Surly Brewing Company ★ 4.6
Surly Brewing on Malcolm Avenue has run a destination brewery and beer hall in Minneapolis since 2014. The Furious IPA and Bender brown ale; cathedral-scale taproom.
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Indeed Brewing Company ★ 4.5
Indeed Brewing on 15th Avenue NE has poured craft beer in Northeast Minneapolis since 2012. Day Tripper pale ale, Pistachio Cream Ale; large indoor-outdoor taproom.
Modist Brewing ★ 4.5
Modist Brewing on North 3rd Street has poured experimental beer in the North Loop Minneapolis since 2016. First fully mash-filtered brewery in the country.
Fair State Brewing Cooperative ★ 4.5
Fair State on Central Avenue NE has poured cooperative-owned craft beer in Minneapolis since 2014. The country's first cooperatively-owned brewery.
Bauhaus Brew Labs ★ 4.4
Bauhaus Brew Labs on Tyler Street NE has poured German-inspired beer in Northeast Minneapolis since 2014. Wonderstuff helles lager and Stargrazer.
Summit Brewing Company ★ 4.4
Summit Brewing on Montreal Circle has poured Saint Paul craft beer in the Twin Cities since 1986. Minnesota's flagship craft EPA on every tap line.
Fulton Beer ★ 4.4
Fulton Beer on North 6th Avenue has poured craft beer in the North Loop Minneapolis since 2009. Walk to Target Field for Twins games; Sweet Child of Vine IPA on tap.
Insight Brewing ★ 4.3
Insight Brewing on Northeast Hennepin has poured craft beer in Minneapolis since 2014. Sunken Cities IPA and rotating fruited sours; large taproom with kid-area.
Breweries in Minneapolis, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Minneapolis?
Peak food season in Minneapolis is year-round.
What time do people eat in Minneapolis?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Minneapolis?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Minneapolis?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Minneapolis rewards trust.