Winterfest 2012

Come and join us for the 11th Annual Winterfest! This craft beer sampling event celebrates beer brewed in Minnesota by the breweries and brew pubs that are current members of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. Chase out the winter chill with a multitude of Winter Warmers, hearty food, beer education, entertainment and music.

Winterfest News

Congratulations to Barley John's Brew Pub, this years Snowshow winner for Dark Knight!
Congratulations to Town Hall Brewery for being the Most Voted Brewery!

The Great Snowshoe Award

The Great Snowshoe Award is the traveling trophy awarded to the brewery or brew pub that has the crowds favorite beer. Be sure to place your vote for your favorite beer of the festival and turn it in to the MN Craft Brewers Guild Information table before the end of the festival. The winner will be announced at the end of the fest. The winner of the award also receives entry fee for one beer to the Great American Beer Festival to represent the judicious tastebuds of our MN beer patrons!

Previous Snowshoe Award Winners

  • 2012 – Dark Knight by Barley John’s Brew Pub
  • 2011 – Mole Smoke by Surly Brewing Co.
  • 2010 – Grand Design Porter by Flat Earth Brewing Co.
  • 2009 – Bourbon One by Surly Brewing Co.
  • 2008 – Chocolate Raspberry Bourbon Stout by Town Hall Brewery
  • 2007 – Dark Knight by Barley John’s Brew Pub
  • 2006 – King Boreas Imperial Wit by Great Waters & Old 8 Porter by Barley John’s
  • 2005 – Scotch Ale by Brau House & Big Dog IPA by Town Hall Brewery
  • 2004 – Hair of the Monk by Fitger’s Brewhouse
  • 2003 – Double Trouble by O’Hara’s Brew Pub & Cywren’s Song by Hop’s Brew Pub

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