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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.
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!
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!
This was a really nice space. The bartenders were quick and helpful with questions. The beer was good. There was plenty of seating.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
8 months ago
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
4 years ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
7 years ago
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
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
3 years ago
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
8 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
4 years ago
One of the few (if not only?) Twin Cities breweries that has a dart board. Also some good pinball tables. 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
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
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
11 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
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
7 years ago
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
9 years ago
4/29/17 - Yay!!! The soft opening of the new taproom is today and I was able to stop and see it. See photos - nice space. Not much parking available on site. But, lots of street parking available. So, no issue there. Nothing extravagant. But, I like this space. Open feeling. Nice, but small outdoor seating area. Easily correctable, when this brewery becomes super popular. A park is right across the street. See photo of beer choices (at least for today). I had the the California Street IPA. Really good. If you don't know - this was the street for the original brewery. It was an 'adventure' to get there as my original review describes. Finding this location is a breeze. I will definitely be back and I recommend you stop by too. read more
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