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    4.0 (136 reviews)
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    Summer K.

    I went here with my family when they were in town and we all loved it. They are dog and child friendly so it was lovely to see all the families and furry friends around enjoying tasty beers. If I recall, I got a berry seltzer/beer which was delicious. They also had board games which was an added bonus

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    Kimberly F.

    This is a fun dog friendly, child friendly brewery. It was very busy when we stopped by for a beer before a soccer game. The bar tenders were friendly, quick and patient. The Lake monster theme is fun. There is quite a bit of seating inside and a large patio. You can order food from a place across the patio and they will deliver it right to you. The beer was good.

    Travis H.

    First time here and it's a very unique space. It has an open taproom with plenty of room. I had the stout and it had a great taste and hit the spot on a colder evening. Definitely want to back in the summer and sit outside and maybe visit some shops nearby.

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    Magna R.

    A beautiful brewery for a sip outside! Seating underneath the beautiful moon adorned tower was a great way to end our evening in the early September. My partner and I each sampled one of their craft brews in a 12 oz pour and were able to escape after tip for just under $20 - pretty reasonable for a brewery. I had the lemonade ale and it was tart but still very easy drinking, definitely would get again. My partner got their "alt" beer and we enjoyed that one as well! We will definitely return as it was very quiet and nice this evening. Service was incredibly quick as we were the only ones in line, their appeared to be options to have bar snacks like popcorn and pretzels as well as the opportunity to order pizza table side from a nearby restaurant. The view was definitely the selling point and we spent plenty of time admiring it!

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    George D. C.

    Nice little brewery if you are looking for a good IPA. Outside they have nice little fire pits to stay warm when its cold. Staff was nice

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    Anna W.

    The raspberry sour wasn't very flavorful but the vibe was cute with the perfect fall weather!

    Erik P.

    First off - if you've had their canned beer from your local liquor store, the beer on tap is far better. The ambiance of the brewery is great. They have plenty of N/A options and snacks, plus great parking and games. The whole family, including doggo, will enjoy it here.

    Matthew J.

    Made it through the construction in the area to visit @lakemonsterbrewing. Besides the obvious awesome water tower that stands over the complex, the patio and brewery both provide plenty of seating and a welcoming space. I enjoyed four of their beers when I visited. Rare Species 2.0: A fun IPA with a ton of hops including Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Pacific Sunrise, and Riwaka. I get tropical fruit with medium bitterness. All four hops provide a complex hop bill that makes every sip a different adventure. Sunk Cost DDH DIPA: A big Double IPA that was dry hopped with Comet and Cryo-Simcoe. Very fragrant with apricot and peaches on first smell and low pine coming in at the end. Dank, tropical, and bitter all at the same time. Apricot Gose: Well-balanced sea salt and coriander gose that brings a traditional mild tartness, with a medium-low sweetness from the apricot. When I visited it was some of the last bit on tap, and glad I got to try it. Very refreshing and my favorite of the four beers I tried. Bourbon Barrel Aged Black is Beautiful: Starting with the collaboration beer from across the world started by Weathered Souls to bring awareness to the injustices people of color face on a daily basis, Lake Monster Brewing barrel aged the beer in bourbon barrels to celebrate their 6th birthday. This big imperial stout gives off a roasted chocolate aroma with a vanilla, coffee, and dark chocolate flavor. It rounded out the flight by providing a heavier malt bill in comparison to the others

    Sarah P.

    I thoroughly enjoyed stopping in to Lake Monster brewing over memorial day weekend. The space is in any more industrial area of Saint Paul but the brewery is very close to many other breweries in St. Paul. The brewery itself is quite nice; the entire indoor and outdoor space is dog friendly. They seem to thoroughly routinely have food trucks available and you are also welcome to bring your own food. I did a tasting flight of multiple beers all of which I thought were quite good. The bar staff has always been friendly whenever I've gone here and it is one of my more favorite breweries in the Twin Cities.

    Another angle of the moon tower... I was pretty into it that night!
    Stephanie G.

    I stopped in on a late fall evening with a friend. Neither of us had been here before but another helper's review put it on my list. The outside seating area is a huge draw for all non-winter months. They maximize their space beautifully. Dog friendly both inside and out!! (Since there isn't a kitchen inside the brewery, only their host of rotating food trucks outside, on-leashed and well behaved dogs can be everywhere!) The staff were so fun to talk to and made excellent suggestions on our tastes. And the beer is legitimately delicious. Delicious enough to warrant the Uber over there. Can't wait to partake in their yoga and beer events. And to make Lake Monster a part of the brewery list to which I take all of my favorite people. They have sweet merch, too!

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    Brad L.

    This was my second time coming here and absolutely love the building, beer and outdoor patio. Can't wait to come during the spring/summer months to enjoy the outside or building with doors open. I really like the artwork and they do a great job at giving you the MN feel. I have tried multiple beers and they have all been good, however I like the Hazy IPA the most. The parking lot is shared by numerous businesses, so you may have to search for a spot for a little bit but really worth it with the service and beer selections they offer. Dogs are definitely welcome.

    Carissa E.

    Love lake monster! I've been coming here for several years now, not sure why I've never written a review before. 1. It's a great big space indoors and outdoors 2. Servers are always friendly and fun 3. The beer tastes great, once I had this hibiscus flavor - ugh it just makes my mouth water just thinking about it. 4. They have a great set up with socially distanced tables. And everyone there is masked.

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    My favorite! I use to have a studio in the building next door and spent a lot of my time at Lake Monster. Staff is super friendly.

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    As someone born and raised in Franconia in Bavaria, I was really excited to visit Waldmann Brewery…read moreand experience what I hoped would feel like a taste of home. While I can appreciate the effort and the atmosphere, the food just did not quite hit the mark for me personally. The dishes felt more American influenced than traditionally German, and overall they lacked some of the authenticity and flavors I associate with Bavarian and Franconian cuisine. Unfortunately, we did not really enjoy the food as much as we had hoped. That said, the history and character of the building were genuinely impressive. The restoration work and historic atmosphere were easily the highlight of the visit and made the experience worthwhile from that perspective. I think people looking for a local interpretation of German inspired food may enjoy it more than someone expecting a more traditional experience.

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    We were on a bit of a brewery tour through the area and finished our night at Barrel Theory!…read more Some street and paid lot parking nearby in this lively neighborhood! The interior is casual and approachable, with fun wall art, TVs with live sports, and people playing board games and socializing. We bellied up to the bar, and while our beertender didn't pull us any big winner pull tabs ;), they were awesome to converse with during our visit! The beer leans towards a wide variety of Hazy IPAs, which is one of our favorite styles, so we were in heaven! We tried a few different beers during our visit, and all were delicious! The big surprise was their Tropical Sour, which had a delicious citrus and island vibe to it! We took home a four pack to enjoy all summer long! A great spot for a pint if you're in the area and looking for a great craft brewery!

    One of the most consistently great breweries in MSP. The atmosphere is great. Everyone is welcoming…read moreand there's a great old warehouse vibe without being artificial or run down. Bartenders are always happy to answer questions or chat at slower times. Parking can be a bit tricky during busier hours but we've always found street spots out front. They've got a few pinball machines as well if that's your jam. They're attached to Dark Horse Eatery and even share an ordering window so you can bring food or get it from there. They're known for their IPAs and stouts but honestly anything will be decent at worst so feel free to explore. Always experimenting with hop variety and combinations. Any variation of Rain Drops is great but I recommend DDH. I'm more a stout guy so any barrel aged brews will be 10/10 and are worth waiting in line for. I'd you like atmosphere and great beer you should check them out.

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    This is my favorite brewery I have been to in Minneapolis. For starters, the plants everywhere make…read moreit feel so warm and cozy and even in winter you almost feel like you're outside. Secondly, they have a wall right at the entrance where they have hundreds of games for people to use while they're there which is so fun. Thirdly, they have great seating for groups of so many different sizes to come, play games, chat, and drink beer and it's truly the perfect environment. The beer servers were very kind and patient when there was an extremely long line and there were a lot of beer options and the ones I tried were all great. I can't wait to go back some day!

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