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The Best Lager Breweries In The Twin Cities of Minnesota
Looking for the best Lager breweries in the Twin Cities? We have you covered!
Jack
45 minutes ago6 min read


Turkey on Tap: 2025
As the Midwest air dries out and Thanksgiving takes over everyone’s brain, I set out to do something a little unhinged: build an entire Thanksgiving dinner out of craft beer. Every dish gets a pour. Some pairings slap, some are questionable, and one is absolutely a joke. Welcome to Turkey on Tap — your next favorite (and slightly chaotic) holiday tradition.
Max Goldberg
Nov 255 min read


All That Glitters: Goldfinger’s Golden Age of Lager
Step inside Goldfinger Brewing in Downers Grove, where tradition meets precision. From oak-smoked Grodziskie to crisp, decoction-brewed lagers, discover how this brewery’s Old World dedication is quietly fueling a modern lager renaissance in the Midwest.
Cody
Nov 72 min read


So, WTF is a Hop Saturated Ale?
Hearing more and more about Hop Saturated Ales, but not sure what makes them different than an IPA? Us too.
Jack
Oct 254 min read


Gluten-tag: It's Oktoberfest Season
With October on track (until recently) to be one of the warmest October’s on record, a lot of people would say we’re still in what I would call “summer beer season.” But as a guy who sweats when it is above 65 degrees, I have been waiting for the gales of November to come early. I love a triple dry hopped hazy IPA as much as the next guy with a beard, but there is just something about drinking a beer that tastes like a pretzel, while in a buffalo plaid flannel, that gives ne
Max Goldberg
Oct 242 min read


Five Lagers Worth Cracking in 2025
For years, craft beer leaned into extremes, bigger hops, wilder adjuncts, louder everything. But while the noise got louder, lager stayed steady. Now it’s having its moment. Light lager broke into Untappd’s global top three in 2024, and nearly half of craft drinkers call it their go-to style. Clean, crisp, and unforgiving of shortcuts, a great lager says everything about the people who brewed it. If you’ve been sleeping on lagers, it’s time to wake up. Here are five worth cra
Cody
Jun 285 min read


Your Guide to American Craft Beer Week 2025
American Craft Beer Week 2025 runs May 12–18, uniting beer lovers nationwide to celebrate local breweries, fresh releases, and the official start of beer season with events across all 50 states.
Cody
May 45 min read


Big Beer Week 2025 Preview
Join Jack at Lupulin Brewing’s Big Beer Week, where no beer dips under 10%. From rare barleywines to massive barrel-aged stouts, discover previews, tap lists, and traditions that make this Minnesota beer event a must for craft fans.
Jack
Feb 234 min read


The Best IPA Breweries In The Twin Cities of Minnesota
From hazy juice bombs in the heart of Minneapolis to crisp West Coasts on the edge of the suburbs, this guide maps out the best IPAs across the Twin Cities and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned hop head or just starting your craft beer journey, these breweries are your gateway to exploring Minnesota through the glass.
Jack
Jan 157 min read


Saturday In The Park: Rare Beer Picnic 2024 Recap
Join Jack and Matt as they recap Rare Beer Picnic in Moorhead, MN,from pickle beers to barrel-aged stouts, unique surprises, and the best breweries that made RBP one to remember.
Jack
Jul 15, 20249 min read
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