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April 11, 2016/in Uncategorized /by Brian Frank

Weekly Online Newsletter Vol.32

We have lots of exciting things brewing with Lagunitas this year including; Undercover Investigation Shut Down Ale released (available now), Limited Release Lucky 13 Mega Mondo Red Ale, a new year-round brand Aunt Sally’s Ale, OneHitter Series Waldo’s Special Ale and IPA 12pks! This is just the tip of the ice berg on what’s to come from our friends at Lagunitas.

The boys at Lagunitas have lots of stories to tell, in fact, some of their stories and events are captured in their beers. Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Ale is a perfect example of passing along one of their stories.

In remembrance of the St. Patrick’s Day Massacre, 11 years ago, we gathered some survivors to tell the story of how the Shut-Down all went down… …Click on the Video!

Now Available in 4/6 Bottles

Coming soon From Lagunitas…………

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Limited Release – Available Soon in Draught & 4/6pk Bottles

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NEW – Year-Round Brand Available Soon in Draught & 4/6pks

Available Soon – Lagunitas IPA 2/12pks

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CHEERS!

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April 4, 2016/in Uncategorized /by Brian Frank

Weekly Online Newsletter Vol.31

Two months ago, August Schell Brewing Company, brewers of Grain Belt beer announced some very exciting news. Grain Belt would be releasing a brand new, year-round beer Lock & Dam Lager and the brewery’s acquisition of the historic Grain Belt Beer Sign.

Well it’s finally here the release of Grain Belt Lock & Dam Lager; package will be released April 7^th and draught will be released April 11^th.

Below is the company’s original press release:

Grain Belt Announces New Brew: Lock & Dam Lager – April release celebrates brewery’s acquisition of historic Grain Belt Beer sign

NEW ULM, MN, (Feb. 1, 2016) — August Schell Brewing Company, Minnesota-based brewers of Grain Belt beer, proudly announces the release of a new beer, Lock & Dam, to be on store shelves in April.

Inspired by the Mississippi River and the hard working lock & dam that powered the original Grain Belt brewery, the latest addition to the Grain Belt lineup also celebrates the brewery’s acquisition of another Minneapolis icon, the Grain Belt Beer sign. August Schell completed the purchase of the Grain Belt sign in January 2016.

The beer will be available year-round. Lock & Dam is a copper lager with a crisp flavor profile. At launch Lock & Dam will be available in six-packs and 12-packs of 12oz bottles, as well as kegs. By summer, it will also be sold in 16-ounce cans.

“Grain Belt got its start right here on the Mississippi, powered by St. Anthony Falls and the dam,” said Ted Marti, president and fifth-generation descendant of brewery founder, August Schell. “We are proud to honor that heritage with a brew inspired by the place and hardworking people who gave us our start.”

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Be on the look-out for another new product from Grain Belt Brewery – Grain Belt Blu, a draught only very limited product.

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CHEERS!

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March 28, 2016/in Uncategorized /by Brian Frank

Weekly Online Newsletter Vol.30

With the explosion of craft beer over the last few years it’s probably no surprise that most brands are coming out with new styles monthly, weekly and daily. Some days are over whelming in trying to figure out the mix of product in your cooler and what beers should go on tap. I’ve compiled a list of newly released products from a few of our breweries below. Please check with your Bergseth Bros. sales person for a full update on new products.

Samuel Adams NITRO White Ale – Available on draught and 6/4pks (16oz cans)

Samuel Adams NITRO India Pale Ale – Available 6/4pks (16oz cans)

Samuel Adams NITRO Coffee Stout – Available 6/4pks (16oz cans)

Samuel Adams Rebel Grapefruit – Available on draught and 4/6pks

Fargo Brewing Mighty Red West Coast Imperial Red Ale – Available on draught and 4/6pks

Summit Unchained #21 US & THEM – Available on draught and 4/6pks

Summit 30^th Anniversary Double India Pale Ale – Available on draught and 6/4pks (16oz cans)

Lagunitas Undercover Shutdown Ale – Available 4/6pks

Herd of Bocks (Bock, Heirloom, Pre-Prohibition & Dopplebock) – Available on draught

Fulton 300 West Coast Style Mosaic India Pale Ale – Available on draught and 4/6pks

Fulton Maitrise 750ml – Available 12/750ml

Fulton Ursa Black India Pale Ale – Available on draught

Empyrean Carpe Brewem Peanut Butter Porter – Available on draught

Empyrean Carpe Brewem Rye India Pale Ale – Available on draught

Empyrean Fallen Angel Sweet Stout – Available on draught

Grand Teton Double Vision Dopple Bock – Available on draught

Grand Teton Trout Hop Black India Pale Ale – Available on draught

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March 21, 2016/in Uncategorized /by Brian Frank

Weekly Online Newsletter Vol.29

What a great weekend of games, chalk full of last second buzzer beaters. March madness is in full swing which typically will coincide with watching basketball, overindulging on food, and drinking beer. If we are going to overindulge we should do it with great food and beer pairings.

The three most common pairing interactions are complement, contrast or cut. Take a look at what goes into each dish before deciding what interaction will best compliment your food and beer. For example spicy food; IPA will make the food even spicier complementing the food, Vienna Lager will contrast the spiciness with the sweetness of its malt, and Blonde Ale will cut the flavors refreshing your palate from the spiciness.

These are just a few examples of how you can pair one spicy dish with three different beer styles. Below I will give you a few more examples of beers that can pair with some of your March Madness food. To learn more on this topic check out http://www.craftbeer.com/category/beer-and-food

Pizza with Red Sauce

Try with:

August Schell’s Firebrick Vienna-Style Amber Lager

Rhombus Guys Brewing Illusion American Amber Ale

LakeFront Fixed Gear Red India Pale Ale

Buffalo Wings

Try with:

Lagunitas India Pale Ale

Summit Extra Pale Ale

Fulton Lonely Blonde

Pulled Pork Sliders

Try with:

Empyrean Carpe Brewem Imperial Mango India Pale Ale

Summit 30^th Anniversary Double India Pale Ale

Samuel Adams Rouser Double India Pale Ale

Chili Beef and/or Pork

Try with:

Summit Great Northern Porter

Rhombus Guys Brewing Into The Darkness Porter

Empyrean Dark Side Vanilla Porter

Macaroni & Cheese

Try with:

Fargo Brewing Company Stones Throw Scottish Ale

Grand Teton Extra Special Brown Ale

Finnegans Irish Amber Ale

Nachos with Queso Dip and/or Guacamole

Try with:

Samuel Adams Cold Snap White Ale

Blue Moon Belgium White Ale

Paulaner Hefe-Weizen

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CHEERS!

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March 14, 2016/in Uncategorized /by Brian Frank

Weekly Online Newsletter Vol.28

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, in fact, its Thursday. I’m sure everyone is well aware of this being in the alcohol industry. St. Patrick’s Day is a great boost in sales for both on and off premise. I was reading a few beer articles this weekend and came across an article that was perfect for this week written by Heather Galanty from Craftbeer.com “Forget Green Beer – 2 Styles with actual Irish Roots”. Everyone, likes to joke about green beer but the truth of the matter is during St. Patrick’s Day we sell a large quantity to accounts and the public is asking for it. If you took a look around our warehouse you’d know who is injecting the green dye into the kegs – their green hands and arms are a dead giveaway.

I come from a background with the belief of drink what you enjoy, whether that’s green beer or an authentic Irish style of beer. Either way Bergseth Bros. has you covered – Bergseth Bros. is your Irish Beer Headquarters with iconic brands such as Guinness, Harp, Smithwick’s, Murphy’s, and Kilkenny. Bergseth Bros. also carries Guinness Nitro IPA, Guinness Blonde, Finnegans, Killians Red and of course GREEN Beer.

Forget Green Beer—2 Beer Styles with Actual Irish Roots

By Heather Galanty

There are two main beer styles that we typically think of in connection with the Emerald Isle: dry stout and red ale. Stouts are an offshoot of the porter family, and originally the word “stout” was used to refer to a stronger version of a porter.

The most famous Irish dry-stout style, of course, is Guinness, which serves as the template for most modern stouts, but Arthur Guinness actually began by brewing ales and porters. It wasn’t until 1819, with the introduction of Daniel Wheeler’s black “patent” malt, that stouts began to be brewed. The words “dry” or “Irish” are often tacked on to “stout” in order to differentiate it from English and American sweet or milk stouts, which usually contain oatmeal or lactose.

Photo Courtesy Craftbeer.com

There is a bit of contention surrounding the Irish Red style, with some debate as to its historical past and true characteristics. We are told that the Celtic ales brewed in Ireland in the Middle Ages had a recognizably red tinge, although the modern version of what we consider the “Irish-style red ale” is most likely very different from the style of this early account.

Traditionally, Irish red ales focus on strong malt flavors with slight nuttiness and light hoppiness. This style seems to have originated with the birth of Smithwick Brewery in 1710 in Kilkenny, Ireland. Today, red ales enjoy more popularity in the U.S. than Ireland, and despite the style’s unclear origins and somewhat contentious history, I think we can agree that it’s a darn good beer.

This Saint Patrick’s Day, deviate from the stereotypical green beer and try a craft-brewed dry stout or red ale.

Irish-Style Dry Stout

Irish-style dry stouts are black in color, typically with an SRM of 35-40. Their character is mostly defined by coffee-like roasted barley and a roasted malt aroma. Despite the focus on malt, hop bitterness is typically medium to medium high. Dry stouts are often served from nitrogen taps, which create a smooth, creamy mouthfeel.

Guinness Irish Stout Draught
Guinness Extra Stout
Murphy’s Irish Stout

Irish Red Ales

Irish Red Ales are usually well balanced and are brewed with a moderate amount of kilned malts and roasted barley to give them their reddish hue. This style may contain adjuncts such as corn, rice and sugar, which help dry out the finish and lessen the body. Low roasted notes can be present thanks to the use of roasted barley in the grain bill. With notes of caramel and toffee, this style can be reminiscent of lightly toasted and buttered bread.

Smithwick’s
Kilkenny
Killian’s Irish Red

Get out this St. Patrick’s Day – It’s the one day that friends and family can gather around raise their pint of Guinness and celebrate their Irish heritage; most out celebrating don’t have a lick of Irish in them but enjoy the festive atmosphere….. It’s a good excuse to raise a pint!

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March 7, 2016/in Uncategorized /by Brian Frank

Weekly Online Newsletter Vol.27

What an exciting weekend with the turn in the weather to sixty degrees and sunny! I’m sure a lot of you started spring cleaning along with scrubbing the winter sludge off your garage floor. My neighbor was so eager with the first real warm weather and sighting of the sun he started spring planting; too soon my friend.

When spring hits, I find myself thinking of the warmer summer weather ahead. Well, the products featured this week are great to drink anytime but are perfect at the lake, barbequing, or simply hanging out on your deck. Most often these products taste better over ice, with cut-up fresh fruit or poured over ice cream. Let’s plan early because Summer is knocking on our door!

Palm Breeze Happy Hour Master – Press Play

NEW – Palm Breeze 12pk Variety Pack

New – Cayman Jack Cuban Mojito

New – Mike’s Harder Original Orange Soda

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February 29, 2016/in Uncategorized /by Brian Frank

Weekly Online Newsletter Vol.26

What an exciting time for craft beer in the United States. Craft beer sales have surged to all-time highs and gaining market share at an exorbitant rate. Every day, two new breweries are built in the U.S. Last year, the U.S. passed over 4000 breweries for the first time since the 1870’s. Currently, there are more breweries than ever before topping the old mark of 4,131.

We feel at Bergseth Bros. that our Local, Regional and National Craft Brands in our portfolio, offer exceptional quality in all segments. Many of the breweries that we represent are spattered with accolades from the largest beer competitions and publications from around the globe.

Local Craft Brands (FM Area):

Fargo Brewing Company: Fargo, ND

Rhombus Guys Brewing Company: Grand Forks, ND

Regional Craft Brands:

Summit Brewing Company: St. Paul, MN

Fulton Brewing Company: Minneapolis, MN

August Schell Brewing Company: New Ulm, MN

Finnegans Brewing Company: St. Paul, MN

LakeFront Brewing Inc.: Milwaukee, WI

Empyrean Brewing Company: Lincoln, NE

Grand Teton Brewing Company: Victor, ID

Enjoy a video brought to you by CraftBeer.com

CraftBeer.com: Tasting Craft Beer – Press Play

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February 22, 2016/in Uncategorized /by Brian Frank

Weekly Online Newsletter Vol.25

One of the major influences in my early twenties was a gentleman I met from a brewery with local ties to North Dakota. I did not know what to expect before meeting him, because I had only been in the retail alcohol industry for a short period of time. Here I was getting the chance to meet the guy who not only started a brewery but had national awards, been in many publications that I’ve read and was a local celebrity.

Shortly after our introduction I was at ease, he was a common person with a huge passion for beer! His name as I’m sure most of you know is Mark Stutrud from Summit Brewing Company. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting Mark you know what I’m talking about when I say he exudes passion not only for Summit Brewing Company but for beer in general.

I learned more about beer from Mark in a few days than one could get from reading a library of books on beer; it’s history, ties to this area, the struggles with building a brewery from the ground-up, and the fulfillment of seeing it all come together. Thanks Mark, for all you do and have done for the brewing industry – Let’s Raise a pint for Mark Stutrud and Summit Brewing Company as they Celebrate their 30^th Anniversary in 2016!

To Celebrate their 30^th Anniversary Summit Brewing Company is Releasing 4 Limited 30^th Anniversary Beers throughout 2016 – The first beer in the series is Summit Brewing Company 30^th Anniversary Double IPA – Coming Soon

Please check with your Bergseth Bros. representative on these special releases along with other fine products from Summit Brewing Company (please note some products are not available in certain markets)

Saint Paul Business Beat: Summit Brewing Co. 2014 (Press Play)

Below is a few highlights from Summit Brewing Company Timeline of 30 years – Read the full history here: http://www.summitbrewing.com/culture/history

In 1986, Summit founder Mark Stutrud set out to rediscover the traditional brewing methods behind the great handcrafted beers that once flowed throughout the Midwest. Ever since, we’ve been painstakingly brewing beer as stimulating, complex and rich in character as the people who share it.

When Mark Stutrud decided to forego getting his Masters in social work to start a brewery, he knew he was undertaking a risky endeavor. This letter he received from the Brewer’s Association served as a crisp reminder. But Mark persevered, naming his new brewery after Saint Paul’s legendary Summit Avenue (Stutrud is too hard to pronounce) and he was on his way. The letter is now proudly displayed in the brewery’s Ratskeller.

Summit Brewing Company remodels the space of an old truck parts company on St. Paul’s University Avenue. We install a brewhouse from Heimertingen, Germany, and begin test brewing. After much experimentation, we proudly release our EPA and Great Northern Porter – in kegs only

In 1987, Early Success! Great Northern Porter wins first place at the Great American Beer Festival®. We begin bottling in the fall and introduce our first seasonal, Summit Christmas Ale.

In 1996, Summit purchases 4.2 acres in the Crosby Lake Business Park in Saint Paul. Groundbreaking takes place in July of the following year as keeping up with demand becomes increasingly difficult. Brewing begins on this site in 1998.

Extra Pale Ale wins a gold medal in the Classic English-Style Pale Ale category at the 2010 World Beer Cup® and a silver medal in the same category at the Great American Beer Festival®.

In 2011, Summit celebrates its 25th anniversary. Here’s to everyone who has clinked pints, bought rounds, showed support, extended praise, offered critiques, joined us on the town, stayed late, and shared their passion for great beer with us over the years. Cheers!

More Success in 2012! Summit is honored to pick up a pair of prestigious brewing awards: EPA wins Silver at the 2012 World Beer Cup® for Classic English-Style Pale Ale and Pilsener gets a Silver at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival® for Bohemian-Style Pilsener.

More Office Space (Drinking Space) Summit moves its offices across the backyard to the renovated building that houses the new canning line. Along with some much needed elbow room, the space includes a new industry meeting room complete with several taps and a custom bar made from reclaimed wood by the craftsmen at Wood From The Hood.

2016 – Summit Brewing Company Celebrates their 30^th Anniversary, Raise a Pint!

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CHEERS!

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February 15, 2016/in Uncategorized /by Brian Frank

Weekly Online Newsletter Vol.24

Hello,

One of my favorite Holidays is just around the corner on March 17^th – St. Patrick’s Day!

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17th, honoring the Irish patron saint, St. Patrick. The celebrations are largely Irish culture themed and typically consist of parades, wearing green, and Plenty of drinking. Some churches may hold religious services and many schools and offices close in Suffolk County, the area containing Boston and its suburbs.

People all over the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, especially places with large Irish-American communities. Feasting on the day features traditional Irish food, including corned beef, corned cabbage, coffee, soda bread, potatoes, and shepherd’s pie. Many celebrations also hold an Irish breakfast of sausage, black and white pudding, fried eggs, and fried tomatoes.

It’s the one day that friends and family can gather around raise their pint of Guinness and celebrate their Irish heritage; most out celebrating don’t have a lick of Irish in them but enjoy the festive atmosphere….. It’s a good excuse to raise a pint!

Bergseth Bros. is your Irish Beer Headquarters with iconic brands such as Guinness, Harp, Smithwick’s, and Murphy’s. Bergseth Bros. also carries Guinness Nitro IPA, Guinness Blonde, Kilkenny, Finnegans and Killians Red.

Below are some videos showcasing the history of Guinness ~ Enjoy!

Time to brew an Irish American Beer Guinness

From Stout to the IPA, Guinness Nitro Story

Guinness – In Pursuit of More

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CHEERS!

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February 8, 2016/in Uncategorized /by Brian Frank

Online Weekly Newsletter Vol.23

What a fantastic game – Congratulations to the Denver Broncos on their victory. I cherish the time spent with family and friends more than the game itself. Of course, I enjoyed all of the terrific food and the selection of beer.

North Dakota had a victory in the beer scene this past year too…..

Fargo Brewing Company won a bronze medal at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado. The guys took home the first medal ever for the state of North Dakota with its Fargo Original Lager. Even better, Fargo Brewing Company invested in a larger lagering tank to support the demand for this product. What does this mean to all of us? A larger lagering tank translates into a lower price for the beer! (win/win)

Below is the original press release from September and a documentary showcasing Fargo Brewing Company

Fargo Brewing Company Wins Medal at the Great American Beer Festival^®

Fargo, ND • September 28, 2015— Fargo Brewing Company claimed a bronze medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition. Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest national beer competition that recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The top three winners in the competition’s 92 beer categories were announced September 26 at the Great American Beer Festival awards ceremony held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.

Left to Right: Eric Barron, Zach Click and Sean Dunnigan of Fargo Brewing Company.

Pictured with Charlie Papazian, President of the Brewers Association (right)

“We are extremely honored and very proud to bring home North Dakota’s first medal. This is a testament to the hard work our team puts in every day,” said Chris Anderson, Brewmaster and Co-Founder of Fargo Brewing Company.

Fargo Brewing Company was recognized in the Kellerbier or Zwickelbier beer-style category for its Fargo Original Lager, a light, crisp, traditional German style lager. The 2015 GABF competition winners were selected by an international panel of 242 expert judges from the record number of 6,647 entries, plus 91 Pro-Am entries, received from 1,552 U.S. breweries. Fargo Brewing plans to release Fargo Original as a year-round offering in the near future.

“American brewers continue to create innovative, flavorful high quality beers. That was on full display at this year’s Great American Beer Festival,” said Chris Swersey, competition manager, Great American Beer Festival. “The Great American Beer Festival continues to showcase the best this country’s brewers have to offer, with the competition growing and becoming ever more competitive. Congratulations to all participants and especially this year’s winners.”

Fargo Brewing Company is North Dakota’s largest brewery and was founded in 2010 by friends Chris Anderson, Jared Hardy, John Anderson and Aaron Hill. Fargo Brewing currently distributes beers throughout all of North Dakota, Minnesota, and portions of South Dakota and Wisconsin.

For more GABF competition information, including the 2015 winners list and photos, visit GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com.

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Watch “Now on Tap: The Story of The Fargo Brewing Company” on YouTube

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CHEERS!