Pre-conference Events
More events will be added in the coming months. For further details and to register for an event, visit the Minneapolis local committee website.
Wednesday, June 16
Brewmaster's Brunch
Brunch is served, at one of the Twin Cities' premiere restaurants/beer bars! Start your pre-conference day out right with a gourmet breakfast prepared by a master chef, paired with some of Minnesota's finest beers!
| Tour Itenerary | |
| 9:00 am | Meet at Sheraton Bloomington lobby |
| 9:45 am | Arrive at The Happy Gnome |
| 10:00 am | Brunch at The Happy Gnome |
| 11:30 am | Walk to The Muddy Pig (bring along cash for beers!) |
| 12:30 pm | Bus trip back to Sheraton Bloomington |
| 1:15 pm | Arrive at Sheraton Bloomington |
Minnesota Twins vs. Colorado Rockies
We'll expect the AHA staff from Boulder to be in full Rockies regalia for this one! Board the bus for one of Minnesota's finest brew pubs for a pre-game round or two, then head out for Target Field, Minneapolis' brand new major league ball park to see the Minnesota Twins slug it out with the Colorado Rockies! Will Charlie P catch the first fly ball in Target Field??
| Tour Itenerary | |
| 5:00 pm | Meet at Sheraton Bloomington lobby |
| 5:45 pm | Arrive at Town Hall Brewery |
| 6:45 pm | Depart Town Hall Brewery for Target Field |
| 7:10 pm | First pitch |
| 10:30 pm | Bus trip back to Sheraton Bloomington |
| 11:00 pm | Arrive at the Sheraton Bloomington |
Note: Game times vary, however, generally last 3 hours
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Please make sure to have additional cash available for emergencies and more beer and food.
Twin Cities Brewery Tour
All aboard for a luxury coach tour of some of the Twin Cities most famous breweries! Meet Mark Stutrud from Summit Brewing Company, Jeff and Cathie Williamson from Flat Earth Brewing, Omar Ansari from Surly Brewing, and other surprises. Includes a stop for lunch along the way, returning by Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 pm.
| Tour Itenerary | |
| 9:30 am | Tour Surly Brewing Company |
| 11:30 am | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Tour Summit Brewing Company |
| 2:45 pm | Tour Flat Earth Brewing Company |
| 5:00 pm | Bus returns to Sheraton Bloomington |
BJCP Judge Reception
Bus leaves hotel at 4:45 pm to Summit Brewing. We'll start with a tour followed by a catered dinner paired with Summit beers which will be on tap for the evening. A short lecture on the differences between real ale and kegged ale with a tasting during the dinner. Post dinner education events include a horizontal pyment tasting and a mead blending lab. Sign up at www.BJCP.org.
Twin Cities Pub Crawl
Make the circuit of Twin Cities brewpubs with tour guides from the Twin Cities' homebrew club. Staggered buses will leave beginning at 6:00 pm—buses leave on every half-hour from one pub to the next. Stay as long as you wish before moving along!
| Tour Itenerary | |
| 6:00 pm | Buses begin departing from Sheraton Bloomington |
| 12:00 am | Last bus leaves for hotel |
Pre-Con Party! BNA5/NB17
Celebrate the Brewing Network's 5th Anniversary and Northern Brewer's 17th Anniversary (a couple months early) at Northern Brewer World HQ in Roseville MN, 8 – 11:30 pm. Free buses from the conference hotel, beer samples, live music, swag, and a live videocast by the Brewing Network.