MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – There were plenty of events besides the Red River Valley Fair to keep people occupied in the FM Metro this weekend. One was a massive beer festival at Viking Ship Park. It was the 9th annual Rare Beer Picnic, organized by Junkyard Brewing Company. There were 20 breweries with tents set up, with some even coming…
MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Icewind Brewing celebrated a big milestone on Saturday, June 28. The brewery, located in Mapleton, marked five years in business with a day-long bash. They had bingo, a live auction, and a performance by local band Quick56. Icewind’s owner says the connections they’ve made with the community are what made this day extra special. “We’re a…
Two of the hundreds of beer options available for thirsty Foolers.FARGO, N.D. – The excitement was palpable at Brewhalla before the third annual Fooler’s Ball even began. The goal of the ball is to show off as many strange brews as humanly possible. 55 different breweries set up shop, with one even coming all the way from Greece – delighting…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — As steel and aluminum tariffs take effect, Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is talking with business owners and producers to find how it’ll impact them. The tariffs come nearly a week after President Trump announced a second pause on tariffs for both Canada and Mexico. It puts a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum….
FARGO, N.D. — Kilstone Brewing has announced on Facebook that they are shutting down operations on Saturday, October 26th. They are also abandoning plans to move to downtown Fargo. They cite logistics and the investment involved as reasons to call it quits. Kilstone has been in business since spring 2015 at 764 34th Street North Unit R in Fargo. Categories:…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Junkyard Brewing Company and Sandy’s Donuts teamed up to let people experience a beer and donut brunch. Junkyard has been planning different dining experiences with businesses around town. Forty guests get to try four different beers with four different donuts. The event sold out in just over an hour. Junkyard has also done beer and taco pairings, beer…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — The small cozy quarters of Junkyard Brewing in Moorhead have created an atmosphere that people in the metro love. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen got an inside look at its new expansion and tells us how owners are keeping its character while having more space for customers. What started off as a space for 60 people, has now doubled…
FARGO, N.D. — After a year of preparations, the new Drekker Brewery and taproom is up and running in Unicorn Park. The new hot spot at 1666 1st avenue North in Fargo, celebrated its opening with a full house on Saturday. Lines were out the door starting at noon and continued until closing late Saturday night. The new space still…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Beer lovers gathered at Junkyard Brewing’s Rare Beer Picnic to get a taste of some unique flavors. Jalapeno sour and cucumber pomegranate are just two of the examples. “It’s not all weird like fish beer or taco beer,” Dave Helm, an attendee, said. “A lot of times they’re just hard to brew in a large size so…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Craft Beer Week wrapped up with “Under Brew Skies,” where people got to sample beers from almost two dozen breweries. About 500 people showed up to the event, which also served as a fundraiser for the North Dakota Brewers Guild. The week featured deals at local breweries and a passport stamp after each visit. “We want a…
