Comments on: Sunday Sampling at Stubs

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:27:11 +0000

I hear ya, I didn’t really like the Sierra Nevada Tripel, either!

By: beckel

beckel — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:52:07 +0000

Stubs unquestionably has one of the best tap selections in the city, much love. Looks like you took full advantage of said taps and consumed a number of wonderful brews. All good beers that I would recommend as well, though I haven’t had the Sierra Nevada. In particular that Minnesota Tan is really solid, quite fruity but tasty as hell, and plenty strong. I first tasted it at Indulge and was blown away by how well balanced they made such a sweet brew. The lil Sumpin Sumpin is quite impressive with some very unique flavors present. If you enjoyed it and enjoy beers with even larger grain bills you will dig the Extra as well. Though I would say each beer is impressive in their own way. On the Dark Horse Stout Series, if you dug the Too I would suggest their Tres a blueberry Stout. Though I expected to enjoy their Plead the 5th Imperial Stout the most the Tres was my favorite by far. Cheers!

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:16:26 +0000

I was just across the street from Sturb’s yesterday afternoon and had my plans allowed the time I would have loved to stop over to see what was on tap. They’ve always got more on than I have time to try. Don’t know if they still have ‘em, but during the MNBeer Anniversary party they had 3 mini burgers on those pretzel buns and they were great. Tachos are also yummy, but word to the wise, make sure you have someone to share them with. Eating the whole order yourself is something you will regret.

By: amm002

amm002 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:00:46 +0000

Frank, I agree. It’s very obvious Jon puts alot of thought into what they carry, very well done. I can’t even begin to imagine what a madhouse the place will be come football season…which aside from the inevitable (and much needed) boost in spirit for the Gopher squad, means that more people will be exposed to great craft beer. Love it.

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:52:42 +0000

Jon is doing a nice job at Sterbs. It’s more work than you think to come up with an impressive tap list. I talked to him at Great Taste in Madison and know from experience that there’s alot of research and working with salesman involved. It might not sound like “work”, but you have to try alot of samples and make educated guesses so you don’t get stuck with crappy beers no one buys on tap for 6 months. Looking forward to next year’s Indulge.

By: amm002

amm002 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:38:59 +0000

Stu – I saw their Cubano on the menu which looked fantastic, but the Bender sandwich ultimately got my attention.

By: Stuart Raymond

Stuart Raymond — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:35:37 +0000

You didn’t have a sandwich with their pretzel bun? Duuuuude. Flipping awesome. I love Sterbs. I wish I would make it there more often being that I work about 2 blocks away, Town Hall is much closer to my route but I still make it there about once a month.

By: amm002

amm002 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:17:14 +0000

Thanks Jon, too bad I missed it! Will definitely be making it back soon.

By: Jon from Stub's

Jon from Stub's — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:12:11 +0000

Thanks for the nice write up!!!

If you were there on Sunday you did get to try Lil Sumpin’ Extra. We tapped it on Saturday night.

I hope next time you swing in I get a chance to say Hi!

By: amm002

amm002 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:22:06 +0000

FD – I need to pick up that book, I’ve heard it’s a good read. We had Lil Sumpin Sumpin…Sumpin Extra was on deck. Given there were a total of six people in the entire bar, including the bartender and waitress, the odds of us getting to it were low!