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 [...]
February 23, 2012
Surly Beer Dinner
Yes, it’s that time of the year where Surly Brewing visits The Happy Gnome. Enjoy a lovely 5 course meal designed by executive chef Scott Brink paired with 5 different Surly beers (total of 6 beers served…we start you off with a meet & greet beer). The dinner is $85 all inclusive, no refunds. We [...]
March 24, 2012
Firkin Fest 2012
March 24th, The Happy Gnome’s parking lot, a heated tent filled with beer…Firkin Fest returns. The Happy Gnome is planning on 60 plus firkins again with a wide variety of styles & flavors. Over 30 breweries will fill firkins for the festival! Firkin “juice” is cask conditioned ale, meaning the carbonation in the beer comes [...]