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Giving back has been a core tenet of our company philosophy since the early days, and we have partnered with worthy charitable organizations since the start. But the time has come for Indeed Brewing to get even more involved with local nonprofits, which is why we’ve created the Indeed We Can Program.

This all-new approach to charitable giving will raise money for local nonprofits by opening the Indeed Brewing taproom every Wednesday and donating all net profits from taproom sales to a different local nonprofit each week, as selected by Indeed Brewing’s employees.

“Charitable giving has been an important part of Indeed Brewing since the start,” said Indeed Brewing Co-Founder and Marketing Manager Rachel Anderson. “Initially we partnered with One Percent for the Planet, which is a great organization that we’re proud to have worked with. But we realized that there are countless worthy local charities and that we could increase our charitable impact by working more closely with organizations here at home.”

The nonprofit organizations selected to receive funds from each Indeed We Can Wednesday event will be chosen by an Indeed Brewing Company employee and vetted by founders of Indeed. The Indeed Brewing taproom will be open from 3 pm – 11 pm each Wednesday and the net profits from all sales will be donated to the selected organization. In most instances, representatives from the selected organization will be present during the event to provide information to interested visitors.

The featured nonprofit organization for each Indeed We Can Wednesday will be announced in advance on Indeedbrewing.com/blog and promoted via Indeed Brewing’s social media accounts. In the event that no suitable nonprofit is available on a given Wednesday, all net proceeds will be added to a fund to be distributed to nonprofit organizations at the end of the fiscal year.

“We are truly excited about this new program,” said Anderson. “Not only will Indeed Brewing have the chance to work more closely than ever before with local nonprofits, but our taproom visitors will be able to interact directly with the groups they’re helping. Our visitors will get to drink beer for a good cause, and they’ll also have a chance to learn more about these great organizations in their community.”

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Come celebrate Art-a-Whirl 2014 with Indeed Brewing Company! Northeast's famed annual art celebration continues in its 19th year and we are joining the festivities with live music, art, beer and food at our 2-day long celebration. With the release of L.S.D. Honey Ale, we're expanding our taproom outside with a tent and additional seating and taps. Get here early and stay late and enjoy all that is great about Northeast!

SPECIAL BEER RELEASE: L.S.D. HONEY ALE

A kaleidoscopic combination of Lavender, Sunflower Honey, and Dates set the stage for a mind-bending beer experience as delicate floral aromas dance atop rich notes of fruit, and honey. Conceived by our head brewer, Josh Bischoff, LSD was originally produced by the Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery where it received a medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 2011. (7.2 ABV, 20 IBU)

BEER LINE-UP:

Available All Day: Shenanigans Summer Ale • Day Tripper Pale Ale • Midnight Ryder American Black Ale • L.S.D. Honey Ale
Rotating Special Releases: Let it Ride IPA • Mojito Shenanigans • Mexican Honey • Rum King
Plus: Special Casks (while supplies last)

FIRST AVENUE STAGE PRESENTS:

Our patio is cleared off and we're crossing our fingers that summer is truly on the way in Minnesota! One sure sign of the changing season is the release of Indeed Brewing Company's Shenanigans Summer Ale, a honey wheat beer brewed with Sorachi Ace hops, regionally produced honey, and locally malted red wheat.

Shenanigans is our tribute to summer, perfect for days spent sipping pints on the patio. Shenanigans will be available from Late April–September. Look for cans to hit liquor stores starting this week and enjoy a pint at your favorite patios around the state. So congratulations for surviving this winter and now it's time for Shenanigans!

Shenanigans Stats:
ABV: 5%
IBU: 14
Original Gravity: 11.5º Plato
Hops: Sorachi Ace, Willamette
Malt: Two-row Pale and Red Wheat
Available: 6-packs & 12-packs of 12-oz cans, on-draft, Late April-September

Description:
A warm day, great friends and a good beer–It doesn’t get any better. In that spirit we present Shenanigans Summer Ale, our ode to the season. Brewed with Sorachi Ace hops, regionally produced honey and locally malted red wheat, Shenanigans Summer Ale has a zesty citrus aroma, refreshingly dry body and notes of honey. So on those long hot days, remember that summertime is time for Shenanigans. (5% ABV, 14 IBU)

Indeed Brewing Company has partnered with beer distributer J.J. Taylor to make its beer available to craft beer fans in southern Minnesota. The new distribution deal will help Indeed Brewing Co. meet the growing demand for locally crafted beer in markets such as Rochester and throughout the region southeast of the Metro area.

Indeed Brewing will continue to self-distribute its beer throughout the Metro region. Additionally, the company is now self-distributing to the Duluth/Superior market, making the brewery’s product available in all of Minnesota’s largest markets, including the Twin Cities Metro area, St. Cloud, Rochester, Duluth and Mankato, as well as Brainerd Lakes and Bemidji.

“We’re thrilled to be working with great partners like J.J. Taylor,” said Indeed Brewing Co-Founder Nathan Berndt. “Not only are we happy to come to new markets like Rochester, but these partnerships allow us to focus on improving our own self-distribution efforts, leading to a better experience for craft beer fans all across the state.”

The latest distribution deal reflects the continued growth of Indeed Brewing. The company is on track to brew 11,000 barrels in 2014, a 100 percent increase over the previous year. The company previously announced two major expansions in production capacity in 2013.

“J.J. Taylor Minnesota is proud and excited to start our partnership with Indeed and represent their portfolio of world class beers,” said J.J. Taylor President and General Manager Mike Bamonti. “We look forward to expanding the distribution of Indeed beers in Rochester, Owatonna, Faribault, Mankato, and other areas south of the Twin Cities. Together, the teams from Indeed and J.J. Taylor will work closely and fill the many requests for these great beers.”

J.J. Taylor’s will distribute Indeed Brewing beers to the southeastern corner of the state starting on May 1.

The Twins home opener is just around the corner on April 7, and we are happy to announce that Indeed will now be available at Target Field this season! Look for cans of Shenanigans Summer Ale and Day Tripper Pale Ale in sections 116, 126 and 320. We think this season is already off to a great start. Cheers and let's go Twins!