The Twin Cities celebrates beer

2:32 PM, Aug 11, 2012   |    comments
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- A grand beer sampling event is about to get underway in the Twin Cities.

Mall of America is hosting the second annual Twin Cities Beer Fest which gives Minnesotans the opportunity to taste beers from around the world. Festival-goers can sample craft beers, domestic beers, cider and exotic beers from far-flung locales while enjoying live music, games and an eating contest.

Hans Lofgren from Capitol Beverage stopped by the KARE Saturday show to share his love of beer. He brought along beer from the following breweries:

Odell
Tallgrass
Stone
Alaskan
Capital
Goose Island
Shock Top
Estrella

The Twin Cities Beef Fest runs from 3-7pm on Saturday, Aug. 11.  Visit the Twin Cities Beer Fest website for more information.