Minnesota Breweries

Brau Brothers Brewing Co. | website | 1.507.747.BEER
Brau Brothers Brewing Co. was formed in the spring of 2006 in the tiny town of Lucan, in southwest Minnesota. The Braus are no strangers to the beer business. Before starting Brau Brothers Brewing Co., they ran The BrauHaus, a brewpub in Lucan. Brau beer can be found in bottles and on draft.

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Cold Spring Brewery | website | 219 Red River Ave N, Cold Spring, MN
Gottlieb Gluek launched the Mississippi Brewing Company in Minneapolis in 1857. Shortly thereafter, the name was changed to Gluek Brewing Company. Unlike many others, the company survived Prohibition. In the 60s, Gluek was bought by G. Heileman and the Minneapolis brewery (22nd and Marshall) was torn down. Then in the late 90s, the Cold Spring Brewery became Gluek and Gluek re-erged in Minnesota. In 2008, the company was renamed to Cold Spring Brewery. The brewery currently has a capacity of 250,000-300,000 barrels per year. Cold Spring beer can be found on draft and in bottles.

Tours: Call 320.685.8686 to schedule a tour.

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Finnegans | website | info@finnegans.org
They may only produce one beer, but 100% of their profits go to help the working poor and at-risk youth. This is the Twin Cities answer to “socially conscious” beer. The beer is contract brewed by St. Paul’s Summit Brewing Company. Finnegans can be found in bottles and on draft.

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Flat Earth Brewing Co. | website | 2035 Benson Ave., St. Paul, MN
Flat Earth Brewing Co. poured their first beer for the public in the beginning of 2007. Flat Earth beer can be found on draft and in 22 oz. bottles.

Tours: Check their website for tour information.

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Fulton Brewing Co. | website | 414 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Fulton is currently contract brewing their beer in Black River Falls, WI as they build their brewery in Minneapolis, not far from the Minnesota Twins’ new ballpark. Their beer is currently available on draft.

Tours: Not yet!

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Harriet Brewing | website | 3036 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, MN
Harriet launched in 2011, focusing upon Belgian-style beers. Currently you’ll find their beer on draft around the Twin Cities. Beer is also available in growlers from the brewery.

Tours: Visit their website for details.

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Lake Superior Brewing Co. | website | 2711 W Superior St. Duluth, MN
Lake Superior Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Duluth since the old Fitger’s Brewery closed in the 70s. They’ve been around since 1994 and you’ll find their beers in bottles and on tap around Duluth, the Twin Cities and beyond.

Tours: Call 218.723.4000 to schedule a tour.

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Lift Bridge Brewery | website | Stillwater, MN
Lift Bridge Brewery is run by  five guys from Stillwater. They’re currently brewing their beer at another brewery, but are in the process of building a brewery in Stillwater. Their beer is available on draft and in bottles.

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Mantorville Brewing Co. | website | 101 East Fifth Street, Mantorville, MN
Mantorville Brewing Company is located in historic Mantorville, MN, next to the old Ginsberg brewery. They’ve been making beer since 1996 and have recently released their beers in bottles. Mantorville beer can be found on draft and in bottles.

Tours: By appointment only – 651.387.0708.

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Pig’s Eye Brewing Co. | website | St. Paul, MN
Pig’s Eye was originally part of St. Paul’s Minnesota Brewing Company. The brand and recipes were recently resurrected by the former brewmaster and VP of sales and is contract brewed by City Brewing in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Pig’s Eye beer is available in cans and on draft.

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August Schell Brewing Co. | website | 1860 Schell Road, New Ulm, MN
Schell’s is the second oldest family-run brewery in the US and the oldest in Minnesota. They survived the Sioux Uprising, Prohibition and Bud, Miller and Coors virtually taking over beer production in the US. In recent years, Schell’s has also taken over production of Minneapolis’ Grain Belt beer. Schell’s beer is available on draft, in cans and in bottles.

Tours: Tours are $2, and that includes tasting. Check their website or give them a call for dates and times.

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St. Croix Brewing Co., LLC | website | PO Box 16545, St. Paul, MN
St. Croix Brewing Company’s claim to fame is their Maple Ale which was introduced in 1985 as the first commercial American beer fermented with pure maple syrup. You can find their beer in bottles and on draft in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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Summit Brewing Co. | website | 910 Montreal Circle, St. Paul, MN
Summit got its start in St. Paul in 1986 and has become one of Minnesota’s best known craft beers. Summit beer is available on draft and in 12 and 22 oz. bottles.

Tours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1. They’re free, but you’ll need reservations if you want to take a tour on Saturday. I’d suggest giving yourself plenty of time as tours fill up quickly on the weekends.

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Surly Brewing Co. | website | 811 Dusharme Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN
Surly Brewing Company is Minnesota’s fastest growing brewery. Surly beer is available in cans, growlers and on draft. Though they’re both cool, there is no relation between Surly Brewing Co. and Surly bikes.

Tours: Check their website for tour information.

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Vine Park Brewing Co. | website | 1254 West 7th, St. Paul
Vine Park is probably most well known as a fun place to brew your own beer or wine. Recently, Vine Park has begun to sell growlers. Andy and Dan are brewing a batch each week on their all-grain system. This is a take-home option for antsy brewers or anyone looking to drink a little Vine Park beer.

Tours: Ask.

*A note on our brewery list. Generally speaking, we only list breweries that are currently producing beer for consumption by the general public. While we support and encourage planned breweries, this space is for those that currently have beer available. This list includes production breweries and contract breweries. Don’t like it? Tough shit.