Foxhole Brewhouse Blog

2019 U.S. Open Beer Championship

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:37:30 GMT

2019 Gold Medals for the win!

The U.S. Open Beer Championship just announced the medal winners. Foxhole Brewhouse is pleased to announce we took home 2 Gold Medals for 2019! The two Foxhole Brewhouse winners are the 4th Street Wheat and The Hunted (English Barleywine). Cheers!

Foxhole Brewhouse brought home a Gold Medal for the Old Snaggletooth and a Bronze Medal for the EKG Amber in 2017.

MN Vikings Game Day at Foxhole

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 19:18:44 GMT

Skol!

I know...I know...we said we'd never have a TV in the taproom but you know; how does that saying go!? Oh yes, "Never say Never!" We will start playing the Vikings Sunday after games on 9/23/18. Doors open at 11:30 so get your Vikings gear on and your friends and come on over to watch with us. Skol!

Trivia Mafia

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 14:41:11 GMT

Live Trivia every Wednesday starting June 13th!

Every Wednesday (except July 4th) we will be hosting live Trivia with Trivia Mafia! So gather your smart friends and come on out for a night of smarts and craft beer.
It is FREE to play!
Prizes go out to the top 3 teams along with the leading team at half time will get a gift certificate to Giovanni's Pizza of Willmar.
Please note, teams larger than 8 will get deducted 1 point for every person over that number.

Ridiculously Good!

Fri, 04 May 2018 20:35:30 GMT

Now offering fresh cheese curds in the taproom.

We are trying something a little different from the cheese trays....bags of RIDICULOUSLY GOOD CHEESE CURDS from Redhead Creamery LLC in Brooten, MN. So next time you’re in ask for a bag! $6 for a 1/2 pound bag.

Barrel aged Russian Imperial Stout!

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 15:19:38 GMT

RIS is ready to come out!

After letting the RIS age in Rye Whiskey barrels for about a year is it time for it's debut. We anticipate it to be ready to serve by early March in the taproom and we will also have a special bottle release for off sale purchases.

Thanksgiving Week Taproom Hours

liv@foxholebrewhouse.com (Liv Fuchs) — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 16:19:06 GMT

Extended hours for the Thanksgiving holiday

The holidays brings family home and so we wanted to extend the taproom hours so that you can find the time to bring in the whole family to enjoy our beer and each other.
Wednesday - 2pm to 10pm
Thanksgiving - CLOSED
Friday - Noon to 10pm
Saturday - Noon to 10pm
Sunday - Noon to 6pm
We want to say thank you to all our supporters and hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Got Kegs?

liv@foxholebrewhouse.com (Liv Fuchs) — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 15:27:52 GMT

Looking for your favorite Foxhole Brew for your next party? You're in luck!

Got kegs?? Ok, well we have the kegs but do you need a keg? For that wedding on the family farm, graduation or a good old home party? Want your favorite Foxhole brew there? It is possible! Just contact @westsideliquorwillmar or Spicer Liquor and we will get them your beer! We have 5 Gallon and 1/2 BBL (15.5 Gallon) kegs available! **Due to brew schedules and timing if it is a specific beer you are looking for please let us know plenty ahead of time and we will try to accommodate. # drinkfresh # drinklocal # mncraftbeer # kegs

Take Allie's Oatmeal Stout home

liv@foxholebrewhouse.com (Liv Fuchs) — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 15:30:50 GMT

Allie's Oatmeal Stout in Crowlers

Allie’s Oatmeal Stout now available to take home in Crowlers! #oatmealstout #mncraftbeer #drinkfresh #drinklocal #crowlers

A special beer for a special dog

liv@foxholebrewhouse.com (Liv Fuchs) — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 01:36:20 GMT

Allie's Oatmeal Stout now on Nitro

Named after our sweet pea who went to heaven a few weeks ago we present Allie's Oatmeal Stout. Will be served on nitro tap. Tapped today! # oatmealstout # nitro # drinklocal # mncraftbeer # bulldoglove # foreverinmyheart

U.S. Beer Open Championship - WIN

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 19:49:01 GMT

We are proud to represent our great state of Minnesota.

This morning we got some very exciting news that we want to share with all our supporters because this is for you! Foxhole won two medals in the 2017 U.S. Beer Open Championship. With over 6,000 entries from around the world this is a huge honor! We are proud to represent our great state of Minnesota.

Old Snaggletooth took home the GOLD and EKG Amber took home the Bronze.

Now we don't want to give Ryan too big of an ego...OK nevermind he deserves it....so next time you're in give him some love!

Hard work and love for the craft is paying off!

Thank you everyone that had contributed so far!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 18:14:00 GMT

Thank you everyone that had contributed so far! We would not be able to do this without your support! Here is what your money had helped us do so far! I know this may not look like much but it is a key piece to making good beer! See all that shiny copper...that is for the glycol system which helps keep the fermenter tanks at the proper temperature for fermentation! We still have a ways to go so if you could please keep spreading the word we would be very grateful. Still many great perks to claim

Taking care of details!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 18:13:00 GMT

So busy getting detail stuff taken care of I totally forgot to make this post....Our State license was approved yesterday! The tanks are finally all cleaned and ready. Hope to brew first batch this weekend! Keep your fingers crossed!

Inspection Time!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:15:00 GMT

State Inspection yesterday went WAY better than we ever imagined! Might be brewing sooner than we thought! Should've seen the look on the brewer's face...pure JOY!

Willmar OKs its first brewer taproom licenses!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 18:16:00 GMT

I'd have to say it feels pretty cool to be the FIRST! Thank you to the city of Willmar being so helpful getting us off the ground! And thank you to everyone else that is behind us supporting our dream! We would not be able to do this without YOU! http://www.wctrib.com/news/local/3781644-willmar-oks-its-first-brewer-taproom-licenses

The Growler! Great Article!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 18:17:00 GMT

We are featured in the latest issue of The Growler! Great article! Click here to read the post on The Growler!

Our license is on the agenda tonight!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:19:00 GMT

The Willmar City Council will meet at 7 p.m. today in the chambers at the Willmar Municipal Utilities Building, 700 Litchfield Ave. S.W.

The council will hold three public hearings, beginning at 7:01 p.m.

The first hearing will consider an ordinance requested by the Municipal Utilities Commission to set a residential net energy electric service rate at 10.03 cents per kilowatt hour that the Willmar Utilities would pay to customers who generate excess electricity from solar and wind facilities.

The second hearing will consider issuing $1.4 million in general obligation bonds to finance the city’s 2015 improvement projects.

The third hearing will consider adopting a resolution to vacate a portion of the right-of-way along Abbott Drive Southeast (northeast of Assembly of God Church) that has never been improved in order to enter the property into the Reinvest in Minnesota program. The action was petitioned by the Parker-Poss family.

The council will receive reports from the Public Works/Safety Committee and the Community Development Committee.

The report from the Public Works/Safety Committee will include a recommendation to seek designation of Robbins Island Park and five smaller parks as a regional park complex through the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The designation would provide the opportunity to apply for state parks and trails legacy funds.

The report from the Community Development Committee will recommend that Lupe Flores be given 30 days to show progress toward compliance with removal of an unsafe building at 944 Olaf Ave. N.W.

Also, the council will consider a memorandum of agreement between the council and senior engineering technician Lynden Wittman to provide additional compensation to him when he assumed additional duties for 18 months in the absence of a public works director.

The council had earlier tabled the memorandum pending review by the city’s labor attorney. Interim City Administrator Kevin Halliday said the compensation matter should be removed from the table and action taken.

Also, the council will consider two liquor licenses.

Going to state!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:18:00 GMT

2 out of the 3 government approvals in the bag! City of Willmar approved our license tonight! Next stop is the State! Cheers!

Happy and Safe 4th of July!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 18:21:00 GMT

We hope everyone had a Happy and Safe 4th of July celebrating our great country! We aren't real sure who all wants to be named so we will not make a list of names BUT want to Thank everyone who has contributed to our campaign and those that have taken the time to share as well...THANK YOU!!! We cannot do this without you all. So keep spreading the word. For those that are still thinking about it what are you waiting for? smile emoticon Jump on the bandwagon to get this brewery open and of course get fun perks in the mean time! I am letting you in on a secret...stay tuned for a special that will run this week...you won't want to miss out! Cheers!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/foxhole-brewhouse#/story

How about this bar?!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 18:20:00 GMT

We started to put the back bar area together this weekend! We started to put the back bar area together this weekend!

Gifts for beer lovers!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:22:00 GMT

Need a good gift idea for the beer lover in your life (it is totally ok to get gifts for yourself too wink emoticon )? Want to help us get open? Here you can do both! Our featured perk is BEER CLUB MEMBER FOR LIFE (yes for life!); $100 donation gets you (or the lucky person you are buying it for) 1 beer EVERY month for the remainder of your years! There are many other great perks like pint glasses, limited edition Tshirts, Assistant Brewer for the day (with a Brewers shirt), Private Dinner parties in the brewery and more. These are limited offers. Once it is done it is gone forever so don't miss out. smile emoticon And please share to spread the word!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/foxhole-brewhouse#/story

Taproom!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:23:00 GMT

A glimpse of the taproom. A little more character added every day.

Now is the time to show your support!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:23:00 GMT

Now is the time to show your support! We need your help to complete our vision of the Brewery & Taproom so that you all can come enjoy friends and great craft beer! Of course there are many great perks that come along with this...they start at $25 (there is even one with BEER FOR LIFE smile emoticon ) so go check it out, pick your perk then share with your friends and family! If you cannot contribute financially you can still help us by sharing this with everyone you know!

Thank you!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/foxhole-brewhouse#/story

Open Doors...Welcome!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 18:24:00 GMT

These are the things that are starting to give our space personality! The door to welcome you in!

Cargo Style!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:28:00 GMT

We made it safely from Atwater with precious cargo! Our beautiful table and bar tops from TimeWorn Wood! Thank you Jared and Amanda for your time and patience planning out our space! Can't wait to see them put to use!

IT'S OFFICIAL!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 18:59:00 GMT

Today is one we have been waiting very patiently for! It's official! We have our Federal Brewer's license! Lift a beer in a cheers with us!

Beer Fountain

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 19:02:00 GMT

The glorious fountain of beer! Where the nectar of the gods will flow!

Coming together!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Sun, 24 May 2015 19:02:00 GMT

Our big happy family set in place. Feeling like home! Can't wait to fire these babies up!

Can we get an amen!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Mon, 11 May 2015 19:06:00 GMT

Floor in the brewing area and behind bar complete! Can we get an amen! Almost time to move in the shiny stainless steel beer making equipment!

Finished Wall Mural

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Wed, 06 May 2015 20:35:00 GMT

I think this says it all...very inviting ... come enjoy a craft beer here! Isn't she beautiful!!? (Artwork done by Liv and Stevin's sister Eva Margaret Art Fan Page)

Mural of our logo!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Fri, 01 May 2015 20:33:00 GMT

A very fun project started this week! My very lovely and talented sister Eva Miller is working on the mural of our logo. She is the one that designed our logo as well. You can go to her art page and check out her other work Eva Margaret Art Fan Page!

Little helpers...by choice!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 20:32:00 GMT

Ryan had special little helpers tonight! Our nieces and nephew. smile emoticon Pauli says auntie Liv why are you building this place....are you building it to make money!? I said I sure hope so!

Paint drying...

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:31:00 GMT

Paint on the walls completed. Tile for behind and bar area and brewing area has begun. Fun leaving every night seeing progress that brings the space together instead of it being a big mess all the time!

Goat Ridge

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:30:00 GMT

Very excited for our neighbors the Goat Ridge crew...finally getting to open the doors! Come show your support! We will be next!! smile emoticon Cheers!

Busy day...

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 20:29:00 GMT

Busy day getting primer done and some clear coat done! Thank you to those who helped out ...we kicked butt! I'm pooped out...time for a beer!

Starting to look like our tasting room

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 20:28:00 GMT

I'm just chillin behind the bar waiting to serve you a delicious craft beer!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:53:00 GMT

It will be a busy night of putting up sheet rock if you'd like to stop by and lend a hand we will be there starting around 5:30pm.

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:54:00 GMT

Looking like a place...

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 15:52:00 GMT

Making some good headway! At it again today! Looking like a place to have a beer!

Our space is finally taking shape!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:34:00 GMT

Framing has begun! Our space is finally taking shape.

Let's sheet rock!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 00:36:00 GMT

Calling all volunteers for hanging sheet rock. We will be in there Monday & Tuesday from 5pm until maybe 9 or 10pm then all next weekend. Let us know if you want to come lend a hand. smile emoticon Cheers!

Last round of concrete!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 00:35:00 GMT

Last of the concrete is poured! We are going to set the cooler panels in place this weekend and sheet rock to start going up next week.

Concrete In

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 01:33:00 GMT

First round of concrete in. Feels like we are actually getting somewhere. Little more plumbing and electrical to get done before we fill in the rest.

Barley Wine 1st Attempt

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 01:31:00 GMT

The brew masters' first attempt at a barley wine...I must say it's pretty delicious. OG 1.105 FG 1.024 makes it come in at a whopping 10.8% ABV!

Lend a hand with the puzzle!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 01:30:00 GMT

The heavy work is done (for now) until the plumber and electrician get their work done but we are heading over to the brewery to do a trial set up of the cooler. If anyone wants to stop by to say hi and lend a hand with the puzzle; we will be there around 2:00.

Bring a shovel!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 01:29:00 GMT

Clean up one mess to make another mess smile emoticon we will be there tonight digging if anyone wants to get dirty you're more than welcome!

Got all the concrete hammered out today!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 01:28:00 GMT

Think we were all happy to see the last boulder drop away from the ramp!

Jamming with two jack hammers at the same time...

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 01:22:00 GMT

It's a party in there! Making good progress but couldn't do it without all our hard working volunteers! Party starts again today at 10 am.

They have arrived!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 22:31:00 GMT

Our equipment! Let's get this place open!!!

And so it begins!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year to all our loyal followers!!! 2015 is going to be a great year! We are working with the building owners as we speak to get a time line in order as to when they will have our space ready for us. Construction could be starting in the next couple weeks! We have offered them our man power to help get things rolling NOW not later so anyone that likes to get dirty and wants their beer faster we would take any volunteers. Let's get this place open!!!

Brewery Application

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

A giant step (that honestly we weren't real sure was going to happen soon) was taken today. We submitted our application to the TTB (our federal brewery license)!!! Which means one thing....IT'S GO TIME FOLKS!!

Making progress!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 00:38:00 GMT

Proof of progress getting the interior cleaned/gutted out. One step at a time baby!

Dumpster in place!

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:38:00 GMT

A dumpster out front can only mean one thing right!?!? Time to clean out the building and get ready for us to move in! It's a site I know we are excited to see and hope you all are too!

Indeed Brewing Company

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:38:00 GMT

Thank you Josh Bishoff at Indeed Brewing Company(one of our personal favorite breweries) for letting us come back with you and hang out for a bit and see where you make magic happen (we also got to add our sticker to the cooler among some of the other greats in the industry)

Craft Brewers Conference

kodyaasen@aasentech.com (Kody Aasen) — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:38:00 GMT

First day at the Craft Brewers Conference in Denver...meeting lots of people, learning about all areas of the biz and of course tasting many yummy beers!!! Cheers!!!