This is a rather controversial stance to take, but we’re nothing if not brave here at Klockow Brewing: we wish the wind would let up a little bit.
A more popular opinion that we tend to hold is that tie-dye shirts will never go out of style and that they’re the epitome of being awesome! Everyone should have at least three. We know that this is a popular opinion based on the turnout at our Tie Dye Day this past Sunday, where people young and old filled the taproom and our patio to twist and rubber-band up nearly our entire stock of white T-shirts, plus who knows how many shirts and skirts and bandanas that they just brought themselves.
The only problem with tie-dye shirts is that it takes 24 hours for the dye to set, so no one at the brewery on Sunday was able to show off their amazing works of art. Fortunately, we live in a digital age and social media is all the rage, so we’ve encouraged everyone to share pictures of their creations with us so that we might share them with you, the people. Stay tuned to our Instagram and Facebook pages for some examples of the good work our clientele has made.
Literally while writing the blog in the taproom, Scott Endorf walked in wearing the shirt he made last Sunday!
It should be noted that it’s not too late to have a little piece of last Sunday! Like I said above, we went through “nearly our entire stock.” All the rest got dyed by Tasha and our hippy guru Therese Nett, and will be for sale in the taproom soon! Also, a huge thank you Ashley Brubaker and Kelly Erickson for volunteering to help over the weekend. The day went smooth in no small part because of your help!
Did you know that this Sunday is Father’s Day? And what’s more, did you know that your average dad likes the occasional beer? I’ve been told as much, at least. And furthermore, did you also know that Sunday is double points day for our rewards program? If you’re not following the logic, what we’re saying is it might be a good day to bring your dad to Klockow Brewing this Sunday for a few pints and to sign up for our rewards program, if you haven’t already. You get a point for every dollar spent, and you get a dollar off every 10 points! Not only that, but they keep accruing and don’t expire. Maybe you too could be the next to join the 3,000 point club (do the math, that’s a hellava discount on your tab)!
And be sure to tell Nathan your best dad joke while he pours your beer, too. (Do you know when a joke becomes a dad joke? When the punchline becomes ap-parent!)
We Barley Know You, But We Hop to Change That. It’s the Yeast We Can Do: Taylor Draper
Question: How long have you been a regular here?
Taylor Draper: Let’s see, since the quarantine. Since 2020, and at that time, of course, it was very limited. But yeah, I think that was the first time. I remember that, obviously, because that time was so rough and this was one of the few escapes that was really pleasant.
Q: In that time, what is your favorite Klockow beer?
TD: Right now, it’s the BHK-NA (Non-Alcoholic). Other than beer, I do like the Dukka Water (hopped seltzer water). But previously, when I did drink beer a lot, it was Traveling Jack (West Coast IPA).
Q: What about the NA do you like?
TD: I like it because it still captures some semblance of a brown ale. I don’t feel like I’m sipping on water or something that isn’t craft made. It tastes good!
Q: And when you’re not drinking Klockow beer or Dukka Water, what do you like to drink?
TD: I like the… we call them fizz waters. I don’t know the right word for it, but they have a lemon flavor. Um, soda water! But they have a store brand lime flavor at SuperOne, and it’s really good.
Q: What are some of your favorite foods?
TD: Well, I just had an encounter with curry. The curry chicken tacos Gus made (Singing Chihuahua Taco Truck) were fabulous. Blew me away!
But I guess it depends on how you define “favorite.” Like last meal before the electric chair?
Q: Sure.
TD: In that case, I’d go macaroni and cheese with some bacon.
Q: So what do you do for work?
TD: Oh boy, ok, well, part-time college instructor, teaching psychology classes. And then I test kiddos for autism. And then the third job is I work with probation in Itasca County. They’ll refer me recidivist, or serial criminal offenders that need some structured programming to build life skills, problem solving, and ultimately to not reoffend.
So those three. And I always have two, but I never have three going on at the same time.
Q: When you’re not working, what do you like to do for fun?
TD: I fell in love with mountain biking! This was just like a month ago. [laughs] But I love it! Just can’t get enough of it. It kinda reminds me of surfing back in California. So I really enjoy that. That and maybe reading.
Q: You ride the Tioga Trails?
TD: Yes.
Q: What’s a fun/interesting fact about yourself?
TD: Let’s see… I really enjoy shuffle board, but I haven’t played in years.
Q: So what is it about shuffle board that’s so intriguing to you?
TD: I think the simplicity I’m attracted to. I used to play back home with some buddies, have some beers. And the game was so easy to play, but it still had a competitive edge to it. And it’s very mild-mannered, very finesse oriented.
Q: Last question, if you were offered the chance to meet a great-great-great grandparent, or a great-great-great grandchild, as an adult of course, who would you rather meet and why? So to go into the past or into the future.
TD: I would go back because I’d like to steer the family away from inter-generational trauma. We had… there were a lot of twists and turns in our family history; we don’t even know who my grandpa’s father was. That’s beside the point. But I would go back because every family is a system, and all systems have their problems, and I think I could make it better. And that might affect the ultimate future down the line.
Q: Ok, so you’d want to change things?
TD: Yeah, I think so. I don’t think I’d want to go back for any other reason.
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Thanks for checking out our humble little brewery! As long as you keep coming by, we’ll do our part by making the best damn beer possible and serving it in our always inviting atmosphere.
The Klockow Staff
Beer and Shrubbery Drops this Week:
Local, etc -
Unwined Up North
Ravenstone Abbey
Locker Room
Rocket’s - Cohasset
NoPo Kitchen
Hollywood Bait
Eagle Ridge Golf Course
Sugar Lake Lodge
Antler Store
Pokegama Grill
Pickled Loon
Eagles
SuperOne Foods South
SuperOne Foods North
Boulder Taphouse - Grand Rapids
Bottles and Brews
Pokegama Plaza Liquors
SuperOne Liquors - Grand Rapids
S&S Bottle Shop - Deer River
Frontier Liquors
Bemidji Area -
Liquor Lodge - Turtle River
First City Liquor
Lakeview Liquor
Northern Offsale Liquor
Beehive Offsale Liquor
Int'l Falls & Kabetogama -
SuperOne Liquor - I Falls
Ash Trail Lodge
The Rocky Ledge