Stopped by 56 Brewing to attend an event on a Friday night. Parking was a bit rough in the area and just before 10 the city of mpls showed up to start ticketing cars parked in certain areas. It's also a bit hectic navigating the area after close, with how tight the streets where and people including the city stopping in the middle of street where you can't pass them. ...ok mini parking rant over. The event itself was a great time. Part of the event was set up outside which was interesting as it started at 5pm and gets dark around 6:30-7. I got there shortly after 7 and it was pretty dark. Not much lighting outside and where there was lighting... so many bugs *sad face*. I've been to this brewery before when Broken Clock was here. I love the space still, industrial look and feel. They have pin ball machines!! I got a seltzer - Paloma seltzer. Wasn't my fav but looked like they had some pretty solid beers so I'd go back to check those out later on. On the other side of the brewery they had a stage with a DJ playing music. Also a fire pit outside. So much going on. Overall a fun time. read more

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Came here during their Brewgrass festival. They get a nice selection of craft beers on tap. Since it was an event special, they didn't offer any samples but I guess they usually will offer a small sample if you ask. Service was prompt and friendly. They have a number of snack items for munching while enjoying the show. There were also food vendors like brick oven pizza bus, brats, and savory waffle cones. I didn't try any of the other beers except for the Bad Rod which was beer and lemonade. I'm a fruity beer drinker and can't handle sour or tart foods so can't have any of the sours on the menu. It was a beautiful day with breeze on the patio in the shade and live blue grass music in the background playing except for the large number of bees surrounding our table would make it an even perfect day! A nice place and ample spaces to be inside if needed. read more

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A nice variety of beers, THC drinks, and n/a options available. I got the raspberry sour and it was tart but tasty. Good flavor. Service was also friendly and great. Would stop in again! read more

All right. Review # 500 I believe. Been saving this place to review just for this occasion. I first started coming here when they were in their original location off of California, just south of the Parkway. A small humble place with a single pisser and a crumbling parking lot. 612 started there, then 56, and then Broken Clock. My favorite of the 3 is easily 56 Brewing. I'm a fan of the barrel aged brews and this they do well. In regards to other beers, see other reviews. One of the great things that I like is Dad's Basement Beer. It's an easy sipping beer, not so high octane like you see at other places. I'm here multiple times a month as the beers and vibe of the place are decent. But the big draw for me is pinball and I love that they allow Darryl Anderson a place to have his machines. My boy Tone Job and I are regulars. So much so that Tone even made the tables for in between the machines so you have a place to set your beer when you're playing. He even took care in making them reflective of the brewery decor too (he also made the ones at Falling Knife & Broken Clock). My favorite thing about this place? Thursday's when the W.E. Collective (Will Evans) is jamming. His music is so good and just adds to the pinball vibe. My wife and I even had our wedding reception here in the fall of 2023. It was so much fun. The staff helped us coordinate with a tent company and our food that we had catered. We wanted a casual, social event for our reception, and 56 Brewing delivered. You really need to check their calendar to see what is going on as there is so much that happens. From Vikes games, the occasional opera, stand up, paint your plate events, food trucks and more. 56 is really one of my favorite venues. read more

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He stopped here the day after Thanksgiving, for a relaxing Friday. The vibe is super chill and cool and the beers were excellent. I had the coffee infused beer and I really enjoyed the uniqueness. read more

Love coming here. I'm a frequent flyer and highly recommend if you're coming to have drinks, thc bevs or play some pinball. *Good pinball selection by the way! Drinks are always really good and lots of good seasonal drinks. read more

Really pretty good beer. Indoor & outdoor spaces are super comfortable and inviting. Best of all- pinball! Still have 50 cent games & plenty of 'em. Friendly service. I don't live that close to here but still find myself going back again and again. read more

Cool brewery, good options and everyone was super nice. Fun music happening outside which was nice for something different. Look forward to trying this place again. read more

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The aesthetic and vibe of this place was top tier! They had a ton of seating in 3 different rooms, and a patio with yard games! It was tucked away in Northeast Minneapolis. You will likely have to street park - heads up! I had a strawberry kolsch - it was enjoyable! They had a good selection of taps and cans - lots of fun flavors like a coffee flavored beer and a passion fruit sour. Something for every beer lover! I didn't check if they had a kitchen... There was quite the selection of snacky foods like pretzels. The staff was friendly and relatively quick! It was busy but not overcrowded on a Tuesday night, so my guess is the locals love this place. My only feedback is get some better board games haha. Worth a visit for sure - especially if there's nice weather! read more

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We were excited to check out this brewery on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. My hubby was impressed with the beer and I was highly impressed with the sour raspberry seltzer...probably one of the best seltzers I've ever had. Lots of indoor seating and some of the cleanest/nicest bathrooms I've seen at a brewery. In addition to normal brewery activities...They had some Girl Scouts selling cookies and a dog rescue/adoption event all day! read more

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We have been to this brewery twice now and I really enjoy it. They have a really nice location in my opinion. It's kind of tucked away a little bit so there is plenty of street parking and they have a dedicated parking lot. Lots of room both outside and inside. The beers are good, I really enjoy the 'ssippi squeeze. They also allow dogs inside which I love for when it's chilly out we can still bring the dog with us. They do sometimes have food trucks but I'd check their social media to see which days. I would recommend this spot the staff was friendly and they have pinball machines which is always fun little touch. read more

Very enjoyable beer and a great pinball selection. Friendly servers, a nice space, and nice indoors and outdoors. A fun place to be! read more

This was a really nice space. The bartenders were quick and helpful with questions. The beer was good. There was plenty of seating. read more

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Is there a patio? ++ CHECK! It's small, but mighty. Post pandemic, it seems to have been expanded to take up a portion of the parking lot. Are they dog friendly? ++ CHECK! I can say I made some new furry friends on their patio during my visit. Delicious rotating list of craft beers? ++ CHECK! Seriously, get the Raspberry Lemonade Sour if they have it. It's the perfect patio crusher for a hot summer day. Their taps appear to rotate pretty regularly, which I love. Variety is the spice of life, after all. Food trucks for all your noshable needs? ++ CHECK! A full listing of the trucks serving up their curbside cuisine is available on their website. Do they have events? ++ CHECK! Their website has a complete rundown of all the taproom happenings including trivia, live music, and more! Def check it out. Heading back to the 'burbs, my bestie and I stopped by to grab a pint, and we were not disappointed. The brews were great, the service was friendly, and the vibe was on point. I'll def make my way back during a future visit to Minnesota. Cheers, Minneapolis!! read more

One of my favorite MN breweries! They have plenty of room and have a nice outdoor patio area. They have a nice little area that has pinball machines, great to keep the kiddos entertained! I had the Kolsch, it was hoppy with great flavor. They do offer samples so you can make sure to get what you want. The bar tenders are very knowledgeable, they have a passion for beer. Parking is small but there's plenty of street parking. read more

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On a hot 99 degree Minnesota day I ventured into 56 Brewing for a flight of beer. The patio is large and welcoming, but was a bit too balmy to enjoy the sun. Inside there are two seating areas in addition to the bar. I took a seat at the bar, ordered my flight, and enjoyed some conversations with those around me. Can We Do A Lager: A Maibock made in collaboration with Elm Creek. In addition to following the traditional brewing style of a Maibock, they dry hopped with Mandarina Bavaria and Loral to make the hop character really pop. Citrus and earthy hop aromas and flavors are bright and cut the malt richness. "Twenty-Twenty-Sue" Blackberry Mango Sour: A sour with Mango and Blackberry. Medium tartness and medium-low acidity that provides the blackberry and mango fruits to show the Minnesota heat some tropical vibes. Epic Duel Sultana: A double dry hopped Double IPA with a single hop, Sultana. This beer is part of the Epic Duel series which explores the aromas and flavors of hop varietals. For those that know Sultana, it's a beast of a hop plant. Huge hop cones and sky high levels of hop oils. I get a lot of pineapple, pine and bright citrus. Big Minne: A Double IPA pumped up with Amarillo, Simcoe, and Centennial Hops. Medium high bitterness with fresh tropical fruit and citrus that cuts through some of the bitterness. A classic DIPA of some of the OG hops. read more

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They are all amazing staff. They have the greatest CannaBev called Acre. Love Lime & Hibiscus.

Popped in a few weeks ago for a beer release. They have an event space off to the left when you walk in. The space is really bright and I appreciated there were a couple few bathrooms in the space so you wouldn't have to go out in to the tap room. The beers were delicious and the staff were friendly. They have a tiny parking lot but there is plenty of street parking. Thanks 56 for delicious beers, cheers! read more

Learned about this particular brewery from some other beer patrons. Thursday night, plenty of people at the bar but not overly crowded. Ordered the "Hop Girl Summer" ($7 for a pint) - a lighter IPA with a clean taste and a crisp finish. Nothing too special here but easy to finish or to pair with some food. They do have snacks available as there wasn't a food truck outside that night. The super dog-friendly atmosphere is a plus, as there were a few four-legged friends around. Good taproom as any in the area. read more

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56 has become one of my favorite tap rooms in the city. It's tucked away off Marshall and feels quiet and peaceful, especially outside. I love that you can see the community garden next door. I like most of their beers. My favorite is probably the Sippi Squeeze. I also enjoy their selection of THC and CBD seltzers. They always have a food truck that rarely disappoints. And of course, plentiful dogs. The best part. read more

I would def come back here again as they offer some great beer and there was a live band and live art painting in the side room. This place is very large and can accommodate many people. They also have a nice outdoor patio. The parking lot was pretty small, however there is plenty of street parking. They allow dogs to come in also. I had the sour and it was a little on the funky side, but still good. If I have more time, I'd like to try many more flavors as I've heard they have a great selection. They also have an arcade pinball area where the band was playing, so they have plenty of entertainment. read more

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This was a really nicely decorated brewery! The lighting and decor were stunning. Upon arriving, there is a small parking lot and ample street parking... I went on a Thursday at 4pm, but I can't imagine a busy Friday night. They were supposed to have Que Tal food truck at 4pm and we were really looking forward to it, but they weren't there by 5:15pm. Such a bummer! Only food trucks and we needed food to drink more beer. They do sell Von Hanson's flavored pretzels, but we wanted more than that. There are a few restaurants a mile or more away, but nothing super close. The beers we tried were pretty tasty though. We bellied up to the bar and realized really quickly that the bar stools were pretty, but not comfortable for sitting for an hour, but at least the beer was good. Beer- My favorite was the Raspberry Berliner Weisse (sour). It had a beautiful fresh raspberry flavor and reminded me of a raspberry lemonade. Yum! NE Nectar was an easy drinking wheat beer, but it was too plain for my liking. Nothing assertive or bold, so many would enjoy. Overall a nice place to stop for happy hour! They have clean restrooms and an arcade. Until next time! read more

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Found this little gem with some of our friends and we are so glad they told us about it. We have never heard of it or would think to hunt it down if it weren't for them. It's spacious, bright, they accept dogs, and they have a food truck outside. Pretty easy to find a parking spot on the street as well! It's also on the northern ale guide so we got a stamp in our book for a BOGO beer. They have a wide variety of brews. We enjoyed the Mississippi and the Mexican coffee beer - both were great. The coffee beer reigns and had such a good smell and taste to it. Might be a new favorite of mine. Activities for everyone and staff is polite. We will be back here and will be telling everyone about it! read more

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I discovered 56 Brewing and found a new spot to love. Parking in the lot is limited, but the street parking is plentiful. We entered and were greeted immediately with the bar, full menu, and one of the most friendly and engaging bartenders I've come across in a brewery in a long time. Maybe ever. In fact, it's worth explaining: so... one of the things I love about local craft breweries, is the unique flavors and styles of the brewmasters. I'm usually presented with a wide menu, often highlighting interesting beer names. But seriously, where do I begin? What's the specialty? What's the brewmaster's signature? Hoppy? Bitter? Smooth? Do they have my typical go-to, a nut brown ale? Anything resembling a Guinness? With all these questions hitting me almost every time I visit a brewery for the very first time, I need a minute, I'd like some tips, I appreciate some sample sips. Rarely are all of these offered graciously. Asking for a taste is often met with that look that I've already overstayed my welcome and I've only been here 2 minutes. ANYWAY... my first experience at 56 Brewing was awesome. The bartender greeted us with a genuinely cheerful hello, asked if we've ever been here before; immediately started helping with the menu. He asked about our pallets and what we typically like in a beer. He pointed out their beers that closely resembled our likes and offered samples -- before we even asked. He poured us three samples. Wait... there's only two of us... the bartender sampled along with us as we all analyzed the flavors together. I've never had this happen before and I must say, was pretty cool. Sample #1 and I knew my beer of choice. It took two more samples to finalize our order and start the tab. We found a table in the back of the larger room, near a stage that had 'live music' and 'fun events' written all over it. On this particular early Saturday afternoon it was quiet, which was perfect for us. A couple beers later, the place had really picked up and was pretty hoppin. I understand why! I can't wait to come back! I love 56 Brewing and think you will too. Until next time... read more

Nice and comfy atmosphere as long as you like the high stools and tables. It was very quiet , especially inside, so service was quick and friendly. I had the cherry kombucha and enjoyed it. read more

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Fantastic brewery with great service and ambiance. The food truck is always on point. I will gladly make this one of my NE rotations. read more

56 Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

One of the few (if not only?) Twin Cities breweries that has a dart board. Also some good pinball tables. read more

56 Brewing - The only Mpls brewery I know of who has darts. - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great neighborhood brew pub in Northeast Minneapolis. It is not a large indoor space but there is huge outdoor deck and tables in an upstairs loft area. The weather was not good so no outside drinking for us on the day we stopped in. They have a large selection of beer that includes IPAs, Pilsner, lager, etc. We tried a sampler that included a few hazy IPAs and the Helles lager. You get four beers in the sampler. All were well made and the Helles is the star. We tried a couple of pints after the sampler. The staff is friendly and offers suggestions- much appreciated! The Sunday we were there they had the Vikings game on the one TV. Not too crowded and the noise level was no problem at all. We definitely want to come back and enjoy the outdoor deck. It looks like the neighborhood or the city has taken the adjoining lot and created a park. It is a veritable forest with all the trees they have planted. 56 Brewing is a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

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It got all the way up to 41 in March in Minnesota, so my wife made a lunch and we drove up to Northeast Minneapolis. I tried 2 of their IPAs and they were both very good and I also brought an empty growler and had it filled. Super nice bartenders and I got some free stickers and the patio was well spaced out and had heaters. It was quite pleasant. They were very dog friendly and about half the patrons had dogs. A really great tap room! read more

I hate when new breweries open without me knowing, lol. It took us awhile to get over here, but I'm glad we did. 56 is kind of tucked away but has its own parking lot plus street parking and has really great atmosphere once you get inside. It's relaxed with a kind of wood industrial vibe without overindexing and being TOO industrial. I really dug the map art installation on the one wall by the little stage. There was no entertainment the day we were there but could see it being a great place to have some beers and listen to some music. The beer I had was good - I can't remember what it was. But a fruit flavored wit or weiss I think. Very good. Service was perfect. We will be back. read more

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56 Brewing is one is my favorite breweries! The bartenders are nice and friendly. I love their Raspberry Berliner Weiss, it's my favorite sour! It's a huge plus that they are dog friendly indoors and outdoors, my dog loves it too! Every time I visit, there usually are a handful of dogs. It's a fun atmosphere! There is plenty of free street parking, I've never had trouble finding a spot. Their main seating area has a few high tops and a few longer tables. The barrel room to the left of the bar is pretty spacious and has another 5-6 tables. The loft area upstairs my favorite. It's small but more intimate. There are a few board games up there too, but they're pretty old looking and worn out. I also sometimes go to their Trivia Mafia night on Wednesdays. It's gets pretty busy then, so I suggest going early to snag a seat! read more

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IPAs, Darks, Ambers, Pils, Lagers - they brew them all! And make their own kombucha as well! Interesting brews! Dog friendly! Kid friendly! Glam Doll Donuts were available at the bar! The patio area was wonderful (with the exception of a smoker on the deck). We loved this small, intimate fun spot in NE! read more

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Would not recommend. The beer is mediocre. They allow groups of people to rent out their upper level, not leaving notification that it is "reserved". After how the group talked to my son, so rudely that we shut off the pinball machine and left, I doubt we'll ever return read more

Cheers for patios in the middle of winter! Covid has forced businesses to become Creative with how to get people in and still keep people safe so I am grateful that they have made the patio available for us! They do walk in seating but so far we have good luck with getting seated. They have a wider selection of beers to pick from ranging from Sours to IPAs to stouts. Overall the beer is pretty good. I usually stick to the sours when I am here and haven't been disappointed. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The brewery has always been clean and the staff helpful when you just don't know what to order. Parking lot out front along with street parking as well. read more

The beer selection at this brewery is really good. If you like dark beers, this is the place to go. I love the non corporate feel to this place. Knowing that this place is run by five very hard working entrepreneurs, it really makes me want to keep supporting this local business and you should too. You won't be disappointed. If you look at my photo, the nitro beer was poured to perfection. He was patient and the head at the rim of the glass was almost perfect. Listen, I accompany my husband on his beer stops often and I can confirm that there are many bartenders at different breweries that don't pour their nitro beer to the rim because they don't have the patience or they just don't care. This brewery is clean, they welcome pets and the deco is beautiful. They allow you to bring in your own food. The woodwork in this place is amazing and done with heart! There is a social area that was build beautifully on top of the bar. The builder told us that you could literally land a helicopter on it. The MN map wood wall deco is amazing. Be sure to look to your left when you walk through the entrance. They have weekly events such as DJ spin night, trivia nights etc. Their first year anniversary is on May 5 2018. There will be a party and lots of activities that day, so do stop by and check this place out yourself. read more

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It was so difficult to find the entrance! Parking is kinda all over the place which is perfect for people who can never stay between the lines anyway. Walked in on a cold Saturday winter afternoon. Groupon led us to this place. I love beer tasting. We were greeted immediately and started sampling as soon as we showed our IDs. I loved their NE nectar and got a growler. It's a cool spot. They are an off-sale brewery so they cannot serve you pints. If you have a problem with standing around and tasting beer, don't go here. If you're looking for some great tasting locally brewed IPAs, Ales, and lagers, this is for you. read more

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Tiny brewery on the northeastern edge of Northeast Minneapolis. Chill owners and down to earth folks running the place. Skip the kombucha but you already knew that. Dark Territory (esp with mint) still my favorite at this local brewery. Liking their new Batch 56 and the 5 hop Nose Hairbender. Love their new location and now open 7 days a week! I hope they continue to grow and do well. PS: Just witnessed some patrons backing into Kale's nice 56 Brewing vintage truck the other day. read more

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Stopped in for a beer last night courtesy of sidewalk dog and their passport program. They're dog friendly inside and out. It was a Tuesday night so it was pretty quiet, but they had a dj there so the vibe was perfect. They didn't have food (just a couple snacks) which was fine with us. The staff was amazingly friendly, the environment clean. The beers were great! I'd go back again! read more

One of my favorite breweries I've been to in the cities. We finally had a nice spring day and I was looking for somewhere to have a beer on a patio. This brewery turned out to be perfect. I had two beers while I was there. The solorama crush IPA was great. It was smooth, hoppy, and had a subtle honey flavor that complemented the bitterness from the hops. I also has the citrafication triple IPA and man, is it dangerous. Strong citrus flavors and smooth hops made this a great beer to have on the patio. Fair warning, the 12% ABV will creep up on you. 56 also has a great patio with plenty of seating and great atmosphere. Everyone was very friendly and there was plenty of pups for my dog to play with while we hungout. Overall a great place to grab an awesome beer and get out of downtown! I'll definitely be going back. read more

Visiting from out of town, my friends and I got to hit up several breweries in the Minneapolis area. 56 Brewing came up as a last stop of the night, after everyone had already had a few. Being that is was close to closing time we were able to get a seat at the bar. The bartender was attentive and quickly got our orders. I went with a flight of several IPA's and was impressed with most of them. The coffee IPA was the most interesting. I don't think I've ever had that combination before and was glad I tried it. They seem to have above average over all beer and the bar setting is cozy with a casual ambience perfect for hanging out with friends. When I come back to Minnesota I'll would come back here, before last call this time! read more

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