Monthly Archives: January 2011

Enjoy the big game. The Happy Gnome is closed all day for our own annual staff celebration.

It’s time to celebrate one of the oldest breweries in Minnesota. The Happy Gnome will feature Schell’s Brewery on April 12th for a wonderful evening of beer, history, and a specially paired 5 course meal. Tickets are $80 all inclusive). Meet & Greet starts at 6, dinner served at 7pm.

Well, it’s almost time for Firkin Fest! Coming Saturday, March 26th! This year we will try to push up the number of Firkins to possibly over 80. We are limiting the number of people and having a set entrance fee (so once you get in, you sample the beer you want and don’t worry about tickets [...]

The Saint Paul Jaycees are heading to New Ulm for Bockfest, and you can ride along. Bockfest is an outdoor festival which celebrates Schells Brewery and their Special Fest bock beer. There is a fire, food, and many other beer-lovers. The Happy Gnome has partnered with the Saint Paul Jaycees to sell tickets and provide [...]

Tomorrow WED Feb 23: starting at 6pm We will be pouring 16 different BELL’s BEER! Talk about a great night. Featuring two tasting flights of the following: Flight 10K: Batch 10,000, Rye Stout, Hell Hath No Fury, & Java Stout and Flight 9K: Batch 9,000, Harry MaGill’s Spiced Stout, Third Coast Old Ale, & Expedition Stout. (no substitutions, [...]

Napa Smith Brewery from California is joining us at The Gnome. Tapping the Organic IPA at 4 pm with $2 pints till 7 pm (or finish the beer, whichever comes first). Come sample their offerings and enjoy some appetizers.

Well, our friends at Surly will journey across the river to Saint Paul for an evening at the Gnome, enjoying a five course dinner paired with their beer. February 15 starting at 6pm. To celebrate Surly’s 5 year Anniversary, we will have a Surly Happy Hour starting at 4 pm, and every Surly you purchase [...]