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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Nice quiet location. Beautiful wood tables and decorations on the wall. Where are you working now if not at great beers had the doubt full mouth feel warm body..... Thats my voice to text review apparently:-) read more

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Friendly neighborhood brewery offering a nice selection of beers. Try interesting coffee IPA, the honey wheat ale that tastes like Honey Nut Cheerios, and the hazy IPAs. Over the year+ that I've tried their brews, the consistency and quality has seemed to improve. The small patio is nice for groups during the summer. read more

56 Brewing - Flights - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

They have a long list of beers they make, and the two we tried were really good! bartenders were helpful and friendly. There are a variety of seating options from the bar and low- and high-tops in the main area, to a loft with bench seating and pinball games, to and outdoor patio. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Overall: 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 Ambience: 5 stars Love the laid-back location and layout. Close enough to me with a neighborhood feel, easy parking, outside deck, and upper interior story for gamers (board, that is). Drink: 4.5 stars have tried most, but tonight tried the Barrel-Aged Darker Territory, Citrus Hazy, and UFO. Mostly an IPA girl, but really liked the debut of the Darker Territory. Kind of tasted like a Mounds bar. I haven't tried the Walnut Joy- but guessing it tastes like Al one Joy. Always like the beer I get here, even if I may not seek it out, always enjoyable! Service:4.5 stars Very good. Bathrooms: 4.5 stars Clean & conveniently located on the first floor beyond the bar. read more

Glad I waited to rate this place. First time we went there (approximately a month after the taproom opened), my wife and I dumped our beers out. It was busy and rather than talking to someone about it, I figured I would give them another chance later (hell, I gave 612Brew about 5 chances). This taproom is on the smallish side, but that is fine, the beer is the star. They make some of the best IPA's around. The entire lineup is always solid, no matter what I am in the mood for. We discovered the upstairs area in the taproom as well, which my daughter has always enjoyed with the pinball and other games. read more

Hubs and I came here on a Saturday night. It was hopping, but service was great. The ladies behind the bar were very sociable and gave great recommendations. The beers were good, specifically the Nosehair Bender. Winner. The atmosphere is what will definitely bring us back. A room off to the side had the industrial look and was big and open. Upstairs was a cozy area with couches and games. We loved sitting there enjoying our beers and playing games. You have to try this place! read more

This place is the best! Great beer, great atmosphere! They have a great patio for when the weather is nice, and when it's not, they have plenty of room inside including areas for kids to play. Furry kids are welcome too! They generally have a food truck for you as well! All of their beers are tasty and they do flights, but I highly recommend the Mississippi squeeze IPA! read more

This was a second stop after going to Broken Clock just a few blocks away. I really wanted to like the place considering I was immediately seduced by their setup, decor and ambiance. Nice patio to chill with plenty of trees around, that funny game with the ring hanging from a chord that you have to get in the hook (forgive my ignorance, not from around here). Even the smell was right (I know, weird, I'm a scent guy and immediately decide if I like a place or not the minute I walk in by the smell). Anywho, we got 8 of their 13 beers in a flight and sadly just one kind of tingled my taste buds (the IPA + coffee, interesting combo). The rest were mildly uninteresting... my thought is they need to cut the number of options in half and focus on beer quality rather than quantity. Too bad because it's on the way home from work so I really wanted to like it but it's just not there. I'll give it a shot in a few months see if they've gotten better. read more

This was a fun discovery in the outskirts of Nordeast. I'm a Coors Light beer drinker so breweries aren't my deal but we came here for the infamous pinball machine our friends discovered the previous week. Rudy's Funhouse is a legendary pinball machine and it's here!!! They have a few machines that are fun, nice deck area overlooking a community garden which is very nice. It is also a dog friendly place so feel free to bring your pooch and they have water dishes provided. My husband liked the couple beers he tried and the staff was very nice. read more

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This was one of my favorite breweries. I love the beer and normally the service is excellent. I have spread my love for this brewery to friends who now come here. However, I am left feeling disappointed tonight. I came here solely to get a crawler or growler. I decided to order a quick beer since I was here anyway. The employee said he couldn't sell a growler/crowler after 10:00 pm. I looked at my phone and it was 10:02. I commend him for being very compliant to state law. But I am bummed I didn't get my order in two minutes sooner...service is everything. Being in the service industry for most of my adult life, I thought it was pretty shitty. But to each their own. read more

If you are from a small town like I am where drinking beer from a garage is the usual then this will feel right at home for you. So first you have to find it...which can pose as a challenge. I came in a weird way and had zero idea where I was....turns out you aren't all that far from Marshall Ave NW-Betty Dangers, Psycho Suzi's etc. But you go through a lot of warehouse buildings and there are some signs but they are small, then your GPS says you are there and you just aren't sure where "there" is exactly. Even though there is a sign on the door their name is "56" so the sign isn't too big or eye catching. I loved it. It was like I was on a scavenger hunt and I had just won the prize....beer. So i walked in and it's a small place with friendly people working and a few other couples were having tastings. The other people are right next to you so it feels like a little intimate garage party. No chairs, no need to sit really. So I was under the impression this brewery was a standard brewery but turns out it is an off-sale brewery meaning you can't get a pint (hence the no need for chairs) but you can do tastings and buy growlers. They have some cool deals where you can do a tasting of all of their beers, get a pint glass to take home, and a growler for 35(ish).00. They are opening a new location where you will be able to purchase glasses of beer soon and their plan for their new location looks wonderful. The lady working was so pleasant to talk to and told us all about their new plans. I am excited for it to open because I would love to sit down and drink their beer because it was so good! My drinking partner loved the APA because it was so caramel-y and different. I loved the California Street IPA (go figure, IPA's and me are besties for life). Together our favorite was the Dark Territory and we ended up taking a growler of that home and enjoying it. Overall, 56 was so different than I was expecting. We left saying "huh, interesting" as it is unlike other breweries you will go to in the area, but I liked it. I mean if you are lucky enough to succeed in the scavenger hunt called "Find my way to 56 brew" then you are in for a real treat. read more

56 Brewing - The entry - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This brewery has definitely a warehouse feel and has a nice patio to the front and side. Lots of seating - main floor and upstairs and an arcade. Depending on when you go, they had a ton of IPAs (I'm not a huge IPA fan). They had an awesome raspberry wheat sour too. I definitely will be back! read more

Beer is great and jazz on Sunday afternoons is not to be missed. Cute dogs abound. Particularly loved the Walnut Joy and Pineapple Upside-Down cake. Also fun to try the two hazy IPA's brewed with a different set of hops. read more

I still haven't quite decided how I feel about 56. I really want to like them more than three stars, but I just can't quite do it. On one hand (we'll start with the positives) THEY ARE SO DOG FRIENDLY! Not only did pup get to join us, but he also got to get spoiled rotten. One of the owners uses the spent hops to make dog treats. Idk. Tyson says they're delicious. Further, the only beer I found un-drinkable was the lager, but I find most lagers undrinkable so I can't really blame them for that. They sell itty bitty 750ml growlers. Perfect for those afternoons that no one wants to share with you and you don't want to try to drink a gallon of a stout. I will legit probably return just for this purpose. My beef comes in where the ambiance is concerned. There weren't many people there when we were there, but there still wasn't anywhere to be. There's counter space for about six people to stand. I think there was a seating area off to the side, but they can't sell pints because of some licensing technicality so what're you going to do? Walk away from the bar with your little tasting glass? It stinks because it's really not their fault, just a matter of timing. But it would be significantly nicer to be able to sit and relax. It'll certainly be interesting to see how this place develops over the next year. read more

Island Boy and I ventured off to this little brewery tucked away in an industrial area of NE Mpls last week. We had called ahead to make sure our dog was welcome to join us, and we were assured they were dog-friendly, so we put paws to the pavement and headed over. Not only are they dog-friendly...they actually have a dog...there...IN THE BREWERY!!! How cool is that?! Zeus, who belongs to one of the owners, is an 8 month old German Shepard puppy (and I use the term "puppy" loosely, because he's a big boy), and he was incredibly friendly and welcoming of our dog, Haley. 56 Brewing also makes their own "56 Brew Bites", which are dog treats made from the spent grains they use in the brewing process. Haley couldn't have been happier--I think she suckered them into giving her at least 3 from the sample jar, and we bought 2 bags for later. Thankfully while Haley was scarfing down brew bites and palling around with Zeus, they had beer for us human folk to sip on. They don't yet have a taproom license, so you can't actually buy flights or pints yet, but they'll gladly give you free (yes, FREE!) samples so you can determine which beer you might want to purchase a growler of. We tasted the following signature brews during our visit: Lake Sandy Rye - Rye Lager NE Nectar - Honey Kolsch Polonaise APA - American Pale Ale Dark Territory - Dark Chocolate Coconut Stout All 4 were what I would consider "drinkable", which is saying a lot, because usually there's at least one "dog" in the bunch (no offense to my canine friends). The only one I probably wouldn't order a pint of is the NE Nectar. Dark Territory was our favorite, so we took a growler home with us. After all, the dog got brew bites...how could we go home empty handed? The Polanaise APA is a very good pale ale (not too hoppy), and the Lake Sandy Rye was surprisingly delicious for how light it is (in color, not ABV...it actually has one of the highest alcohol contents of any of their beers). I would happily order a pint of either one of them when they get their taproom license (which is expected to come through in late July/early August). The owners are very sociable and you can tell they're really passionate about what they're doing, which is awesome to see. We'll definitely be back and are excited for the taproom to open! In the meantime, we'll probably grab a pint or two at one of the local bars pouring their beer. (Check out the "On Tap" link on their website if you want to grab one too). Cheers! At a glance: *Good beer *Awesome people *Dog-Friendly *Only samples and growler fills for now, hope to be serving pints come midsummer. *They pre-fill their growlers, but will accept growlers from other breweries so you don't have to pay the deposit with a fill, and they'll fill souvenir growlers (like the stainless steel ones)! read more

They have great beer, chill environment, friendly workers, and pinball machines so what's not to love?! Love the atmosphere and the giant Minnesota cut-out. Respects and promotes history of the area. read more

56 Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This 5 star dog friendly brew pub has now become a 2 star over crowed bar. Used to have space for a dog to lay down now they have added oversized tables to seat 10 in a space that now feels much like a church basement pancake breakfast instead of a brew pub where people go to relax and enjoy really good beer. This upgrade makes it difficult to take any dog larger than a rat terrier and have space to lay down an not be in a isle surrounded by chairs. Still enjoy the beer but taking off my list of "dog friendly" good beer places. read more

The flights offered a great variety of their offering. The music was way too loud for early in the evening. I was unable to have a conversation with my husband. read more

Awesome beer for a little hole in the wall Brewery! Super nice staff! Can't wait to visit tree new tavern! read more

56 Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A great addition to the NE Brew scene! Free samples, growler sales, and super nice people ready to share their story... 5 stars when we come back for an IPA read more

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I need to go back and check this place out again. I was there during the Halloween event and it was pretty crazy. Love the deck which overlooks a neighborhood garden and the upstairs area has games. read more

Beer is good nice place,don't care for people letting there dogs walk on tables,my only complaint,

I'm a craft beer enthusiast and this place has AMAZING beer & a great atmosphere! I'll definitely be coming back every time I'm back in town. read more

Fresh new brewery in NE. Quiet neighborhood and great atmosphere inside and out. Plenty of seating, with the outdoors area overlooking a huge garden. Dogs are welcome which is a huge bonus! The tap list was extensive, but so many flavors that were spot on. Several different IPA's to choose from, from single hop malt brews to one with 5 different hops. My favorite (from the IPA's) was the Nose Hair Bender. read more

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I had a Nosehair IPA and it was really good. Cozy little place and the patio is pretty welcoming. Very dog friendly. Capacity inside is a bit limited. Would definitely recommend! read more

Unreal. The Nose Hair Bender blew my mind. The Big 3 was impressive too!! Ran their 5K and can't wait to go back!!!!

Little did I know that right across the river from me was hiding this little gem! Tucked away you will find a wide variety of great beer with a smiling face to serve them. They have a good rotation of food trucks and offer a nice patio that overlooks beautiful gardens. read more

Some of the reviews state that 56 cannot sell pints. That was true in their old location, but now they moved to a new taproom. They have a very large selection for a small brewery. The Imperial Russian Stout they had this past summer was one of the best versions of that style I've ever had. The Simcoe Honey is a solid double IPA. The staff is friendly, especially Mahad. On Sunday afternoon they feature jazz bands. Some great young talent has played there. The folks on the patio are always open to chat with strangers, making it a good place to just hang even if you go alone. The 56 has become my new go-to place. read more

We really enjoy coming here. They have a good selection of brews. Everyone in our group finds something they like. The blonde is the best I have found in the cities. We love the atmosphere and count ourselves lucky when the food truck is around. read more

Love the new tap room!! We visited for the first time last week; great beer and people. Mohad had so much good beer knowledge that he shared with us. We will be back soon! read more

We live in the neighborhood and love this place! One note, a lot of the reviews (prior to summer 2017 especially) are most likely referring to their old tap room. The new tap room is bright and the patio is great. Sometimes it is crowded, but what brewery isn't? We bring our dog here and he loves it. The beers are also very good. Being in the neighborhood we love that they have a handful of standards and then get creative with the remaining taps. Plus, they do delicious kombucha if you're not looking for beer. Much more of a neighborhood feel than many breweries and we love it that way :) read more

'ssippi squeeze is way better than Deschutes IPA!! A must try! Bartender was extremely friendly.

Stopped in quick one day when I needed to waste a few hours. I had my dog with me. The tap room is pet friendly and the staff kind. The hazy ipa that I drank was delicious! I can't wait to go back and play some pinball! read more

Simply great beer! Very nice people, and excited to see them growing. Clearly they have a love for making great beer, and it shows! I have been there about 9-10 times to buy growlers, and love getting the chance to taste the new beers! read more

Very fun, small brewery. Affordable drinks, great ambiance, board game selection. Dog friendly (not very many places in MN that are). Overall a very enjoyable place to go, will definitely be coming back. read more

Our first visit was good. Friendly and talked about beers. So we invited my sister & husband to join us to try it. When we arrived I believe the owner was there pouring. He was not friendly, acting like we were an inconvenience and we did not feel welcome we had our tastes and each bought a growler but don't feel like we want to go back. read more

Great tap room that just opened this month! It's a fun atmosphere; great decor, a patio, board games, pin ball machines, a variety of food trucks that come by, and of course custom brews. I'm not the greatest person to rate the brews as I'm more of a cider drinker myself, but I was pleasantly surprised by the NE Nectar. read more