This is a beautiful brewery! Its specialty is that it overlooks railroad tracks and rail cars. It's tucked off to the side of East River Road, but it feels like you are out of the city. It's a large open, airy space. It also has a large outdoor seating area. A good kitchen outside was available as well. Plenty of parking in their private lot. Had the Nojito mocktail which they made right in front of us. The fresh smell of those basil leaves ,wonderful! Beers were brewed well. Looking forward to being back as the weather opens up! read more

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I have been here about a dozen times for happy hours, birthdays, trivia and other events. I have always enjoyed my time here. I love the Big Stick IPA. They have a lot of space both inside and outside which makes it a perfect place for getting together with friends. They also have pull tabs which are always fun. The service is pretty quick even with just 2 spots to order from. Highly recommend read more

Love that they are super dog friendly so I could bring my girl Millie! Tasty beer too and very spacious as well. read more

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I've stopped here twice for work and love the space. They have a food truck outside and plenty of drink options. This past week I tried the Zen which was OK (I couldn't taste the soba at all). Then I had the peach sour and it was good (extremely sour!) Staff is friendly if not constantly a little buzzed. Brought our dogs here and they got so much attention, extremely dog friendly and they host adoption events! Tucked away in a little industrial business area. read more

Often overlooked brewery tucked away in Fridley-- go check it out if you haven't already. Really big space with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They often have events (e.g., music trivia Mondays) and it's just an all around good time-- though it can get loud once those events start. We were there on a night when Hodgepodge was the food truck and they had a great deal: $10 for a burger and a beer. Decently quick service too. read more

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Forgotten star and hodgepodge are a standout. I love the breweries' cream ale and recently tried their blood orange lager. It's the perfect patio sipping beer. I also tried the food truck-Hodgepodge. I had the smash burger and fries. The smash burger was simple--just a burger, fresh bun, and cheese in perfect proportion. I especially loved the fries. My only small compliant is that it took over 30 min to get the food, but it was a busy Friday night. read more

Service was amazing and everyone was so nice!!! Did the free curling and had a blast!!! The hodgepodge food truck was amazing!!! Can't wait to go back!!!! Me and my friends love card games and board games so this was place was perfect!! Over the time we were there we played so many games and saw other people having a good time playing games!! read more

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Stopped in at Hodgepodge which is a food truck that parks outside Forgotten Star Brewing Co. It wasn't as juicy as some other favorite smashed burgers, but that honestly might just be because I brought them home before eating mine. It was a good 15-20 minutes after it was ready before I dug in, so it's not a fair comparison. It was still delicious anyway! The sweet corn dill relish stood out and was really yummy. Anyone wanting a burger around Fridley, definitely check them out! The brewery looks great too, so next time, I hope to stay there to eat it right away and perhaps wash it down with a good drink. https://www.hodgepodgeeats.com/menu read more

Forgotten Star Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Fridley, Minnesota

I was absolutely obsessed with the vibe of this incredible brewery! The vast, open space offered so many places to sit and chat while soaking up some of the tastiest beers in Minne! Their west coast IPA was BOLD and hoppy. Perfect beer for someone who loves a classic IPA. The bartenders were attentive and friendly. I also loved chatting with the pull tab counter attendant - she walked me through my first ever pull tab experience! read more

We attended their first ever Pickle Fest. Pickle themed beer special, food specials, and vendors. They had Pickle toss and Pickle eating contest as well, along with a pickling contest that was judged by staff. Despite the heavy traffic of people, the staff were on point and the service was great! Lines for the brewery were out the door but moved quickly and smoothly. The food truck did its best, but seemed a bit unprepared for the amount of people it needed to serve. The brewery was cool, busy, but laid out well for those wanting to be inside to enjoy their Pickltini. Parking was easy to figure out, but full due to the event and a wedding event in their event area. Overall it was a great event, great space, and I look forward to next year! read more

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We went here with some friends the past weekend for Octoberfest. It will now be an annual event for us!!! I don't like crowds, so I normally avoid events like this if I can. This place had so much space, I never once felt crowded. It was a beautiful day, so everyone didn't have to be under the tent which helped. We went early to see and partake in some of the early day activities such as renewing marriage vows, lederhosen and dirndl, steinholding contests, weiner toss, & hammerschlagen to name a few. There were a lot of kids activities also during the day-face painting, llamas, coloring boards.... They had 3 bands, we only heard 2 of them. Both great music with good sound. The emcee did a great job announcing all the different activities going on throughout the day. The food and beer lines were never too long, inside was longer than outside throughout the day. They only had 3 beer options outside, I am sure it was for a reason, but if they could have expanded what was served outside that would help. They offered traditional German food, but it was nice they also offered some non-traditional german food options as well. Plenty of convenient parking. read more

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It was a fun surprise seeing all of the vendors that were inside the brewery, all were kind, and excited to share their items. The food was amazing and so were the drinks. Excellent service from the bartenders and there were lots of fun activities to do in and around the brewery! read more

We're always excited to try a new brewery and yesterday happened to be the brewery's family fun day. I think everyone in the TC saw that it was too cause it was absolutely packed! Not only do they serve beer...there was a food truck, dog rescue/adopt event, story telling event, the trophy - Floyd of Rosedale, MN gopher football players, a random baby shower and Girl Scouts selling cookies (of course I bought a box)! If it was a tad warmer - we would've hung out outside with the kiddos. We didn't stay longer than an hour or so due to the large crowds. We'll definitely be back on a non event day to check out the brewery again. The space was huge and a gorgeous mural inside. Cheers! read more

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This was a super fun place to hangout at! The brews were good, service was friendly, and the atmosphere was great for spending an evening playing cribbage. I would definitely recommend checking it out. read more

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Great spot for the community: including dogs, kids & non-beer drinkers! But a party bonus if you DO enjoy the hops drink. Excellent service at the brewery and Hodgepodge. read more

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Forgotten Star Brewing is a regular outing for my husband and I, as well as our dogs! We love that dogs are welcomed inside and out. During cold weather, they always have the fires going outside as well as the tents up and the curling spaces. We love that there is almost always space for us and a good variety of drinks (and snack) options! Most recently, this past weekend we went to a concert there - so much fun! I was uneasy about seeing a newborn (without ear protection) and a dog (not a service dog) in the concert space, which was VERY loud. I do understand that the venue only has so much say in things like that but thinking maybe some rules around such things. They did run out of beer at the bar in the area the concert was which was off since it is a brewery within the first hour, although I think they did eventually fix that. There also were some individuals we met who had physical disabilities, with no space to sit, trying to balance/stand to be able to enjoy the music long enough. I was able to go talk to concert goers holding onto empty chairs but might be nice to consider some spaces for those who needs a seat. Forgotten Star continues to put on great events, and although not perfect, it is good place to go for date night, meeting friends out, etc. Will return and looking forward to seeing how they grow and change with time! read more

This place deserves 7 stars!!!!! They already earned their 6 stars from the US military awarded to this historical building. But I am giving one extra star for displaying excellence in being one of the best brewery in the twin cities as well. This historical building used to be one of eight mfg plants that was awarded 6 stars or more for military excellence production site during WW2. Today, this building is one of only 2 remaining. Highly historical building and so happy that it is right here in the heart of the twin cities. Who would have thought!??? So cool. My husband I love coming here to absorb the historical vibe and to drink some good beer. They have a good variety of different dark, light and ipa beers. In the summer, we love coming here to play bocce ball while enjoying their awesome outdoor patio. Even my mother-in-law's dog loves it here. She usually panics in public space but she finds this place zen when we hang out in the outdoor patio. We have utilized the beautiful outdoor fireplaces as well. You will see true Minnesotans enjoying their crazy curling games outside in below freezing temperature. The curling lanes that they built really attracts all walks of life whether it's sunny warm or freezing tundra days. Kudos team! You are amazing for making this brewery the place to go in the Twin cities. read more

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9/21...Octoberfest baby. Great food, great beer, loud entertainment (that's super great). Enjoyed every minute of our time with my family.

Damn, I don't know how this review draft got lost in the Yelp-iverse, but I have to rectify that ASAP! Forgotten Star Brewing was one of the stops my Minnesota besties and I made on our brewventure last summer, and it was EPIC! SPACE: This place is HUGE and full of so much awesome history. Forgotten Star Brewing is located in a former WWII production facility. It's absolutely worth taking a peek at their website to get the full run down of the facility's intriguing past. As you move throughout the space, there's a ton of info regarding their history too on display too. Outside they feature a huge space with bocce ball, corn hole, curling, and more! They even offer up leagues for those beer-loving individuals seeking a little health competition. Fun! SIPS: For the main brew-vent I sipped on both Friend of Judy (white grape wheat ale) and Buzzer Beater (honey hazy IPA). I have to say IPAs have become a new love of mine and Buzzer Beater lead the way. The honey really helps make it a truly smooth drinking IPA. They routinely have 12 or so brews on tap, with a wide variety to satisfy any palette. SUSTENANCE: Forgotten Star Brewing hosts a variety of food truck serving up their curbside wares. During our visit, the uber delcious Chili Lime food truck was there, and hot damn were they delicious. That's for another review. You can get the run down of the food truck schedule on their website. SERVICE: Counter service here, folks! Let me tell you that they handle it with ease and grace. There were a fair amount of guests during our visit, and they handled it with ease. I've gotta say that Forgotten Star Brewing was an awesome way to end our brewventure. I can't wait to come back with my beer-loving besties again. Cheers, Fridley!! read more

This is by far our favorite brewery in the Cities! Every single thing about it is perfect! Big parking lot available as you pull up to this unique and memorable historic building. You really can't miss the stacks! The space itself is the perfect blend of modern and historic! Tons of seating options inside and outside. Plants and exposed bricks create the perfect aesthetic. Service has always been really friendly! Beers are well-made, diverse, and constantly changing. We've loved every single one we have ever ordered! We make it out to this brewery every other month or so, and we will likely continue! read more

Forgotten Star Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Fridley, Minnesota

I love this brewery! We went for an event they had last weekend, which included bingo and 2000s trivia. We didn't do so well at the trivia but we had a blast doing it! There is so much space and plenty of seating on a normal night, but the weekends are crowded since it's a hot spot to go! The beer is also great and they have free popcorn while you're hanging out. Plenty of parking spaces as well! Overall would recommend checking out! read more

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Fun night of beers and trivia at Forgotten Star Brewing! It was my first time at forgotten star, and I was surprised by how cool their building was! The outside is awesome with a large parking lot and curling games. The inside is an old WW2 factory that they converted into a brewery with large windows and a very vintage feel. I ordered the Tangerine Dream Sour Ale, and man it was SOUR! Super tart, more so than the average sour beer that I'm used to. Still good and refreshing but I would probably go for something less tart next time. The brewery was packed for trivia night but we were able to get a table and had a good time. One thing to note is they have a ton of non alcoholic beverages available, so it's nice to see that they cater to everyone and not just beer lovers! Definitely would visit again! read more

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Went to Forgotten Star for trivia for the first time and enjoyed it. There was a big group of us and we were able to find a table. The event was being hosted in the private event space and all the attendees filled the internet room. Even grabbing more chairs to make additional sitting areas. I didn't sample a beer, so I can't speak to that. But they did offer popcorn which was a hit with both us and the dogs we brought. My only complaint was the microphone being used. It was running out of batteries or had a bad connection, but it sounded so bad. Trivia Mafia was almost better off yelling. Nonetheless I'd go back for an event or just to catch with friends. read more

The service at Forgotten Star is great. Adam is always friendly and always makes great recommendations on a beer for me and my friends to try. Haven't had a bad beer there yet. read more

Forgotten Star Brewing is such a hidden gem of the Twin Cities! Only about 10-15 minutes from Northeast or North Loop, it's not too far out of Minneapolis. The space is very large, but fills up quickly on popular nights. It seems like there's always something fun going on here - I've seen live music out in their tent in the middle of winter, curling, bingo, you name it! The atmosphere is very casual and makes it easy to gather. The beer here is also wonderful, and rotates a bit. I was in love with the Tangerine Dream sour, especially since I love Dreamsicles. Didn't love the pear flavored seltzer, but I know they rotate flavors. Only watch out is that this place was teeming with children. I don't mind a brewery when kids are nicely seated at their tables, but there were children running around everywhere - a brewery is not the place for this. Good news is this brewery lets you bring in outside food, so we celebrated a birthday with some cake and goodies - a great space for it as long as you can wrangle a table. read more

Huge spot! Seems like they rent it out for private events too. When we pulled into the parking lot, it was like a big, clean factory venue, with bonfire pits out front. They had a space for games too (Cornhole and the like). Big, spacious, tall ceilings and lots of tables. They also have games available. Cool spot! read more

Forgotten Star Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Fridley, Minnesota

I love Forgtten Star the staff is awesome makes you feel right at home and the guests are great always willing to talk or pet a dog. Forgotten Star does EVERYTHING right!!! #forgottenstarbrewing @forgottenstarbrewing #buzzybooth read more

Forgotten Star is one of our favorite! Relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. We love coming here because we can bring our dog and kids. really good beer from there seltzers to sours. we have never had a bad experience here. read more

My friend Duane and I arrived early for the opening Octoberfest celebration. Employees were still setting up. At the entry, a person said, "Go ahead on in at tell them that Ben said to give you a free beer"! We were quite dumfounded. We chose the Octoberfest brew and found it absolutely to our mutual liking. As time went on, the place began filling up with customers. We bought the remaining rounds and found the employees absolutely in a good mood, kind and super helpful. I don't normally post anything about a visit to a brewery. But, yesterday, we were treated like Kings! And the Octobetfest tent and music were a blast. read more

Outstanding beer, friendly, helpful staff. Their new food truck is kind of so-so, and rather expensive. A hamburger and a few chips costs $15. But the brewery allows you to bring in food or order delivery, and the beer is the star, anyway. read more

Food, food truck. Pull pork sliders were good. Service was great and friendly. A lot of apparel (sticker & patch ). Ambiance was great. Loved the old historic style of the bldg. Seems to have a lot of events to attend weekly. Beers, I love IPAs and had a few which were good. DOG FRIENDLY. Pride ‍. read more

I can see why this brewery has 5 stars. It's very busy. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. They had a puppy adoption event going on. I overheard someone say it wasn't even as busy as usual. Service was good and quick. The beer was good. They had a food truck when we were there. It's bright and big with plenty of room. There is also plenty of seating outside. There is a very cool history to the building which was interesting. The people there were all ages and very friendly. read more

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Went for HODGEPODGE food truck--truly PHENOMENAL. Kids meals were well priced and delicious, everything tasted fresh and homemade--I often find food trucks to be over rated and over priced but we absolutely loved this. The brewery was packed on a Friday evening so we took our meals to go, but the ambiance was adorable! read more

I loved Forgotten Star Brewery! All of the beer we tried was delicious and reasonably priced. In addition to that, the Ambiance was super relaxing. The area was very spacious and we were allowed to bring our dog inside the taproom which was extra fun! The service was also great! We took home a growler because we liked it so much! read more

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Good ambience and beers! Perfect for small and larger groups. Love that they're kid and dog friendly too. Check out their website for events and food truck schedule. read more

Had great time with friends. I was pregnant when we went but there was still non alcoholic options for me to get something. A bunch of games to pick from to play. read more

Fun place to hang with friends and enjoy a drink or two! Has such a fun vibe when you walk up and when you head inside it greets you in a way. Fun to walk past the curling taking place as well! I tried their seltzer and it was the best I've had at a brewery so far... at least in my taste it was! (; There was quite the line to grab a drink on a busy night, but they handled it well and kept up a conversation while doing so. Excited to come back to this place again and try some other drinks! read more

Very cool, cozy vibe with good beer, it's tucked out of the way with your typical yard games. The beer tenders know their brews like the back of their hand. During the wintertime they have an ice rink and bonfires. Now, normally, I'm not the biggest fan of cream ales, but they make a dang good one at that. Their menu does change seasonally due to their limited specialty batches and so if you see something you want to try, you need to go asap. read more

Came here to reverse transform my blood into water... it did not work, must be my lack of faith, however, my Red Cross donation event her saved few lives. Thank you Forgotten star brewery for not forgetting to give drinks of blood for blood thirsty humans. Industrial area, very clean and well maintained roads and parking. Dogs are allowed inside.... aaawwoooooooo They have non alcoholic drinks. Taco truck outside. Bonne fire pits. Back private party room. Covid 19 social distancing respected. It is like a city escape without leaving the city!!!! read more

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Wow!! This place is amazing! They have great beer and lots of space. They even have curling in the winter! We came here on a Thursday and it was packed! Parking lot is small but there is close street parking. I recommend the Large Marge or the cream ale. Can't wait to come back in the summer and enjoy their patio! read more

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