It’s June Pride Month! During this special time of the year, major cities worldwide throw enormous celebrations in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Local businesses and first-rate corporations also join in on the fun and sponsor the gay pride festivities. Just over the weekend, the highly anticipated 8th annual Beer Dabbler at Twin Cities Pride took over Loring Park, a charming expanse of greenery by downtown Minneapolis. This fantastic event gave crowds of locals the chance to sample brews from over 50 Minnesota breweries!
The 2019 Beer Dabbler at Twin Cities Pride was themed to honor the art form of drag. Many breweries had samplings done by representatives dressed up in drag, such as Surly Brewing Company. A portion of every ticket sold was also donated to Twin Cities Pride to help support their mission of commemorating the LTBTQ+ community’s diverse heritage, fostering inclusion, educating and creating awareness of issues, and celebrating achievements in equality. It was a truly fantastic event, all for a good cause!
All of the attendees had a wonderful time sampling countless pours of spectacular craft beers brewed especially for the Beer Dabbler. For example, Dangerous Man Brewing Co. (located in Northeast Minneapolis) poured a special “It’s Dragging Time!” Dragonfruit Hibiscus Sour. Minneapolis breweries definitely had a a major presence at the event, such as top locales like Bauhaus Brew Labs, 612 Brew, and Fulton Beer.
St. Paul also had many esteemed breweries in attendance, such as Clutch Brewing Company (pouring their Can I Kick It? Smoked Red Ale), Tin Whiskers Brewing Company (pouring their Electric Love beer), and Summit Brewing Company. Other top Minnesota breweries that stole the spotlight were Lakeville Brewing Company and Angry Inch Brewing (both in Lakeville), and Boathouse Brothers Brewing Company (located in Prior Lake).
Throughout the day, beer fanatics also played Hammer-Schlagen® (a fun drinking game) and enjoyed a silent disco, music, and activations by popular sponsors like the Minnesota Lynx WNBA team and Minnesota United FC (who gave attendees the chance to spin a wheel for a prize). More local sponsors included Metro Transit, the Minnesota Lottery, Cowboy Jack’s (a bar with several Twin Cities locations), and Bootlegger Brewing kombucha. Revitalyte also gave attendees samples of their their electrolyte-filled rehydrating solution.
Other companies taking part in the Pride Dabbler fun were Clear Health Chiropractic, Continental Diamond, DDi (Drink & Drive Intelligently), Renewal by Anderson Window Replacement, the Blue Sun soda and sweets shop, Skyline Specs premium polarized wooden sunglasses, All Energy Solar, and Travel Leaders. Topgolf, an exciting hotspot for putting and socializing, was also in attendance, as well as the Stigma hemp company, the Pioneer Press Twin Cities news publication, and 89.3 The Current radio station.
All of the attending sponsors had the opportunity to connect with many Twin Cities consumers and enhance their brand awareness in the local community. The Beer Dabbler also has their summer event coming up, which will also provide fantastic opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to get their companies recognized by a vast, thriving consumer market. For more information on The Beer Dabbler’s sponsorship opportunities, visit their website. You can also follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
