Two Free Pints, One Big Night: BlackStack Brewing Returns to the Winter Meltdown

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With BlackStack once again on board, anyone lucky enough to grab a ticket (details below) will receive two complimentary pints of BlackStack beer while mingling with our Twins special guests (announcement coming soon). Attendees will have the option to choose between two fan favorites: Local 755 New England IPA or Slopes Pilsner.

BlackStack Brewing has become a standout fixture in the Twin Cities craft beer scene since opening its doors in 2017 in St. Paul’s historic American Can building. The expansive 20,000-square-foot taproom blends industrial charm with a welcoming, modern vibe, complete with board games, a 220-inch screen to watch Twins games, and plenty of space to hang with friends. At its heart is a commitment to no shortcuts – quality ingredients, distinct flavors, and a collaborative brewing approach that keeps fans coming back for a wide array of hop-forward IPAs, lagers, fruited sours, and more.

Not a beer drinker? No problem. BlackStack also offers a wide range of non-alcoholic options, Twins-themed slushies, gluten-free seltzer-based cocktails, and THC drink options. We’re told the NA Bootlegger is a crowd favorite and well worth a try.

While many local breweries are known for their atmosphere or location, BlackStack stands out for its intentionally crafted, high-quality beer. Once hard to find outside the taproom, BlackStack is now distributed throughout greater Minnesota – keep an eye out for their distinctive cans wherever you buy beer. You can also visit BlackStack’s website and use their “Where to Buy” tool to track down your favorite beers or THC drinks near you.

Event Info
Date: Saturday, January 24
Time: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Smorgie’s, 508 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis

With the Winter Meltdown falling on the same weekend as TwinsFest, the day will be a full, perfectly sequenced celebration of baseball. Spend the afternoon at Target Field soaking in TwinsFest, then make the easy trip over to Smorgie’s to keep the energy rolling – the ideal way to transition from daytime fan fest to an evening surrounded by fellow diehards, cold drinks, and great conversation.

Each ticket includes:

• Two complimentary craft beers
• An exclusive Winter Meltdown 2026 pint glass
• Automatic entry into door prize raffles
• Five hours of premium Hot Stove hangouts with your people
• Live on-stage interviews hosted by Aaron Gleeman & John Bonnes
• Face time with special guests who mingle with the Twins Daily community

Past guests have included Kent Hrbek, Trevor Plouffe, Joe Nathan, Michael Cuddyer, LaTroy Hawkins, John Bonnes, Aaron Gleeman, and more – plus rising stars like Simeon Woods Richardson and fan-favorite voice Cory Provus. Who’s stepping to the mic this year? Stay tuned.

How/Tickets
Hundreds of people have previously wanted to attend this exclusive event, but this year, we only have 250 tickets available. You will likely need to become (or know) a Twins Daily Caretaker to get a ticket.

1. Each caretaker gets a free ticket to the Meltdown. 
2. Caretakers can buy up to three additional tickets for just $20

The Caretakers take care of Twins Daily, and we want to take care of them, so to give them the best chance, we are limiting the tickets to them, at least for now. If you want to join Twins Daily's Caretakers, you can do so for as low as $4/month. You get exclusive content, other benefits, and support from our hard-working writers, moderators, and tech guys. We would LOVE to have you join us. 

Can I Just Buy A Ticket?
Maybe? If our Caretakers don't sell this thing out, we will offer general admission tickets the week of the event. They will be $60 apiece.

Become a Caretaker here!

If you are already a Caretaker, THANK YOU. But please do not delay in buying your ticket. We will likely sell out, even limiting them to Caretakers and their friends. So grab them now.

Looking for more details? Great! We will reveal more about the Meltdown as it approaches, including our guests, giveaways, and other sponsors. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or Bluesky for more news as it is released.

Purchase tickets here.

 

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Will you be sending out the tickets separately? I placed an order for my free ticket but the only thing I'm seeing is the order in my account.