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Upcoming public Perfect Pint events.

Battle of the Beers V: The Belgian Broil Results

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Belgian BroilLast night the Four Firkins once again saw action in the fifth contest of the Battle of the Beers series, the Belgian Broil. A full house of nearly 35 people were in attendance to pass judgment on who makes the better Belgian style beers and Double IPAs, American craft brewers or a bunch of monks from Belgium. Six beers battled it out in three rounds pitting Dubbel against Dubbel, Strong Golden against Strong Golden, and American Double IPA against Belgian Double IPA. A winner was decided for each round by the masses gathered there to witness the carnage. In the end, one beer was selected to reign supreme above them all. When the battle was complete, the Americans had taken two rounds to the Belgians one, but it was a Belgian that took the top honor.

The results of the Belgian Broil:

Round One: Belgian Dubbel
Westmalle Dubbel vs. Ommegang Abbey Ale – Ommegang bested the Belgian!
Round Two: Golden Strong
Duvel vs. Victory Golden Monkey – The chimp never stood a chance against the devil.
Round Three: Double IPA
Southern Tier Gemini vs Urthel Hop-it – Americans invented the style and they still do it better. Gemini wins.
Grand Champion Round
To quote a participant, “It’s not just the best beer of the evening, it’s one of the best beers in the world.”
Duvel wins the night.

Black Beers: Porters, Stouts, & Other Specialty Ales

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Next Perfect Pint Beer Club Event

When: Friday, February 13, 2009
Cost: $20
You must be a member of the club to attend. Go to the Twin Cities Perfect Pint Beer Club to sign up and RSVP.

Rich and roasty, intriguingly opaque, and topped with an inviting creamy tan head, the black beers are like winter weather comfort food. We’ll sample a wide range of black beers ranging from the light roast and caramel of the Brown Porters to the thick and intensely flavorful Russian Imperial Stout. There may even be a non-stout/porter specialty beer thrown in for fun.

If you think you don’t like black beers, you haven’t tried them all. Come explore the full, rich, wonderful world of black beers with us.

Battle of the Beers V: The Belgian Broil

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Belgian vs. Belgian-American vs. American-Belgian

Monday, February 2nd
6:30 PM
At The Four Firkins
Cost: $15

Belgium! To some it is the world axis of beer and brewing. Its beer culture and brewing tradition spans centuries and encompasses some of the most complex and satisfying beer styles known. Since the dawning days of the American Craft Beer movement, Belgian brews from the pious Trappists to the sassy sours have served as muse, inspiring imitation, interpretation, and adulation from a host of American brewers. But now the tables have turned. New crews of Belgian brewers have turned their vision westward and are furiously remaking American styles in return. Heeding the “more, more, more” cry of the American brewers, the Belgians are hefting heaps of hops into re-envisioned, Belgian-inflected Double IPAs. It has become a case of cross-cultural inoculation. But this begs the question…whose beer is better?

The lines have been drawn for an epic battle of the beers; a Belgian brouhaha in three rounds. Which country will emerge victorious from the crucible of Firkin Forum? You will be the judge. Let the Belgian Broil begin!

Limited to 35 attendees.
To register email alvey@thefourfirkins.com with “Belgian Broil” in the subject line.
Participants will be selected by lottery. You will be informed if you have been selected.

Think Global. Drink Local.

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Twin Cities Perfect Pint Beer Club

Inaugural Event

Think Global. Drink Local. Great beers from regional
breweries in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Saturday, January 17, 2009
7:00 – 9:30 PM
Cost: $15

Email michael@aperfectpint.net for information. Or go to the Perfect Pint Beer Club to become a member and RSVP on line.

About the Event:
You don’t have to go far to find great beers in a wide range of styles. The last few years have seen a proliferation of small breweries in the Twin Cities Metro, the wider state of Minnesota, and next door in Wisconsin. Breweries like Flat Earth, Furthermore, Tyranena, and New Glarus are quickly gaining national attention.

I have a great selection lined up including beers from Surly Brewing Company, Flat Earth Brewing Company, Lift Bridge Brewing, Town Hall Brewery, Furthermore Beer, Dark Horse, New Glarus and more.

Come taste the great beers of the region and find out why the Upper Midwest could soon become a beer Mecca to rival Denver.

About the Twin Cities Perfect Pint Beer Club:
TC Perfect Pint Beer Club is for people who want to learn about and enjoy great beer in fun, intimate, small-group settings.
We will meet each month in a member’s home to socialize and sample a selection of fine beers from the US and abroad. Nothing brings people together like beer.
To make the socializing part manageable, events will be limited to 20 guests. Each event will range in price from $15 to $30 and will include the beer, light munchies. Each month’s event will revolve around a theme. It may be a beer style. Maybe it’s a region. Whatever the theme, we will be tasting a selection of great beers.
This group is open to anyone who is enthusiastic about beer. It’s not just for experts and beer geeks. It’s not for folks who are just interested in a monthly beer party. This is a club for people who are genuinely interested in learning about beer and exploring the full range of flavors and styles that beer has to offer.
Please contact me if you have any questions.

Twin Cities Perfect Pint Beer Club

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I am excited to announce the creation of the Twin Cities Perfect Pint Beer Club on meetup.com.

TC Perfect Pint Beer Club is for people who want to learn about and enjoy great beer in fun, intimate, small-group settings.

We will meet each month in a member’s home to socialize and sample a selection of fine beers from the US and abroad. Nothing brings people together like beer.

To make the socializing part manageable, events will be limited to 20 guests. Each event will range in price from $15 to $30 and will include the beer, light munchies, and a special gift for the host. If you are interested in hosting an event let me know. Hosts attend free.

Each month’s event will revolve around a theme. It may be a beer style. Maybe it’s a region. Whatever the theme, we will be tasting a selection of great beers.

This group is open to anyone who is enthusiastic about beer. It’s not just for experts and beer geeks. It’s not for folks who are just interested in a monthly beer party. This is a club for people who are genuinely interested in learning about beer and exploring the full range of flavors and styles that beer has to offer.

Our First event will be on Saturday, January 17th.

Think Global. Drink Local: Great Regional Brewerie from Minnesota and Wisconsin.

You don’t have to go far to find great beers in a wide range of styles. The last few years have seen a proliferation of small breweries in the Twin Cites Metro, the wider state of Minnesota, and next door in Wisconsin. Breweries like Surly, Flat Earth, Furthermore, Tyranena, and New Glarus are quickly gaining national attention.

Come taste the great beers of the region and find out why the Upper Midwest could soon become a beer Mecca to rival Denver.

Follow the link to sign up for the club and RSVP for the first event.