The Minneapolis Star Tribune turns 150 later this month. In honor of that milestone, a Minneapolis brewery made a pale ale in the newsroom's honor. In a press release, Fulton Brewing Company's head brewer, Mike Salo, explains how the beer was made. (And he just might have a future in writing if the whole beer thing falls through...

Over the past few years, the Twin Cities beer scene has grown astronomically. Yet, somehow, local waistlines seem to be holding steady. How so? One potential reason could be our thriving bike scene, which offers a variety of happenings throughout the year. The Fulton Gran Fondo, a 50- or 100-mile ride that takes cyclists through the city, is one such ride with the promise of beer at the finish line. While the epic Fondo is considered a local rite of spring...

Can’t justify a full weekend? Chef Camp has a bunch of other tie-in events, including a whole hog dinner at Fulton Brewery, a cast iron restoration and care class, a cooking class with chef Vincent Francoual where he shows you how to treat Red Table Meat’s amazing Jambon Royal, and more.

If you’re in Minnesota and someone offers you a Lonely Blonde, they're most likely referring to Fulton’s popular American blonde ale. And nothing else. Fulton is the classic craft beer success story. It began as a home-brewing project in a South Minneapolis garage, and now it’s one of the better-selling breweries in the state. It’s North Loop brewery is just east of Target Field and a popular stop before Twins games.