2022 Craft Brewers Conference External Events Guide
While the Craft Brewers Conference is an amazing opportunity to gain valuable education from the multitude of sessions and seminars, we know the real fun comes with the after-parties surrounding the conference. To help you navigate the week-long schedule of tap takeovers, beer dinners, special releases and more surrounding CBC we put together a day-by-day external events guide. Use the menu below to quickly navigate to the corresponding day.
One note. Bring your CBC badge with you to every event as it may be required for entry. (Some event information pages are not clear about what’s necessary for entry.) We will be updating this guide throughout the week, so if we missed an event be sure to shoot us a message.
And don’t forget to join PorchDrinking for three days of special tappings and programming at First Draft Taproom and Kitchen Minneapolis!
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Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1 
April 29 – May 5, 12:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. | MN CollabFest at Unmapped Brewing Co. | Unmapped Brewing Co. 14625 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN
Note: Brewery will release six collaboration beers starting on Friday, April 29 and running through CBC week.
What: Sample a tap list full of beers brewed by Minnesota Breweries.
Featured Breweries & Beer:
- Northmen Brewing Company (Alexandria, MN) – Smoked Helles
- Little Thistle Brewing (Rochester, MN) – Maibock
- Omni Brewing (Maple Grove, MN) – Wheatwine
- Spilled Grain Brewing (Annandale, MN) – Jasmine Rice Lager
- Warrior Brewing (Duluth, MN) – Norwegian Farmhouse Ale
- Voyageur Brewing Company (Grand Marais, MN) – West Coast IPA
Monday, May 2
May 2, All Day | Dan Kelly’s Downtown is your Ska Brewing Midwest headquarters during CBC week | Dan Kelly’s, 212 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN
Note: Week-long event (May 2 – 5). No link provided to the event
Pub Website: https://dankellyspub.com/
Dan Kelly’s Downtown Hours:
- Monday: 3–10PM
- Tuesday 3AM–10PM
- Wednesday 3PM–12AM
- Thursday 3PM–12AM
Beer: Various Ska Brewing beers will be featured from May 2 – May 5
May 2, 11 a.m. – Close | Pryes Craft Beer Week @ Pryes Brewing Company | 1401 West River Blvd in Minneapolis, MN.
Who? Open to the public — RSVP on the Facebook Event Page.
What: May 2 – 5 (CBC Event), enjoy free live music, beer releases, and open to the public all week!
See details below for beer, food, venue and music information
Brewery Info: Riverfront location – taproom & beer garden, craft beer & wood-fire pizza.
Beer Releases:
- -Riverfront Keller Pils — collaboration with the incredible Prost Brewing in Denver, CO.
- -Cloud Control Hazy IPA — Strata + Meridian Hopped Hazy IPA collaboration with our friends at Indie Hops.
- -Idyll Forest Soirée — Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Hybrid Wild Ale. Our debut wine hybrid in the Idyll Forest series!
Live Music:
Tuesday, May 3 @ 5pm-9pm
Chris Koza // Spotify @chriskoza
Maygen & The Birdwatcher // Spotify @maygenandthebirdwatcher
Wednesday, May 4 @ 6pm-10pm
Lady Midnight // Spotify @iamladymidnight
58 Belvedere // @58belvedereshreds
April 29 – May 5, All Day. | MN CollabFest at Unmapped Brewing Co. | Unmapped Brewing Co. 14625 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN
Note: Brewery will release six collaboration beers starting on Friday, April 29 and running through CBC week.
What: Sample a tap list full of beers brewed by Minnesota Breweries.
Featured Breweries & Beer:
- Northmen Brewing Company (Alexandria, MN) – Smoked Helles
- Little Thistle Brewing (Rochester, MN) – Maibock
- Omni Brewing (Maple Grove, MN) – Wheatwine
- Spilled Grain Brewing (Annandale, MN) – Jasmine Rice Lager
- Warrior Brewing (Duluth, MN) – Norwegian Farmhouse Ale
- Voyageur Brewing Company (Grand Marais, MN) – West Coast IPA
Read: PorchDrinking’s The Complete Guide to the Best Breweries in the Twin Cities
May 2, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. | North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild Happy Hour at CBC | Day Block Brewing Company, S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
Who? NC Brewers Guild Members or North Carolina based companies.
What: Afternoon happy hour at the 2022 Craft Brewers Conference, sponsored by Shade Headwear! “This is a great time to connect with your friends and coordinate your plans for the week!”
Beer: All attendees will receive a drink ticket – additional beers may be purchased at the bar.
Note: Event occurs prior to the CBC Official Welcome Reception.
May 2, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Happy hour at the Falls with Cigar City at Sea Salt Eatery | Sea Salt Eatery Minnehaha falls, 4825 Minnehaha ave., Minneapolis, MN
Who? Open to the public
What: Drink Cigar City taps and enjoy some seafood near Minnehaha Falls.
3 p.m – 10 p.m. | Lager All-Stars CBC Takeover Presented by PorchDrinking.com | First Draft Taproom & Kitchen, 324 6th Ave. N Minneapolis, MN 55401.
Who? Open to the public
What: PorchDrinking.com has teamed up with First Draft Taproom in Minneapolis to feature an all-star lineup of Lager producers during the Craft Brewers Conference.
Join for a special afternoon/evening showcasing some of the best Lager producers in the country and locally in Minnesota on First Draft’s pour-your own-draft wall. This event is FREE to attend.
Extras: The PorchDrinking team will be on-site to interview brewers and offer special limited edition FREE samplings of rare beers that won’t otherwise be available in the area.
Beer:
- Modist Brewing – Supra Japanese Rice Lager
- Back Channel Brewing – Cornelius Mexican Lager
- BlackStack Brewing – Thatz Kolsch (collab with Bricksworth)
- Perennial Artisan Ales – Pils
- Humble Forager – Pin Seeker Pilsner
- Other Half Brewing – 8th Anniversary Collaborative Pilsner with Schilling
- MORE Brewing – Maibock
- Phase Three Brewing – P3 Pilsner
- Southern Grist Brewing – Southern Crisp Pilsner
- Transient Artisan Ales – Slow up Pilsner
May 2, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | CBC Opening Happy Hour at Lakes and Legends Brewing, sponsored by John Fearless Company | Lakes and Legends Brewing, 1368 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN.
Who? Open to the public
What: Happy Hour prior to the CBC Welcome Reception.
Beer: “The beer is on us.”
May 2, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Ansari’s CBC Week Kickoff with Modern Times | Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill & Lounge, 1960 Rahncliff Court. Eagen, MN 55122, Eagen, MN
Who? Open to the public
What: Meet representatives of featured breweries at Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill during CBC Week, May 2 – 5.
Beer: Various Modern Times beers will be featured.
May 2, 3 p.m | Start A Brewery Resource Group Meetup | Lakes and Legends Brewing, 1368 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN.
Who? Open to the Public
What: Join members of the Start A Brewery team to network and chat about resources for those looking to start a brewery
May 2, 3:30 p.m | Let Loose with Goose | Black Stack Brewing, 755 Prior Ave N, St Paul, MN.
Who? Open to the Public
What: Wild Goose invites craft industry friends and customers to let loose at this pre-party kicking off the Craft Brewers Conference. Enjoy free beer, food, camaraderie, and live music by Minneapolis’ own Turn Turn Turn. No RSVP is required. Sponsored by Chart, Inc., CMC-KUHNKE, Inline Filling Systems, Pack Leader USA, and Ss Brewtech.
May 2, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. | CBC Kick-off After Party with Indeed Brewing at Sonora Mexican Kitchen & Bar | Sonora Mexican Kitchen and Bar, 1414 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.
What: “Kick off the Craft Brewers Conference with us at Sonora Grill!”
Beer & Drinks:
- ↠ Flavorwave IPA, Mexican Honey Imperial Lager, Paloma Cocktail-Inspired Tart Grapefruit Ale
- ↠ $8 “La última y vamos” (Mexican Honey Light can & shot of tequila blanco or mezcal)
- ↠ $2 off tequila and mezcal shots
May 2, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Summit Brewing and Pratt Industries Welcome You to the Twin Cities! | Summit Brewing Company, 910 Montreal Cir., St Paul, MN
Who? CBC Badge required for entry.
What: Beer, food, games, prizes, and fun provided by Summit Brewing. Tours of the brewery are also available.
May 2, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Wild Mind Ales: Kölsch Night (Traditional Service) | Wild Mind Ales, 6031 Pillsbury Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Who? Open to the public
What: Traditional Kölsch service.
We will be serving our Kölsch (Balance of Time) in traditional fashion using a small, .2L stange glass. Due to its smaller serving size, the beer will remains cold by the time you’re ready for your next serving! When your glass is empty, our team of Kübes will immediately replace it with a full one, leaving a mark on your coaster to keep track of your tab. Once you’ve had your fill, place your coaster on top of your glass to signal to the team that you’re all done!
Food: Traditional German-style food (ordered through brewery’s on-site food truck).
Please note: “We are only serving Kölsch during this event. No other beers will be poured during the hour of the event. To pull this off, we need all of our staff focused on Kölsch. This event has been wildly popular and we expect it to be very busy for CBC.”
May 2, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Oregon Fruit Products and Drekker Brewing CBC VIP Reception | Graze Provisions and Libations, 520 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN520 N 4th St, Minneapolis.
What: Join Oregon Fruit Products representatives and their friends at Drekker Brewing for a special CBC Meet & Greet Reception
Oregon Fruit Products has some great information to share including:
- New innovation in products and packaging for the small craft brew market
- Fruit purees available in bulk packaging
- New flavors and product launches coming up this spring and summer
- Testimonials from brewing partners as to how their products enhance their
- flavor profiles
May 2, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Weathered Souls & Arbeiter Collaborative Lager Series Release | Arbeiter Brewing, 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN.
Who? Open (Check with brewery — participants might need CBC badge to attend).
What:
Join us as we release our latest Collaborative Lager Series with Marcus Baskerville of Weathered Souls Brewing! This Cold IPA bursts with the aroma of Comet and Ekuanot hops, rides on a backbone of Rahr North Star Pils and a cereal mash of Rice, and finishes clean from our house lager strain…Join both Marcus Baskerville of Weathered Souls and Juno Choi of Arbeiter at this release which also coincides with the THRIVE Workshop Networking Happy Hour.
May 2, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Welcome to Minneapolis hosted by CBP, Hillebrand, and Arryved |
Arbeiter Brewing Co., 3032 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406.
Who? Members of Craft Beer Professionals.
Beer Note: First Beer Free
What: Join your fellow Craft Beer Professionals at Arbeiter Brewing Company to celebrate your arrival in Minneapolis. “First drink on us,” says Arbeiter Brewing.
May 2, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (food available 4 pm. – 8 p.m.) | Inbound Brewing’s Dolly Parton Night | Inbound Brewing, 701 N. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN.
Who? “Industry visitors and locals alike are welcome to come and join in on the fun!!
What: A night dedicated to the crown rhinestone jewel of Nashville herself! A Little Too Short To Be Stormtroopers will be playing covers of all your favorite Dolly songs with the help of featured singers.
Cost: No cover charge.
Food: Sandy’s Grill and Italian Ice will be at the brewery 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
May 2, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Town Hall Lanes Bowling & Beers Event with Cigar City | Town Hall Lanes, 5019 South 34th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Who? Open to the public
What: Cigar City brews, bowling games, and chances to win fun swag and free beers.
Tuesday, May 3
April 29 – May 5, All Day. | MN CollabFest at Unmapped Brewing Co. | Unmapped Brewing Co. 14625 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN
Note: Brewery will release six collaboration beers starting on Friday, April 29 and running through CBC week.
What: Sample a tap list full of beers brewed by Minnesota Breweries.
Featured Breweries & Beer:
- Northmen Brewing Company (Alexandria, MN) – Smoked Helles
- Little Thistle Brewing (Rochester, MN) – Maibock
- Omni Brewing (Maple Grove, MN) – Wheatwine
- Spilled Grain Brewing (Annandale, MN) – Jasmine Rice Lager
- Warrior Brewing (Duluth, MN) – Norwegian Farmhouse Ale
- Voyageur Brewing Company (Grand Marais, MN) – West Coast IPA
May 3, All Day | Dan Kelly’s Downtown is your Ska Brewing Midwest headquarters during CBC week | Dan Kelly’s, 212 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN
Note: Week-long event (May 2 – 5). No link provided to the event
Pub Website: https://dankellyspub.com/
Dan Kelly’s Downtown Hours:
- Monday: 3–10PM
- Tuesday 3AM–10PM
- Wednesday 3PM–12AM
- Thursday 3PM–12AM
Beer: Various Ska Brewing beers will be featured from May 2 – May 5
May 3, 11 a.m. – Close | Pryes Craft Beer Week @ Pryes Brewing Company | 1401 West River Blvd in Minneapolis, MN.
Who? Open to the public — RSVP on the Facebook Event Page.
What: May 2 – 5 (CBC Event), enjoy free live music, beer releases, and open to the public all week!
See details below for beer, food, venue and music information
Brewery Info: Riverfront location – taproom & beer garden, craft beer & wood-fire pizza.
Beer Releases:
- -Riverfront Keller Pils — collaboration with the incredible Prost Brewing in Denver, CO.
- -Cloud Control Hazy IPA — Strata + Meridian Hopped Hazy IPA collaboration with our friends at Indie Hops.
- -Idyll Forest Soirée — Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Hybrid Wild Ale. Our debut wine hybrid in the Idyll Forest series!
Live Music:
Tuesday, May 3 @ 5pm-9pm
Chris Koza // Spotify @chriskoza
Maygen & The Birdwatcher // Spotify @maygenandthebirdwatcher
Wednesday, May 4 @ 6pm-10pm
Lady Midnight // Spotify @iamladymidnight
58 Belvedere // @58belvedereshreds
May 3, 1 – 4 p.m. – Brewbound: Brew Talks Presented by Dogfish Head and Lilypad @ Target Field | 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN.
Who? Open to the public — RSVP on the Facebook Event Page.
What: Brewbound presents Brew Talks Minneapolis. Join leaders within the craft brewing industry for networking, to discuss the future of the beer business and share beers from Dogfish Head. Must pre-register to attend.
May 3, 3 p.m.. | WeldWerks + Forager & Friends Presented by PorchDrinking.com | First Draft Taproom & Kitchen, 324 6th Ave. N Minneapolis, MN 55401.
Who: Open to the public
What: PorchDrinking.com has teamed up with First Draft Taproom in Minneapolis along with Forager Brewery and WeldWerks Brewing to feature an all-star lineup of Barrel-Aged Beer producers during the week of the Craft Brewers Conference.
“Join us for a special afternoon/evening showcasing some of the best barrel-aged beer producers in the country and locally in Minnesota on First Draft’s pour-your own-draft wall. This event is FREE to attend.”
Extras:
The PorchDrinking team will be on-site to interview brewers and offer special limited edition FREE samplings of rare beers that won’t otherwise be available in the area.
RSVP as we’ll be releasing our schedule for these special samplings and interviews via the Facebook event page.
Beer:
- Forager Brewery – Little Luxuries Barrel-Aged Stout Conditioned on Toasted Coconut and Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup
- Forager Brewery – Benevolent Beings – Honey Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout Conditioned on Toffee, Roasted Hazelnuts and Coconut Flakes
- Forager Brewery – Pastry Lace Barrel-Aged Stout Blend Collaboration with Pulpit Rock and Barrel Theory aged on vanilla beans from Mexico, Madagascar and Tahiti, cocoa nibs from Peru, Ghana and Ecuador, and toasted coconut, roasted pecans, and cayenne pepper
- WeldWerks Brewing – Extra Extra Juciy Bits
- WeldWerks Brewing – Loud Juice
- WeldWerks Brewing – Twisting Bines West Coast
- Back Channel Brewing – Popeye – Maple & Coffee Stout
- Perennial Artisan Ales – Abraxas
- Cerebral Brewing – Trophy Hunt
- More Brewing – Mendhi 2021
- Untitled Art Brewing – Barrel Aged Double Fudgy Brownie Stout
- Mikerphone Brewing– Smells Like Bean Spirit
May 3, Time TBD | Ansari’s CBC Week featuring Topping Goliath | Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill & Lounge, 1960 Rahncliff Court. Eagen, MN 55122, Eagen, MN
Who? Open to the public
What: Meet representatives of featured breweries at Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill during CBC Week.
Beer: Various Toppling Goliath beers will be featured.
May 3, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. | False Bottomed Girls Podcast Happy Hour Presented by Five Star Chemicals | Grumpy’s Northeast, 2200 4th Street NE, Minneapolis, MN
Who?/Beer: The first 40 attendees who show their CBC badge will receive 2 free beer tickets, courtesy of Five Star Chemicals!
What: Join the beer and brewing podcast False Bottomed Girls for a happy hour sponsored by Five Star Chemicals! Grab a beer with hosts Rachael Hudson and Jen Blair and meet other podcast listeners.
May 3, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | CBC Meeting & Panel Discussions hosted by the North American Guild of Beer Writers (NAGBW) | Modist Brewing Co., 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Who: NAGBW members
What: Members “are invited to gather to see friends, make new ones, and learn from each other during this in-person meeting. Presentations will cover areas of latest sales trends, reporting skills, and industry news.”
RSVP: https://forms.gle/zV2UzGNYtTGzhmb16
Beer/Food: Beer and food options will be offered on behalf of the Guild
May 3, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Missouri Meetup at CBC Sponsored by Wipfli | Pryes Brewing Company, 1401 West River Road N Minneapolis, MN 55411
Who: Missouri Craft Brewers Guild members
Tickets: bit.ly/CBCMO22 (Guild asks that you please RSVP)
What:
If you plan to make your way to Minnesota for the Craft Brewers Conference this year, we hope you’ll come out and join us for a Missouri Meetup on Tuesday, May 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Pryes Brewing Company... just 3 miles from the Convention Center.
This meeting is open to all Missouri Craft Brewers Guild members, but if you know someone going who is not a member yet, bring them along, too. We’ll keep things casual, but in addition to networking, we will provide Guild and legislative updates, as well as hold time for any questions and information sharing.
Note/Beer: “Thanks to our sponsors, Wipfli, [attendees will get a] couple of cold beers, too
May 3, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Fair State Brewing — Pils & Friends: Infinite Ingredient & Brave Noise happy hour | Grumpy’s Bar NE, 2200 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN
What: $1 from every Fair State beer sold will be donated to the Infinite Ingredient launch campaign to support the well-being of craft beverage industry workers. The event is also an official Brave Noise happy hour.
- Infinite Ingredient is a non-profit whose mission is to actively support the mental and physical well-being of individuals working in the craft beverage industry through outreach, education, and access to resources.
- Brave Noise is advocating for safe and inclusive environments by requesting breweries be transparent with their policies and commit to long-term work.
May 3, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Urban Growler and Pink Boots Society Collab | Urban Growler Brewing Company, 2325 Endicott Street, St. Paul, MN
What:
A collaboration brew between Urban Growler, MN’s first women-owned brewery and Pink Boots Society, a non-profit organization that supports women working in the brewing industry. This hazy pale ale is dry-hopped with the Pink Boots Blend of Hops completed by Cara Cara orange and guava purée. RIDE THE PINK BUS FOR FREE from the convention center to Urban Growler. Hazy Boots Pale Ale 5.4% ABV, 55 IBU
May 3, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Let Me Hear You Say Nah Bauhaus Brew Labs + ABV Technology HH | Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, MN
What:
ABV Technology and Bauhaus Brew Labs have teamed up to bring you a happy hour you won’t want to miss! Try Bauhaus Brew Labs lineup of delicious non-alcoholic brands as well as their traditional craft beers courtesy of ABV Technology.
CBC attendees are welcome to join us for 2 free drinks and live music from DJ Shane Kramer. See our Analyzer (alcolyzer) in action as we demo it live! Our dedicated team of engineers and scientists will be on site to answer all your questions about non-alcoholic beer and how it can benefit your brewery!
May 3, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Let’s Kick It…MarketMyBrewery Launch Party hosted by Craft Beer Professionals | Inbound BrewCo, 701 N. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN.
Note: First drink is free
What: Join your fellow Craft Beer Professionals for an evening of good times and good company as we celebrate the launch of MarketMyBrewery.
MarketMyBrewery™ is an easy-to-use, cloud-based marketing platform built for brewers. MarketMyBrewery™ allows brewers a way to showcase their unique brewery experience, whether it be a beautiful beer garden, a stunning ocean view, or a vibrant industrial taproom. Are you a short walk from a dog park with a pet friendly patio? Are you a bike ride from the beach where you can catch a sunset with a pint? Craft enthusiasts are searching for unique brewery experiences, and now they can finally discover you.
May 3, 6 – 9 p.m. | An Evening with Firestone Walker | Red Cow North Loop, 208 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
What:
Join Firestone Walker Brewing for an evening of special tappings during the Craft Brewers Conference including:
- Mind Haze
- Hopnosis
- Cali Squeeze Blood Orange
- 805
- 805 Cerveza
May 3, 6 p.m. | Legal Buds Tap Takeover | Bricksworth Beer, 12257B Nicollet Ave. South, Burnsville, MN.
What:
Tap Takeover featuring:
- Cerebral Brewing
- Other Half Brewing Company
- Phase Three Brewing Company
- J. Wakefield Brewing
- Equilibrium Brewery
- Mikerphone Brewing
- North Park Beer Co.
- BlackStack Brewing
May 3, 6 – 10 p.m. | Hoppy Hour at Surly Brewing! sponsored by Hopsteiner, Prairie Malt & White Labs | Surly Brewing, 520 Malcolm Ave SE. Minneapolis, MN
What:
Join us at Surly Brewing for an evening celebrating the Craft Beer Industry! Free collaboration beers, food, dancing, photo booth and games! CBC Badge required for entry. RVSP today to [email protected]
May 3, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | CBC Minneapolis – Siebel Alumni and friends happy hour | Town Hall Brewery, 1430 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Who? Open to the public: “Alumni and friends of Siebel are welcome to join, enjoy beer made by Siebel alumni and network with us. We look forward to seeing you there.”
What: Join Siebel Institute of Technology alumni and staff at Town Hall Brewery for happy hour!
May 3, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) Here We Grow CBC After Party | The Pourhouse, Downtown Location, 10 South 5th Street Ste 111, Minneapolis, MN.
Note: No Facebook Event Page exists for this party
Who? CBC Attendees – must obtain ticket at the YCH booth.
Tickets: Limited availability. First-come, first serve. Stop by the YCH Booth (2919) for a ticket.
What: Free beer, food and live music.
Venue Link: https://thepourhousempls.com/venue/the-pourhouse-downtown/
May 3, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Live Band Karaoke | Inbound BrewCo, 701 N. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN.
What:
Take the stage as the lead singer you’ve always dreamed of being. A Little Too Short To Be Stormtroopers will be backing you on your song of choice. They’re hard to stump and up for the challenge! You can check out a playlist of songs they’ve done before for some inspiration here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3d3qAAKhSGPjGIxkCMrJBw…
May 3, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | CanSource presents Craft After Dark 2022 | First Avenue, 701 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN
Who? Open to convention-goers
Cost: Free
What: An evening of music, dancing, and charitable drinking. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Dodge Nature Center, which provides environmental and agricultural experiences for thousands of people every year through school and public programs, community events, and a nationally-recognized nature preschool.
Music: American funk band, The Motet.
Wednesday, May 4
April 29 – May 5, All Day. | MN CollabFest at Unmapped Brewing Co. | Unmapped Brewing Co. 14625 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN
Note: Brewery will release six collaboration beers starting on Friday, April 29 and running through CBC week.
What: Sample a tap list full of beers brewed by Minnesota Breweries.
Featured Breweries & Beer:
- Northmen Brewing Company (Alexandria, MN) – Smoked Helles
- Little Thistle Brewing (Rochester, MN) – Maibock
- Omni Brewing (Maple Grove, MN) – Wheatwine
- Spilled Grain Brewing (Annandale, MN) – Jasmine Rice Lager
- Warrior Brewing (Duluth, MN) – Norwegian Farmhouse Ale
- Voyageur Brewing Company (Grand Marais, MN) – West Coast IPA
May 4, All Day | Dan Kelly’s Downtown is your Ska Brewing Midwest headquarters during CBC week | Dan Kelly’s, 212 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN
Note: Week-long event (May 2 – 5). No link provided to the event
Pub Website: https://dankellyspub.com/
Dan Kelly’s Downtown Hours:
- Monday: 3–10PM
- Tuesday 3AM–10PM
- Wednesday 3PM–12AM
- Thursday 3PM–12AM
Beer: Various Ska Brewing beers will be featured from May 2 – May 5
May 4, 11 a.m. – Close | Pryes Craft Beer Week @ Pryes Brewing Company | 1401 West River Blvd in Minneapolis, MN.
Who? Open to the public — RSVP on the Facebook Event Page.
What: May 2 – 5 (CBC Event), enjoy free live music, beer releases, and open to the public all week!
See details below for beer, food, venue and music information
Brewery Info: Riverfront location – taproom & beer garden, craft beer & wood-fire pizza.
Beer Releases:
- -Riverfront Keller Pils — collaboration with the incredible Prost Brewing in Denver, CO.
- -Cloud Control Hazy IPA — Strata + Meridian Hopped Hazy IPA collaboration with our friends at Indie Hops.
- -Idyll Forest Soirée — Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Hybrid Wild Ale. Our debut wine hybrid in the Idyll Forest series!
Live Music:
Tuesday, May 3 @ 5pm-9pm
Chris Koza // Spotify @chriskoza
Maygen & The Birdwatcher // Spotify @maygenandthebirdwatcher
Wednesday, May 4 @ 6pm-10pm
Lady Midnight // Spotify @iamladymidnight
58 Belvedere // @58belvedereshreds
May 4, 2 p.m. Fair State Brewing Co-op AND Tilt Pinball Bar Present: A Day of Free Play | Tilt Pinball Bar, 113 East 26th Street, Suite 110, Minneapolis, MN
Who? Open to the public
What: All games on free play—all day. We’ll have Party Forward, Big Doinks, SuperClear, Serious Leisure, and A Light in Dark Places on tap, plus Pils in cans. Play for free and enjoy a specialty hot dog and Fair State beer for $12!
May 4, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. (music at 7 p.m.) Craft Brewers Conference Event – Beer Release and Performance by MoeDeLL | Steel Toe Brewing, 4848 W. 35th St., St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Who? Open to the public
What: Release of of “Sommer Vice,” a true-to-style Bavarian-style Hefeweizen, and an evening with Americana singer/songwriter MoeDeLL! (Music starts at 7 p.m.)
MoeDeLL was nominated for Songwriter of the Year and Americana Artist of the Year, for the 2020 Midwest Country Music Association Awards.
May 4, 3 p.m | Hop All-Stars CBC Takeover Presented by Hopsonomy & PorchDrinking.com | First Draft Taproom & Kitchen, 324 6th Ave. N Minneapolis, MN 55401.
What: PorchDrinking.com has teamed up with First Draft Taproom in Minneapolis and Hopsonomy Beer Education to feature an all-star lineup of Hoppy beer producers during the week of the Craft Brewers Conference.
Join us for a special afternoon/evening showcasing some of the best Hoppy beer producers in the country and locally in Minnesota on First Draft’s pour-your own-draft wall. This event is FREE to attend.
Extra: The PorchDrinking team will be on-site with our friends at Hopsonomy to interview brewers and offer special limited edition FREE samplings of rare beers that won’t otherwise be available in the area. RSVP as we’ll be releasing our schedule for these special samplings and interviews via the Facebook event page.
Who? Open to the public
Beer:
- Back Channel Brewing – Zubaz – New England Double IPA
- Modist Brewing – Dreamyard
- BlackStack Brewing – Wedding Season DDH DIPA (collab with Weldwerks, Berkeley Yeast,
- YCH, Phantasm)
- BlackStack Brewing – First Rodeo NEIPA (collab with Pinthouse, YCH and Malteurop)
- WeldWerks Brewing – Extra Extra Juciy Bits
- WeldWerks Brewing – Loud Juice
- WeldWerks Brewing – Twisting Bines West Coast
- Other Half Brewing– DDH Ain’t Nothin Nice IPA
- Equilibrium Brewery – Infinity Polar Vortex Triple IPA
- Tripping Animals Brewing – Ever Haze IPA
- Bearded Iris Brewing – Tunnel Vision DIPA
- Phase Three Brewing – Tonal Range DIPA
- Humble Forager Brewery – Foggy Footpath DDH IPA
- Half Acre Brewing – Vallejo IPA
May 4, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Canadian Brewers Party | Bad Axe Throwing – Minneapolis City Center, 2505 Kennedy St NE a, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Who? Brewers. (This event is of limited capacity and has a maximum of 2 guests per brewery.) Guests must register via the link provided above.
What: Throw axes and have some beers
May 4, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Smash Your Craft Block Party | Forgotten Star Brewing – 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN
Who? Guests must register via the link provided above.
What: Join Arryved and ABS for a block party featuring FREE drinks, food, live music, and car smashing—what more could you want?! Hosted by ABS Commercial and Arryved.
May 4, Time TBD. | Ansari’s CBC Week featuring Other Half & Prairie Artisan Ales | Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill & Lounge, 1960 Rahncliff Court. Eagen, MN 55122, Eagen, MN
Who? Open to the public
What: Meet representatives of featured breweries at Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill during CBC Week.
Beer: Various Other Half & Praire Artisan Ales beers will be featured.
May 4, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. | IGN Bavarian Hopfenfest: Brewery and Friends | Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN
Who? We are hosting a party to meet Brewers & Friends.
Register: https://www.ign-hopfen.de/bavarian-hopfenfest/?lang=en
What: Beer featuring IGN hops, brewed by a variety of breweries.
Featured Breweries:
- Bell’s
- Firestone
- Russian River
- Kansas City Brewing
- Utepils
May 4, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | DDH Revolution-Hero Collaboration Launch | Ties Lounge & Rooftop, 921 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Who? Open to the public
What: Revolution Brewing and Crosby Hops launch the release of their New Zealand Hopped DDH IPA.
Celebrate the collaboration of DDH Revolution-Hero with Revolution Brewing, Hop Revolution New Zealand and Crosby Hops. This hard-tackling collaboration with Hop Revolution New Zealand and Crosby Hops kicks off with fruity Cosmic Punch yeast and Crosby Cascade hops in the mash. It trucks past the touchline with a double dry hop of the NZ Revolution BlendTM, featuring Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Pacific Sunrise, and Riwaka.
May 4, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Smack Shack Tap Attack with Bent Paddle Brewing | Smack Shack North Loop, 603 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
Who? Open to the public
Special CBC Commemorative Beer: “It is the ONLY spot in the Twin Cities where you can try the the Official Commemorative CBC Beer – The Land of 10,000 Lagers! Bent Paddle was selected by it’s peers to brew this beer for the 10,000 brewer conference attendees and have very limited draft so this is the spot to taste it!
Other Info: Specialty beers on tap all week, and ” you can party down with the brewers.”
Restaurant Info & Menu: https://smack-shack.com/
Bent Paddle Beer:
Draft
- – The Land of 10,000 Lagers | Czech Style Dark Lager (CBC Commemorative Beer)
- – Wilderness Tuxedo Citrus Smash | American Sour Ale
- – Cosmic Lounge | Hazy IPA
- – Experimental Materials | Sparkling Pale Ale w/ EXP. 09326 & Lotus Hops
Cans:
- – Venture Pils | Pilsener Lager
- – Bent Hop | India Pale Ale
May 4, 5:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m. | 1985 Drag Dinner: Craft Brewers Conference w/ New Belgium Brewing CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar, 825 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
What: Join us during the Craft Brewers Conference for a brunch dedicated to the year 1985.
We are partnering with New Belgium Brewing for this one time event. Join us for amazing drag and fantastic beer! Starring: Sasha Cassadine (host), Onya Deek, Domita Sanchez, and Dick Von Dyke
May 4, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Indeed Brewing’s May the Fourth Beer with You | Hewing Hotel, 300 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN.
Beer:
- Mexican Honey Light on tap
- Pistachio Cream Ale
- Flavorwave
- Paloma Cocktail-Inspired Tart Grapefruit Ale cans
Food: Beer-inspired taco pairings
Music: Vinyl music from DJ Sudetak
May 4, 6 p.m – 9 p.m. | A Tribute to Nirvana & FREE Beer presented by Dual Citizen Brewing | Turf Club, 1601 University Ave, Saint Paul, MN
What:
Dual Citizen Brewing is hosting one of the raddest events during CBC week at one of the most iconic live music venues in the Twin Cities. The Turf Club is a historic landmark in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul and boasts a stage and bar upstairs where NIVRANA (the midwest’s top NIRVANA tribute band) will be killin’ the stage using the same stage props, instruments, equipment and flair as the real deal!
And if you prefer a more laid-back and chill vibe, the basement lounge bar downstairs is the perfect place to meet new faces and strike up a conversation. Dual Citizen Beer will be flowing from the taps and into your glass for FREE! Yes, you read that right. **FREE BEER** for all who attend! This event is open to Craft Brewer Conference attendees ONLY. Preregistration/ RSVP is NOT required to attend this event. Just show up thirsty and ready to hang amongst hundreds of CBC’s coolest peeps! Trust us, you don’t want to miss this, it’s going to be a damn good time! DOORS OPEN AT 6pm– MUSIC FROM 7-9pm– FREE BEER 6-9pm *Food available for purchase on site *Liquor available for purchase on site
May 4, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Craft Beer in a Can presents Langhorne Slim | THE LAB – Powered by BevSource, 767 N Eustis St Suite 115, St Paul, MN
Who? Private Event — attendees can secure tickets at various CBC sponsor booths.
What: Pairing canned craft beer from various breweries while Langhorne Slim and the Mae Simpson Band perform live at “THE LAB” – Powered by BevSource.
Ticket Information: The private event is FREE with a ticket secured exclusively at event sponsor booths:
- All-American / CROWLER Nation – Booth # 3153
- AntigoZeon – Booth # 1135
- Ball Corporation – Booth # 1943
- BevSource – Booth # 959
- CanSource Booth # 1742
- Cask – Booth # 1952
- ChemStation – Booth # 1040
- Hollingbery & Son – Booth # 1045
- Lagersmith – Booth # 128
- Malteurop – Booth # 2207
- Pro Refrigeration – Booth # 3005
- Saxco – Booth # 209
Shuttle Info: “The PINK bus leaves at the top of the hour, 12 noon to 8 pm running from the convention center to the event (and other breweries earlier in the day May 3rd, 4th & 5th). Pick up in front of the convention center and the first stop is the event at ‘THE LAB – Powered by BevSource’.”
CBC 2022 Lallemand Brewing Happy Hour at Fulton TaproomMay 4, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Lallemand Brewing Happy Hour at Fulton Brewing | Fulton Brewing, 414 6th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Who? Open to the public
What: Enjoy beers made with Lallemand Yeast at Fulton Brewing, and meet the team.
Thursday, May 5
April 29 – May 5, All Day. | MN CollabFest at Unmapped Brewing Co. | Unmapped Brewing Co. 14625 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN
Note: Brewery will release six collaboration beers starting on Friday, April 29 and running through CBC week.
What: Sample a tap list full of beers brewed by Minnesota Breweries.
Featured Breweries & Beer:
- Northmen Brewing Company (Alexandria, MN) – Smoked Helles
- Little Thistle Brewing (Rochester, MN) – Maibock
- Omni Brewing (Maple Grove, MN) – Wheatwine
- Spilled Grain Brewing (Annandale, MN) – Jasmine Rice Lager
- Warrior Brewing (Duluth, MN) – Norwegian Farmhouse Ale
- Voyageur Brewing Company (Grand Marais, MN) – West Coast IPA
May 5, All Day | Dan Kelly’s Downtown is your Ska Brewing Midwest headquarters during CBC week | Dan Kelly’s, 212 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN
Note: Week-long event (May 2 – 5). No link provided to the event
Pub Website: https://dankellyspub.com/
Dan Kelly’s Downtown Hours:
- Monday: 3–10PM
- Tuesday 3AM–10PM
- Wednesday 3PM–12AM
- Thursday 3PM–12AM
Beer: Various Ska Brewing beers will be featured from May 2 – May 5
May 5, 11 a.m. – Close | Pryes Craft Beer Week @ Pryes Brewing Company | 1401 West River Blvd in Minneapolis, MN.
Who? Open to the public — RSVP on the Facebook Event Page.
What: May 2 – 5 (CBC Event), enjoy free live music, beer releases, and open to the public all week!
See details below for beer, food, venue and music information
Brewery Info: Riverfront location – taproom & beer garden, craft beer & wood-fire pizza.
Beer Releases:
- -Riverfront Keller Pils — collaboration with the incredible Prost Brewing in Denver, CO.
- -Cloud Control Hazy IPA — Strata + Meridian Hopped Hazy IPA collaboration with our friends at Indie Hops.
- -Idyll Forest Soirée — Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Hybrid Wild Ale. Our debut wine hybrid in the Idyll Forest series!
Live Music (Note: By Thursday, the music events will over, but the beer will still be flowing)
May 5, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Finnegans Final-Final End of the Conference Bash | Finnegans Brew Co. 817 5th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN.
Who? Open to the public
What: Happy Hour pricing all day, games, beer improv and live Irish music
- Giant Jenga or Cornhole on the patio
- Beer Improv with Twin Cities own Tane Danger from the Theatre of Public Policy from 6-7 p.m.
- Live Irish Music with Irish Diplomacy from 7-9 p.m.
- Happy Hour prices in our Happy Place, all day.
Food trucks: Big Red Wagon and Sandy’s Grill & Italian Ice
May 5, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | ABE’s CBCinco De Mayo After Party | La Doña Cervecería, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN.
Who? Open to the public
What: “Drinks will be provided; bring your own sombrero!”
CBC Note: “ABE Equipment’s very own Matt, Brad, Victor Tanner, Logan, Kevin, and Amanda will be celebrating all week at the Craft Brewers Conference May 3rd-5th in Minneapolis, MN, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Stop by booth #3111 for brewing production & packaging equipment & booth #319 for distilling and spirits packaging equipment.”
May 5, Time TBD | Ansari’s CBC Week Closing Party | Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill & Lounge, 1960 Rahncliff Court. Eagen, MN 55122, Eagen, MN
Who? Open to the public
What: Meet representatives of featured breweries at Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill during CBC Week.
Beer:
- Drekker
- Blackstack
- Drastic Measures
- Pipeworks
- Noon Whistle & Little Thistle collaboration
- Modest
- Untitled Art
- Humble Forager
- Junkyard
- Ology
- Back Chanel
- Lua Brewing
- 608
- Barrel Theory
- Hop Butcher
- Weldwerks
- Cerebral
3 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Washaba Pineapple Popper Release Party | Wabasha Brewing Company, 429 Wabasha St S, Saint Paul, MN
Who? Open to the public
What: Cinco de Mayo and the release of Pineapple Popper, a spicy, smoky cream ale and food from Saint City Catering
May 5, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Dangerous Man + Nixta Collab Parking Lot Shindig! | Dangerous Man Parking Lot, 165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis MN 55413., Minneapolis, MN
Who? Open to the public.
What: Eight Beer Collaborations, Tacos, Music and Games.
Food: Nixta Tortilleria will be serving Tacos, Esquites and more for Cinco De Mayo.
Participating beer collaborators:
- 1840 Brewing Company
- Hop Head Farms
- Proximity Malts
- The Country Malting Group
- Yakima Chief Hops
- The Brewing Project, Maulteurop
- Omega Yeast
- Modist Brewing
- Fair State Brewing Cooperative
- Todd Haug
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