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. Though relatively new, 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.

Beers: Cream Stout, Pale Ale, Pilz, Scotch Ale, Strawberry Wheat, Single Batch Series

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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.

Beers: Cold Spring Pale Ale, Cold Spring Moonlight Ale, Cold Spring Ebony Wheat, Cold Spring Honey Almond Weiss, Gluek Golden Pilsner, Gluek Golden Light, Gluek Honey Bock, Gluek Ice, Colonial Pub Pints Pale Ale, Colonial Pub Pints Hefeweizen, Colonial Pub Pints Brown Ale, Colonial Pub Pints Olde Johnnie Ale, Stite Golden Pilsner, Stite Light Lager, Northern Reserve Golden Lager, Nothern Reserve Low Carb Light and Northern Reserve Ice Lager.

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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.

Beers: Irish Amber

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Flat Earth Brewing Co. | website | 2035 Benson Ave., St. Paul, MN
Flat Earth Brewing Co. is the newest brewery in St. Paul. They poured their first beer for the public in the beginning of 2007 and we expect many more good things to come from them. Flat Earth beer can be found on draft and in 22 oz. bottles.

Tours: Check their website for tour information.

Beers: Belgian Pale Ale, Element 115, Curly Tail Ale, Angry Planet, Bermuda Triangle Tripel, Cygnus X-1 Porter, Winter Warlock Golden Barleywine, Black Helicopter Coffee Stout, Extra Medium, Onvi Ale, Rode Haring, Northwest Passage IPA

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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. Lake Superior beer can be found in bottles and on draft.

Tours: Call 218.723.4000 to schedule a tour.

Beers: Special Ale, Kayak Kolsch, Sir Duluth Oatmeal Stout, Mesabi Red, Split Rock Bock (seasonal), Windward Wheat (seasonal), St. Louis Bay IPA (seasonal), Old Man Winter Warmer (seasonal), 7 Bridges Brown (seasonal), Oktoberfest (seasonal).

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Lift Bridge Brewery | website | Stillwater, MN
Lift Bridge Brewery is Minnesota’s newest brewery. With the help of Flat Earth Brewing Company, these five guys have been putting out some great new beers.

Beers: Farm Girl Saison, Crosscut Pale Ale, Minnesota Tan, Biscotti.

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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.

Beers: Stagecoach Amber Ale, Stagecoach Golden Ale, Stagecoach Smoked Porter, Stagecoach Double Barrel Porter.

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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.

Beers: Pig’s Eye Pilsner, Pig’s Eye Lean Light, Pit Bull Ice Malt Liquor

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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.

Beers: Schell’s Original, Shell’s Light, Shell’s Dark, Grain Belt Premium, Grain Belt Premium Light, Firebrick, Pale Ale, Pilsner, Stout, Bock (seasonal), Maifest (seasonal), Hefeweizen (seasonal), Zommerfest (seasonal), Octoberfest (seasonal), Snowstorm (seasonal) and Schmaltz’ Alt (seasonal), 150th Anniversary Draft Series.

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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.
Beers: Maple Ale, Seranno Pepper Ale, Cream Ale. St. Croix beer is available in bottles.

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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 Brewing Company recently celebrated their 20th birthday. 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.

Beers: Extra Pale Ale, Pilsener, India Pale Ale, Great Northern Porter, ESB, Maibock (seasonal), Hefeweizen (seasonal), Oktoberfest (seasonal), Winter Ale (seasonal), Oatmeal Stout (limited release), Scandia (seasonal), Unchained Series.

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Surly Brewing Co. | website | 811 Dusharme Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN
Surly Brewing Company is one of Minnesota’s newest breweries and has seen many national and local accolades. 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.

Beers: Furious, Bender, Cynic Ale, SurlyFest (seasonal), Darkness (seasonal), one, two and three (anniversary releases), Smoke (seasonal), Coffee Bender (seasonal), Bitter Brewer (seasonal), Hell (seasonal), Mild (limited release).

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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.

Beers: Varieties change regularly