2008 Planet Beers: MERCURY

THU 06/05/08 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM PRE-RELEASE PARTY @ The Anchor [downtown]
FRI 06/06/08 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM OFFICIAL RELEASE @ MSBC

Midnight Sun is fusing the art of brewing with rocket science. Wanna Space Out?

The third in our series of PLANET beers, MERCURY will debut at The Anchor then MSBC on consecutive nights. Messenger of the gods, Mercury symbolizes commerce, travel, thievery, wit and wealth. MERCURY cleverly stole its essence from mistress lover VENUS. Second runnings of the voluptuous quadrupel created this small yet fascinating beer. Indian coriander acknowledges the traveler; a distinct Belgian yeast contributes wit & charm.

2008 Planet Beers: EARTH

THU 05/08/08 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM PRE-RELEASE PARTY @ TapRoot Cafe [on Huffman]
FRI 05/09/08 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM OFFICIAL RELEASE @ MSBC

Midnight Sun is fusing the art of brewing with rocket science. Wanna Space Out?

The second in our series of PLANET beers, EARTH will debut at TapRoot then MSBC on consecutive nights. Mother Earth is the rich fertile “living” planet. Our EARTH combines pale and dark malts for essential body. Cocoa nibs—decadent chocolate in its most elemental form—add distinction. Lactose creates incredible creaminess. But Earth gains real ground with aging on Bergenfield cocoa.

LIVE MUSIC @ TAPROOT = SEEDS OF BLESSING

2008 Planet Beers: MARS

THU 04/10/08 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM PRE-RELEASE PARTY @ SubZero
FRI 04/11/08 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM OFFICIAL RELEASE @ MSBC

Midnight Sun is fusing the art of brewing with rocket science. Wanna Space Out?

The first in our series of PLANET beers, MARS will debut at SubZero then MSBC on consecutive nights. MARS, named after the Roman God of War, radiates red color and brilliant beauty yet enrages the taste buds with wrathful force. This Imperial IPA seizes its bitterness from an immense amount of hops. Belgian yeast retaliates, adding complexity + character. Meet us at SubZero for free appetizers.

Seven Deadly Sin Beer Dinner @ Kinley's

02/05/09 6:00 - 10:00 PM Kinley's Restaurant and Bar

The ONLY way to celebrate Fat Tuesday...aka Mardi Gras...in Anchor-town: Join us at Kinley's for a fabulous New Orleans-themed beer dinner. We know what you'll do for BeeR. The questions is...what will U do for beads?

Seven Deadly Sin Beer Dinner @ SubZero

WED 01/16/07 6:00 - 10:00 PM @ SubZero

SubZero/Humpy's presents the first MSBC 7 Deadly Sin Beer Dinner. A sinfully decadent menu is being created to accompany MSBC's 7DS beers plus our original sin beer, Fallen Angel Belgian-style Golden Strong Ale. This is the IT beer dinner of the season! This event "kicks off" the barley wine fest. Don't miss out! $95 per person. Call 276-BEER to reserve your seat now.

2008 Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Fest

FRI 01/18/08 General Session: 5 - 10 PM, $30

SAT 01/19/08 Connoisseurs Session: 2 - 5 PM, $40 - special beers + BW competition results

SAT 01/19/08 General Session: 6 - 10 PM, $30

Held annually at the Egan Center in downtown Anchorage, Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival brings together 40+ breweries, 150+ beers and over 5000 folks to celebrate big winter beers in the midst of a dark, dreary near-Arctic winter. This year there will be three sessions and possibly advance ticket sales. Stay tuned... Your entry fee buys you a commemorative glass, beer tasting tickets and a very detailed program guide to all beers at the event.

2007 Deadly Beers: LUST

THU 12/13/07 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ SubZero; FRI 12/14/07 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM @ MSBC

The last in our series of "7 deadly sins" beers, Lust will debut at SubZero then MSBC on consecutive nights. Lust Belgian-style Dark Strong Ale tempts and teases the senses with dark forbidden fruit, wood, and leather offered by dark malts, sour cherries, brettanomyces and oak-barrel aging. This sin beer is very limited in its release--most of the batch will be bottled with a little draft.

Seven Deadly Sin Beer Event @ TapRoot Cafe

12/29/07 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM @ TapRoot Cafe = $7 COVER

Too much sinful fun! Join us at TapRoot Cafe (Huffman Road) at 7 PM for the 7DS beer presentation. At 8 PM, Pilot Cracker Playboys heat up the house with their wicked ways. The TapRoot crew cranks out some appetizers to accompany MSBC's 7DS beers. Midnight Sun mayhem will ensue.

DRESS as your favorite sin! Best costume wins a 7DS beer box from MSBC. SIN and WIN, Baby!

2007 Deadly Beers: SLOTH

THU 11/01/07 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ SubZero; FRI 11/01/07 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM @ MSBC

The fifth in our series of "7 deadly sins" beers, Sloth will debut at SubZero then MSBC on consecutive nights. If you're ready to slow down after a 'round-the-clock summer schedule, this beer is for you. Sloth pours lethargically in your glass, loiters on your palate, then finishes long into next week. Expect massive, slow-moving malt flavor that mingles with oak, bourbon and distinctive Belgian character. Draft and 22-oz bottles will be available at the brewery and around Anchor-town.

2007 Deadly Beers: PRIDE

THU 11/29/07 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ SubZero; FRI 11/30/07 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM @ MSBC

The sixth in our series of "7 deadly sins" beers, Pride will debut at SubZero then MSBC on consecutive nights. Pride Belgian-style Strong Pale Ale boasts strength and merit by melding exceptional malt and superior hops with a distinctive brettanomyces influence. Draft and 22-oz bottles will be available at the brewery and around Anchor-town.

2007 Deadly Beers: WRATH

THU 10/11/07 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ SubZero; FRI 10/12/07 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM @ MSBC

The fourth in our series of "7 deadly sins" beers, Wrath will debut at SubZero then MSBC on consecutive nights. Now that summer is over, we're back to the biggies: this Belgian-style IPA shows power and might as it unleashes its fury on your palate. Draft and 22-oz bottles will be available at the brewery and around Anchor-town.

Firkin Night @ Cafe Amsterdam

SAT 09/22/07 6:00 - 9:00 PM Cafe Amsterdam

Cafe Amsterdam hosts Midnight Sun's monthly firkin night on Saturday, 09/22. Join us at 6:00 PM as the brewers tap a fabulous FiRKiN of Obliteration II Double IPA. As an added treat, this beer was dry-hopped with WET Simcoe hops, just harvested in Yakima, WA.

Midnight Sun Poker Run

SAT 07/21/07 1:00 - 6:00 PM Start @ Humpy's, Get to McGinley's by 5:00 PM

Join us downtown for our first Midnight Sun Poker Run. Sign up and get your first two cards @ Humpy's at 1:00 PM. Then hit the streets: visit Platinum Jaxx, Snowgoose Restaurant and Avenue Bar to get your next three cards. Get to McGinley's by 5:00 PM to play your hand. If you don't win the grand prize, you can enter your ticket in a drawing for lots of prizes: glassware, tees, growlers, gift certificates to the participating bars. Grand Prize = river rafting trip for 4 from NOVA River Runners

Firkin Night @ Cafe Amsterdam

SAT 07/28/07 6:00 - 9:00 PM Cafe Amsterdam

Cafe Amsterdam hosts Midnight Sun's monthly firkin night on Saturday, 07/28. Join us at 6:00 PM as the brewers tap a fabulous FiRKiN of Ben's Double Wheat, brewed with LoTs of Simcoe, Amarillo, Columbus and Summit hops then dry-hopped with Summit hops.

2007 Deadly Beers: GREED

THU 06/28/07 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ SubZero; FRI 06/29/07 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM @ MSBC

The third in our series of "7 deadly sins" beers, Greed will debut at SubZero then MSBC on consecutive nights. This Belgian-style single is the perfect beer to release during the sometimes sweltering days of summer. Brewed with only pilsner malt and two varieties of hops, Greed is gold in color, crisp in flavor and dry in finish. Available in darft and 22-oz bottles at the brewery and around town.

Beer Release Party: Conspiracy

THU 04/05/07 7:00 PM Horse Brass Pub in Portland, OR

Our first Collaboration Brew: Conspiracy Belgian-style Black Bier brought together the devious minds of Midnight Sun brewers Gabe Fletcher and Ben Johnson with Pelican Pub & Brewery brewer Ben Love. Conspiracy debuts @ Horse Brass Pub; meet brewers Gabe Fletcher & Ben Love.
[ Conspiracy is released at MSBC in Anchorage on FRI 4/13/07. ]

Beer Release Party: Conspiracy

FRI 04/06/07 7:00 PM Belmont Station in Portland, OR

Our first Collaboration Brew: Conspiracy Belgian-style Black Bier brought together the devious minds of Midnight Sun brewers Gabe Fletcher and Ben Johnson with Pelican Pub & Brewery brewer Ben Love. Enjoy Conspiracy @ Belmont Station with the brewers.

Firkin Night @ Cafe Amsterdam

SAT 04/14/07 6:00 - 9:00 PM Cafe Amsterdam

Cafe Amsterdam hosts Midnight Sun's monthly firkin night on Saturday, 04/14. Join us at 6:00 PM as the brewers tap a fabulous FiRKiN of Gabe's Double IPA, brewed with LoTs of Simcoe, Amarillo, Columbus and Summit hops.

Breweries of Alaska & NW Brew Fest

SAT 04/28/07 7:00 - 10:00 PM UAF West Center Pub

University of AK Fairbanks hosts its first annual brew fest at the West Center Pub, a popular on-campus establishment known for its craft beer offerings. 15 breweries participating.

2007 Deadly Beers: ENVY

THU 03/29/07 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ SubZero; FRI 03/30/07 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM @ MSBC

The second in our series of "7 deadly sins" beers, Envy will debut at SubZero then MSBC on consecutive nights. This Imperial Pilsner makes all other pilsners green with envy. Limited draft but 22-oz bottles will be available at the brewery and around town.

Firkin Night @ Cafe Amsterdam

02/03/07 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Cafe Amsterdam hosts Midnight Sun's monthly firkin night on Saturday, 02/03. Join us at 6:00 PM as the brewers tap a fabulous FiRKiN of bourbon oak-aged Berserker Imperial Stout, dry-hopped with Fuggles (soft "u").

2007 Deadly Beers: GLUTTONY

THU 02/15/07 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ SubZero; FRI 02/16/07 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM @ MSBC

The first in our series of "7 deadly sins" beers, Gluttony will debut at SubZero then MSBC on consecutive nights. Overindulge in this triple IPA--no such beast until now. Limited draft but 22-oz bottles will be available at the brewery and around town; tee-shirts available at the brewery. Seven deadly sins, seven days in a week. Coincidence? We hope NoT!

Toronado Barley Wine Fest

02/17/07 11:00 AM until CLOSING

Hit the Toronado running. Check out this link for more details. Toronado hosts the biggest & longest running barley wine fest in North America. Get there early, pace yerself, leave late. Check out Arctic Devil Barley Wine. Stay tuned for winners...

CoHoHo with Santa @ Humpy's

12/15/06 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Humpy's and Midnight Sun bring you SaNTa for a lap-sharin', photo-takin', nice-or-naughty-elf-pickin' session. Grab a pint of CoHoHo & smile like you BeLieVe!

Firkin Night @ Cafe Amsterdam

12/23/06 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Cafe Amsterdam hosts Midnight Sun's monthly firkin night on Saturday, 12/23. Join us at 6:00 PM as the brewers tap a fabulous firkin of Fallen Angel (Blegian-style) Golden Strong Ale.

Festival of Barrel-Aged Beer

11/04/06 1:00 PM to 5 PM Goose Island - Wrigleyville, IL

Illinois Craft Brewers Guild hosts the 4th annual event. MSBC Brewer Ben Johnson will be there, pouring oak-aged Monk's Mistress. Check out this link for more info.

Secrets of the Chef

11/05/06 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Food Bank of AK, 2121 Spar Road

Learn the tricks to preparing exquisite fare, demonstrated by Anchorage’s premier chefs. Sample delicious food and wines and bid on a trip to Kuparuk on the North Slope or a meal prepared at your home by a professional chef. Tickets are $100, RSVP to 272-3663.

Release: Arctic Devil Barley Wine

11/24/06 Noon to 7:00 PM

Each year MSBC releases the new vintage of Arctic Devil Barley Wine on the Friday after Thanksgiving. We've found this to be an exciting way to kick off the holiday season.

[More details on the beer as November nears...]

Firkin Night @ Cafe Amsterdam

11/25/06 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Cafe Amsterdam hosts Midnight Sun's monthly firkin night on Saturday, 11/25. Join us at 6:00 PM as the brewers tap a fabulous firkin (well, okay...it's a pin) of cask-conditioned English-style Pale Ale.

Firkin Night @ Cafe Amsterdam

10/21/06 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Cafe Amsterdam hosts Midnight Sun's monthly firkin night on Saturday, 10/21. Join us at 6:00 PM as the brewers tap a fabulous firkin of cask-conditioned Humpback Jack Pumpkin Ale. This glorious, fall-festival-in-a-glass is made with LoTs of pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves & nutmeg. Boos to you if yer LaTe!

BooHouse Tour at MSBC

10/27/06 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Join us for this year's "boo"house tour during our regular Friday brewhouse tour timeframe. We turn off the lights, turn on the fog machine, and lights hundreds of votive candles then invite you in for samples of Humpback Jack Pumpkin Ale and Imperial Chocolate Pumpkin Porter then tour this ghoulish place. Wear costumes if you dare...

Eagle River Brew Fest

10/27/06

More details coming... Brewers Gabe & Ben will be pouring fall favorites.

Beer Dinner at Cafe Amsterdam to benefit Roger Bowen

09/17/06 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Cafe Amsterdam presents a beer dinner to benefit local homebrewer Roger Bowen, who is undergoing his final chemotherapy treatment to fight cancer. All funds raised by the beer dinner and auction will help Roger & his family get back on track. Tickets are $60; dinner starts at 5 PM and consists of four food courses and 8-9 beers, including 2005 Arctic Devil Barley Wine. Once the dinner ends (about 8 PM), additional guests can participate in the live auction, which features a "Brewer for a Day" certificate to brew with MSBC. Let's make this a very successful event and celebrate life and friendship!

Firkin Night @ Cafe Amsterdam

09/23/06 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Cafe Amsterdam hosts Midnight Sun's monthly firkin night on Saturday, 9/23. Join us at 6:00 PM as the brewers tap a fabulous firkin of cask-conditioned CoHoHo Imperial IPA. This big, juicy beer is what you've been whinin' about ALL summer long. Come early so you don't miss out!

End-of-Summer Party at Humpy's

09/24/06 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse hosts MSBC's End-of-Summer party, featuring our three incredible yet distinctive IPAs. Come out to meet and greet our brewers: enjoy Sockeye Red IPA, CoHoHo mperial IPA and 11th Anniversary Double IPA while discussing the sublime virtues of each of these all-about-hops beers with brewers Gabe and Ben. It's a mini-IPA fest right HeRe at our favorite HoP spot!

Great American Beer Festival (Denver)

9/28-9/30, 2006 Various Tasting Sessions

25th Annual Great American Beer Festival in downtown Denver hosts 380 breweries and serves up 1600 beers. For more info, check out this LINK.

National MS Society Chocolate Affair

9/29/06 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

22nd Annual Tesoro MS Chocolate Affair occurs at the BP Atrium beginning at 7 PM. Tickets are $40 in advance (NMSS office, Borders Books, Metro Music) or $50 at the door. For more info, check out this LINK. The theme is "Viva Las Vegas" - no gambling but Elvis impersonators and showgirls will abound.

Fall Harvest Festival

9/29/06 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Sister Cities Fall Harvest Festival will be held on Friday, 9/29, at the Conoco-Phillips Atrium. GM Gary Busse will be pouring Kolsch and CoHoHo to accompany scrumptious autumn appetizers.

Fallen Angel to be Exorcised from the Brewery

08/11/06 Noon to 7:00 PM with a special tasting at 5:30 PM

On 6-6-6, the devil made us brew Fallen Angel Golden Strong Ale. The entire 3-bbl batch of this seductive elixir was packaged in 22-ounce bottles and 1.5 L magnums--all cork-finished and bottle-conditioned. Join us for a special tasting from 5:30 - 6:00 pm as Head Brewer Gabe Fletcher pours tasting samples of Fallen Angel from magnums.