The Northern Nerd

We both had a hankering for a good burger and brew and Red Cow fulfilled that void in our souls/stomachs.

August 3rd ————————————— Saison Olivia BELGIAN-STYLE SAISON // 7.4% ABV Angry Minnow Brewing // Hayward, Wisconsin One of our all time favorite Minnow beers. Floral, herbal, zesty, and drinkable as hell. Just like your summer fling, this one isn’t around long enough. ><><>< Hazy ‘Bout You IPA HAZY IPA // 6.6% ABV Earth Rider Brewing & Ursa Minor Brewing // Superior, Wisconsin & Duluth, Minnesota Twin Ports collaboration at its haziest! This bright, juicy nugget is all of the

July 26th ————————————— Baxter Double IPA DOUBLE IPA // 8.8% ABV Toppling Goliath Brewery // Decorah, Iowa So wise, it’s like a miniature Buddha covered with hair. Named in honor of Ron Burgundy’s dog, this hazy hop bomb is bursting with citrus and berries from liberal dosing with Citra, Mosaic, Nelson and Sabro hops. Please don’t punt this off the bridge. ><><>< Hazy ‘Bout You IPA HAZY IPA // 6.6% ABV Earth Rider Brewing & Ursa Minor Brewing // Superior, Wisconsin & Duluth,

March 28th ------------ Spruce IPA IPA W/ SPRUCE TIPS 7% ABV ALASKAN BREWING CO // JUNEAU, AK Spruce tips are one of my favorite adjuncts (non-essential ingredients used to modify the flavor or body of the beer) used in brewing. Interestingly the tips don’t usually taste “sprucey” in beer, rather contributing bright berries and citrus, with a fresh, lightly evergreen note. Surprisingly I haven’t seen or had the opportunity to try many spruce tip IPAs, but the combination of f

March 15th ------------ Conway’s Irish Ale IRISH STYLE AMBER ALE 6.3% ABV GREAT LAKES BREWING CO // CLEVELAND, OH It’s just exactly the right time of year to have this on tap. St. Paddy’s Day is one of our favorite seasonal cultural and beer drinking celebrations. Conway’s is named after Great Lakes founder Pat Conway’s grandfather, so be sure to give him a toast when you enjoy it. Sweet, caramelized bready malts provide a flavorful experience, but remain very drinkable and r