By Jeff Zeitler on Monday, October 10th, 2022
Yes, we pick apples, but sometimes the tree is too far away, or there just aren’t enough to justify the trip to the yard to pick. Yes, we have to make money- we’re a for-profit business, though we don’t make a profit all that often. So, we pick where the pickings are best. But, you […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Saturday, September 17th, 2022
Yes we do! A 1/6th barrel (5.16 gallons) of cider or mead will run you $100, plus a $100 deposit A 1/2 barrel (15.5 gallons) of either will run you $250 plus a $100 deposit. We’ll even throw in a picnic tap with your rental, but be sure to consume all within a day or […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, August 25th, 2022
Free bottle has to be of equal or lesser value to the purchased bottles. Now (Thursday August 25th) until Sunday September 4th. Bring some Urban Forage cider or wine to the cabin, campout or family gathering this weekend! Cheers!
By Jeff Zeitler on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022
Music nights are Fridays from 7-9 PM unless otherwise noted March 15: Matthew Hope March 16, 3-5 PM: Rough around the Hedges (meetup and live podcast) March 22: Vlad Messing Marcg 23, 4-6 PM Irish Session Musicians March 29: Pete Hofmann March 30, 4-6 PM Irish Session Musicians April 5: Dueling Mandos April 7, 2-4 […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
From June 29- July 3, we’re offering a B2G1 on all to-go items, including wine, cider, vinegar, hot sauce, even swag like our ballcaps! Take some of our cider up north when you go out of town and enjoy Minnesota-made cider and wine in the northwoods. Use our hot sauce as bug spray and watch […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022
And did we mention the silver medals? Well, if we did, I’ll mention it again. We sent four of our ciders: pear, maple and oak, honey toast and blackcurrant to the biggest cider competition in North America this year, and came home with four silver medals. Four. So this week, we’re putting all four on […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022
We’re not a brewery, but after a few days of drinking (a lot of!) beer we thought you might be ready for a change of pace. We offer ciders, meads and wines made from local fruit and honey here. Want a tour of the microwinery? We’re offering one for free this Wednesday (May 4th) at […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Saturday, April 30th, 2022
Well, even if you’re not, we’re offering a tour of the production winery this Wednesday, May the 4th at 5 PM for free. Please sign up at Eventbrite (see link below) as we’re limiting attendance to 30 guests. Jeff will lead the tour and answer questions about foraging, cidermaking and how this eccentric little microwinery […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022
People are doing things again! If you haven’t been out lately, you may not have noticed. But people are doing things again! Our taproom has actually been busy a few times since we reopened at the beginning of the month. We’ve hosted a 50th birthday party, we’ve seen a book club congregating at our tables […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Friday, March 11th, 2022
I mean, I’m watching it all the time too, don’t get me wrong. But you might need an evening out. Just a suggestion, but it might do you a bit of good. The world won’t end if you tune out for a bit, and if it does, it may as well end while you’re holding […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Saturday, February 26th, 2022
Hey! We’re reopening the taproom next week, so we need to clear out a few bottles from the in-person bottle shop. 40% off anything today, until 5 PM. Better get in here quick!
By Jeff Zeitler on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022
Your papers, please is something we won’t be saying. The city of Minneapolis will require all bars and restaurants to do so starting this Wednesday, but we will be temporarily closing the taproom instead. Why, you may ask? I’ll give several reasons: First, the latest wave of the virus doesn’t seem to be letting up […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, January 6th, 2022
If you haven’t heard, the city of Minneapolis has reimposed a mask mandate for all businesses like ours in the city. As much as we dislike going back into mandatory mask mode, it may be the best thing to do given the high case counts currently. So please, when entering and buying drinks please wear […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, January 6th, 2022
Please purchase tickets in advance on our online store or at the door for $7. March 14: Ireland March 21: Freinds March 28: Seinfeld April 4: Harry Potter April 11: No trivia April 18: The Office April 25: Dune
By Jeff Zeitler on Friday, December 10th, 2021
Are we going to get 12 inches of snow or not? Who knows. Regardless, we’re closing the taproom for the day so we can all stay home. See you when the snow clears!
By Jeff Zeitler on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
You asked for it, so we’re doing it. Gilmore Girls trivia is happening on Thursday December 2nd. You need tickets, so buy yours here! We binged all seven seasons in our household over the last three weeks to prepare, and believe you me, it wasn’t easy!. Actually it was fun, and now Gita is a […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Friday, November 19th, 2021
We have butterbeer back on tap! We put it on tap each time we host Harry Potter trivia, and keep it on until it’s gone. Try it with whipped cream or without. It’s a non-alcoholic treat for any Harry Potter fan of any age.
By Jeff Zeitler on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021
Learn to make soap with the Bob Ross of the Longfellow neighborhood, John Hanson! Longfellow soap can be found for sale at local co-ops, at Longfellow Market and in our taproom. These are wonderful bars of handmade soap, created from local ingredients. Cost for the class is $40, and you’ll take home bars of your […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, November 11th, 2021
Our business neighbors down East Lake Street- Ingebretsens- recently blogged about our cider and used our notes to craft an applesauce recipe as well! Take a look at their wonderful post below. It’s a truly unique take on what we do. We appreciate our fellow Lake Street businesses and hope to stop there soon for […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Sunday, October 31st, 2021
TODAY ONLY: Halloween scavenger hunt inside our taproom! Yes, anyone of any age is welcome, but anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Prize is a complementary glass of non-alcoholic butterbeer. In this scavenger hunt you must take a photo of: -The book “Most Potente Potions” -A skeletal hand -a witches hat -life […]
