No lie, one of my favorite wineries of all time. The owners were amazing. Immediately you will…read moreexperience that MN niceness we are often known for. They are probably having more fun than you are when you come here, and that's what makes it even more charming. Homemade snacks for patrons, cheap and delicious wines (several unique ones you may not expect as well), and just a fun environment. We tried everything from a great shiraz to dirty socks and onion wine. You will not experience anything like this anywhere else in the region. And from the brief tour we received, they have ever more fun flavors nearing ripeness. Mint and jalapeño were among them. This was a later stop in a winery/brewery tour that, in all frankness, we may have never left had it been the first on the list. Do yourself a favor and come meet these fabulous people, and try their fabulous wine. I know I will be eager to do so again.

Great destination. We enjoyed the wine varieties and friendly atmosphere. Green apple Riesling…read morewas the best. They do have indoor seating. Owners were very friendly.

Stopped in for a quick drink with my wife. If you're coming the town stop in. Great environment…read moreand great staff. Patio is nice and inside is an industrial feel with warmth.

What a cute brewery in the heart of St Croix Falls. It's located in a very quiet industrial area…read moreof town and if I didn't use my map app I probably wouldn't have found it. Some signage on the south/east side of the building is definitely needed. The bartender is great and the beers are divine. I also had a 1919 root beer...yum! Huge tvs too and lots of different places to relax and unwind.

Great beer, and even better service! Great spot to hang out. Highly recommend uncommon loon.read more

Live music delicious beers especially the Pilsner and Lagers. Cheese curds and buffalo jerky get…read moremy engine running available here from place down the road from here. Solid brewery my family visits often during the week.

Made my inaugural visit Friday just after 3:00. Only a few parking spots but ample street parking…read more The small tap room was full of what seemed to be regulars...or...just friendly neighbors. I discussed beers w friendly beertender Hunter and landed on Buzzed Beekeeper Honey Nut Brown Ale. Was a relaxed, just chill vibe. I liked all the brewery stickers on the tin parts of walls. A nice selection of merch. Not a far jaunt off the freeway. A good stop for a beer. Thanks Moose Lake!

Stopped by this local spot while out riding our ATVs through the area...and we are glad we did!…read moreThis spot was so appealing with their decor from the outside and inside! The inside decor was a rustic northern outdoors theme - cozy and relaxing! There were lots of branded merchandise for sale. Their was an outdoor patio with additional seating. The service was friendly and helpful. Their beers and Seltzer were quite tasty! We didn't see any food on the menu, just a variety of beers. This was a fun spot to stop for a relaxing time enjoying good drinks!

Saturday I set out for a short brewery trek of three breweries... I was excited to visit my 363rd,…read more4th and 365th breweries! Quite the array my palate experienced! The first brewery.... fine, just fine, nothing great. The last brewery? Off the charts... fantastic!! Balsam Lake? Yikes..... I arrived to a full patio and quite the busy inside. Good omen, right? Once I began tasting through my flight... two words came to mind...not sure if they're correct or... but they were... Tourist Trap....? I built a flight of four, four styles I commonly order, so I'm familiar with them and they're preferred. My flight consisted of #3 Angler's Amber, #7 Stump Bay Stout, #17 Marges Doppleganger Doppelbock & #18 Haugen All The Honey. The Honey beer was delicious and was he only one I could stomach to want to finish. The Angler's Amber? WHAT is that, is that a Bitter Amber? That is NOT a style....for good reason! This beer I could only take three sips of... in disbelief that it was that bad! The stout and doppelbock....just not good. Three days later and I'm still at a loss for words to describe what my palate was dealing with? Being to nearly 400 breweries I wouldn't consider myself a slouch, nor definitely an expert but when three of four beers are unpalatable... it's not me... it's the beer. Such a disappointing experience. Getting the $16.00 tab for what I considered awful beer sure didn't help ease the unfulfilling feeling. Maybe I should have opted for the Boysenberry Blonde that I debated and a beertender said was her current go-to? This brewery is three years old so...maybe they're still working kinks out? New brewer? I may have to peruse untappd for other beer ratings but at this juncture I wouldn't go back, just bummed out by the experience as a whole.

We showed up at the Balsam Lake Brewery & Market thirsty, hungry, and ready to watch football…read more Balsam Lake Brewery checked all of the boxes! The Blood Orange seltzer is refreshing, and my favorite so far. The buffalo wings and steak fries were served piping hot, and well seasoned. There was plenty of TV's to watch BOTH the Packers and Vikings games. We will definitely be back! Super-friendly service, too! Thank you, Balsam Lake Brewery & Market, for an enjoyable Sunday!!

Well worth the visit. Very good solid beers. They all had excellent flavor and depth. Staff was…read morefantastic. Good conversation and a very enjoyable stay.

Stopped in Sunday shortly after open. Thanks for the descriptive tip on the website that said they…read morewere in the same building as a CBD business, i knew what i was looking for. I entered to a spacious tap room! Shortly after two people appeared; i assumed one was my beertender, the other, possibly a patron...maybe a regular? As we all started chatting....oh no, not just a patron, or regular. Owner! Co-owner/brewer Brett! Aces! My luck put me right in my wheelhouse, i enjoy chatting up owners and brewers! As we began chatting he asked if I'd been to Garphish? Uncommon Loon? I very much appreciated him sharing the craft beer community love, we all want everyone to succeed! We spent a lot of time talking beers styles and just brewing in general....a wealth of knowledge shared and discussed. I opted for a flight w the intent to drink through the tap list then.... decided this would have to be a two or three trip adventure. I was grateful that most the beers were lower ABV. The beer was as delicious as the conversation was enjoyable. I liked how spacious the tap room was, the large windows for natural light, the big parking lot and that you could see the brew house. Beertender Diane was lovely and too kind. She kept apologizing for it not being busier, to which I would say: no, this is exactly how I like it. She'd also apologize when she was working...ohh...stop. ha. I love the table tops!! Don't let the Isanti address scare you, it's really not that far of a drive from the burbs and even if it is... I assure you Thunder Brothers is worth the drive!! Delicious beer, just a delightful brewer and a the loveliest beertender. Don't skip Thunder Brothers, in fact, make sure you put it on your list to get out to. Cheers and thanks Thunder Brothers for such an enjoyable and memorable inaugural visit, cheers!

Oliphant Honees Honees: Oliphant Brewing was founded just over a decade ago in Somerset, WI (which…read moreis practically MN near the Twin Cities). Being an avid reader, I know never to judge a book by its cover, but the artwork on the can is honestly what got me to check out Honees Honees. It's dubbed a peanut butter & honey golden ale, which is an ale brewed with honey and lactose, with peanut butter flavor and caramel color. The artwork that so powerfully snatched my attention sort of conveys that in its own unique and trippy way. Pouring the ale reveals a clear dark gold/amber color. I found the peanut butter to be stronger on the nose than the palate. Taste favored honey, with hints of peanuts, caramel malts, and a sweet (for a beer) finish. It weighs in at 5.6% ABV. Both the artwork and beer itself are Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews

This place was great! Super cool vibe inside! Staff was helpful with deciding on a beer. They've…read morealso got some of the tastiest thc beverages I've ever had (to go only). Sodas for the kids or non drinkers! Dogs allowed on the patio and they've got a food truck in the warmer months! Worth the trip just past Stillwater!

A unique experience located in an intimate space. Amery Ale Works is not your typical brewery. It's…read morethe groundskeeping that makes this place shine. In the summer months, make sure you check out the exterior patio space which includes luscious green grass, yard games, a gazebo, fire pit, large benches, adirondack chairs and more. Offering wood fire pizzas, varying specials such as soups and sandwiches, along with kombucha on tap and other drinks, makes this a must stop. The cherry on top? Dogs are encouraged! We were fortunate enough to spend my grandpa's 103rd birthday here and enjoyed the atmosphere, friendly patrons and staff members. I'd like to thank the staff for allowing us to place our own tablecloth down and be so open to us serving cake to those near us. What a lovely evening we had! Note: check out the website for specialty classes such as yoga, art, and music. Some are located in the upstairs loft area while others, such as music, are outdoors. You could also use this as a small wedding venue!

Beautiful little place. Our waitress was sweet and professional. The food, however, left a lot to…read morebe desired. Brisket Nachos were dry and came with little convenience store packets of sour cream. The cheeseburger flatbread was cold and tasteless, and the flatbread tasted like it came in a can. I've had better food at gas stations.