19 min readThe Thirst is Real: Your Ultimate Guide to the Minnesota State Fair’s Newest Drinks for 2025By Tasting Notes StaffThere are more than 70 new beverages at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. This is your guide to them all. Every... Read More
16 min readFirst Bites: A Dispatch From Day One at the Minnesota State FairBy Tasting Notes StaffThe gates open, and the scent hits you first: a chaotic perfume of mini donuts, grilled corn, and livestock. This... Read More
22 min readRaise a Stein: Your Guide to the Best Oktoberfest Celebrations in the Twin Cities for 2025By Tasting Notes StaffWhen autumn settles in and the air sharpens with crispness, the Twin Cities and beyond come alive with the sounds... Read More
16 min readLooking Ahead To The 2025 Autumn Brew ReviewBy Tasting Notes StaffWe’ve been counting down the months, weeks, and days to this year’s Autumn Brew Review like kids waiting for the... Read More
9 min readTown Hall Brewery’s Barrel Aged Week 2026: The 7 Beers You Should Prioritize This YearBy Tasting Notes StaffBy the second week of February, winter has had Minnesota in a tight, frigid grip for months, and beer fans... Read More
19 min readThe Great Minnesota Feast: Your Ultimate Guide to the 33 New Foods of the 2025 State FairBy Tasting Notes StaffLet’s be honest, the moment the Minnesota State Fair announces its new foods, calendars are marked, and group chats ignite.... Read More
10 min readGoing Back For Seconds: A Recap From Day Two at the Minnesota State FairBy Tasting Notes StaffOur feet and bodies sore. Sleep is a distant memory. And yet, our excitement is somehow even higher than before.... Read More
7 min readAutumn Daze: A South Minneapolis Neighborhood Tradition That Feels Bigger Than the ParishBy Tasting Notes StaffEvery September, behind the red brick walls of St. Helena Catholic Church in south Minneapolis, something remarkable happens. What began... Read More
4 min readRaise Your Glass: Celebrate MN Beer Day on November 1By Tasting Notes StaffThere’s something special about the way beer weaves through life in Minnesota. It’s not just about what’s in the glass,... Read More