The Growler Magazine

With a heavy heart today, we are announcing that the August 2020 print issue of The Growler will be our last. Please read this letter from Founder and Publisher Matt Kenevan for more information. growlermag.com/letter-from-th…

The @mnstatefair is returning and we can almost taste it! Check out our guide to the 2021 specialty beer, cider, and wine list: beerdabbler.com/beer-dabblers-…

It's time to challenge your preconceived notions of lambrusco with these two bottle recommendations in the latest Shelf Stars. …ng-growlermagcom.temp513.kinsta.cloud/shelf-stars-tw…

Bobal may not have the name recognition as Rioja or garnacha, but it's a versatile wine that rarely disappoints. growlermag.com/shelf-stars-ne…

Unparalleled herbal depth make this a ramen broth to remember. @toriramen growlermag.com/bite-of-the-we…

Before you head to the liquor store to grab your supplies for the weekend, check out our new Beer List column from our August issue. We sampled a variety of new light lagers from local breweries that might just replace your favorite macro. growlermag.com/the-beer-list-…

The pink wave of rosé has fully saturated our local wine shops, and it can be tough to parse the good bottles from the trend-chasers. In our latest Shelf Stars column, Deputy Editor @johnpgarland shares a surefire tip for tracking down great rosé at a r... growlermag.com/shelf-stars-fo…

.@LouisGarcia12's latest story powerfully makes the case for why representation is key to creating a more diverse and inclusive craft beer industry. growlermag.com/craft-beer-rep…

One part steamed dumpling, one part banh mi, the Fried Chicken Bao at Dumpling is this week's Bite of the Week. Thanks to @DualCitizenBrew for their underwriting support. growlermag.com/bite-of-the-we…

Growler Food Editor @jrnorton23 checked in with @WedgeAndLHCoop and @sewardcoop to see how Minnesota's cooperative grocery stores have been responding to their communities' needs in the wake of COVID-19. growlermag.com/cooperative-ev…

With meat and produce prices climbing rapidly and farmers struggling to find a market for their goods, consumers are forging new connections and buying directly from local producers like Cloverleaf Grass Farm, and connectors like @TheGoodAcreMN. growlermag.com/whos-your-farm…

My final Minnesota Spoon for the Growler, so this is bittersweet. The work that Savory Bake House is doing with the Powderhorn Sanctuary is a rare beam of sunlight in stormy times.

As the Powderhorn Sanctuary finds itself in jeopardy again, we're sharing this story from our latest issue about how the small but mighty @SavoryMPLS has stepped up in a big way to help feed the sanctuary's residents. growlermag.com/savory-bake-ho…

These are strange and difficult times to be a bar lover. The stories shared by the ten bars featured in our new issue paint a picture of what it's like to drink in Minnesota right now. growlermag.com/10-bars-for-20…

@growlermag's August 2020 cover features the artwork of Brian Geihl '08. #SCSUGrad growlermag.com/artist-profile…

Chinese food lovers in the Twin Cities should be intimately familiar with Tea House on University, but they might have overlooked this extremely craveable appetizer, which combines tangy shredded beef with duck sauce – all wrapped in a scallion pancake. growlermag.com/bite-of-the-we…

An enduring friendship between two brewers is the beating heart of @SwingBarrelBrew, which has been proudly serving customers in Moorhead all summer despite setbacks caused by COVID-19. growlermag.com/now-open-swing…

Big, juicy tropical fruit flavors are all the rage on this week's Mash-Up, featuring beers from @EastlakeMGM, @HumbleForager, @lakesandlegends, @OliphantBrewing, @THBrewery, and more. growlermag.com/the-mash-up-fr…

Today's Shelf Stars takes us to the idyllic town of Montalcino, home to one of Italy's most prized wines, the Brunello. While the top shelf can cost you top dollar, we've partnered with @winethiefstpaul to track down some more affordable bottles. growlermag.com/shelf-stars-th…

The inventive team behind Zettas is now bringing their unique perspective to the Twin Cities taco scene with Yeah yeah taco. Our personal favorite? The sweet-meets-savory 'Best Pork Taco.' growlermag.com/bite-of-the-we…