In September 1986, Summit Brewing Company opened its doors on its University Avenue location. A small gathering was held to commemorate the new St. Paul business and among the attendees was WCCO 4 News. While a brewery opening in Minnesota wasn’t all that unusual – the state has a history of brewing – a brewery […]
Earlier this month, we shared eight facts about our Summit Sága IPA as a way to celebrate the hoppy brews’ eighth year in circulation. Since we like bragging out our beers, and sharing tid-bits we find interesting, we’ve decided to continue this birthday tradition. Next up is our Summit Keller Pils. If you’ve been a […]
To say that 2020 has been a different year would be a bit of an understatement. Among all the challenges we’ve endured, an unforeseen side effect is how time seems to be at a stand-still. It feels like we’re just starting patio season (because in a way we are), yet it’s already August! However, while time […]
It appears 2020 is the celebration of the India Pale Ale (IPA). Though, to be fair, in the craft beer world, when isn’t it a celebration of the IPA? At Summit Brewing Co. specifically, we’ve had quite the year toasting to the beloved hoppy brew. We started off 2020 with our Mixed Pack IPA Edition, […]
When it comes to craft beer, the styles are endless. From stouts to sours, maibocks to Märzens, drinkers now-a-days can find any flavor they desire. While some of these styles may seem completely foreign to one another, others appear to have very little variation. So much so that some may wonder, what really is the […]
This spring, we announced we’d be having a new summer seasonal: Summit Cabin Crusher Kölsch-Style Ale with Lime. In case you didn’t know a kölsch is a German style of beer. And, also in case you didn’t know, we love our German beers here at Summit. Not only do we have a brewhouse that was […]
Summit Brewing Co. Sees Expansion Among COVID-19 Downturn It’s fair to say that 2020 has been a challenging year in the beer community. After a tumultuous first six months several breweries, ourselves included, are now always bracing for the unexpected. However, amidst all the change we’ve been fortunate enough to see some growth on the […]
There are certain moments in life that deserve to be commemorated. From occasions like birthdays, anniversaries or weddings to achievements like finishing a race, getting a promotion or buying a house, it’s important to mark these in some way. And, we think, it’s always better to celebrate them with a beer in hand. But we […]
Ah, National Selfie Day. A holiday dedicated to an art craft that barely existed just 10 years ago. National Selfie Day is celebrated on June 21. It was first started in 2014 by DJ Rick McNeely to celebrate the personal photos. In the six years since, it has grown to be a national holiday. There […]
Father’s Day is coming up! So, Summit Brewing Company would like to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all fathers – biological, step, adoptive, honorary, grand, chosen or otherwise – and cheers you for all you do for your family. Father’s Day has been celebrated for thousands of years. In some communities, such as within […]
