Black stack is such a cool space - the place is huge and plants everywhere and large tv on one wall. The plants always put me in a good mood and it's especially great during winter. The beers themselves are good - they do have mainly IPAs there so if you are not a fan, you won't have a huge selection to choose from. While I love blackstack, parking around here is kinda of a nightmare. They do have underground parking, however, that is shared with Can Can wonderland which is always extremely busy on the weekend. read more

It took me a long while to finally get in to Blackstack....the small always full parking lot was intimidating. Until a friend said you could park inside and under, the shared Can Can lot. Once I decided it would be easiest to go in on a weekday @ their 2p open, I was hooked! Every visit I've had delicious beer and friendly staff!! Kind and knowledgeable staff; once when building a flight I told her I have been liking tripels, she kindly informed me the one I was opting for doesn't drink like a tripel. I opted for it anyways since it was a small pour and she was right. It wasn' t a bad beer but it drank like a regular IPA, she saved me from being disappointed w the heads up. I like going in in the early afternoon; tends to be only a few others there and it gives me a chance to chat up the staff about the beers as I build a flight. This also seems to be the brewery I run in to the most friends. I like the location of Blackstack, there are three four more breweries all within in a few miles. Definitely don't pass up on Blackstack! read more

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Ok I think I found my new favorite brewery in the twin cities. I got their "Read the Room" sour and WOW. Seriously my new favorite sour, I could have had two more glasses of it. The prices are also pretty cheap so that makes it even better. The service was awesome and quick. They had trivia going on the night I stopped by and whoever was the announcer/moderator killed it. He was soooo funny and really knew how to work the room. I'll definitely be going back for trivia. The ambiance is also amazing. Tons of plants, nice mood lighting, and lots of fun places to sit. Plus, they have a ton of board games you can play so that was fun. Seriously an awesome spot I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good beer. read more

This is such an odd location - if it feels like you're driving into an industrial park, then you're in the right place! The room itself is huge and very spacious, with huge high ceilings, big garage door type windows and an open vibe. Our friends and I had a good time guessing what the space used to be (anyone know)? Bonus points for the giant wall of board games to play with! We saw many tables partaking. The brewery itself is pretty standard operating procedure... order where the big sign says order, wait till a friendly barkeep pours your brew, find a table. I will say that while there were tons of tables and other comfy loungy options with chairs and sofas, I wished there were more two or four-person tables. Our part of four ended up taking a table that could have sat eight easily. It felt wasteful and the table was so big that we were shouting at each other to be heard. The beer itself was good. I got a milk stout that was very good. My husband tried a couple of really tart sours that he just loved. I would definitely come back and will look forward to trying something new. read more

BlackStack Brewing - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Fun selection of beers at a super reasonable price! Bartenders were knowledgeable and gave great recommendations when asked. The atmosphere was great- very open and light. The food truck outside was a nice bonus. As soon as we go there we saw folks with cards and board games- something we'll certainly do in the future! We just moved into the area and look forward to future trips to BlackStack! read more

BlackStack Brewing - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I have always loved BlackStack as a brewery but they recently have started serving coffee in the mornings and what a game changer !!! the space is often times packed during the evening hours but in the morning it is pretty quiet and has so much seating!! The space is bright and open & has the best vibe. I got the caramel iced latte & I would definitely recommend read more

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My wife and I were in St. Paul and just had some BBQ at Bark and the Bite and I noticed this brewery a mile away. It is huge and right next door to the Can Can Wonderland mini-golf place. We took a look, it looked pretty cool. A big bar, mini-golf, lots of pinball. The brewery is HUGE! Way bigger than I thought they needed for volume, but I am guessing they will grow. I ordered the Thunder Lizard IPA. Super good. Not crazy hoppy, but great. Bartender was great and my wife ended up buying a shirt and I of course got my stickers! We also took a crowler home! Thunder Lizard! read more

BlackStack Brewing - Thunder Lizard IPA and sticker - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I like to hop around alot of the Twin Cities breweries and this one is pretty great! The beers are decent, like alot of the Twin Cities scene there's alot of IPAs on tap, I kind of wish they had a few more sours or less hoppy beers on the menu but the ones they do have are definitely worth a try. There's plenty of games that you can grab and play with friends, and Can Can wonderland is right downstairs so make sure to swing by for a pint on your way in or out! read more

Pros: Board game selection was out of this world! Cool space with lots and lots of seating. Cons: Beer selection was limited. Struggled to get served at the bar with only one bartender. Conclusion: I think there are better breweries around ‍ read more

BlackStack Brewing - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We are traveling across country to the east coast. We stopped in St Paul to see the Capital and decided to try this brewery. We walked into a nicely designed industrial seating area. Behind the serving bar are the brew kettles. There are games on racks against the wall thatencourage people to relax and stay for awhile. The music playing was mellow Motown. My husband ordered a Side of Ranch American Lager and I ordered the Local 755 House NEIPA. The Local 755 is one of their first brews 5-years ago. I really enjoyed our visit. read more

BlackStack Brewing - Beer in an industrial seating area - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Really cool space with really heavy beers and lots of games out for the kids so it was tough to nail down their vibe. The beers had awesome names and some of them didn't taste too bad, service was hit or miss - they seemed to know the nice people would tip and the bad crowd wouldn't tip no matter what so they keep on being them. Do not do the pull tabs here it's a lot tougher to figure out a system with theirs read more

Blackstack shares the same warehouse with Can Can Wanderland, but it has a totally different vibe. When you come in, there is a wall of board games for you to borrow and a plethora of tables and plants. It definitely has a coffee shop vibe. The beers are very fun and definitely unique. Soul Lao'd IPA is a specialty beer and is a collab with Soul Lao foodtruck. You can definitely taste the lemongrass in it. People person is a Berliner Weisse and is fruity and tart. Mocha Me Time is great and has a very strong coffee flavor and smell. The real reason that I first stopped by is their Wing Wednesdays with Soul Lao, and I'm glad I did. They also have other fun collabs with other restaurants/food trucks and I would definitely come back for those (and the beer). Parking wasn't too bad either. Although limited in front of the building, there is an overflow lot and street parking. read more

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Decent place to get a beer. Very busy the Saturday afternoon I was here. Close to standing room only despite the size of the place. Beers are reasonably priced. My only complaint is the lack of variety. It seems that almost all of what they offered was IPAs and Sours. read more

Staff is friendly and helpful. Nice atmosphere conducive to chatting with friends. I would recommend Blackstack to colleagues and visitors to the area. The Beer and food are interesting and tasty. read more

So cute! We stopped here on the way out of town and it was so cool to see such an active place. They had a makers fair and food truck on the day we arrived. The place was humming with folks, but it was easy to find a comfortable spot. The beer was delicious and the vibe was just right. read more

I just turned 21 and never been to a brewery, but the staff were so helpful explaining everything to me. The only thing I didn't know is that you have to pick between alcohol or THC seltzers, you can't have both, but I totally understand the regulation and it doesn't impact my review. Place was set up well and the drinks were good! read more

Three of my friends and I went to Blackstack Brewing on a Friday night. There is not a lot of parking if it is a busy night but for some reason it was quiet on this particular Friday. Blackstack has a ton of seating and lots of space to offer to its guests. The environment of Blackstack is cozy and fun. They offer lots of board games, a big screen for TV, and many large plants to admire. If you enjoy IPA's then Blackstack brewing is your place. However, as a non IPA drinker I was at a loss when it came to order a drink. They had one sour on the menu and that is what I got. To me the drink seemed like a dry apple cider which they labeled as a sour but it was still good. They also offered the sour in a slushee form which I enjoyed as well. My friend who enjoys IPA's says this is his FAVORITE brewery but, this is my review and not his. I would go to Blackstack again for the atmosphere but not for the beer. read more

BlackStack Brewing - Beer and seating - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

A cool space for craft brew with your buds. Parking is very tight, literally, it's squeezed in on a lower level than the road and there is a narrow entrance. That said, the insides are warehouse style brew pub with the gleaming tanks behind the bar. Comfortable lounging chairs and tables. There were people sipping working much like a coffee bar. We didn't sample any food, but one thing of note the already limited selection of brews had three more crafts crossed out. Turn the menu over for a lighter brew which was really on the mellow side. I'm not sure what this building was before but the machinery must have been in place a long time as there are still shadowing marks on the floor that couldn't be buffered over..just adds to the charm I suppose. read more

This brewery is simply amazing. The atmosphere is incredible, seeing the massive smokestack as you pull in to the parking lot, all of the plants around the tables and couches, and the open warehouse vibe make this brewery a can't miss stop in the Twin Cities. The staff is incredible, especially Safe. He went above and beyond to make our stop welcoming and fun. On a more detailed note, I am a beer lover and I especially love IPAs. Blackstack does not make a bad IPA, every single one I've tried has been at worst great and at best, a top 5 beer of all time. They make them all pillowy soft and smooth, fruit forward and delicious. Their can art and descriptions are top notch as well. GO TO THIS BREWERY. read more

Super great spot! Good beer for an affordable price. They have a ton of games to bring to your table and play with friends. I highly recommend the local 755. They also have 5 oz beers perfect for a make your own sampler! read more

I've been anxiously awaiting the opening of BlackStack as my office is just a couple blocks away. The space is AMAZING with great natural light, tons of seating, a big bar, and any board game your heart desires. BlackStack is the perfect place to chill for a happy hour or while you wait for your turn downstairs at CanCan. They only have 4 beers ready right now, but the plan is to add more and eventually cider as well. I would say their best beer is the Local 755-- its a delightfully citrusy New England IPA which is a lot less bitter than many IPA styles. I know some people have been balking at the price of that beer ($8/pint, $6/12oz) but I think it is worth the price, especially given the more costly and time-intensive brewing process compared to other brews. There is plenty of parking, both outside and indoors. With BlackStack, mini golf, coffee, a tool library, and more sure to come, this building is really starting to pop off! read more

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This place is a whole vibe! From the amazing guava frozen drink to their employees, to the aesthetic of the whole place. Me and my hubby walked in and immediately fell in love with this brewery...this is definitely the place to chill, listen to great music and enjoy some delicious beer. I'm sure the parking situation becomes a little challenging when there's more people inside, but that's the least of my worries when I know I'm gonna have a good time & enjoy the place. Yet they don't serve food in house, they bring food trucks on the weekends, so you have the option of munching while drinking. read more

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I love this brewery! The space is so beautiful I instantly looked up how much it would be to have my wedding there. Gorgeous huge plants everywhere. We made reservations on a Saturday night and were able to be seated right away. This place was busy so I highly suggest making reservations, especially since they are at a limited capacity due to COVID. The beer selection was nice and my NEIPA had a great flavor. Staff was friendly and taking COVID precautions. Very cool industrial vibe that I love. I will definitely be back and highly suggest checking out this brewery! read more

A great brewery that I've been able to go to a couple times with some coworkers for happy hour. It is quite spacious and can easily accommodate large groups (the largest I've gone with was 14 people). The service is great, the staff were friendly and welcoming, as well as giving solid recommendations. There are also board and card games available, which is something nice to have for socializing over some good adult beverages. Also, there are some snacks (such as chips) available for purchase. One thing that holds back my review from being five stars is the parking lot. It's on the smaller side and usually very full, since BlackStack shares the parking lot with Can Can Wonderland (a miniature golf course) and some other businesses. Something to be aware of. read more

BlackStack Brewing - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Love the vast, plant filled space and the shelves full of games. Lots of smaller comfy seating areas, plus larger tables. Food trucks are scheduled many evenings, and of course you can have food delivered or bring in your own. Service is efficient and personable. Blackstack has a lot going for it, so it's doubly disappointing that I don't really like any of their beers. They often partner with other brewers, and occasionally they'll craft a beer that I enjoy, but overall I'm just not a fan. read more

With lots of space and seating, BlackStack is the perfect spot for events or happy hour. With their wall of games and televisions, it is easy to see why it's so popular. They don't have their own kitchen but do have a food truck (that changes) on site. I do like their selection of beer and non brewery options. read more

This place is straight awesome. If you can grab one of the couches, snag it! Fun place to hang out and enjoy the day with family and friends. Converse over some good brew and a board game from back in the day. My favorite brewery so far in the Twin Cities. read more

The beer is fantastic. The service was also amazing but you need to strike up a conversation with the bartender. Once I let her know how big a fan I was, she was so helpful and gave us some great food recommendations, too. read more

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Best brewery in the Twin Cities!! Cool retro vibe. Staff is very friendly!! They grabbed a hold of the NE IPA craze and dominated. I love this place and their beers. read more

BlackStack Brewing - Our glasses must be broken? Leaking? Need another! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Second time there but first time was driving Mnbeerbus.com so could not partake. We had the Southern Hospitality and another fruited sour. Both very good. The Slushie version was very refreshing on a hot day read more

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I love this space! So open and big and light. Lots of different seating options, tv screens, lots of board games, etc. Beer I had was good - some kind of white beer? I don't recall as really the reason I wanted to go was for the space! The only bummer is the parking. The lot is TIGHT and is shared with Can Can Wonderland + other businesses. There is underground parking but I hear it is equally frustrating. If you can, park a block away and walk. read more

My husband and I have always loved BlackStack and used to be regulars (2-5x monthly for both date nights and random evening/afternoons with our 3 year old daughter). On our most recent trip (this afternoon, Sunday, Feb 16th) we unfortunately had an experience that was enough for us to not want to return. While here during a super packed fencing tournament (cool idea!) we were seated at a table next to a round pillar. Two gentlemen decided to stand on top of us at our table that were clearly a few beers in and have a rather infuriating conversation that was incredibly sexist and homophobic. Some of the comments overheard were "My mom deals with a lot of cattiness in her office that I get caught in the middle of - it's in women's nature to be bitchy/catty - must be the "double x chromosomes that predispose them to being bitchy". "women and men are not wired the same - women are just not cut out to be good at business". And on and on with women bashing and how we are basically only good for being housewives. As if that wasn't enough, at some point the conversation turned to them looking at some of the fencers and asking "do you think that guy is gay!? Look at the pattern XX (Not going to name the pattern and color they were wearing because I don't want that person to feel called out if they see this). "fencing already leans gay but why do we need to flaunt it!?" About halfway through the conversation it became clear that one of the participants happened to be the owner and at that point I was completely appalled. In all fairness, the owner wasn't saying the majority of these offensive comments but his fencing buddy was. HOWEVER, the fact that he continued the conversation and was complacent with these incredibly offensive comments that included a ton of swearing in a "family owned" establishment while my 3 year old daughter was sitting literally right underneath them was enough for me to not want to patronize their business. As a woman and a fellow small business owner I can't support them anymore which really bums me out because 1) their beer is usually good and 2) their space was perfect to bring our toddler. It's one thing to have bigoted viewpoints but keep that shit to yourself and sure as heck don't get drunk and stand on the floor of your business and spout your bigotry for all to hear. Personally, we can't go back knowing that this establishment has an antiquated viewpoint on women and homosexuality. It's the 21st century - so bummed! read more

Good beer, not a large selection. Nice atmosphere. Taco Tuesday with Los Ocompo is really good! read more

BlackStack Brewing - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

What a gem! This is a brewery, but also functions as a coffee shop which makes me so happy because a) I'm pregnant and a lot of breweries don't have great non-alcoholic options and b) I'm always looking for great daytime work spots! It's a huge space with tons of seating, floor to ceiling windows so tons of natural light, and beautifully decorated. I can't wait to plan work dates with friends here! Plus, they have a whole wall of board games, so it's a fun spot to meet up with a group. My husband is also obsessed with their beers, and has said that they're his favorite in the Twin Cities. read more

Fantastic sours and fruity beers, really regretting leaving town without going back in for a crowler to-go. Beautiful plants, I love that none of the seating matches. It feels very comfortable and well spaced. read more

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Driving by one day I noticed windows with green plants in a factory setting. I then called a friend for a funday Sunday and this place was on the list . We grabbed a flight of beer and some cheese bread from the truck. It was great place to talk and get caught up on each others life. I am not huge beer drinker but we enjoyed the one with orange zest. It was a comfortable place I could visit by myself with a computer or homework (ha too old for homework). read more

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They don't really serve food but have food trucks all the time. They service is always good, the beer is even better. Best atmosphere of any of the breweries in the neighborhood. read more

Taco Tuesday! A brew (up to pint size) and 3 delicious tacos, all for $10!! Beware of their sauces-they are potent! Stick to the (gringo) green, if you're a newby. Each of the tacos are worthy of a Yelp 5star review! If you like beer & tacos, you have to check this out on a Tuesday evening (starting at 5 pm)! read more

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I really enjoyed my experience here and actually found a beer that a person who doesn't love beer would like. My friend and I came here for "Friends" trivia, something that has been on our bucket list for awhile. Of note, they also have awesome weekly trivia themes like the next week was going to be "Buffy" trivia. The layout of the brewery is really spacious with high ceilings and a wall of windows making it feel even bigger. Very wheelchair accessible friendly. Not being a beer connoisseur, my only advice is don't forget to flip the menu over. I mistakenly only looked at one side and missed a coffee beer! For food, on that trivia night they had two x cuisine food trucks outside. The brewery is also very open for people to bring food with them in or order in as well. I found this place super awesome to socialize, hang out with friends and just relax. They have a wall of board games to play as well! read more

BlackStack Brewing - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Large brewery with comfy seating and decent beers. BlackStack Brewing has such a beautiful space! It's one of the biggest breweries I've seen in the Twin Cities and they've done a great job decorating it. Lots of plants and comfy seats all over the place. They also have a pretty decent selection of board games to play. Overall, the venue was my favorite part of the brewery. One odd thing I noticed about BlackStack is every beer they served all had the same color. I assume this must be intentional. Either that or someone was playing some sort of weird prank on me. It was an opaque golden color. They all tasted pretty different and were served in different types of glasses, just the same color. I also was a little thrown off by the "Cash Only" beer, thinking that the entire menu was cash only. I assume they get that question a lot. As far as quality of beer it wasn't my favorite, but not that bad either. Overall, I'd mainly recommend checking out BlackStack Brewery for the atmosphere. If you have a large party and always want to have a place to sit, this may be great for you. If you were looking to have an amazing beer I may go elsewhere. read more

BlackStack Brewing - The Cash Only beer. The brewery isn't cash only though, despise the confusing menu. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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