I have purchased it at Kappy’s in Medford (Wellington) and Sav-Mor Liquors by the Twin City Plaza in Somerville. (19 replies, last updated by 9lives November 1, 2009)

My folks live in Oregon and when I visit I drink my share of Mirror Pond Pale Ale (Deschutes Brewery, Bend, OR). I’m wondering whether any hounds know whether bars or restaurants serve this in Minneapolis/St Paul, or... (3 replies, last updated by L Hoff August 12, 2006)

I’m trying to remember if the ginger drink on the menu at West Indies Soul is “beer” or something else. Whatever it’s called, the drink is mega-gingery and delicious. I know that the Mississippi Market... (7 replies, last updated by AnneInMpls July 20, 2006)

I am spending a few days in Minneapolis (starting today) and would appreciate a quite update on good places to eat. I haven’t been to the Twin Cities in a few years.... The two places that attracted my attention in my... (5 replies, last updated by Ruth Lauritzen May 24, 2003)

"Funniest looking Irish-pub in the Twin Cities...." That’s a hoot! Molly Quinn’s HAS evolved. Seriously though, I would check Zipp’s Liquor on Franklin in Seward. They have a fantastic wine selection. I also... (7 replies, last updated by Danny February 23, 2007)

The Waterfront Ale House, both the original Brooklyn location and its Manhattan twin, have been Chowhound favorites for years. The beer list is extensive and the burgers are considered to be some of the best in the city. Type... (6 replies, last updated by Jeff September 13, 2003)

Howdy to everyone in the Minneapolis & St. Paul area! The research tour for my forthcoming book Slow Food in the Heartland: A Cook’s Tour will bring me to the Twin Cities January 17-20. Your suggestions for what I should see,... (9 replies, last updated by Michael Florey -- St. Paul/MN January 14, 2005)

Oh man, you’re gonna have to shoot some Twin Cities recommendations for me! I was just there and loved it. Work will be sending me there again in August. (9 replies, last updated by soupkitten June 30, 2009)

need to head there. It’s REAL real ale. All British ingredients except the H20. Not standard brewpub (murky-sop) product. Served cellar temp. Imperial pints. Good food there too (Brit). Recommendation: Ponca City Oklahoma.... (12 replies, last updated by RAC January 24, 2002)

It is generally available in Minneapolis/St. Paul. I like it but Summit Extra Pale Ale is also available and usually at a slightly lower price point being local. (6 replies, last updated by GroovinGourmet December 2, 2007)

I’m visiting Detroit and wondering if Detroit metro or Windsor offers anywhere that brews a good English-style bitter, or any cask-conditioned real ale at all for that matter? Served at 53F & hand pulled. I see plenty of... (6 replies, last updated by bb May 9, 2004)

disappointing, borderline awful... While I’m on the subject, I hate Newkie Brown. My twin spent a semester in Newcastle and never once came across the hometown-named brew. Americans may be the only ones dumb enough to... (22 replies, last updated by Captain April 18, 2008)

of Virginia. My daughter & I also indulged in ice cream cones & milkshakes at the vintage stands Twin Kiss south of LaPlata, & Stan’s Dairy Freeze in Montross, VA – right next door to a roller-skating rink (where we... (0 replies, last updated by Lauryn October 22, 2002)

Americans in the Twin Cities (not just UK ex pats) started to appreciate the glories of real ale and they ended up (before closing) selling far more Bishops Bitter than anything else. Hence my third thesis, that if real UK style... (62 replies, last updated by chuckl March 22, 2009)

of the Chowhound “Best of” Twin Cities type-threads, so I can print them out before setting off? Otherwise too busy packing for drive up there tomorrow (4:30p res at Sherlock’s Home for the turkey . . . and, more... (2 replies, last updated by tubalard January 1, 2003)