August 26, 2017

Lots of beer at the Minnesota State Fair and you can walk around with it.



The Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild had a terrific exhibit.



Visitors to the exhibit can select among six different flights of beers — “Crisp and Clean,” “Malty and Sweet,” “Dark and Roasty,” “Hoppy and Bitter” and “Fruity, Spicy Tart and Funky.” flight. Each flight consists of four, 5-ounce samples for $10, which can be purchased with cash or card. I went with “Dark and Roasty.”

My favorite was BLK WLF Stout by Able Seedhouse + Brewery. Their description:

Black wolves were once thought to be their own unique species. Then a smart person declared them variants of red wolves. Until an even smarter person determined they're actually a gray wolf. Our very own BLK WLF perpetuates the confusion. Dry like an Irish stout. Hoppy like an American stout. Nutty like an oatmeal stout. Creamy like a milk stout. What really is a black wolf?

ABV 3.7% IBUs 32 COLOR Black HOPS UK Challenger MALTS Irish Ale malt, Aromatic malt, Biscuit malt, Rolled Oats, Black malt, Roasted barley, Lactose.



Carl's Gizmo is a visitor from the Idaho State Fair. I had one and it was quite tasty. Sort of an Italian Sloppy Joe.



The recipe:
Servings
4-6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 lb hot Italian sausage or 1 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
3 garlic cloves
pizza sauce, of choice
sliced mozzarella cheese
hoagie roll

Directions

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until slightly translucent.
Add fennel seeds - saute for a minute.
Add meat and brown.
Once mixture is combined and browned - spoon mixture into hoagie bun.
Top with desired amount of pizza sauce.
Add sliced cheese - enough to cover all meat and edges of bun.
Broil until cheese is melted.



Most foods come on a stick.



Even Walleyes.



Tractor Porn for those that sow before they reap.