When Mark Stutrud set out to create Summit Brewing Co. 35 years ago, his mission was clear – build a brewery that helped bring true beer culture back to the Midwest region. This meant using traditional methods and quality ingredients to brew beer that was authentic in style and consistent in taste. It also meant […]
Ah, summer. A season filled with long days, bright sun and hot temps. A season made for enjoying cold beers. Whether it’s after work, on the weekend or during vacation, there’s plenty of opportunities during the warm-weather months to enjoy some refreshing Summit beer outdoors. And, if you’re in need of some ideas, we’ve got […]
Have you ever wondered, “What in brewing’s name made them decide to call the beer that?!” Well, we’ll tell you! This spring we uncovered the story behind the naming of Slugfest Juicy IPA. Now, we’re looking at Cabin Crusher Kölsch-Style Ale with Lime. As we mentioned in our previous blog, many Summit Brewing Co. employees […]
Believe it or not, we don’t always get the most flattering comments on social media. In fact, sometimes they can be downright rude! When creating a product the public consumes you often have to let these things roll off your back. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun in doing so. So, […]
Summer is here! For most Midwesterners that means enjoying a meal outside. Whether it’s on the patio, by the pool, up at the lake or just on a patch of green grass somewhere, the warm months are made for eating outside! These outdoor meals also generally mean firing up the grill. So, with that in […]
For some fans of craft beer, the most exciting part of the industry is the sheer number of combinations the ingredients malt, water, yeast and hops can create. This is, in part, due to the variety of hops available to brewers now-a-days. While each ingredient is integral to the taste of the final product, hops […]
Hit the ground running on celebrating your everyday triumphs this summer by taking part in Twin Cities in Motion‘s latest “The Biggest Little Thing” race! Summit Brewing Co. is a proud sponsor of “The Biggest Little Thing” Running Series. As a way to promote safely running throughout the pandemic, Twin Cities in Motion created its MNy […]
It’s here; Summer 2021. The promise we’ve all been waiting for – normalcy and routine. Last year’s “next year’s summer.” Of course, every year come spring we Midwesterners begin to come out of hibernation and work on gearing up for the warm-weather months. This preparation often includes attention to our physical figures. However, after 2020, in […]
The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is returning! A summer staple in the Twin Cities community, the annual four-day festival is dedicated to offering free concerts throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul that celebrate the history and culture of jazz. After a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival is returning but will look slightly […]
Craft beer fans are known for many things. One of these is their insatiable desire to be in-the-know about beer history, styles and trends. At Summit Brewing Co., we’re just as passionate about educating drinkers about their favorite beverage as they are about learning about it. That’s why we’re continuing our “Taste Summit Like A […]
