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Dangerous Man Brewing

1300 NE 2nd St., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Big with the bearded set, this cool hangout feels hand-crafted but slick. The communal tables get jammed, so expect to share space. The beer list changes all the time, and this is the only place to find their innovative small-batch beers.

Minneapolis, Northeast, Taproom

Badger Hill Brewery

4571 Valley Industrial Blvd. S., Shakopee, Minnesota

Located in a valley in the Gopher State, Badger Hill has gone from being a humble tenant at Lucid Brewing to occupying their own space in Shakopee a mile away from both Valleyfair and Canterbury Park.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Bauhaus Brew Labs

1315 Tyler St. NE., Minneapolis, Minnesota

This Northeast taproom nest garnered attention way before it even opened for its poppy, bright, and so-very-mod can designs.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Minneapolis, Northeast, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

NorthGate Brewing

783 NE Harding St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

Closed Permanently

Bringing together three brewers from Texas, Ohio, and Minnesota, NorthGate keeps it simple, but diverse. Their focus is on British-style brewing and session beers, but they've got some more adventurous (and more alcoholic) options as well.

Entertainment, Minneapolis, Northeast, Taproom

Great Waters Brewing Company

426 Saint Peter St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

Closed Permanently

Built at the old location of the Saint Paul Cathedral, Great Waters brews all their beer with spring water drawn from a well on site. Considering the success they've had, the water might actually be blessed!

Outdoor Seating, St. Paul, Taproom, West Seventh

Tin Whiskers Brewing Co.

125 E. 9th St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101

With a robot-inspired aesthetic and beers named after engineering inside jokes, this stylish cement and amply windowed space in downtown St. Paul welcomes nerdy beer lovers into its new taproom's warm embrace.

Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, Taproom

Flat Earth Brewing Co.

688 Minnehaha Ave. E., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106

This quirky operation is in St. Paul's historic Hamm's brewery, breathing a little life into this old brewing town's East Side. Check out Unfiltered Fridays and Food Truck Saturdays.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, St. Paul, Swede Hollow, Taproom

Barrel Theory Beer Company

248 E. 7th St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101

Lowertown’s coolest taproom is Barrel Theory. Located next to Dark Horse, and within an amble of the Saint’s stadium, this restored warehouse is full of serious beer nerds.

Downtown St. Paul, Outdoor Seating, St. Paul, Taproom

Big Wood Brewery

2222 4th St, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

This cheeky award-winning brewery's highly anticipated taproom is modern and woodsy, much of it built with reclaimed materials from around the area. The taproom pours Big Wood's three year-round beers.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Suburbs, Taproom, White Bear Lake

ENKI Brewing

1495 Steiger Lake Ln., Victoria, Minnesota

Located in a former warehouse in the sleepy town of Victoria, this taproom has a down home "Hey Norm" kinda feel. But with really good beer. It's just feet from a Minnetonka bike trail, making it a favorite for biking beer snobs.

Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Outer Twin Cities, Taproom

Brau Brothers Brewing Company

1010 Southview Dr. E, Marshall, Minnesota

Relocated from Lucan to Marshall, the brewery has a nice shiny taproom that’s open all week, a small kitchen, and house-brewed sodas served from a fire truck. A great road trip destination.

Outstate MN, Taproom

Boom Island Brewing Co.

2014 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minnesota

These guys are serious about Belgian brewing, giving up musical careers to study and replicate the exacting technique. Over a dozen Belgian-style beers now grace the Boom Room, Boom Island's bright, industrial taproom in North Minneapolis.

Near North, Taproom

Fulton Brewery

414 6th Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minnesota

The vibe at Fulton is unfussy, which seems about perfect for its North Loop location. The patio has doubled the size of the space, giving it a little breathing room. It's a hop from Target Field, so you'll find lots of pre/post-gamers here.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Minneapolis, North Loop, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Indeed Brewing Company

711 15th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Tucked away in the Northeast artists quarter, this taproom has an old-school feel. It’s like discovering an old bar pouring very cool new beers. Indeed boasts one of the longest bars of all taprooms and a quiet little patio.

Dog-friendly, Minneapolis, Northeast, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Jack Pine Brewery

15593 Edgewood Dr., Baxter, Minnesota

In the cabin community of Baxter, the little brewery has a spacious and friendly taproom with small-batch beers, also available in fishing-trip friendly growlers.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Sisyphus Brewing

712 Ontario Ave. W., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Down the street from the Walker Art Center, Sisyphus Brewing proves that Sisyphus would've been a lot happier with a beer in hand. With an abundant supply of board games and a shuffleboard table, entertainment is plentiful.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Loring Park, Minneapolis, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Sociable Cider Werks

1500 NE Fillmore St., Minneapolis, Minnesota

A typical Northeast warehouse a little off the beaten path, the first cider taproom in the state actually features graffs: fermented apple ciders with some hops mixed in. They've also got a few beers of their own.

Entertainment, Minneapolis, Northeast, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Burning Brothers Brewing

1750 Thomas Ave. W., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104

Named for the former fire-eating habits of its two owners, this new St. Paul brewery (just along the Green Line) brings completely gluten free beer to the Twin Cities, made with residents' craft-accustomed palates in mind.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Hamline Midway, Outdoor Seating, St. Paul, Taproom

August Schell Brewing Co.

1860 Schell Road, New Ulm, Minnesota

Schell has a line-up of specialty beers, including the historic Grain Belt brands. Tours and a quaint town make a great day-trip. Tours are offered F-Su from Sept.-May and daily from Memorial day through Labor Day.

Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Bang Brewing Co.

2320 Capp Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114

Housed in a shiny grain silo, Bang Brewery looks like a beer spaceship that touched down in the middle of the industrial expanse of St. Anthony. The profiles of Bang's organic beers match the space's clean, minimalist appearance...

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Minneapolis, Outdoor Seating, St. Anthony Park, Taproom

Kinney Creek Brewery

1016 NW 7th St., Rochester, Minnesota

Proudly laying claim as Rochester’s first brewery since Prohibition, Kinney Creek's taproom has since become a cool but casual social hub, with visits from TC food trucks and local bands.Rochester

Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

HammerHeart Brewing

7785 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes, Minnesota

This place is Old World Nordic. The journey to Lino Lakes has all the fun parts of a road trip, but it's only 20 minutes north of the metro. Set amid the pines outside this taproom is a gravel patio...

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Suburbs, Taproom

Fair State Brewing

2506 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fair State Brewing may just be our first co-op brewery. Join up, drink beer, make decisions, or just drink beer. No need to be a member to enjoy the taproom on Central, which is modern and cool with LCD menu boards and fresh hoodies for sale.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Minneapolis, Northeast, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

612 Brew

945 NE Broadway St., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sitting inside an airy, rustic industrial warehouse, 612's taproom offers lots of beams and brick, a nice-sized bar, shuffle board, and plenty of tables. It might just have the best patio in the area, often featuring live music.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Minneapolis, Northeast, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Insight Brewing

2821 Hennepin Ave. E., Minneapolis, Minnesota

You’ll have to find them in an industrial park off of E. Hennepin, but you’ll be rewarded by an world view of beers from a brewer who has worked all over the globe. The comfortably modern taproom is airy and spacious.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Minneapolis, Northeast, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Bemidji Brewing

211 America Ave NW, Bemidji, Minnesota

Way up on the shores of Lake Bemidji, this airy and bright taproom offers five to six beers on tap, flights, and growlers through the weekend, serving craft beer to Bemidji and to folks from the cities thirsty for a day trip and a fresh brew.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Bent Brewstillery

1744 Terrace Drive, Roseville, Minnesota

After merging with Pour Decisions and remodeling the taproom, Bent Brewstillery is ready to go. The first microbrewery–microdistillery in Minnesota can be found in Roseville, featuring plastic and stainless steel growler options.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Roseville, Taproom

Excelsior Brewing Co.

421 3rd St., Excelsior, Minnesota

This brewery feels a bit like a raucous garage party. Just off the Main Street drag, Excelsior Brewing's no-frills space packs in a lake crowd that spills out into the parking lot on nice days...

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Excelsior, Taproom

Lake Monster Brewing

550 Vandalia St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114

Frosty brews, a brand-new, industrial-style taproom, and events like yoga and a pint are all reasons to check out the mystical Lake Monster Brewing.

Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Lake Superior Brewing Co.

2711 W. Superior St., Duluth, Minnesota

Established in 1994 in Duluth, this humble Minnesotan brewery has been happily churning out four year-round craft beers, a handful of specialty/seasonal brews, and a root beer since before it was cool.

Entertainment, Taproom

Lift Bridge Brewing Co.

1900 Tower Dr. W., Stillwater, Minnesota

Refreshingly unpretentious, this humble taproom in Stillwater is known for throwing great music/beer-release parties. Considered a destination for beer fiends looking for experimental or limited releases.

Entertainment, Taproom

LTD Brewing

8 8th Ave. N., Hopkins, Minnesota

Living The Dream Brewing uses an 8 barrel brewing system, making it one of the smallest breweries in Minnesota. Dream-themed beers include Nightmare Irish Dry Stout, Sleepwalker Triple IPA, Hazy Dream Belgian Orange Ale, and more...

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Mankato Brewery

1119 Center St., North Mankato, Minnesota

Proudly known as the first brewery in the area since 1967, this little upstart supports the community through lots of events and good times at the taproom.

Entertainment, Taproom

North Loop BrewCo

701 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Closed Permanently

Two scientists ditched their offices to launch North Loop BrewCo (previously Lucid Brewing). A reservation and two cans of non-perishable food for the food shelves or $5 toward the brewery's featured charity will get you on a tour.

Minneapolis, North Loop, Taproom

Pitchfork Brewing

709 Rodeo Circle, Hudson, Wisconsin

This Hudson hangout is brand new and features the less-is-more sensibility common among many local taprooms. Among the rotating taps of small-batch beers available, you'll find a few firkins and even a root beer.

Taproom, Western Wisconsin

Steel Toe Brewing

4848 W. 35th St., Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

The working man’s taproom, this no-frills space in an industrial park is laid-back and focused on freshly made beer. Due to its size and suburban location (in SLP), this gem flies under the radar.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, St. Louis Park, Taproom

Summit Brewing

910 Montreal Circle, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

The grand dame of breweries, Summit has built-out its Ratskeller Hall to become the St. Paul taproom. It's only open two days a week, but a limited edition beer is always on tap in addition to an extensive selection of the brewery's regular offerings

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, St. Paul, Taproom, West Seventh

Surly Brewing Co.

520 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Written About

The massive Surly Brewing complex is open and packing them in the shiny new beer hall, which has a fat menu full of beer-friendly nosh, a formal second-level dining area, and glassed-in brewing tanks against which you may press your nose.

Minneapolis, Outdoor Seating, St. Anthony Park, Taproom

Third Street Brewhouse

219 219 Red River Ave. N., Cold Spring, City of, Minnesota

Cold Spring has a long brewing tradition, and Third Street keeps pushing it forward in the brewery's spacious modern taproom. Another fun road trip from the cities, plus a lawn/patio set up for drinking and picnicking in the warm months.

Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

56 Brewing

3055 Columbia Ave. NE, Suite 102, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The seasonal variations of 56 Brewing's four core beers, plus other seasonal brews, are made with local ingredients. The brewery strives to be environmentally friendly and civic-minded. The beers can be found on tap in eight Minneapolis locations.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Minneapolis, Northeast, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

12welve Eyes

141 E. 4th St., Saint Paul, Minnesota

In the historic Pioneer Endicott Building, this bespectacled basement brewery has a different feel than other industrial-tinged spots—it's bright, colorful, and loungey. And hey, it's skyway-connected.

Lowertown, St. Paul, Taproom

Urban Growler Brewing Co.

2325 Endicott St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114

Smack dab between St. Paul and Minneapolis in St. Anthony Park, this woman-owned and operated brewery in an old brick warehouse brings its award-winning beers to the thirsty masses.

Dog-friendly, Downtown St. Paul, Outdoor Seating, St. Paul, Taproom

Vine Park Brewing Co.

1254 W. 7th St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

Vine Park Brewing isn't really a taproom, per se, but at this West 7th spot in St. Paul you can brew your own beer, or pick up a growler of one of their six available brews to take home. The root beer is also great.

St. Paul, Summit Hill, Taproom

Pryes Brewing Company

1401 West River Rd. N, Minneapolis, Minnesota

If Pryes' scenic riverside views and food by Seventh Street Truck park aren't enough to complement your drinks, you can also try your hand at the obscure sport of Belgian Feather Bowling (it's like bocce, but weirder).

Dog-friendly, Downtown Minneapolis, Entertainment, Minneapolis, North Loop, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Wild Mind Artisan Ales

6031 Pillsbury Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419

Wild Mind lives up to its name with a variety of experimental and nontraditional beers, crafted with wild yeasts gathered from around the state. A must for the adventurous drinker.

Dog-friendly, Minneapolis, Outdoor Seating, South Minneapolis, Taproom

Lakes & Legends Brewing Company

1368 LaSalle Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403

Craving a patio experience while it's too cold to go outside? Lakes & Legends has set up lawn games and patio chairs, complete with fake grass and string lights, inside their huge, otherwise warehouse-like taproom. It works when you see it.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Loring Park, Minneapolis, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

HeadFlyer Brewing

861 Hennepin Ave E., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414

Not every brewery is equipped with a giant cribbage table, but if that's your thing, HeadFlyer has you covered. If it's not, they've got plenty of other games to enjoy inside the taproom or out on their spacious patio.

Dog-friendly, Minneapolis, Northeast, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Eastlake Craft Brewery

920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407

Operating out of the Midtown Global Market, Eastlake focuses on their beloved sours and IPAs while the surrounding eateries offer delivery to your table. They're open later than the Market itself, as long as you enter from Lake Street.

Entertainment, Minneapolis, Outdoor Seating, Phillips, Taproom

Bald Man Brewing

Eagan, Minnesota

The Bald Man and his associates bring a great taproom experience out to Eagan, complete with live music and excellent beers.

Dog-friendly, Eagan, Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Suburbs, Taproom

Alloy Brewing

2700 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55433

The team behind Alloy Brewing has been winning brewing awards since 2015, and their Kickstarter-backed taproom opened in Coon Rapids in 2017. The comfortable and modern space is a great solution to the north metro's dearth of taprooms.

Coon Rapids, Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Suburbs, Taproom

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