
Lily Wenndt
Francesca Miguieles
D Guzman
Claybook Art
Ngan Huynh & Olivia Lee
Sophie Hansen Arts
CombFlower Ceramics
Ruth Baccam
Keeping it Together Pottery
Eleanor Stron & Bri Quintero
Mai Creations
Estudio Fermin
Autumn Rose Art
Westfield Crochet
Katie Reeves Ceramics
Nico Sardina
Julian Gruber Ceramics
Emma Le Konrad
Maria Cline & Ben August
Violet Lux
Emi Hasty
Mari Marks Mondanelli
Amanda Schroeder Comics & Illustration
Morgan Moen
Ruby and Jake
Greenhouse Salon and Shop
Cities 97.1 presents SPRING STRINGS live at Utepils Brewing featuring Walk off the Earth hosted by Oake and Naima. Come enjoy a beer or two along with some great music from 4:00-6:00pm. This show is free to attend and open to all ages.
*This is a rescheduled event from our FeBREWary series on Feb 23.
Cities 97.1 presents FeBREWary live at Utepils Brewing! EVERY Thursday in February enjoy a good brew and live music in the Utepils Taproom from 4:00-6:00pm all hosted by Oake and Naima.
This Thursday’s featured performer: Wyn Starks
Upcoming FEBREWARY performances:
2/23 Walk off the Earth
*Shows are free to attend and open to all ages
Cities 97.1 presents FeBREWary live at Utepils Brewing! EVERY Thursday in February enjoy a good brew and live music in the Utepils Taproom from 4:00-6:00pm all hosted by Oake and Naima.
This Thursday’s featured performer: TALK
Upcoming FEBREWARY performances:
2/16 Wyn Starks
2/23 Walk off the Earth
*Shows are free to attend and open to all ages
Cities 97.1 presents FeBREWary live at Utepils Brewing! EVERY Thursday in February enjoy a good brew and live music in the Utepils Taproom from 4:00-6:00pm all hosted by Oake and Naima.
This Thursday's featured performer: Yam Haus
Upcoming FEBREWARY performances:
2/9 TALK
2/16 Wyn Starks
2/23 Walk off the Earth
*Shows are free to attend and open to all ages
Can you believe it's already been 6 years??
Join us in the Fernweh Taproom to celebrate the 6 Year Anniversary of Utepils Brewing. Schedule of events:
11:00-1:00 $6 Breakfast Beers
12:30 Cake Cutting, Message from the owners
1:00-3:00 FREE Meat and Cheese Raffle
3:00-6:00 Beer Poking in Beer Garden
3:00 Photobooth open
4:00-6:00 Music from Dang Ol’ Tri’ole
6:30-8:30 Music from The High 48s
Food Trucks:
KCM Eggrolls
Gerhard's Brats
This event is free to attend and open to all ages!
Live music at Utepils Brewing featuring Marc Bailey
This event is free to attend and open to all ages
Live music at Utepils Brewing featuring Friend Dog
This event is free to attend and open to all ages
Taproom open at 12:45p
$5.00 beers until 4:00p
Taproom open at 12:45pm
$5.00 beers until 4:00pm
Taproom open at 12:45pm
$5.00 beers until 4:00pm
Taproom open at 12:45pm
$5.00 beers until 4:00pm
