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We are back and stronger than ever! The competition that started it all has returned, and we’re now accepting submissions of teams interested in competing for the 2012 crown of Iron Bartender! This is a 16 team (restaurant) bracket style, … Continue reading →

North Star Bartenders’ Guild Sunday Sipper’s Series continues with Whiskey….more specifically High West Distillery Whiskey!! Here are the details: WHO: Mat Garretson – Co-owner of High West Distillery, Jesse Held and Josh Augustin of NSBG WHAT: High West Whiskey Tasting, … Continue reading →

The North Star Bartenders’ Guild is featured weekly on Fresh and Local podcasts’, hosted by Susan Berkson, from Minneapolis’ Farmers Market every Sunday morning! Some of the recipes we share on the podcast are now available to you all right … Continue reading →

We’re getting ready to launch a very exciting seasonal series of cocktail emporiums starting this summer. The first volume to start the series will feature Bombay Sapphire Gin and Absolut Vodka. NSBG President Jesse Held will start the series explaining … Continue reading →

We’re combining two great celebrations into ONE! Together with Early Times Kentucky Whiskey, Old Forester Bourbon, and Woodford Reserve on Saturday May 5th is Cinco de Mayo and The Kentucky Derby, so of course we’re taking notice of that and … Continue reading →

Our latest event, ‘Imbibe’s of March’, was another successful gathering of talented barkeeps from around the Twin Cities combined with the talents of local musicians ‘Sound System Sabotage’ and DJ Richy Rivera. Gracious sponsors for the event included: Belvedere Unfiltered … Continue reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Imbibes of March Northstar Bartender’s Guild & People Serving People Fundraiser (Minneapolis, MN, February 22, 2012) – Local bartender and service industry group, Northstar Bartender’s Guild (nsbarguild.org), is hosting a community event showcasing their cocktail skills … Continue reading →

  We have a very special meeting/field trip lined up for the next gathering boys and girls.  We’re all headed to Vinocopia to play with some spirits and learn about their capabilities in some classics and neo-classic cocktails.  We’re all … Continue reading →

Eric Seed of Haus Alpenz joined NSBG to chat about some exciting products of his, and his company Haus Alpenz, has rolled out recently.  Eric introduced Rothman & Winter Orchard Pear Liqueur, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Kronan Swedish Punsch, Cardamaro Vino Amaro … Continue reading →