Northeast Minneapolis
Breweries
8+
Crawlable?
Yes — walkable circuit
Best For
The definitive Minneapolis brewery experience
Dangerous Man Brewing
1300 2nd St NE
The tiny taproom that helped launch the Minneapolis brewery boom. No cans, no distribution — you drink it here or you do not drink it. The Chocolate Milk Stout is a legitimate dessert. The communal tables force conversation. Cash only, which they are unapologetic about. This is the brewery that feels most like a neighborhood living room.
Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th Ave
Indeed's taproom is one of the largest and most family-friendly in the city, with a patio, food trucks, and a rotation that balances accessible (Day Tripper Pale Ale) with experimental (their Wooden Soul barrel-aged series). A reliable anchor for any Northeast brewery crawl.
Bauhaus Brew Labs
1315 Tyler St NE
The most fun taproom in Minneapolis. Bauhaus combines German-inspired lagers (Wonderstuff is the flagship) with a retro-futuristic aesthetic, a massive outdoor space, and regular events — bingo, dance parties, movie nights. The beer is solid; the atmosphere is the real draw.
Fair State Brewing Cooperative
2506 Central Ave NE
The only cooperatively owned brewery in Minneapolis — you can buy a membership share and actually own a piece of it. The beer program leans heavily into lagers and mixed-culture sours, both executed at an elite level. The Central Avenue taproom is small but the outdoor patio is a summer destination.
Sociable Cider Werks
1500 Fillmore St NE
Not technically a brewery, but the best cider house in Minneapolis and an essential part of the Northeast taproom circuit. The Spoke Wrench dry cider is a benchmark. The space is industrial-chic with a large patio. Good for cider lovers and beer lovers who want a palate change.
612Brew
945 Broadway St NE
A smaller operation that does solid IPAs and sessionable ales. The taproom is no-frills and the crowd is neighborhood regulars. 612Brew does not try to be the most exciting brewery — it tries to make good beer in a comfortable room, and it succeeds.
The crawl: Northeast Minneapolis is the brewery capital of Minnesota. You can walk between six taprooms in under 30 minutes, each with a distinct personality — from Dangerous Man's intimate communal tables to Bauhaus's party atmosphere. The Northeast brewery crawl is arguably the best urban brewery walk in the Midwest. Start at Dangerous Man (opens at 4 PM most days), work north to Indeed and Bauhaus, and finish at Fair State on Central Ave. Bring cash for Dangerous Man. Eat at Anchor Fish & Chips or Holy Land between stops.
Explore Northeast Minneapolis →North Loop
Breweries
3
Crawlable?
Yes — short walk
Best For
Polished taprooms, food-friendly beer
Fulton Brewing
414 6th Ave N
Fulton was one of the first Minneapolis craft breweries and remains one of the most successful. The taproom is large, well-designed, and walkable from Target Field — making it a pre-game institution. Sweet Child of Vine (IPA) and Lonely Blonde are grocery-store staples. The beer is approachable and consistent rather than boundary-pushing.
Modist Brewing
505 N 3rd St
Modist is where the North Loop gets interesting. Their Dreamyard IPA is one of the best hazy IPAs brewed in Minnesota. The taproom is modern and industrial, the beer menu rotates frequently, and the brewing philosophy leans experimental. If Fulton is the safe choice, Modist is the exciting one.
Inbound BrewCo
701 N 5th St
The smallest of the North Loop breweries, Inbound does hop-forward ales and lagers in a straightforward taproom. The Korker kolsch-style ale is a solid session beer. Less of a destination than Fulton or Modist, but a good stop on a North Loop crawl.
The crawl: The North Loop brewery scene is smaller than Northeast's but more polished. Fulton and Modist are a 5-minute walk apart, making a two-stop crawl easy. The proximity to North Loop restaurants means you can pair a taproom visit with dinner at Bar La Grassa or tacos at Centro — something the more industrial Northeast corridor does not offer as easily. Pre-game at Fulton before a Twins game is a Minneapolis ritual.
Explore North Loop →Longfellow
Breweries
3
Crawlable?
Bikeable, not easily walkable
Best For
Neighborhood taprooms, Greenway access
Venn Brewing
3550 E 46th St
Venn occupies a converted commercial space in the heart of Longfellow and has become a genuine neighborhood gathering place. The beer program is solid across styles — their cream ale is a crowd-pleaser, and they rotate IPAs and stouts through the taps. Food trucks park outside regularly. The vibe is casual and family-friendly.
Du Nord Craft Spirits
2610 E 32nd St
Not a brewery — Du Nord is a craft distillery and cocktail room, and one of the only Black-owned distilleries in the country. The Mixed Blood vodka and L'etoile du Nord gin are excellent. The cocktail room serves creative mixed drinks in a welcoming space. Including it here because any Longfellow drinking guide that omits Du Nord is incomplete.
Arbeiter Brewing
3038 Minnehaha Ave
A newer addition to the Longfellow beer scene, Arbeiter focuses on German and Czech-inspired lagers brewed with precision. The taproom is small and intentional. If you appreciate a well-made pilsner more than a triple-hopped IPA, Arbeiter is your brewery.
The crawl: Longfellow's brewery scene is quieter and more spread out than Northeast's, but the individual spots are worth seeking out. Venn has become a legitimate community hub. Du Nord is nationally significant as a Black-owned distillery doing excellent work. The Midtown Greenway runs through the neighborhood, making a bike-powered crawl between these spots and the nearby Seward options very doable on a summer afternoon.
Explore Longfellow →South Uptown / Lyn-Lake
Breweries
2
Crawlable?
Yes — walkable
Best For
Brewpubs, post-lake beers
LynLake Brewery
2934 Lyndale Ave S
A small brewpub at the heart of the Lyn-Lake corridor. The beer is solid and the location is ideal — steps from a dozen bars and restaurants. The rotating IPAs and the house lager are reliable. The space is small, which means it fills up on weekend nights.
The Herkimer Pub & Brewery
2922 Lyndale Ave S
The Herkimer has been brewing on Lyndale Avenue since before the craft beer boom. The beer is workmanlike — not flashy, but well-made and inexpensive. The real draw is the atmosphere: dark wood, big booths, and a crowd that has been coming here for years. More pub than taproom, which is exactly the point.
The crawl: The Lyn-Lake area has only two breweries, but they sit at the center of one of the best bar corridors in the city. LynLake Brewery and The Herkimer are a block apart on Lyndale, surrounded by CC Club, Bryant Lake Bowl, and a dozen other options. This is not a brewery-destination neighborhood — it is a drinking neighborhood that happens to have breweries. After a day at Bde Maka Ska, a pint at LynLake or The Herkimer is the natural next step.
Explore South Uptown / Lyn-Lake →Seward
Breweries
1–2
Crawlable?
Bikeable
Best For
Community-minded brewing, co-op culture
Urban Growler Brewing
2325 Endicott St (St. Paul border)
Technically just across the border in St. Paul, but claimed by Seward residents as their own. Urban Growler was the first woman-owned brewery in Minnesota. The Cowgirl Cranberry wheat and the De-Lovely session ale are signatures. The taproom has a large patio and a food menu that goes beyond typical brewery fare. The vibe matches Seward's co-op-progressive-community energy.
The crawl: Seward's brewery scene is minimal within the strict neighborhood boundaries, but Urban Growler — a short bike ride from the Seward Co-op — fits the neighborhood's character perfectly. The Midtown Greenway provides an easy bike connection west to Lyn-Lake's breweries and east toward St. Paul. For Seward residents, the brewery experience is more about biking to a taproom than walking to one.
Explore Seward →Downtown
Breweries
2
Crawlable?
Yes — walkable
Best For
Pre-event beers, accessible locations
Day Block Brewing
1105 Washington Ave S
Day Block sits near US Bank Stadium and serves as a pre-game and post-game spot for Vikings and concert crowds. The beer is competent — the IPAs and the amber are solid. The pizza is better than it needs to be. The taproom is large enough to handle event-night crowds. Not a destination brewery, but a good neighborhood option.
Clockwerks Brewing
25 N 4th St
A newer downtown brewery with a focus on traditional German styles and a sleek taproom. The pilsner and hefeweizen are well-executed. The downtown location makes it accessible for visitors staying in hotels, but it lacks the neighborhood character of the Northeast or Longfellow options.
The crawl: Downtown is not a brewery destination — the taprooms here serve the event and hotel crowds more than the beer-geek community. Day Block is a solid pre-game option and Clockwerks brings some German brewing tradition downtown. For a real brewery experience, take the light rail or a rideshare to Northeast.
Explore Downtown →Minnehaha / Hiawatha
Breweries
2
Crawlable?
Bikeable along Minnehaha Ave
Best For
Chill neighborhood vibes, summer sessions
East Lake Brewing & Bonfire
920 E Lake St
A brewery built around an actual outdoor fire pit, which is genius for a city with long winters. The beer is approachable — cream ales, IPAs, stouts — and the fire pit draws a loyal crowd in every season. The Lake Street location puts it near the Midtown Greenway.
Minnehaha Brewing
4005 E Lake St (St. Paul border area)
A smaller operation near the Minnehaha Falls corridor. The taproom is modest and the crowd is neighborhood-centric. Good for a low-key pint before or after a walk to the falls.
The crawl: The Minnehaha/Hiawatha corridor is an emerging brewery area, anchored by East Lake's fire-pit concept and supplemented by smaller operations. The proximity to Minnehaha Falls makes this a natural summer circuit: walk the falls, bike to a taproom, drink something cold on a patio. Not a destination for brewery tourists, but a genuine asset for residents.
Explore Minnehaha / Hiawatha →Harrison / Bryn Mawr
Breweries
1
Crawlable?
No
Best For
Off-the-beaten-path discovery
Headflyer Brewing
861 N 5th Ave
Headflyer occupies a warehouse space between Harrison and the North Loop, and it is one of the most underrated taprooms in the city. The beer is creative — rotating sours, experimental IPAs, and collaboration brews — and the taproom has a DIY energy that the polished North Loop breweries lack. Food trucks cycle through regularly. The crowd is a mix of neighborhood residents and beer geeks who know where to find it.
The crawl: Headflyer alone makes Harrison worth a detour for serious beer drinkers. It is not walkable from much of anything, but the brewing is ambitious and the space has character. Pair it with a visit to the nearby North Loop breweries for a crawl that spans polished (Modist) to scrappy (Headflyer).
Explore Harrison / Bryn Mawr →Brewery Crawl Tips
Most Minneapolis taprooms are open Thursday through Sunday at minimum, with many adding Wednesday hours. Taprooms typically close between 10 PM and midnight. Food trucks are common at larger taprooms (Indeed, Bauhaus, Fulton) but not guaranteed — check social media before assuming food is available. Many taprooms are family-friendly during afternoon hours but shift to 21+ in the evening. The Northeast crawl is the essential Minneapolis brewery experience; if you only do one, do that one.
Beyond Breweries
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