New Brews From McCann's News

Our new Dark Seasonal is now on tap. Prairie Porter makes it's return this winter.

The Devil's Dream went over very well and will return at some point.

On Wednesday from 5-7pm we will be releasing our new Seasonal Red Sky Rye Ale. I'll be on hand to share a pint or two and answer questions.

Held to the light this brew displays a deep red hue. A light tan head clings to the sides of the pint glass. This ale is brewed with Special Pale Ale, crystal and Special B malts. Rye is also added to the mash for a subtle spicy flavor. Just enough British hops are added to the brew kettle to balance the layers of malt and contribute a low to medium bitterness. A great beer to gather your friends around here at the pub, or "to go" in a growler. 5% ABV.

Cheers,

Brewmaster Chris

St. Cloud Crfat Beer Expo Ticket Giveaway!

Every pint you buy at McCann's this week will get you one entry form to win tickets for the first ever St. Cloud Craft Beer Expo at the St. Cloud Civic Center January 22nd 2011. We will hold a ticket giveaway party this Saturday(Dec. 4th) from 11am-noon. We will give the pair of tickets away at 11:59-one minute before anyone else gets to buy them. You MUST be present to win. The more pints you buy, the better your chances :)

More info on the expo here:

http://www.stcloudcraftbeerexpo.com/

Good luck!

Growler Deal

For a limited time you can get a NEW growler with a fill for $8! No limit! Also remember Mondays and Wednesdays are $5 refill days.

Looking forward to the Autumn Brew Review in Mpls. this Saturday. Trying to get everything in order at the brewery. On tap: Keg Hopped Deep Seven IPA(fresh hops are getting happy in the keg as you read this), High Bank Amber, Blacked Out Oatmeal Stout, Tripel Trouble and Sol. Hope to see you there!

More Patio Fun This Thursday!

I stashed away the last keg of Batch 100 a while back and now it's time to tap that sucker! This was our German Kotbusser style beer. I know of only one other brewery in the states to brew this style, so this may be your last chance to try it for a good while. We will also have grilled burgers and the like, all free with a donation to St. Cloud Youth Hockey. 4-7pm.

See you there,

Brewmaster Chris

Two New Seasonals!

We have our late summer seasonal Sol and our new dark seasonal Blacked Out Oatmeal Stout on tap now. We are also doing a short run of Raspberry Golden Wheat Ale on our Limited release line. Come celebrate the final days of summer with us!

Rye P.A. Back For a Limited Time

Our Deep Seven will be going on a VERY breif hiatus. In it's place will be a VERY limited run of Rye P.A.

If you didn't get a chance to try it last time, stop in soon before it's all gone.

Hope to see you all on the patio tomorrow-Free B.P.A. and BBQ for a donation to Freedom Flight. I'll be pouring and talking beer from 4-7pm.

Cheers, Brewmaster Chris

Raspberry Golden Ale-This Thursday!

We will have a keg of Raspberry Golden Ale on the patio(free with suggested donation to local charity), Thursday July 8th 4-7pm. Free brats and burgers while they last.

This Thursday-Rye P.A. is back!

This Thursday from 4pm-?(until the keg runs out) I will be serving up a keg of Rye P.A. on the patio.

We will also be grilling up burgers and brats-come early-limited supply.

Cost is free, but we are taking donations for the St. Cloud Marching Band.

Good food with great friends. Come join us for a great party on the patio!

You may also get our regular Thusday special all you can eat walleye for $10.

Hope to see you there.

Brewmaster Chris

New Dark Seasonal Release-Wee Willy Scottish Export

We will release our new Dark Seasonal Thursday, June 24th, 4-7pm. I'll be on the patio serving up pints.
Info:
We are pleased to introduce our newest Dark Seasonal Wee Willy Scottish Export. British Pale Ale, Dark crystal and roasted barley malts make up the soul of this ale. Hops are kept to a minimum to highlight the deep toasted/roast flavors of the malt. Your local "groundskeeper" will love it.

Batch 100 and World Cup

Just a gentle reminder that we will be releasing our Batch 100 tomorrow at 4pm. Also, Friday we will open early at 8am for USA World Cup Soccer. $5 breakfast brunch at 9am with happy hour specials until noon!

Batch 100 Release Party

Our release party for our new seasonal Batch 100 will be June 17th, 4-7pm.

In honor of our 100th brew, McCann's is pleased to introduce our latest Seasonal offering: Batch 100.
This German Kotbusser style ale is a bit of a outlaw, as it is brewed with the addition of honey, oats and molassas. This goes against the German purity law of 1516, the Reinheitsgebot, which states that beer may only be brewed with water, malt and hops (they didn't know about yeast yet).
This old world golden German ale is fermented in cooler temperatures with a hybrid ale strain that has lager characteristics. Hops from St. Cloud's sister city, Spalt, Germany are added to the brew kettle for medium bitterness. The oats add texture to the body and the honey and molassas give this beer a soft underlying complexity with a crisp, refreshing finish. A perfect match for our hot Minnesota summers.

Check it out...

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150184288390012&comments=

Got Kotbusser?

Details soon!

March Mashness!

Stop on by McCann's today and see what the world of home brewing has to offer. We are hosting The Cloudy Town Brewers March Mashness. I'll help to judge the best of show beer around 3pm. Bob McKenzie from Granite City Food & Brewery will also be speaking. Come join the fun!

Prairie Porter on Tap Tomorrow

One of our favorite Dark Seasonals, Prairie Porter returns tomorrow. Stop in for a pint and some Irish stew or shepards pie. Happy St. Patty's Day!

Special Tapping of Flame, Thursday at 6pm

We will be tapping a very limited amount of Flame Thursday at 6pm. This strong amber ale is fermented with flame raisins and a blend of exotic sugars and aged on French oak. A very different brew indeed.

When it's gone, it's gone.

Rye P.A. Now on Tap

We are pleased to introduce our newest Seasonal McCann's Rye P.A. This medium bodied Pale Ale carries a slight spicyness from a addition of rye in the mash. This nicely supports the subtle biscuity malt profile. A generous portion of Simcoe hops provides a nice citrus snap to the finish of this beer. A great session beer to be enjoyed with friends.

Blacked Out Oatmeal Stout Winter Edition on Tap

We started with our Blacked Out Oatmeal Stout recipe and boosted the gravity and strength, so it can hold up to our cold Minnesota winters. Now clocking in at 8%abv, it makes a perfect beer for next to the fire(or stranded in a blizzard).