13 min readThe Kitchen Overlooking the River: Pryes Brewing CompanyBy Tasting Notes StaffThere is a version of this conversation that happens in nearly every brewery, and it goes something like this: the... Read More
9 min readTown Hall Brewery’s Barrel Aged Week 2026: The 7 Beers You Should Prioritize This YearBy Tasting Notes StaffBy the second week of February, winter has had Minnesota in a tight, frigid grip for months, and beer fans... Read More
4 min readRaise Your Glass: Celebrate MN Beer Day on November 1By Tasting Notes StaffThere’s something special about the way beer weaves through life in Minnesota. It’s not just about what’s in the glass,... Read More
3 min readThe Tuesday Sessions at Padraigs: A Corner of Ireland in Northeast MinneapolisBy Tasting Notes StaffStep into almost any Twin Cities brewery on a weeknight and you’ll find a familiar chorus: the clatter of pint... Read More
7 min readStormKing Brewpub & Barbecue: Finding Stability in an Ever-Shifting LandscapeBy Tasting Notes StaffIf there’s any one constant in the world of restaurants and breweries, it’s uncertainty. Concepts shutter without warning, beloved spots... Read More
7 min readBeyond the Beer: Finding Unexpected Comfort in Fulton’s North Loop TaproomBy Tasting Notes StaffIn Minneapolis, a city now teeming with breweries in every repurposed warehouse and forgotten industrial corner, it’s easy to forget... Read More
22 min readRaise a Stein: Your Guide to the Best Oktoberfest Celebrations in the Twin Cities for 2025By Tasting Notes StaffWhen autumn settles in and the air sharpens with crispness, the Twin Cities and beyond come alive with the sounds... Read More
16 min readFirst Bites: A Dispatch From Day One at the Minnesota State FairBy Tasting Notes StaffThe gates open, and the scent hits you first: a chaotic perfume of mini donuts, grilled corn, and livestock. This... Read More
5 min readIn Pursuit of Saturation: A Review of Haggard Barrel’s Recruitment EffortsBy Tasting Notes StaffThe air in Minneapolis is starting to carry a different message. It’s the end of August, and the deep, humid... Read More
1 min readWild Mind Ales announces upcoming closureBy Tasting Notes StaffBeloved South Minneapolis brewery is just the latest to announce their closing. July 21, 2025 It seems as though 2025... Read More