Welcome to Surdyk’s Staff Blog. Here you’ll find our best tips, expertise, party ideas and more.
When Bitter is Better
We are well into the cocktail movement that has watched a surge in spirits sales both new and old, distilled in far-flung places or created right down the street. Great attention is given to the base spirit of any drink recipe, as well as... Read More
Fall into Fun at Surdyk’s
Have you ever met someone who didn’t like fall? Me, either. So in celebration of this universally loved season, we’ve filled our Fall Sale catalog with items that will help you enjoy this special time of year to the max. Football is in full swing and we... Read More
Natural Wines & 4 To Try
As the interest in natural wines continues on, our staff found 4 wines that we love…and not just for the care taken in their production, but for being delicious. About Broc Cellars: At Broc Cellars, all wines are made using spontaneous fermentation, a process... Read More
How ‘Bout them Apples?
While refreshing enough for the hot August temps, there is something about apples that make you long for crisp fall weather. This makes cider the perfect choice for late summer drinking. Minnesota has seen a boom in the marketplace for artisanal hard cider, and craft beer enthusiasts... Read More
Lazy Days of Summer
August – that fleeting last month of summer. If you can bet on one thing it’s that temperatures will be sweltering at some point during these next 15 days. To survive the muggy heat you won’t want to be making high proof cocktails with... Read More
People in Your Neighborhood
If you live in our corner of Minneapolis, you’ve certainly noticed how much the Northeast neighborhood has changed in the last few years. While Surdyk’s has been an institution since it first opened its doors (just a block away) in 1934. 85 years later... Read More
The Wine Questionnaire with Bill McCleary
Bill has been a beloved member of the Surdyk’s Wine Department for over 16 years and has helped countless people select the perfect wine to celebrate the big events in their lives. Inspired by “The Wine Questionnaire” by Jay McInerney, we’ve asked Bill to... Read More
Head Outside!
I am a born and raised Minnesotan. While I have visited many places in this great state, one spot that has remained on my bucket list is finally being checked off this summer: the Boundary Waters. I am excited to head north and explore... Read More
All About Sours
What makes a Sour a sour? Sour yeast strains. Sour and wild are terms that are used interchangeably in the industry but there is a distinction. Sour beers happen when acidifying bacteria (Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus, Pediococcus) in conjunction with wild or commercial yeast is introduced... Read More
Home Bar 101
If you grew up in the ’70s, most homes had a bar often located in the basement, maybe in the den. A few classic cocktails could be made a moment’s notice because they were (and still are) comprised of only a few ingredients. Decades... Read More
