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Craft beer in Minnesota
Surly, Indeed, and a Twin Cities resurgence.
Minnesota's craft beer scene runs through the Twin Cities. Surly Brewing led the modern era with Furious (Centennial-forward American IPA) and remains a state-of-the-art brewery. The state has a strong Czech and German lager heritage that shows up in many local breweries' tap lists.
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State
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Cities to plan around
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
Notable picks in Minnesota
Bauhaus Brew Labs
MinneapolisWonderstuff and Stargrazer are MN lager benchmarks. The art-deco taproom is the best vibe in NE MPLS for a casual afternoon.
Bent Paddle Brewing
DuluthDuluth's craft anchor on Lake Superior. Venture Pils is a Midwest pilsner reference; the Black Ale program is uniquely strong.
Fair State Brewing
MinneapolisMinnesota's most technically respected brewery. Cooperative-owned, with one of the best Czech-style lager programs and a serious mixed-culture project.
Indeed Brewing
MinneapolisNE Minneapolis brewery with a wide-ranging program and one of the best taproom vibes in the Twin Cities. Day Tripper pale ale is a workhorse.
Modist Brewing
MinneapolisAll-grain hazy IPA specialist using a unique mash-only system that produces particularly soft, hop-forward beers. Dreamyard is a Twin Cities cult IPA.
Surly Brewing
MinneapolisFounders' Furious changed Minnesota beer law to legalize taproom pours. Now the largest indie brewery in MN with a destination beer hall and consistently strong IPA program.
Known for: Furious, Todd the Axe Man, Darkness. Hops: Cascade, Centennial in Furious; Mosaic in Todd the Axe Man
All places we cover in Minnesota
Bauhaus Brew Labs
Minneapolis · Northeast
Bent Paddle Brewing
Duluth · Northern Minnesota
Fair State Brewing
Minneapolis · Northeast
Indeed Brewing
Minneapolis · Northeast Minneapolis
Modist Brewing
Minneapolis · North Loop
Surly Brewing
Minneapolis · Prospect Park / Beer Hall
Vine Park Brewing
Saint Paul · Twin Cities
Date code formats from Minnesota breweries
MM/DD/YY
1 brewery
Common styles in Minnesota
Neighboring states
FAQs about craft beer in Minnesota
How many craft breweries does Minnesota have?
Freshie tracks 7 curated craft beer destinations in Minnesota (breweries, brewpubs, and bottle shops), of which 1 have date-code scanner support. The state has many more total breweries — the list here is curated for quality and editorial value.
What styles is Minnesota known for?
Surly Brewing led the modern era with Furious (Centennial-forward American IPA) and remains a state-of-the-art brewery
What does Freshie do?
Freshie helps you check whether the craft beer in your fridge is still fresh. Each brewery on the list has its own page explaining how to read its date codes, plus a freshness window based on the beer style. Hop-forward beers like NEIPA fade quickly; stouts and barleywines age well for years.