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Land of 10,000 Libations:
Your Guide to Minnesota Breweries, Cideries, Distilleries, and Wineries

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Wineries By Region

From the land of 10,000 lakes, we're drowning in delicious craft beverages. From IPAs to bubbly, we've got it all!

Forget "mosquito haven," Minnesota's a brewer's paradise–choices are overflowing like a perfect head of foam!

Planning a distillery detour or winery weekend? This guide will serve you well. We've got all the local legends categorized by what they make (beer, cider, spirits, you name it!) and where they work their magic (north, south, east, west) within the loon state.

Can't travel? No sweat! Grab these Minnesota gems at your local Haskell's (we’re basically your Minnesota-based craft beverage ambassador).

Join us in raising a glass as we explore Minnesota's bubbling bounty! Cheers!

Minnesota Breweries By Region

Buckle up, beer lovers! Minnesota's craft beer scene is a goldmine of unique flavors and local stories. From iconic Twin Cities taprooms to historic outstate gems, this list will lead you on a hoppy exploration across the state to explore the best Minnesota beers. Whether you crave a classic cream ale after a day on the lake or a quirky Belgian brew after a hike, Minnesota's brewering companies have a pint (or two) waiting for you.

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Twin Cities

Bad Weather Brewing St. Paul, MN

Never let it be said Minnesotans aren’t self-aware. We even came up with a way to say we love Bad Weather. From their Windvane Red IPA to The Hopcromancer American IPA and the classic Belgian blonde Sun Pillar, you could do a lot worse than Bad Weather’s brews when clouds gather overhead.

Bauhaus Brew Labs Minneapolis, MN

New only by comparison, Bauhaus quickly established itself as an indispensable local taproom with their core brews–Wonderstuff, Stargazer, Wagon Party, and Sky-Five–and their distinct, colorful, just-quirky-enough branding design.

Boom Island Brewing Company and Taproom Minnetonka, MN

Situated in Northeast Minneapolis, this family-owned brewery exclusively produces Belgian-style beers.

Excelsior Brewing Company Excelsior, MN

For the out-of-towners, the suburb of Excelsior is the epitome of laker life, a Minnesotan tradition that means “you’ve made it”—and now it’s time to kick back and savor it. Excelsior Brewing Company’s Big Island Blonde, Bitteschlappe Brown Ale, MinneGos, and more are the perfect complement.

Finnegan’s Brewery Minneapolis, MN

Known for its deep brews, full-flavored ambers, crisp ales, and a philanthropic mission to boot. Finnegan’s has been fueling–and feeding–the community for over a dozen years!

Fulton Beer Taproom Minneapolis, MN

One of the most recognizable Minneapolis beers, Fulton’s 50,000-square-foot Northeast brewing facility churns out local favorites like Lonely Blonde, Sweet Child of Vine, and The Ringer year-round.

Grain Belt Minneapolis, MN

Somewhere among Prince, First Ave, and the Spoonbridge & Cherry, the Grain Belt Beer sign is one of Minneapolis’s most recognizable institutions. The history of the brand is great, but you don’t need to know it to enjoy Nordeast, Grain Belt Premium, or Grain Belt Premium Light.

Indeed Brewing Company Minneapolis, MN

Another household name for Minnesota beer fanatics, Indeed distributes across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and parts of North Dakota. No wonder demand for their staples like Day Tripper, Midnight Ryder, and Dandy Lager runs high across the Bold North.

Lift Bridge Brewing Stillwater, MN

From a basement in 2008 to their brewery in Stillwater, Lift Bridge Brewery, named after a bridge that connects Minnesota and Wisconsin over the St. Croix River, crafts tasty brews to lift your spirits, too.

Padraigs Brewery Minneapolis, MN

Formally known as 612Brew, their specialty is exploring the 5000+ year history of Irish brewing in their craft beers.

Steel Toe Brewing St. Louis Park, MN

With “big dreams of staying small,” Steel Toe packs a punch in each pour with four mainstays–Size 7 IPA, Provider Ale, Rainmaker Double Red Ale, and Dissent Dark Ale—along with seasonal offerings.

Summit Brewing Company St. Paul, MN

Summit owes its whole operation to what they call their EPA—that’s “Extra Pale Ale.” Its popularity helped launch its brewery and expand its offerings to seven year-round brews and a bevy of seasonal tastes.

Surly Brewing Co Minneapolis, MN

Years ago, Surly launched Furious—and the rest is history. Passion runs so high for this top Minnesota beer brewing company that its patrons helped pass the “Surly bill” allowing brewers to sell pints at their own breweries. Celebrate the “Power of the Pint” with Furious, Bender, Hell, Overrated, or any of their great brews.

South West

Brau Brothers Brewing Marshall, MN

It’s hard to get more beer-y than a beer-making family whose last name is the German word for “beer”. Try their creamy, chocolatey, malted MooJoos Oatmeal Milk Stout, made with locally sourced milk.

South East

Mankato Brewery Mankato, MN

With their Kato beers, Mankato Brewery helped revive local brewing in this Twin Cities suburb. Their Haymaker IPA garnered local acclaim, while Kato Lager pays homage to the history of the Mankato region.

Olvalde Farm & Brewing Company Rollingstone, MN

An old hand guides Olvalde’s brewing and naming conventions. See “The Auroch’s Horn,” “Ode to a Russian Shipwright,” and “Rise of the Burghers and the all of the feudal lords'' for a few examples–then you need to try them to match the epic name to the epic flavor.

Schell’s Beer New Ulm, MN

One of the oldest active breweries in America, you could say Schell’s is responsible for the modern-day success of craft brewing in Minnesota. Celebrate the legacy with Deer Brand, a Midwest favorite since before prohibition.

North East

Bent Paddle Brewing Duluth, MN

When you use a bent canoe paddle to mix your brewing mash, you’re kind of accepting that as your name. Try multiple award winner 14° ESB, Venture Pilsener Lager, or any of this Duluth area’s flagship brews.

Blacklist Brewing Company Duluth, MN

Try Or De Belgique, Imperial Rhubarb Wit, Spruce Tipped, Local 755, or Or Cran for a good vertical slice of this Duluth brewery’s selection.

Third Street Brewhouse Cold Spring, MN

The rich history of this brewery dates back to 1874 and culminates today in Third Street Brewhouse, a stunning taproom serving MN Gold Lager, made with Minnesota waters, Lost Trout, Bitter Neighbor, and more distinct brews.