This is a nice hidden gem. I've passed it many times clearly not even realizing I could've been shopping at the Eagan Outlets then finishing off with a cold beer!! It's a decent size, with quite a few options. I happened to show up on their 2nd annual birthday bash, luckily I got there before the crowd and before the big party. By the time I left it was packed! But we did stay to try the Jalepeno beer..it has a kick, and there's definitely jalapeño in it! They have food trucks and an ice cream truck showed up when we were leaving. Very nice atmosphere and good for kiddos. read more

I haven't been recently (but may go today) and am only now writing a review because I do feel the need to balance out some of the glowing reviews. My wife and I have been a few times over the last couple years since we used to love five minutes west and now live five minutes east. The beer has always rated as "just ok" in my book and less for her. Being one of the limited southern metro breweries, I want to be able to support it more regularly, but I just can't justify it. The taproom is pretty standard and I like the decor; the office park setting doesn't deter me at all and they have plenty of space. I'd like a better patio, but I'm not sure they have a lot of options there. I'm sure it was "good for business", but last time we were there way an experience that really turned us off. They had a Big Hair Night, complete with '80s cover band. I like my Van Halen and Cinderella as much as the next guy, but a taproom with hard surfaces becomes intolerable with music that lots. They drew a large crowd, which is why I say it was probably good for business, but people who visit most of the local taprooms are more accustomed to a more casual setting that allows for conversation. If you want to be this type of taproom, that's you're right, but regular taproom visitors will probably omit you from their rotation unless the beer is remarkable, which Bald Man's isn't. read more

Nice place I like the outdoor area the bartender are a mix bag, some are very nice some act like they are all that. Regardless there beer is actually good and they have popcorn which is nice. I'd come back it is spacious. And they have food trucks which is nice. read more

The kids wanted to go shopping. We gave them some cash, dropped them off at the outlet mall across the way and came to Bald Man for a beer or 2. We had been here a month ago. The beer selection was good, the empanada food truck was delicious and the patio atmosphere was great. Since the kids wanted to shop we thought we'd pay Bald Man a visit. I was disappointed to see that the same beers were up on the board. It seems that other breweries like Surly, Indeed and Dangerous Man switch up their selection frequently. The food truck on this visit was a unique brick oven pizza bus! So, my pale ale tasted great with my pizza! Bald Man is close to home, I'm sure we will be back. I hope they have some different brews to try. read more

One of the best breweries in the Twin Cities area. Bald Man Brewing has a lot of live musical shows, as they have a Rock and Roll theme at this brewery. Last year the patio was expanded and it is a great place to hang out in the summer. The TV situation is great for watching a game, especially for Vikings games, where they have the boards to bet on and prizes for guessing the scores correctly. Their Heart of Glass is a great easy drinking beer and Misty Mountain Hops and Young American are great IPAs with the seasonal Killer Queen rounding it off. Always great food trucks and a huge space inside and out, Bald Man Brewing in Eagan is worth checking out and coming back time and time again. read more

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This checks another Minneapolis brewery off my list. Bald Man is very convenient right off the interstate. You can also send your significant other here if you need to do some damage at the outlet malls across the street. The tap room is quite large with a ton of bar height and lower tables to gather with large groups. The bar area also has a fair amount of seating so even when it gets busy it doesn't feel crowded. They even have a few TVs and fresh popcorn which is always a plus at a brewery. I ordered the Tupelo Honey Brown Ale and the Hart of Glass Blonde Ale. I liked both of the beers but the flavors didn't leave a lasting impression. They were light and easy to drink but just didn't have a ton of flavor. I would definitely come back here if I lived closer to Eagan because it's a good open atmosphere which is perfect for hanging out with friends. read more

Visited Bald Man Brewing and I love it. Friendly ambience, fantastic service and tasty menu items. Every single thing we purchased was wonderful and the menu itself was to die for. The crew was extremely welcoming and service is exceptional. Overall, I 'd go back in a heartbeat. read more

Plenty of parking and a nice set up with lots of seating - both high top and regular tables - and a cool atmosphere. The tanks aren't separated from the seating area and each are named after a musician or band. They had a good variety of types of beer, keeping on theme with their rock-inspired names, so something for just about everyone, though they were all pretty traditional flavours. I tried the Dark Side of the Moon, a heavy porter with a nice coffee back. It's a little out of the way for me so it didn't make it to my breweries to revisit but it's definitely one to check off your list. read more

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Very typical brewery feel but definitely unique in its approach. Cool atmosphere and open plan seating. The noise level was a little bit too high for me but it wasn't enough to spoil the experience. The bartenders are super friendly and insightful about the products. I got the Cherry Bomb which is to die for! Great spot! read more

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I am from Tennessee and was in Minnesota for a visit. Went to a few breweries throughout the week. Bald man was great. Very good beer. Bought a shirt, enjoyed a few cold ones. Will definitely go back when in town. read more

As a rare brew enthusiast, I was impressed by the selection offered. I would give this 5 stars, however I did not see anyone with a nice oiled beard. I fully expected to see others like myself with oiled beards, however that was not the case. Again, as a rare brew enthusiast I do recommend this place. Just wish the atmosphere was more like myself. If I don't see people with oiled beards, I can't trust it to be a rare place to go. Chow. read more

My family and I love bald man. We've been coming here since they opened. It's been great to see it grow and expand - both it's space and offerings (now have seltzers!). Kid friendly and dog friendly and always a delicious food truck out front. My favorite special is the manic Monday deal where beers are BOGO free all day! read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon. It was our first time here. They were playing a rowdy game of Bingo. It was pretty crowded. We had to search for a table. You order from the bar (there's no table service). They have a popcorn machine and there was a food truck outside. We ordered the eight beer flight. It has preselected beers. There were some good one and a few we didn't care for, to be expected. We each found one we really enjoyed. My husband loves the Queen and I loved the hazy. It has a great atmosphere. They have board games you can play and trivia nights, etc. We will definitely come back. read more

Eagans a bit of a hike for me but I was hitting up the outlets so decided to stop by! The space is huge and has a warm, fun atmosphere. I ordered their American Ale and my husband had a darker version. Both were good! They also have a popcorn machine with delicious popcorn. read more

An odd location but a wonderful place. Extremely friendly bartenders and a number of different beers to try. We did the 8 beer flight and then got a couple pints of our favorites. Wish there were a Groupon for here, but well worth the price to try the whole flight. My favorite was the Dark Side of the Moon porter with a shot of cold press coffee. Will definitely be back when it's warmer for the patio! read more

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I would love to watch Bald Man grow into the superstar I know it could be. Unfortunately, it's on the wrong side of town (for me) and DANGEROUSLY close to the Eagan outlet mall. This place is really cool looking. It's got some AMAZING painted logo walls - I heard a rumor they were painted by the owner's daughter or something? Brew area is adjacent to the taproom area. There's a little private party room that has it's own access to the bar and the bathrooms. Complete with a nice, dog friendly patio. YOU GUYS I spent like 15 minutes playing with the most adorable (80 lb!!) Great Dane puppy. Can't even handle it. Since I'm pretty confident that the owner of this beautiful beast of a puppy doesn't just live on the patio, you should probably bring your own dog, just to be safe. They've also got bags boards and giant Jenga out there! The beer (and I really really hate to say this) fell a little flat... the highest ABV was like 7, everything just kind of tasted a little off. There weren't any dark beers available on tap. I plan to check back when they add their porter (in November?) and hopefully they'll have pinned down the recipes a little more by then. read more

Is it wrong that after church I needed a drink? And I like kids but can you say out of control- time to check this place out when it was still light out and not 0 degrees. No food service but they do have popcorn! Score. They offer food trucks and prominently feature the schedule on the bar. I decided to go for a flight of 4 for $9. Favoring the darker beers or spicier notes I picked Tupelo Honey Brown, Hazy Shade of Winter Hazelnut Brown Ale, Dark Side of the Moon Porter, and Black Velvet Milk Stout. I wasn't crazy about the Porter or Stout and I usually love a good porter. My fav was the Hazelnut Brown Ale! Yum-o. Now if we weren't headed for groceries after we'd be ordering from the Gastrotruck outside. We will be back when the weather is nice (well maybe sooner, it is MInnesota). The place is huge and has a big garage door that opens up. Bring on 80 degrees and a warm breeze! read more

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Lots of kids. A general rule is if no kids menu maybe not the best place to hang out. Kid after kid under 10 coming in, some in car seats. Beer is ok, seating is good even for a late Saturday afternoon. Food truck outside, some food inside. read more

Hi. Rick here providing the real non-biased reviews. BMB is ok - huge discretionary income in Eagan - so this place attracts a crowd who has no-where else to go if they want to hang out close to home. Food trucks are fairly decent - beer is ok - ambiance is pretty good for Eagan. We are here trying to watch the Gophers vrs Nebraska football game - and they have 2 other games on TV instead. When we asked to change it (ahh - we are in MN - not Georgia) to watch the Gophers - they said they will change it when then can. What!? We are out of here. BTW - they are at their best when they bring in rock and roll bands (I.e. Zed Leppelin, etc.). read more

Met some co-workers here after work and it did not disappoint! The interior is really nice - spacious, modern, clean. Staff was friendly, music was good. Loved the Dark Side of the Moon on nitro, and the Misty Mountain Hops was a solid IPA. Bonus points for the music-inspired names too. No food trucks on Tuesday, but we brought in pizza no problem and noticed a few folks had food delivered to them. Great spot! read more

Awesome spot! Great beer and a great happy hour. Bartenders were awesome to chat with and made the experience. Popcorn is free as well!

It was our first time there and our last time there. I went with a friend. The beer was just average and nothing exceptional or unique. There were also the little things: wobbly table, stale popcorn with no salt, slightly dirty bathroom, and a bar staff that should have been more helpful in beer selection. It was nice they had a few pinball games, board games, and a food truck outside. If it's in your neighborhood then it's probably worth being a regular. Not worth a longer drive. read more

Excellent assortment of beers. Calibration Day Session IPA is a very nice citrusy IPA. My flight of IPA, Brown, Porter and Imperial IPA was top notch. Careful with the Imperial...9.5% and you wouldn't know it! Nice taproom and attentive service. No kitchen, but bring a bite and you are golden! read more

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Great brewery! They have a lot of live music and events throughout the week. Their beer is always delicious and they have a wide variety! A must see brewery for any beer lover. read more

This is our favorite brewery around which is saying a LOT for the amount of them available literally 20 minutes in any direction. The beer is really, really good, the staff is wonderful, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the patio is kickin' (& dog friendly!). The place totally lacks pretention often found at other breweries, and has a stellar hometown feel with the competency and quality of destination breweries. The only iffy thing is lack of parking especially when it's busy, but we've never not found a spot and that's not really their doing, so not a big deal. read more

Fun place to sit and relax! Love that it's family friendly. Sunday bingo is where it's at!

This is definitely a place with potential that is going to get better over time. The grand opening was packed and they had lots on tap and food trucks out front. Service was friendly. The location is in an office park, so if you blink while driving by on Hwy 13 you will miss it. read more

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Not a good venue for music. Space to see the performer is very limited. A popular local artist was booked the evening we came to the establishment for the first time. Long lines for beers with no table servers. Food was provided by food trucks outside which was tasty, but inconvenient. Great place to come and get a beer, but steer clear when musical artists are booked. read more

Wandered over here on a random afternoon with a friend. We sat at the bar and had a couple beers each. I don't remember what I had but I do remember it all being good. My friend had a beer mixed with margarita mix- he seemed to really like it so that was a funky option I don't often see. We ordered the bar pretzels, did the crossword in the Growler mag, and bought some pull tabs. This is a cool taproom with a "south of the river" feel- it isn't snobby or trying to be too cool. It is a comfortable space with lots of seating and lots of beer on tap! I liked it and will definitely be back. read more

I live close too Baldman Brewery and have been going there since November. The beer is excellent, and always a great variety for any taste. They have an very knowledgeable and excellent staff. The music is great! If you like rock and roll. Food trucks,order in or bring food from home. If you need a mixed drink, well that Is the only negative feedback I can give. Also very good community relations. read more

Great tap room. Lots of good beers regularly on tap plus some rotating specialties. Easy to take advantage of the food trucks frequently on -site or order from nearby restaurants. Fun place to watch the Vikes! Family friendly. read more

I went there for Bingo & meat raffle on Sunday. The beer was excellent! They don't have food inhouse but they have a food truck. I didn't get anything from the food truck, but the food I saw people getting looked great! My friend and I snacked on pretzels (they sell tubs of Von Hanson pretzels) and free popcorn. It was a great afternoon. I can't wait to go there in the summer, their patio looks fun! read more

The beer here is pretty good. Not my favorite because I tend to prefer more aggressive beers, but I think the average beer drinker will enjoy them. This review, however, is not about that but instead about their bingo. I got there excited to play, settled in with a beer, and got ready to go. They missed my table in the back room twice in three rounds. I thought this was NBD as I just chased them down for a play card, but it turns out i should have been warned. I didn't think anything of it, as it was my first time there for bingo, but apparently it means that you don't matter. Seriously. The back room had a winner (noone I knew) and three tables called bingo for her and it wasn't heard. The next number was then called and her win wasn't honored. The following is a summation of my conversation... Me: what are you going to do about the people in the back? We all yelled and you didn't hear. Them: The rules state that after another number is called.... Me: I know about the rules. I'm asking how you're going to prevent it in the future. It seems like nobody in the back has a chance to win in there's no way for you to hear us. Them: We're volunteers, I don't know what you want. Me: I'm just saying, if you're willing to take our money for cards, you should have it set up that we have a chance to win. Them: Are you seriously crying over a game of bingo? Me: Are you seriously trying to shame me for wanting a fair game? And then they brought over a bartender where I got to have the same conversation PLUS be told I always had the option to not play. I chose not to play, plus never go there again. read more

Bald Man Brewing is amazing. My Dad recently passed away and we were able to use their space for an after funeral event because my Dad loved their beer. The staff was incredible, kind, and so thoughtful. I can't put in to words how much it mean to have such a special event in my Dad's honor; the folks at Bald Man were all so accommodating and easy to contact/communicate with. It made the process so straight forward during a stressful time for my family. Thank you! read more

Great beers. Dark side of the moon and Tupelo honey my go-tos. Had a great guitar player on a weekend. Plenty of tables for seating. But can be packed get here early. read more

Amazing beer! Came here from out of state and let me tell you, some good beer and people here!

IPAs need work, mediocre flavor with a bad aftertaste. With so many good brewers in the Cities quality beer is an expectation. But if a good IPA isn't important to you this might be your place. read more

Delicious atmosphere with great brews. Great beers, great walk up service, some nice popcorn to cleanse the palette and usually a rotating food truck outside for you hunger needs. Really enjoyed the dark side of the moon porter. read more

This is one of the best breweries in the state. Great beer selection and the taproom has a cool vibe (it's really big too). Excellent and knowledgable servers with special new release small batch brews almost every week. If you are south of the river in MPLS/ST. Paul you have to stop by and check out Bald Man Brewing read more

Great place, great beers with many fun and creative events! Trivia, live music, food trucks, always something different!! Staff is friendly and the place has a great laid back feel to it. read more