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Andy Ruhland

@ruhbrewer.bsky.social

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Girl Dad. Head Brewer for Bad Weather Brewery in St. Paul, MN. Lager homer. Decoction enthusiast. Delta P. Former bicycle mechanic. Dreaming of racing Leadville 100.

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Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 4h

Physical therapist didn't like my response(or lack thereof) from the shoulder exercises. Orthopedic visit is next..... At least I've been prescribed some better pain meds. The saga continues.

Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

IMO Bigfoot is one of the best beers ever made. Big chewy malts with a crisp bitterness and hoppy note that coats the mouth. I'm always amazed how well the bitterness holds up as it ages as well. Complex yet clean.

Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

@badweatherbrew.bsky.social 2026 Calamity is ready for its year long slumber in barrels. We'll be racking it tomorrow into Wheated Bourbon and Rye Whiskey barrels from J Carver Distillery.

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Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 1d

Cold, windy, and dreary outside. It's a good night for barleywine.

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Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 2d

Approaching 1 month off the bike. Formal shoulder diagnosis is a pinched nerve and I've finally started PT. Still in a bit of pain though. Been slowly swapping parts over from the Allez. Just need new bar tape and the bb/crankset installed. Hoping to get on it yet this fall. 🤞

Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 2d

I believe so yes. Some prominent local industry folks have confirmed it.

Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 2d

Dept of Commerce considering a new 50% tariff on bicycles, ebikes, and frame-parts classifying them as a "threat to national security" is some bullshit. And Guardian Bikes, a direct to consumer company agreeing with the tarrif suggestion doesn't help anything. It's gonna kill bike shops.

Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 2d

Fuck cars. More bollards.

John Maternoski @johnmaternoski.bsky.social · 3d

Drivers are really making the most of our new separated bike lane. Love that for them.

Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 4d

What a dumpster fire. Shitting the bed against the Eagles again. A tradition like no other. 🤦‍♂️

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 4d

DC J6: 1.500 arrests
DC No Kings: zero

Tell me again which side is violent?

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Paul Lieberman @paullieberman.org · 4d

You might like this sign my friend made.

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Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 5d

Nice! Got tix to the game too!?!? Rad man

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Trump isn’t even trying to hide the fact that the DOJ is completely politicized and the rule of law no longer applies federally

Donald Trump announces he has commuted George Santos’ sentence in his federal fraud case:

“at least Santos had the Courage, Conviction, and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN! […] I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY. Good luck George, have a great life!”

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Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 5d

Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 6d

CVS minute clinic confirms we're in network online. Schedule appt for Myra's ear. Show up to have Health Partners tell us we're not. Call Health Partners who then refers me to an in-network contact which turns out to be wait for it.....the CVS minute clinic website. What a fucking joke.

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Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 6d

Pulled the trigger. It's old, but it's in beautiful shape. The geo fits me perfectly and it's an insanely comfy ride. I actually used to work on this bike years ago during my shop days. Gotta swap some parts from the Allez. Can't wait to get some miles on this in 2026.

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Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 10d

Urgent care doc "If this pain med doesn't work after a few days let me know and I can prescribe something else"

Urgent care center. "You have to schedule another appt to get another pain medication prescribed".

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Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 12d

Our Czech Premium Pale Lager right off the filter.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 14d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 13d

To the servers at Bierstadt pouring Slow Pour Pils as GABF week is upon them.

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Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 14d

Urgent care doc didn't think I tore my rotator cuff, just a strain and didn't need an MRI. If that is indeed true, I can't imagine how painful a tear is because this borderline unbearable. Haven't really slept since Friday night. Pain meds prescribed aren't helping. PT starts in a week. Woof.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 15d

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 18d

This was a false hope. Spent last night at Darkness Day in agony and then had little to no sleep from the excruciating pain. Time to see the doc.

Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 19d

1st day in over a week that I don't have constant piercing pain in my shoulder. Not ready for the bike yet but hopefully in a couple days. PT exercises from the last time I injured my rotator cuff are starting to pay off once again. Boy is it a slow healing process.

Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 18d

Oof. That's a bummer man.

Andy Ruhland @ruhbrewer.bsky.social · 18d

Oh no!

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