Grumpy's, Barley John's Brew Pub Among Candidates in Growler Magazine's Contest

Grumpy's Bar and Grill and Barley John's Brew Pub are two Roseville-area restaurants in the running for special distinction in The Growler magazine's "Kind of a Big Deal" contest.

Grumpy's is in the running for best craft beer in the suburbs while Barley John's Brew Pub is a nominee for best brewpub. Voting is open now through Nov. 6, Election Day.

In our Roseville Patch Readers' Choice contests this past summer, the winner of Best Bar with Craft Beers was Barley John's Brew Pub.

Click on this link to see our story for all the winners of the Readers' Choice contests.

Meanwhile, here is Growler magazine's rundown on the "Kind of a Big Deal" contest:

• "The best thing about the Minnesota craft beer scene right now is the energy. New breweries are popping up, restaurants are widening their craft beer offerings, there’s seemingly a new beer-centric event every other weekend, and the people in our community are roused by all the happenings. So what better time to celebrate the men and women of beer? We asked you to nominate those in the beer community who are ‘Kind-of-a-big-deal’, and, hey, you did. And now it’s time to vote. Between now and November 6, 2012 (Election Day), cast your ballot. Votes will be tallied, and winners – as voted on by you, the readers – will be announced in The Growler’s December/ January “Kind Of A Big Deal” Issue."

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