Thanks to all who made this year's MHSCN Hops Scotch networking series a success! The series wrapped up Sept. 22 with a high-energy evening at Du Nord Craft Spirits in South Minneapolis.

Attendees got to know each other by playing "Two Truths and a Lie," with Du Nord gift cards awarded to the best sleuth and best liar. A unique menu of craft cocktails made with the distillery's vodka and gin were a highlight, as was an in-depth and entertaining distillery tour. It was great to have a mix of MHSCN board members, long-time members and new folks get together.

Previous Hops Scotch events were held at Community Keg House in Northeast Minneapolis and Lake Monster Brewing in St. Paul. A combined Best Peer Mixer Ever event at Summit Brewing in July was a great success, drawing approximately 80 attendees from MHSCN, IABC Minnesota, PRSA and MWMC.

If you have ideas for 2017 networking events, please contact Jenna Anderson, jenna.anderson44@gmail.com, or Diane Rose, dianerose15@comcast.net.