Ericsson Archive

#1760: Venn Brewing Company

Posted on August 2024 | No Comments
(Ericsson, Minneapolis, MN) Scooter’s 1760th bar, first visited in 2024. I had a rather long layover at MSP, so rather than spend it in the airport I decided to look...
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Some people collect autographs, some collect antiques, others collect stamps. My hobby is a little different, I collect bars. This site represents my collection, documenting each bar I visit.

This is not a review site, there's plenty of those already. Most posts in this bar diary are slice-of-life recaps of the half hour or so I spent having a beer. I hope you enjoy browsing through my collection!

--ScooterJ
A Few Random Favorites
- Mo Brew
  31 August 2018
  (West 39th, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1263rd bar, first visited in 2018. Craft beer bar that borders on both sports bar and five bar. Great staff. Open and airy with...
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- Sidestreet Bar
  10 August 2022
  (Midtown, Kansas City, MO) Scooter’s 1547th bar, first visited in 2022. Dive bar with pool tables and an absolutely stunning patio. The bartender was very friendly and welcoming. I had...
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- Native Brews Tap & Grill
  08 July 2025
  (Cherokee, NC) Scooter’s 1841st bar, first visited in 2025. This Native-American (and I believe women as well) owned restaurant and brewery has two locations as of the day before our...
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