Minnesota State Fair

Toast to fall brews with our virtual State Fair beer tasting

Fall calls for heartier beers with fuller body. Experience these six selections, curated by the Star Tribune cicerone.

By Michael Agnew,

Sharyn Jackson and

Chris Riemenschneider

September 4, 2020 at 1:25AM
State Fair beers from the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Photo by Mike Krivit
State Fair beers from the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Photo by Mike Krivit (Mike Krivit)
about the writers

about the writers

Michael Agnew

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Sharyn Jackson

Reporter

Sharyn Jackson is a features reporter covering the Twin Cities' vibrant food and drink scene.

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Chris Riemenschneider

Critic / Reporter

Chris Riemenschneider has been covering the Twin Cities music scene since 2001, long enough for Prince to shout him out during "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)." The St. Paul native authored the book "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom" and previously worked as a music critic at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas.

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