What does “collaboration” mean in the fast-paced, and ever changing craft brewing world? There are plenty of one-and-done collaborative beers out there. They appear fast and disappear even faster. Boom Island Brewing is no stranger to the collaboration beer scene. Last fall, we released our first collaborative beer, Kollusion, a Russian Imperial Stout, with a …
Continue reading It’s Only Wit But We Love It! Brouwerij Maenhout Collaboration
On February 23, we released our first collaboration beer created in partnership with a small Belgian brewery, Brouwerij Maenhout. The beer, Kollusion, is a Russian Imperial Stout. It’s not a style commonly associated with Belgium, and neither Brouwerij Maenhout or Boom Island has released one before. I checked in with Thijs Maenhout to get his …
Our biggest event of the year, Boom Days, is around the corner. So, what is Boom Days? Well, it all started from one beer: Cuvée de Boom. This unhopped ale consists of 45% Pinot Grigio grapes and 55% Belgian style blond ale. Our brewer Kevin Welch specifically created it for our first Boom Days Festival …
Boom Island Brewing Company’s connection to the Arts dates back to when owners Kevin and Qiuxia Welch were active French horn player in the Twin Cities. It makes sense that as the brewery becomes more established and looks for a place to “pay it forward,” the Arts has become the main focus of our charitable …
Continue reading DRINK COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF BEER TO SUPPORT THE ARTS IN JUNE
You ask and we will deliver! Due to the rousing success of our Boom Room Jazz events the past few months, we have expanded our Boom Room Jazz nights to every Saturday at 7pm throughout the summer starting May 28. Brad Bellows and his “Cats” will return weekly, affixing the Boom Island Brewing Company …
Continue reading Boom Room Jazz Expanded to Every Summer Saturday
So what happens when friend walks into a brewery with a trailer load of fresh, second use French oak wine barrels? This is exactly what happened to us here at Boom Island around 4 months ago. My first thought, “More Oude Funk!”. Not a bad idea at all. But after a bit of further deliberation, …
It all started with our bar manager Jim and his love of dogs. In particular, a very special love for Wiggy, whom he often describes as the Unofficial Boom Island Greeter. Many patrons who have walked into the Boom Island taproom have encountered our favorite, four-legged friend right at the door, her entire body wriggling …
Our newest beer, Triple Brett, is soon to make its official debut next month on Friday, May 13 during Minnesota Beer Week! As a beer that has been in the works over the past year and one that is an American Wild Ale produced in Minnesota, it's an exciting time for the brewery to introduce …
As a microbrewery in the ever-growing Minnesota craft beer community, we're doing something a little different. On our corner of Minneapolis, we make Belgian-style beer, a unique addition to the diversity of the local beer scene. Not only that, but our location is a little oasis along North Washington & North 2nd Street, sandwiched right …
Europe is rich in culture and has an indefinite amount of food, music, art and more to delight any visitors. But if you’re lucky enough to find yourself destined for Belgium, there is one part of Belgian culture you won’t want to miss, and that is drinking their beer. Our head brewer Kevin Welch has …
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