Recent content from Michael Agnew
Everything you need to know about IPAs
Explore the different types of India pale ale, and try our beer writer's favorite examples of them.
Belgian golden ales are a tripel threat with balance, strength and drinkability
Choose your golden ale adventure: Our picks for the best tripel, strong golden ale and blonde ales.
How a Minneapolis brewery built its barrel-aged program into one of the best
Town Hall Brewery will soon celebrate Barrel-Aged Week.
THC drinks being embraced by Minnesota breweries: 10 to try
With little oversight, a change in Minnesota law creates both opportunity and confusion for THC beverages in breweries.
9 amber and brown ales that add warmth to Minnesota falls
Taking their cues from English ales, American brewers have amplified the style and created their own malty seasonal sippers.
Cheers as pioneering Indeed Brewing in Minneapolis celebrates 10 years
The Northeast brewery was the first in the state to include a taproom in its business plan, which helped lead the industry's transformation.
It's Oktoberfest: Try these 11 seasonal beers before they're gone
From märzens and wiesenbiers to the less-common dampfbier, fall is a glorious time for brewers and beer lovers.
No longer shunned, fruit beers are having a moment
From Belgians and wheats to stouts and IPAs, fruit adds depth and sour complexity to your favorite brews.
Minnesota cideries are gaining an international reputation
Seven cider houses from across Minnesota brought home medals from the country's biggest contest.
Local brewers bask in conference afterglow with Minnesota and its beer in the spotlight
May's national Craft Brewers Conference was work and play for Twin Cities beer professionals.
Craft beer and craft cocktails are a winning combination for warm-weather drinking
Light and refreshing, these recipes will keep you sipping from spring through late summer.
American styles are making their mark on the global beer scene
After many decades of replicating styles from European heavy hitters, those beer capitals are now reproducing ours.
8 double IPA beers that double the hops pleasure
The style is ideal for fickle March weather, with the zing of hops and the warmth of beer that's higher in alcohol.
Is Minnesota the Land of 10,000 Lagers?
Once eschewed by craft brewers, the lighter style of beer is full of local possibilities.
A 12-pack of the best nonalcoholic beer for Dry January
Advances in brewing technology have made the NA options tastier than ever.
10 ciders to brighten your holiday season
Bridging the gap between beer and wine, there's a cider for all palates and occasions.
5 cider pairings for your Thanksgiving feast
Whether your meals are traditional or exotic, there's a cider that's right for the occasion.
After 35 years, St. Paul's Summit Brewing is still going strong
The company started with its Extra Pale Ale when craft breweries were barely off the ground. Now it's one of about 180 in the state.
Toasty brown ales are the perfect all-around beer for food pairing
As the leaves change color, so does the beer we're drinking.
4 Twin Cities cider taprooms at the core of the hard cider movement
Each offer their own delicious spin on ciders.
Once very popular, the quirky saison is a style of beer worth revisiting
As tastes change, so does the availability of this farmhouse ale. But there are plenty worth seeking out.
11 excellent shandies and radlers that offer a citrusy twist on summer beers
With a citrusy twist and lower alcohol content, these beers are great summer companions.
Red, white and brews: 10 beers to go with every barbecue scenario
There are plenty of flavorful choices for your July 4th celebration.
Belgian witbiers, once forgotten, are popular summer sippers
Once nearly extinct, one of the ultimate summer styles is as popular as ever.
These 11 hops-heavy beers make good springtime sippers
Change of seasons calls for a crisp, bitter bite and citrus, resin and tropical fruit flavors.
Toast to fall brews with our virtual State Fair beer tasting
Fall calls for heartier beers with fuller body. Experience these six selections, curated by the Star Tribune cicerone.
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