Always love to stop here when in Northfield. Excellent beer selection and everything is good to…read moregreat. Beautiful patio too!

Needed to kill some time after bringing my kid back to school for the day and then meeting up with…read moreeveryone to hear them sing at chapel. Kicked it around town for a bit and ended up grabbing a sub sandwich nearby and getting a flight of beers here to wash it down. The vibe here is incredibly positive, I loved it. Barkeeps were friendly, clearly there were regulars around, and there was a local folk-type band warming up (I didn't stay to listen). The beers are decent, not great but totally fine. I would come back here again easily and happily.

We came in with a group of 15 people!! Service and food were awesome. We did let them know ahead…read moreof time we were coming so they could prepare. Even with a large group we were back on our motorcycles within an hour of arriving. Thank you again Know it All's

If you are looking for a place to get a good burger and cold beer, look no further then Parkside…read moreTavern.

While visiting New Prague, we had to stop by the brewery…read more They don't offer flights, but they do have 6oz pours. I would have preferred 4oz options for sampling, but it still worked out. I tried the Space Balls (Milk Stout), Bowcaster (Smoked Märzen), and Lemmiwinks (Berliner Weisse with Black Raspberry - Sour Ale). I also sampled my brother's Giesen Weisse (Hefeweizen). I'm not a big fan of sour ales and didn't realize a Berliner Weisse was a sour until after ordering. That said, it was milder than most sours I've had, and I managed to finish the full pour. Space Balls - Fantastic milk stout. Strong coffee notes up front, followed by chocolate on the finish. Smooth and rich mouthfeel. A+ Bowcaster - Smoked beers can easily go overboard and end up tasting like a campfire, but this one was well balanced. The smokiness enhanced the flavor rather than overwhelming it. Would pair perfectly with a burger or steak. A+ Giesen Weisse - Excellent Hefeweizen with classic banana notes. Super refreshing. I often recommend Hefeweizens to friends who think they don't like beer--this one would definitely win them over. Great brewery overall. I'd recommend it and would definitely return.

A couple of friends and I swung in to here while stopping through New Prague. It seemed to be a…read moregood place for a beer. It was a Saturday night, so the place was a little packed, but plenty of room for everyone to move around. From the outside (in the photos), the decor and signage was pretty cool! Their outdoor patio looked like it would be a fun place to enjoy a beer on in the summer (not so much in this cold winter night). Once inside, the atmosphere was fun. People were enjoying their company and the beer, and there was a small food stand inside with a few options for Mexican food this night. We all grabbed a beer and I tried some Mexican street corn. It definitely complemented the dark Czech lager I drank! My friends had a hazy IPA they ordered twice, it was tasty! An all-around pleasant experience and good beer. I'd go back, but probably make it a warm weather stop next time to enjoy all of it fully, including having the garage doors open for that "ope -air" feel when it's nice.

Stopped in yesterday, Saturday, for one, making this my 386th brewery visit. A little intriguing…read moreand hopeful of maybe a little sweet I opted for a taste of Creme Brulee Coffee Cream Ale. It wasn't what I was hoping for I opted for a pour of Black Robe Stout, that his the palate mark I was hoping for. Cute bright little tap room w a small parking lot. It was easy to spot from State St/13. For 2:00ish on a Saturday there was a good crowd of people but easy to find a seat. I was surprised when I asked the owner how long he'd been around and he responded w ten years. I had no idea it'd been that long that I'd: been meaning to pop in. Cheers Ward House.

If you have the Hop Passport, go elsewhere. They won't honor it, even though they are in it and it…read moreis what brought us in. Recommended Half Pint instead.

What a cool spot! If you have time, a GPS and a hankering for a great brew, consider a trip to…read moreMontgomery brewing. There were several in our party so I had the opportunity to sample several of their brews. All were very good. The tap room is cool and once you walk through the door, they make you feel like a regular stopping after cutting the grass! Friendly people, great beer. It's worth a spot in your next Sunday Fun Day!

Solid beers with Minnesota Nice service. If in the area or even nearby, stop in and have yourself…read morea pint. You will not be disappointed. The environment is very relaxing.

This was a great little brewery to make a drive to! It's a little off the path and feels like…read moreyou're pulling into someone's house, but don't worry, you're in the right place. On this visit, I tried the strawberry cream ale and the hard selzer. Both were perfect for the warm day. The strawberry was just lightly sweet and very refreshing. Staff were great with recommendations. If you're in the area, would definitely recommend stopping by Half Pint.

Saturday i finally made the Half Pint stop, my 385th brewery....so i consider myself seasoned…read more... talking to brewers and owners is my JAM. I arrived a little before noon open, an empty truck was already parked so I headed in w the thought; maybe unlocked early? As I approached the set of double doors in front of the non-opening one was the cutest little gray cat...who as I approached got up to meow greet me... I talked back as I opened the door asking "are you going to come in w me?" When I saw a man inside say "she stays outside" so I entered. There was a fella on the corner of the bar that I started talking to about which beer he was drinking? As we talked and the beertender commented, I quickly realized he was the brewer and co-owner Mike. Perfect... just who I love to have behind the bar!! I was @ Half Pint for just over two hours....for which....i rarely stopped talking. As brewer/co-ownet Mike was slanging....and without a wince my whole visit he endured my yammering about beer & brewing!! Mike is not nice, not even lovely. He is...downright....DELIGHTFUL!!! He effortlessly....climbed my Top Owner.... Brewer Ranks!! He was so kind and knowledgeable! Shortly after I arrived a group of four guys, regulars came in...said they were bachelor party brewery hopping. Mike immediately rattled off four breweries they could head to in the area. How knowledgeable and kind! Party Captain Dave had a pint of the Cerveza and couldn't stop raving about it. Mike and I had built a four pour flight to which when I finished I was trying to decide on a pint.... despite Dave's raving I kept shrugging it off as I thought: mehhh I've had plenty of lagers... it's likely not anything special. Shame on me! I cant put my palate on it....but ....just something about Mike's Cerveza was so.....refreshing! It was a solid choice for my only pint. I appreciated as we discussed my next beer.... he asked: any you had to choke down? I replied w a hearty no, they were all delicious, even the two IPA's as that's not a style I particularly care for. We also discussed the tap beer he brews but doesn't even like. Again, i appreciate his honesty. Without a doubt.... already looking FORWARD to my next Saturday stop.... after a grad party in town! If you havent already been.... i HIGHLY recommend Half Pint Brewing! They also have a little popcorn machine when you come in, aww thanks. They're starting bingo one night a week, Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm can be delivered on certain days. The brewery has a county agreement that there will only be five live music performances a year so if you see one advertised and think: ahh I'll catch them the next time? No, no you won't, go on and make plans to attend. Two hours wasn't even long enough for my visit. I wanted to stay but... I wanted to try another brewery and I still had the back to the city drive to make so I cut myself off. Besides by the time I left the place was pretty busy so. For nine beers on tap; I tasted my way through six of them. All lower ABV's, thanks for that! My flight was 1 Pa's Vanilla Bean Porter, 5 Krushin Chovy's Hazy, 6 Norway IPA, & 7 Strawberry Cream Ale. I asked for a taste of the Dusseldorf Alt as that's a style I tend to like & Mike said he didn't like t. We were in agreement that the initial taste was... but the back end hit better. Then I had the pint of 8 Cerveza w Lime. Mike talked about Hannah's Honey & showed me the honey bottles they had for sale. You may have to take gravel roads to get to Half Pint but off the beaten track is well worth the drive....for the delicious beers, the fantabulous hospitality and the townfolk comradery!! Thanks and cheers Half Pint & Mike for making my inaugural stop so fun and memorable!

What can I add to the last experience but just trying a new beer. The Bock was excellent and my…read morefavorite Firebrick was awesome as usual. The taproom is really nice and the brewery is really a beautiful setting. We also enjoyed the 1919 root beer.

We went back to Schell's while camping nearby and it's just as wonderful as we remember. Can't beat…read morethe prices, the tap room vibes, and the options. Such a great spot in an unexpected area of Minnesota.

@mnsmokellc in Lonsdale, Minnesota @votedminnesotasbest…read moreBBQ! Well, I made the mistake of going right when they opened. I was SO excited!!! Only to find out they didn't do BBQ until 4pm so I will definitely will have to go back. That being said, I did get some amazing food! I started off with the BEST Duck Wontons I've ever had: Cream Cheese, Duck Bacon, Corn, Chives and topped with Smoked Sriracha Aioli! Next was a featured item, not on the regular menu. These WINGS. WOW! Five FULL wings, drum and flat! Habanero Wings! Finally, ended with their partnership burger with House of Gloor @house_of_gloor "The Gloornado" Double Beef Smash Patty, House of Gloor's Chupacabra sauce, smoked corn, avocado, Mexican BBQ sauce, green onion, lime cream, on a telera roll with your choice of side (these fries were phenomenal) Beers: They have a very unique tap list too! Check out the chalk board towards the end of the slides! @lucelinebrewing White Van Superman collab w/ @jacksbottleshopmn Hazy DIPA 8.3% @blackstackbrewing DOLCITA... BUT MAKE IT POP 7% IPA Kenny the bartender was awesome! Thanks for a great intro to Smoke! Andrew Rasmussen, the owner and pitmaster was on site and I got to say hi! Andrew opened up Smoke in Lonsdale in June of 2020! I'll be back! #bbq #minnesotabbq #wings #beer #lonsdale

This is a neighborhood gem. The food was delicious with a nice variety of beer and drinks…read more We went during the week so it wasn't crowded and we were served right away. Looking forward to taking my husband there!

Staff was very friendly, food was great! Look forward to my next visit there! The atmosphere is…read morewarm and relaxing, a place anyone would want to be!

Stopped on by as we passed through town. Neat interior and decor, giving it a very historic/rustic…read morefeel of a downtown area with exposed wood and brick. Food was actually really good!!! Everything was cooked perfectly and was better than what I had expected. The service was alright. We went in mid-day and there were 4 people behind the bar. 1 person (our server) seemed to be the only one running around to all the tables, and pouring all the beers. We had asked for our bill and waited an additional 20 mins as our server seemed to be behind the pouring of beer... yet the other stood around and conversed. That was the only area of improvement. We'd go back and give it a shot though!