Taproom Travelers

Craft Beer in the Twin Cities! In Episode 7 of Taproom Travelers we break into the Twin Cities craft beer scene to visit Tin Whiskers Brewing in St. Paul, MN. One day three electrical engineers, Jake Johnson, Jeff Moriarty, and George Kellerman, decided to quit their day jobs to open up a brewery. For that, we are forever grateful! They started out small with two brewing kits in Jake’s mom’s kitchen where they experimented with unique recipes and honed their craft. In 2011 the crew opened Tin Whiskers Brewing Co. in downtown St. Paul in a taproom only a mad electrical engineer could come up with. It comes complete with circuit board beer flights and a giant mural of a robot toasting you as you enter. With a scientific approach at the core of their business, be prepared for a well crafted drinking experience.

Craft Beer in Wisconsin! In Episode 8 of Taproom Travelers we head back home to visit Real Deal Beer by Raw Deal in Menomonie, WI. The Raw Deal is a Brewery, Coffee Shop and Organic Cafe located in downtown Menomonie. Head brewer Ryan Verdon is constantly pushing the limits and concocting new recipes that'll keep you coming back for more!

Craft Beer in the Twin Cities! In Episode 9 of Taproom Travelers we travel back to the Twin Cities to visit Boom Island Brewing in Minneapolis MN. When Kevin Welch, founder and head brewer, tasted his first Belgian tripel, it was a life-changing experience. He travelled to 13 breweries across Belgium, brewing side-by-side with the leading innovators in Belgian brewing. He then brought his knowledge home with a few yeast strains specific to the Belgian style. Kevin and the awesome team at Boom Island then started to craft Belgian Beer right here in the Midwest. You can learn more by watching our Boom Island Brewing episode, but we also recommend you make the trek to their Boom Room to experience their well crafted Belgian Beer for yourself!

Join us on a midwest beer adventure with the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company in Chippewa Falls, WI. In Episode 10 we sit down with a few members of the Leinenkugel family and talk about their history, brewing process, and love for the liquid gold. From their early days serving up the local thirsty lumberjacks to shipping your favorite craft beers across country, the Leinenkugels have created a history of quenching our thirst with well crafted beer. So kick back and grab a Honey Weiss, Oktoberfest, or any of their award winning beers while we share with you their story as seen only through our lens. Prost!

Join us as we travel to the "Birthplace of Minnesota" where Frank Fabio and Nic Brau are brewing up some history of their own. Together they formed Maple Island Brewing in Stillwater, MN, which quickly gained popularity for their unique fermented concoctions. Maple Syrup, Ice Cream and Crunch Berries are just a few of the different ingredients you can expect to taste in their ever evolving tap list. So follow us on a journey filled with craft beer, history, and culture as we share Maple Island Brewing's story as seen only through our lens. Cheers!

This visit has added some flavor to our regular recipe because MobCraft is one of the first breweries to utilize and embrace the crowdsourcing business model! Founders Giotto Troia and Henry Schwartz channeled their love of craft beer into a delicious vehicle that also lets you have your say. Visit their website: www.mobcraftbeer.com and you can submit your own unique recipe for the latest and best. If your submission garners the most vote, their brilliant head alchemist/brewer Andrew Giezczak will make it come to life the only way he knows how, absolutely delectable. So join us on our latest voyage, and visit MobCraft's new taproom in Milwaukee as soon as possible! Cheers!