#bridge jumper

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[juanhubero]

This may not be something brand new from me, but Bridge Jumper is still my favorite trick that I've come up with over the years.  It's just so damn fun to do. P.S. - I really need to finally get around to putting up a tutorial for this one.

[thechoosychugger]

The newest face in our exploding craft beer scene is Excelsior Brewing Company, who just opened up their doors on Monday for both pint sales and growler fills.  The 3,000-square foot facility is located in the city for which they are named, and is catering to its residents.

“We want to make sure to cater specifically to the Lake Minnetonka area,” said Ben Flattum, Excelsior’s Senior Ambassador.  “The idea of local beer is something we really believe in and there's no need to go outside your hometown until everyone who wants us on tap can get us.”

At the Head Brewing helm is Bob DuVernois, formerly the head brewer at St. Paul’s Great Waters.  Together, he and Excelsior will feature an IPA named Bridge Jumper, a pale ale named XLCR, and an unnamed blonde ale.  A Märzen is in the works for a pending Oktoberfest celebration – which is still in the early planning stages – that will be available only at the festival and taproom.

Flattum said more styles will be ready in autumn.

“We will have some sort of Brown Ale out for distribution in fall and most likely a stout of some variety in the winter.  I know Bob, our brewer, made an amazing oatmeal stout at Great Waters, so hopefully something of that variety.  Our taproom will feature rotating one-off beers as well; we just haven’t had time to make them yet.”

Since March of 2011, owners John Klick, Jon Lewin, and Patrick Foss have been busy planning out Lake Minnetonka’s brewery, eventually Flattum, DuVernios, and Lewin’s brother, Niles, to take up assistant brewer duties.  As do most other startup breweries, they rely on volunteer help to keep beer flowing in the taproom and to keep the growlers filled.

To meet demand, availability will initially be limited.

“For now, we will be keeping the beer in Excelsior bars and restaurants, along with a few in Minnetonka and Wayzata,” Flattum said. 

For those excited to tote Excelsior’s beers around in smaller vessels, he touched on when we their beer on store shelves.

“We will be canning, but at this point, not sure when,” Flattum said.  “We have our sights on next Spring, but I think we have our hands full just getting enough beer out to service taplines for a few months.  Once things settle down in November, we are going to start planning out when we can logistically and financially afford to can our beer.”

The taproom hours will run from 4-10 on Thursdays through Saturdays.  For more information, visit http://excelsiorbrew.com/ or call 952.474.SUDS (7837).

[1039records-blog-blog]

Support San Diego DIY Record Labels

San Diego (and the surrounding area) is a hotbed for talented, honest music. Four other record labels agree, and they work really hard to build that community and love for the fucking good stuff right here in "America's Finest City." We implore you to check them out and see what they have to offer. 

MIND DISEASE RECORDS

Mind Disease is our fellow label based out of Chula Vista, specializing in punk and hardcore. The collective is primarily run by Cesar, Jared and Ahmad, housing acts such as TAKE OFFENSE, DEADLINED, SLEEP WALK, and RETALIATE. Keep an eye out for them. 10:39 and Mind Disease are most likely going to collaborate to release some music these coming months.  MIND DISEASE FACEBOOK  MIND DISEASE WEBSTORE 

  LAY ME LOW RECORD LABEL & DISTRO

Our good friend Mike Owyang sits atop his Illuminati pyramid, running LAY ME LOW, which is a record label and distro out of San Diego. LAY ME LOW is a relatively new label, specializing in cassette tape releases of bands like FED TO THE WOLVES and our very own Linkletter (formerly KiDS Say). Mike keeps a really up to date distro of the latest and greatest in punk and hardcore.  LML Tumblr LML Facebook LML Webstore 

COP GRAVE RECORDS

Mike Hawkins, all around good guy and gardener-extraordinaire runs COP GRAVE. Founded in January in 2011, the grave is running strong, chugging out releases from North County groups like BRIDGE JUMPER, and ANTHROT. COP GRAVE bands seem to be busy on tour all the time! Check out the website for the latest information on the next time any COP GRAVE bands are coming to your area.   COP GRAVE WEBSITE COP GRAVE FACEBOOK 

LA ESCALERA RECORDS

All about putting out good quality music and making friends, longtime scene supporter Ziggy Pelayo puts all his love into LA ESCALERA. This label releases a TON of records from bands that range musically, from punk to folk. Check out A SCRIBE AMIDST THE LIONS, BASTARDS OF YOUNG, and PROSTHETIC ARMS. LA ESCALERA shows no signs of slowing down, so keep your eyes peeled for what they have in store. 

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