The Happy Gnome

Odell Tasting Menu

catherine — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:19:15 +0000

We are excited to welcome Doug Odell to The Happy Gnome for a tasting menu exploring his brews.

$50 for four courses of food and beer. Start serving at 6pm, Mr Odell arriving at 7pm.

first
rosemary scented wild sea bass
local corn and saffron bisque, stewed zucchini noodles, clams
Saboteur

second
mushroom crusted petit filet
cauliflower-potato puree, pancetta, artichokes, spinach, orange whiskey demi glaze
St. Lupulin

third
bucherone
roasted baby beets, pickled apples, walnut oil
Special one time release: 420 IPA

dessert
dark chocolate come
curried butterscotch, sweet and salty cashews
Bourbon Barrel Stout

Merchant du Vin Beer Dinner

catherine — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:12:20 +0000

The Happy Gnome has paired up with Merchant to Vin to bring you an evening of European beer. We have selected a German weiss, a Belgian lambic, some English stout and IPA, and add a Trappist brew and you have an evening of great beer while enjoying a five course meal.

The cost is $85 all inclusive. Sign up online.

Meet Rogue Brewmaster John Maier

catherine — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:01:15 +0000

Come in and enjoy 7 Rogue Brews and fresh Yaquina Bay oysters with Rogue Brewmaster John Maier. No advance tickets-just come in between 6-9pm.

Somer Orange Honey
Dead Guy Ale
Chatoe Rogue OREgasmic Ale
John John Juniper
Glen
Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout
Cask of Double Mocha Porter

Lift Bridge Beer Dinner

catherine — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:16:03 +0000

What could be better than spending an evening with the winners of the Golden Firkin (see Firkin Fest Post for reference).

Come and welcome summertime with some wonderful brews from local guys Lift Bridge. The LB guys will be there to talk about their brewery and brews.

The beer dinner starts at 6pm with the meet and greet, 7pm dinner. Cost is $65 plus the tax, grat and online fee, totalling $85.

Goose Island Beer Dinner

catherine — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:40:29 +0000

Ready to get your Goose on?

Goose Island is coming to town to have a beer dinner at The Happy Gnome…and are we excited. We have some reserves of their Fulton & Wood Series and their beloved “Heavyweights” waiting to be enjoyed by you!

This beer dinner will start at 6pm with a meet and greet, dinner at 7pm.

The Goose Island Beer Dinner will be $95 online, including the tax, gratuity, and online service fee. We look forward to having you join us! Space is limited.

Contact Catherine@thehappygnome.com with any questions.

Furthermore Beer Dinner

catherine — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:20:03 +0000

The boys will be back in town! The Happy Gnome is happy to welcome back our friends from Furthermore, Aran and Chris, for another fun beer dinner!

As always, meet & greet at 6pm, dinner at 7pm.

These tickets are now only available online: and the price reflects including tax and gratuity and the online processing fee. $65 for the meal and beer, $5.something for tax, $10 grat, $5 online fee. (If you already signed up at the restaurant, you still have your spot.)

Rush River Brewing Beer Dinner

catherine — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:57:03 +0000

Hey All,
The beer dinner is sold out! Thanks to all who have discovered the fun and enjoyment of these events! We are excited to host the Rush River guys on April 13th for a fun evening of beer and Chef Matthew Hinman’s cuisine.

The meet and greet starts at 6pm and dinner served at 7pm. Looking forward to it.

Let me know if you have any questions: catherine@thehappygnome.com

Magic Hat Beer Dinner

catherine — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:54:25 +0000

Hey there, Magic Hat is coming to town for a beer dinner…but it’s all sold out. The beers expected at the event are the favorite Magic Hat #9, Circus Boy Hefe, Lucky Kat, Vinyl Vienna Lager, Odd Notion Collection: Wheat Pale Ale, and Odd Notion Collection: 100 IBU IPA. These will be available on draft after the dinner at a $5 pint. Let’s enjoy some Magic Hat!

The Glenlivet Scotch Dinner

catherine — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:47:51 +0000

The Happy Gnome and The Glenlivet present a night of food and scotch.

You will progress through The Glenlivet’s offerings:
12, 15 French Oak, 16 Nadurra, 21, and 25

while enjoying dinner

first course
gorgonzola souffle
frisée & Belgian endive, dried mango & cranberry vinaigrette

second course
grilled tuna
napa cabbage & daikon slaw, grapefruit ginger dressing, blood orange reduction

third course
grilled beef tenderloin
rosemary polenta, salsify, sun dried tomatoes, swiss chard, dried currant demi

dessert course:
“peanut butter cup”
dark chocolate ganache filled with peanut butter custard, caramelized bananas and peanut butter

Matthew Hinman
executive chef

Cocktail Hour at 6pm, Dinner at 7pm.

upstairs in The Happy Gnome’s Firehouse Room

The event is $60 including tax and tip

Flat Earth Anniversary Party

catherine — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:48:36 +0000

Come celebrate the success of Flat Earth!
They are turning three, and we are having a party.

We will have their newest release Onvi as well as 5 other beers for you to enjoy

Newest Batch : Ovni – Biere de Garde

also available:
Winter Warlock – Golden Barleywine
Grand Design – S’more infused porter – Winner of Best of the Winterfest
Sunburst – Apricot Ale – Winner of the Best of the Fest St. Paul Summer Beerfest
Double Hopped Angry Planet Pale Ale
Belgian Pale Ale – The one that started it all!