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Mike Augustyniak

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The Irish Pledge

The Irish Pledge

A remarkably light and bright St. Patrick's Day beer-tail featuring Summit's Oatmeal Stout.

BeerMike AugustyniakMarch 17, 2018Emmett's Public House, St. Paul, Grand Avenue, Mickey Person, Irish, St. Patrick's Day, Summit Brewing, Oatmeal Stout, Beer, BenedictineComment

Chai Rye Cold Press

Chai Rye Cold Press

This Irish-Coffee lookalike is designed to play mind games with you.

Beer, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakNovember 11, 2017Kieran's Irish Pub, Ryan LeClaire, Minneapolis, Bent Paddle, Coffee, Nitro Cold Press, Chai, Tea, Ginger, Cardamom, CinnamonComment

Pontoon Paloma

Pontoon Paloma

A citrusy craft-brewed IPA punches up the brightness on a traditional tequila-grapefruit refresher.

Beer, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakMay 20, 2017Tequila, Reposado, Grapefruit, Tattersall, Aperol, 612 Brew, Hidden Beach Summer, IPA, Hops, Ben Quam, Tim Schaaf, Green Lantern, St. PaulComment

You Scratched My Anchor!

You Scratched My Anchor!

A two-ingredient cocktail...one of which is beer... that's both potent and potable for Memorial Day fun.

Beer, RumMike AugustyniakMay 20, 2017Pimms, Olympia, Chartreuse, Norseman, 612 Brew, Unrated Rye, IPA, Ben Quam, Tim Schaaf, St. Paul, Green LanternComment

Dapper Dan

Dapper Dan

A biscuity IPA combines with aged rum to make this deeply complex summertime coupe.

Beer, RumMike AugustyniakMay 20, 2017Ron Zacapa, Honey, Bittercube, Jamaican #2, Orange Blossom Water, Lonely Blond, Fulton, Ben Quam, Tim Schaaf, Green Lantern, St. PaulComment

Orchard & Oak

Orchard & Oak

A unique blend of Minnesota-made rye whiskey, pear, and hard apple cider make this cocktail one of a kind.

Beer, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakFebruary 11, 2017Far North Spirits, Rye, Hallock, Roknar, Mike Swanson, Sociable Cider Werks, Cider, Pear, Sage, St. Louis Park, Tony Carlson, The Barrel Mill, AvonComment

The Cure

The Cure

Ice cubes made from hoppy beer contribute to the fresh, bright flavor of this bourbon highball.

Beer, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakJanuary 28, 2017Beer, IPA, Badger Hill, Lemon, Hops, Knob Creek, Single Barrel, Eagan, Volstead House, Colyn Fernandez, SuburbsComment

Farm Girl Beermosa

Farm Girl Beermosa

A light, bright beer and tropical juices go into this alternative to a mimosa.

BeerMike AugustyniakFebruary 20, 2016Stillwater, Lift Bridge, Saison, Mimosa, BeermosaComment