Metro area

Best breweries in Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota

Within 13 miles of Minneapolis / St. Paul we track 78 breweries. 4 rate Exceptional and 13 rate Great. Barrel Theory Beer Company in Saint Paul leads the list at 4.63 (Exceptional).

The scale

Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

1
Barrel Theory Beer Company
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Our name is derived from Liebig’s Law of the Minimum which explains that the capacity of a barrel is always limited by its shortest stave. Picture a barrel on standing upright with varying stave lengths, the content that the barrel can hold isn’t determined by the taller staves, but by its shortest. At Barrel Theory, we don’t define our brand by our best-selling or most successful product, but by the overall quality of our beers and customer service. Our quality-control philosophy is simple: If the beer isn’t something we are proud of, we won’t serve it to you. Barrel Theory’s founders Brett Splinter, Timmy Johnson, and Todd Tibesar bring years of combined industry experience and knowledge. There’s an understanding among the owners that it is a team effort to run a successful brewing operation that produces real quality and that no one channel of the business can reach a high level of success without the others.
Rating
4.63Exceptional
Popularity
Widely rated
2
Modist Brewing Co.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Modist Brewing Co. produce's world class beer and is ranked #5 in Minnesota. They are most well known for "DREAMYARD", which is a New England IPA and "False Pattern", which is a New England Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Rating
4.62Exceptional
Popularity
Widely rated
3
BlackStack Brewing
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
BlackStack Brewing produce's flawless beer and is ranked #4 in Minnesota. They are most well known for "LOCAL 755", which is a New England IPA and "DDH 755", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
4.59Exceptional
Popularity
Very widely rated
4
Fair State Brewing
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Rating
4.43Exceptional
Popularity
Very widely rated
5
Pen Name Fermentation Project
St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States
Rating
4.42Great
Popularity
Barely rated
6
Falling Knife Brewing Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Falling Knife Brewing Company produce's world class beer and is ranked #10 in Minnesota. They are most well known for "Verbal Tip", which is a New England IPA and "Hidden Temple", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
4.32Great
Popularity
Well rated
7
Dangerous Man Brewing Co.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
We are a microbrewery with a production facility in Maple Lake, Minnesota. Our focus is high-quality, small-batch production beers with ever-changing cans and kegs. We are currently dreaming and scheming up what our future "taproom" looks like while we focus on production.
Rating
4.27Great
Popularity
Widely rated
8
Surly Brewing Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
You do enough settling. That’s part of life. You owe it to yourself to drink a beer that doesn’t settle. Not settling drives Surly. It’s what drove us to convert a suburban Minneapolis abrasives factory to a brewery in 2004. It’s what drove Surly’s owner, Omar Ansari, to go bar to bar, asking them to carry our beer. It’s what drove us to earn medals from the Great American Beer Festival and Best Brewery in America honors. It’s what drove us to change a Minnesota law that had been on the books since Prohibition. It’s what drove us to build a state-of-the-art destination brewery in the heart of the Twin Cities in 2014 featuring a massive beer hall, pizza place, outdoor beer garden, company store and event center. And it’s what drives us today. Surly’s not for everyone. It’s for you.
Rating
4.23Great
Popularity
Extremely widely rated
9
Waldmann Brewery
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Named after its original owner, Anthony Waldmann, our brewery is housed in the oldest surviving commercial building in the Twin Cities — a limestone saloon built in the fall of 1857. Since the Fall of 2017, Waldmann is once again welcome to everyone with the warmth of wood fire and lamplight. From hand-hewn woodwork to period engravings, every detail reflects the care and craftsmanship at the soul of this restored pre-Civil War original—including, of course, the beer itself. Using old-world horizontal fermenting techniques and noble and heritage hops, the Waldmann brewing team is making traditional German-style lagers with an approach to recipes and brewing processes that stay true to the building’s 1850s heritage. Pull up an authentic steamboat chair and choose from one of several enduring styles, like Pilsener, Dunkel and Wiener. Our beer is the perfect complement to tasty bites from the kitchen, including freshly made sausages, heritage wheat pretzels, and limestone potatoes roasted under a slab of Platteville bedrock. We pride ourselves in carrying on German-inspired cooking traditions using locally sourced ingredients, whenever possible. Waldmann is a humble, memorable place — full of stories and traditions that just may inspire you to make a few of your own.
Rating
4.23Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
10
Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #15 in Minnesota. They are most well known for "Masala Mama", which is an American IPA and "Hope & King Scotch Ale", which is a Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
4.23Great
Popularity
Well rated
11
Nouvelle Brewing
Robbinsdale, Minnesota, United States
In 2019 we opened as Pig Ate My Pizza Kitchen + Brewery in a completely renovated space including our first-ever, brand-new small-batch brewery. Andy Goettsch, who was previously Chef de Cuisine at our sister restaurant Travail Kitchen and a homebrewer extraordinaire, became our Head Brewer and has since tapped hundreds of unique batches. In January of 2022, we rebranded as Nouvelle Brewing by Travail so we could more heavily feature the brewing talents of Andy, as well as our creative chef team. We are Craft Malt Certified and a Certified Independent Craft Brewery. We source local hops, malt, and ingredients as much as possible. We now have 23 rotating taps for you to imbibe when you dine in including something for everyone including light/crispy, hoppy, malty/roasty, and fruity/sour brews. Because we're a small-batch brewery, our tap list changes often.
Rating
4.19Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
12
Haggard Barrel Brewing
St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States
Rating
4.19Great
Popularity
Barely rated
13
Wild Mind Ales
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Wild Mind Ales specializes in wild, farmhouse, saison, and rustic ales through traditional, old-world brewing methods. Our expansive wood cellar is filled with foeders and a wide array of a barrels that have traveled from as far as Italy to help promulgate complexity into each beer and build a strong terrior. To add complexity, we use our custom-built coolship to inoculate beers with funky microflora and bacteria. Spontaneously fermented ales are barrel-aged and blended to provide each beer with a unique texture and an intense depth of flavor. After all this work to promulgate funk, time and patience becomes our most important ingredient. Beers may age anywhere from a couple months to many years before being ready for your glass — and it’s always worth the wait. #weirdlytraditional
Rating
4.17Great
Popularity
Well rated
14
Steel Toe Brewing
St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States
Here at STB we believe in working our ass off for what we believe in, following our passion, giving back to and working with the community that supports us, being conscious of the world around us, producing the best quality product we can and kicking back with great beer at the end of the day. We are a small MN craft brewery with big dreams of staying small.
Rating
4.17Great
Popularity
Well rated
15
Venn Brewing Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Drink beer, make friends, repeat. Our ever-rotating beer lineup includes styles from around the globe, ranging from crisp, clean, classic old-world lagers to juicy, hazy hypebeast brews to fruity, effervescent kettle sours. You can enjoy our beers on draft in our South Minneapolis brewery & taproom, or pick up crowlers at the taproom or one of our many awesome local retail partners. Cheers!
Rating
4.16Great
Popularity
Well rated
16
Arbeiter Brewing Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Arbeiter Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom crafting highly approachable beers from a wide range of beer styles, some with a hefty German influence, others showcasing new and experimental styles, barrel aged beers, as well as some tasty NA options.
Rating
4.16Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
17
Indeed Brewing Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Indeed Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and is ranked #36 in Minnesota. They are most well known for "Day Tripper Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "Mexican Honey Imperial Lager", which is an American Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
4.15Great
Popularity
Very widely rated
18
Utepils Brewing Co.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Utepils Brewing is a Minneapolis craft brewery steeped in the traditions of the European brew masters. Our sophisticated yet timeless brews pair well with friends and a sunny outlook on life. Our beers are inspired from around the world but brewed locally for you. Utepils is Norwegian for enjoying the first beer in the sunshine after a long, cold, dark winter.
Rating
3.96Fine
Popularity
Well rated
19
Luce Line Brewing Co.
Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
Luce Line Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and is ranked #39 in Minnesota. They are most well known for "Foggy Bottom Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Electric Owl", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
3.94Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
20
StormKing Brewpub
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
A fiercely independent craft brewpub obsessed with old school lagers, powerfully smooth cocktails & world class barbeque. Located conveniently close to Target Field & Target Station, we offer a variety of beer, cocktail & BBQ options that will satisfy any palate.
Rating
3.94Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
21
Pryes Brewing Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Pryes Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #37 in Minnesota. They are most well known for "Miraculum", which is an American IPA and "Royal Raspberry Sour", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
3.93Fine
Popularity
Well rated
22
Wandering Leaf Brewing Company
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
23
Bang Brewing
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Bang Brewing produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Nice", which is a Dark Ale and "Bang", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.89Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
24
56 Brewing
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
56 Brewing is a Microbrewery and Tap Room in Northeast Minneapolis located at 3055 Columbia Ave NE. We are a collaborative group of beer enthusiasts, some of us 15+ year NE Minneapolis residents, who value the city, the community, the people and the establishments as a place to work, live, bike, connect, play, grow and have fun. Our motto is “we make beer we like to drink”. Our goal is quality, consistency, and the ability to rotate beer styles efficiently. We strive to use only locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, always in our seasonal variations and infusions. Our focus is on community and beer lovers alike, highlighting NE Minneapolis and the brewery culture.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Well rated
25
OMNI Brewing Co.
Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States
OMNI Brewing Co. is a taproom and brewery located in an industrial park about two miles north of the Arbor Lakes shopping district in Maple Grove. By brewing all sorts of beer & making all sorts of wine for all sorts of people, we hope to help highlight our shared humanity through the connecting power of our craft.
Rating
3.87Fine
Popularity
Well rated
26
Nine Mile Brewing Company
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Bloomington's First Brewery! Nine Mile Brewing is a taproom experience rooted in the community of Bloomington. We are dedicated to serving craft beer representing styles from around the world, while providing excellent service, and a friendly and open atmosphere.
Rating
3.87Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
27
Insight Brewing Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
At Insight Brewing, we focus on brewing hand-crafted lagers and ales that are true to style and exceptionally well-made. We pride ourselves on making consistently drinkable, full-flavored beer to fit any mood or occasion. Whether it's one of our year-round beers on store shelves or our experimental small-batch beers in the taproom, there's always a beer for everyone at Insight.
Rating
3.86Fine
Popularity
Widely rated
28
Bad Weather Brewing Company
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Bad Weather Brewing produces ales that are Untethered and Unpredictable, just like the weather here in Minnesota. The lineup of beers will be constantly changing with fun and unique brews that capture the spirit of the season. With a flagship beer to keep them anchored, an emphasis will be placed on the seasonal beer selection, coming and going as unpredictably as the next thunderstorm.
Rating
3.86Fine
Popularity
Well rated
29
Yoerg Brewing Co
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Located on the Dayton's Bluff hillside, the Yoerg Brewing Company has returned. We are brewing the legendary Yoerg Beers on premise as well as serving some of the finest German and Belgian beers in the world. We also offer a superb wine by the glass program with 12 unique, artisan wines under $8.00 a glass. Added to that, a splendid food menu of old world treats; Bratwursts and sausages from the legendary Usinger's in Milwaukee, a wonderful selection of pub pizzas, cheese and charcuterie plates, pickled eggs, Smoked Rainbow Trout Spread, soft Bavarian pretzels, Dutch Pretzels (hand rolled) and warm, old school atmosphere unmatched in the city. Parking available next door at the Metropolitan State Parking lot. $2.00 tickets at pub.
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
30
Wooden Ship Brewing Co
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Wooden Ship Brewing Co produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Weather Report", which is a New England IPA and "155 Beets Per Minute", which is a Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
31
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub is a full-service restaurant with an on-site craft brewery. We opened in 2012 with the hopes of being a cozy neighborhood bar. Our beer has received great acclaim for being edgy, full-flavored and overall well executed. We like to experiment. Text INFUSE to 555888 to get weekly updates on our infusions.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
32
Heavy Rotation Brewing Company
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States
Heavy Rotation Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Lean Into It", which is a New England IPA and "Snack Pack", which is a Pastry Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
33
Gambit Brewing Company
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Neighborhood brewery located in Lowertown Saint Paul. Featuring a range of different styles, seltzer cocktails featuring house-made syrups and a cozy, laidback vibe.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
34
HeadFlyer Brewing
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
HeadFlyer Brewing produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "It Was All A Dream", which is a New England IPA and "Vanilla Bean Porter", which is an American Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
35
La Doña Cervecería
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
We are the nation's first Latino-influenced for-benefit beer company, supporting and accentuating the Latinx communities of Minnesota. Inspired by our upbringings, our goal is to provide quality craft beer to anyone who appreciates beer with purpose, culture and heart. We are fusing Latin and local Minnesota culture, one cerveza at a time.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
36
Sisyphus Brewing
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Sisyphus Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Peanut Butter Jackpot!", which is an Other Stout and "Bottlecap Mosaic", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
37
Fulton Brewing
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
We started homebrewing together in 2006 in Jim's one-car garage. Our first brew was on a -20 degree February day. As we huddled around a turkey burner (both for warmth and because the garage was so small) we talked about how cool it would be to brew beer for a living.
Rating
3.82Fine
Popularity
Widely rated
38
Brühaven
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Preserving a legacy while infusing a new spirit of community and innovation. Brühaven is the go-to spot in Loring Park for craft brews, coffee, and camaraderie. We’re committed to creating an inviting haven where friends, families, and neighbors can connect and make lasting memories— no matter what you are sippin'.
Rating
3.82Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
39
LTD Brewing Co
Hopkins, Minnesota, United States
At LTD Brewing, we embrace all styles of beer. We rotate a variety of ingredients. We expand the very idea of what a beer can be. We do that by constantly rotating our offerings, while always having something light, something malty, something bitter, something sour and something dark. Using an 8 barrel brewing system makes us one of the smaller production breweries in Minnesota. The small, flexible system allows us to frequently challenge the taste buds of people who dream for a great beer. What does LTD stand for? Limited batches. Unlimited possibilities.
Rating
3.81Fine
Popularity
Well rated
40
Inbound BrewCo
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Inbound BrewCo is a craft brewery and taproom in the North Loop of Minneapolis. The 12,000 square foot taproom, a converted recycling facility, features German beer hall-style seating, enormous floor-to-ceiling windows, a walk around bar, and a private mezzanine. In warmer months, we open up the doors and add 50 seats to our sunny patio. Serving craft beers, hard seltzers, *special sparkling waters*, and seasonal slushies to the North Loop neighborhood and beyond.
Rating
3.81Fine
Popularity
Well rated