Minneapolis is home to some of the best breweries in the United States. Whether you are looking for a delicious IPA or a traditional Irish Red, you can find it here. Check out this list of our top 10 breweries in the “Mill City” of Minneapolis. If you find this list helpful and are spending a lot of time in the Twin Cities, be sure to take a trip across the river and check out another round of excellent brews in Minneapolis’s sister city of Saint Paul.
10. Pryes Brewing Company
Address: 1401 West River Rd N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Website: www.pryesbrewing.com
Located right next to the popular “North Loop” (otherwise known as the warehouse district), Pryes is one of the largest of the Minneapolis breweries. It’s riverfront location makes it a perfect spot to hang-out, while still being close to the hustle of the downtown area. Be sure to check out their “Miraculum” brew which is a midwestern take on an IPA. We need this in a world that’s so focused on the IPA’s inspired by the east/west coasts!
9. Wild Mind Ales
Address: 6031 Pillsbury Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Website: www.wildmindales.com
Nestled in a residential neighborhood in South Minneapolis, Wild Mind Ales doubles as a coffee shop (Wild Grind Coffee) and brewery. It is super dog friendly and even has fire pits in the outdoor beer garden that can be enjoyed in colder weather. Their tap offerings change often, so be sure to check out their website for the most updated list of current options.
8. Modist Brewing Co.
Address: 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Website: www.modistbrewing.com
Modist is a favorite Minneapolis brewery with an artsy feel. The taproom and patio are covered with graffiti-like artwork that resembles the creative labels on their cans. Now that it’s legal in Minnesota, Modist even has a line of brews that incorporate THC. With regular events and DJ’s pumping music throughout the taproom on select nights, this is a great spot to experience for yourself.
7. Surly Brewing Co.
Address: 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Website: www.surlybrewing.com
Surly is probably the most well-known and mainstream of the local craft breweries in the Twin Cities. Across town, you can find their famous “Furious” beer on tap as the craft IPA of choice at local restaurants. At the taproom, you will find one of the largest breweries in the Twin Cities. The beer garden alone is massive and hosts an annual outdoor music festival through the local First Avenue. Be sure to check out the gift shop on your way out the door.
6. Utepils Brewing
Address: 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Website: www.utepilsbrewing.com
If you’re not careful, you might miss Utepils, but you don’t want to! Walking into the taproom and attending their events allows you to feel like you’ve left Minneapolis and have entered a traditional European drinking establishment. Being community oriented, Utepils also has formed a group of customers and fans that volunteer for various projects around town. Located just west of downtown, you will find Utepils right next to Bassett Creek Park.
5. Fulton Beer
Address: 414 N 6th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Website: www.fultonbeer.com
A favorite for Minnesota Twins fans, the Fulton Beer taproom is located right down the street from Target Field. With in-house food and delicious beer, you can find everything that you are looking for here. It’s also located in the North Loop area, in case you are looking to hop around to other bars along the way. Our favorite beer from Fulton is the Lonely Blonde, but you can’t go wrong in choosing something else.
4. LynLake Brewery
Address: 2934 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Website: www.lynlakebrewery.com
Located in the historic entertainment district of “Uptown,” LynLake is a fun spot with a cool rooftop patio. When you drive up, LynLake looks like an old theatre building with a large marquee spelling out the brewery name. Grab a beer or burger before exploring the neighborhood or walking the chain of lakes down the street.
3. Venn Brewing
Address: 3550 E 46th St Suite 140, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Website: www.vennbrewing.com
Venn Brewing is a great option for dogs and kids. In other words, it’s a super family friendly brewery that’s perfect for the neighborhood that it’s in. If public transit is your thing, Venn is perfect for you! A main transit station for the Metro Blue Line and A Line (among others) is right outside the door. Be sure to check out their website for a list of weekly food truck options that serve customers right next to the patio.
2. Finnegans Brew Co.
Address: 817 5th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Website: www.finnegans.org
This is the only true “downtown” brewery on the list! In addition to a delicious Irish Amber brew, Finnegans is also focused on building the community. Above the taproom, the Finnegans facility also hosts the “FINNOVATION Lab” which is a co-working space that supports social businesses that improve people’s lives. Whether you are downtown for an event or just to check the city out, this is a must stop brewery to have on your list.
1. Indeed Brewing Company
Address: 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Website: www.indeedbrewing.com
Ask around and you will probably be told that Indeed Brewing produces the best beer in Minneapolis (maybe even the Twin Cities). You will find it located in the trendy Northeast neighborhood and alongside a host of art galleries and restaurants. You have to check out the “pistachio cream ale” while you are there. It never seems to disappoint.
