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One of my favorite breweries for road tripping from the SW metro. They've always got interesting infusions and do some of the best stouts in the state. They're really thick so could be a meal! They've also got solid lighter beers, if that's more your thing, but I'm a sucker for anything barrel aged. Completely dog friendly, comfy couches in addition to their tables, and tons of USB outlets if you want to get some work done. Lots of windows to let in natural light so is a very welcoming space. They also have a back area for hosting events if you're in the market. There are always food trucks or events so you can usually find an excuse to go. The staff are fantastic. Always helpful, friendly, and put up with my constant questions. The great selection of N/A and THC beverages if you're not drinking alcohol so the is always something for everyone. I've got a beer token to use so I'll be back sooner than later, for sure.
Heading back from Fargo ND, Drekker Brewfest and stopped in Lupulin teeing in Big Lake MN. It was recommended by some great new friends we made at the brewfest and they were right. The beer, Fashion Mullet IPA was delicious and they have a great selection of merch. This is what breweries need to do, too many don't put enough attention on the merch. The beers great but it was the merch that we spent more on today. The place oils like a great hang out, music, TVs and a food truck with a really nice selection. If you are heading on I-94 give them a try!
Lupulin Brewing was a brewery I had my sights on to try for a little while now. I am glad to have had the opportunity to try two of their beers, both different styles to get a broader view as to how the beer tastes. The first one was a Bock beer simply called Dopplebock. This was a pretty good beer with it's malty and toffee flavors combination kind of reminds one of toasted bread. But my favorite out of the two has to go to their New England IPA called Hooey. This is one of the better New England IPA'S that I have had in a while. The hops gave it a juicy flavor along with a very noticeable citrus aspect. The combination of the hoppiness, bitterness and citrus made for a very enjoyable and well made New England IPA!
I stopped in Saturday morning at open for a beer. It was nice to chat up friendly and knowledgeable beertender David before the masses embarked. Despite it's 9% ABV I opted for the Coffee Stop Assault Vehicle 2022. It was delicious and a great sipping beer as I talked. I like the big, spacious tap room and the walls of floor to ceiling windows. Appreciate the lounge-type area in the NE corner. What a great mural when you first enter the building! Also in the room off to the left when you enter. The bar stools are comfy, thanks Lupulin. Lupulin has a great variety.... beer, N/A, THC, sodas and edibles. Next week is their Big Beer week; they will be releasing... 40 beers throughout the week! That's impressively crazy. Parking is really easy in their shared lot and the brewery is easy to spot from highway 10. It seems more and more breweries display growlers. I like it..since there always tend to be a few that are closed or a few you've forgot about...makes for good beertender discussion. I'd be remiss if I didn't include a couple of Mad Props from a couple past visits!! One July afternoon I miscalculated so I arrived about 15 minutes before open. I toggled between opening my door and running the a/c to keep cool. A couple other parties arrived....lined up. Why?! So annoying, nothing is going on, just a regular day. The beertender poked his head out "hey, she'll be in first.. she's been here the longest!" Yes, thank you!! The other.. several months ago I came in w a BOGO Hop Passport. I was poured one beer and slid a Free Pour card for the other! Unprompted and much appreciated as I really wasn't in the mood for two beers today as this wasn't my only stop. Thank you Lupulin for always providing excellent service!
Went to Lupulin with a buddy and was able to try out quite a few of their beer offerings! The beer was very tasty, and they had a wide selection both to enjoy, and to take home. The bartenders were very friendly and accommodating, and willing to offer suggestions on beers to try. The space was great for us, but offered many great seating options for small-large groups, and plenty of room for dogs.
This place is a bit of a drive from the Twin Cities so regrettably, my husband and I don't get to visit often/spontaneously. Due to some new Big Beer Week beer releases, we finally made the trip yesterday with our dog in tow (it's a dog-friendly taproom and there's a patio!) There are couches, armchairs, and coffee tables which were a nice change from just high top tables, regular tables, and chairs but there are those too as well as bar seating with plenty of purse hooks (!) and USB and regular outlets. There's TVs, bar games (and from pictures, it looks like pinball and arcade games as well, I didn't explore,) pull-tabs for a good cause, and windows that look into the brewing area. They hold events and host food tricks and have an event space that they rent out. The staff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely seemed to enjoy their jobs. We ordered a few stouts with infusions which came in either 5oz or 10oz pours which is great because they were boozy/high ABV, definitely some of the better stouts I've had, each had different flavor(s) without them being artificial or overwhelming. There are N/A beverages and other types of beer if stouts aren't your thing or if it's 80° outside. There's also to-go beers, we ended up purchasing a four-pack of cans of Church Basement Pancake Breakfast stout since it was so good. We will definitely head back sooner than later!
Cool spot just outside of the cities. The tropical fun pants is their claim to fame but also have other great craft beers as well. They even do beer slushies! They have a nice patio as well and typically have a food truck.
There are many things that make a brewery great far beyond the beer. Lupulin not only has exceptional beer, they have created the gold standard in taproom experience. Even though located at the end of a strip mall in an outer suburb of Minneapolis, the space transforms you. While the taproom isn't huge there is plenty of seating as well as a cool little private space with comfy chairs and couches, gorgeous log bar and sweet patio with a custom made fire pit. The beer! Wow! The flagships are delicious and most importantly consistent. Every Sunday they feature their "BrAdam" infusions, always fun and sometimes wild and funky creations. Whether IPAs are your style, stouts, lagers, or even sours you will not be disappointed. Some of my favorites are the Hooey, Blissful Ignorance and the CPB and that's just to name a few from the year round selections. Another thing that makes this place one of my top stops for craft beer is their Wednesday evening run club. As an admirer of craft beer and running it's awesome that I can enjoy the two things simultaneously! Every Wednesday at 6:00pm show up for a 30 minute run and get a FREE pint for your hard work. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged. It's a pleasure to run beside Aaron, Head Brewer, and then tip a beer with him afterwards. Super cool.
Went to Lupulin on Friday to listen to my favorite local band (Grunge Unplugged), and found my new favorite Hazy IPA. I usually like to try several beers when visiting a new brewery, but went 5 rounds with the "8 Count"! Excellent beer. Venue was also awesome for live music. Looking forward to going back.
First time here and very impressed! Families and babies met me but oh well. Hope someone was sober driving the precious ones home. Rant over. Sampled these: Belgium Blonde: super good. 2 Nuts Amber Brown Ale: good. Imperial Hazelnut Truffle Porter good. Operation Cohoperation: this is the joint effort of Brent the brewer who was at Disgrunted in Perham and who is opening Drastic Measures in Wadena. Also very good. The beertenders were so nice. Lupulin is named after a gland in hops. They trade growlers or will fill. They have mostly run out of shelf space. I traded my Red Wing Brewery one for theirs and got a growler of Belgium Blonde. The atmosphere was very nice and they had a gas fireplace in the wall. Very nice place. They seem like they are successful and doing well. Will definitely return and they allow dogs and babies.
I've been wanting to check out this brewery for a while now and glad I finally had the chance. I probably would have driven right by it if I didn't follow my gps. There is plenty of parking. You walk inside and it's clean and modern and I like that they have the menu both on a board and on a tv. They also had a beer special BOGO on a stout which you don't usually see at breweries in the cities. I love all the growlers from local breweries that they have behind the bar. Also there is a BBQ food truck outside or at least it was there when we went. The bartender was really nice and let us sample a few beers and gave descriptions and recommendations. Also you can choose the size flight you want and the beers are $3. Not crazy about the price as it seems steep considering you can usually get a flight for $10 and try 4 beers. The brewing area is exposed and cool to look at. Also there is an outside seating area with a fire pit. I was a bit disappointed that it was 9pm and still not lit. I wonder when they light the pit. They could also use some more seating outside because there is plenty of room for it. I enjoyed the apricot blonde and the sexy hops was also good. Overall a great brewery to check out and I look forward to going back!
Solid spot for unique beers and one offs if your lucky. Very cool merchandise and stickers for you to take back home.
4 months ago
First time drinking here but buy there cans from Total wine. Did not disappoint having it fresh off the tap, NUMMY! A little ways from us but must go back for their happy hour sometime. Sell some neat stickers too, Hoppy and delicious! read more
2 years ago
We loved it here so much. We had the best time and the beer was fantastic. My husband had his favorite IPA Tropical Funpants. I had a s'mores dark beer. The bartender was friendly and helpful. The customers were also friendly. There is a big room you could have an event and a more intimate seating area near the bar. I loved the decor. read more
One of my favorite breweries for road tripping from the SW metro. They've always got interesting infusions and do some of the best stouts in the state. They're really thick so could be a meal! They've also got solid lighter beers, if that's more your thing, but I'm a sucker for anything barrel aged. Completely dog friendly, comfy couches in addition to their tables, and tons of USB outlets if you want to get some work done. Lots of windows to let in natural light so is a very welcoming space. They also have a back area for hosting events if you're in the market. There are always food trucks or events so you can usually find an excuse to go. The staff are fantastic. Always helpful, friendly, and put up with my constant questions. The great selection of N/A and THC beverages if you're not drinking alcohol so the is always something for everyone. I've got a beer token to use so I'll be back sooner than later, for sure. read more
Heading back from Fargo ND, Drekker Brewfest and stopped in Lupulin teeing in Big Lake MN. It was recommended by some great new friends we made at the brewfest and they were right. The beer, Fashion Mullet IPA was delicious and they have a great selection of merch. This is what breweries need to do, too many don't put enough attention on the merch. The beers great but it was the merch that we spent more on today. The place oils like a great hang out, music, TVs and a food truck with a really nice selection. If you are heading on I-94 give them a try! read more
Lupulin Brewing was a brewery I had my sights on to try for a little while now. I am glad to have had the opportunity to try two of their beers, both different styles to get a broader view as to how the beer tastes. The first one was a Bock beer simply called Dopplebock. This was a pretty good beer with it's malty and toffee flavors combination kind of reminds one of toasted bread. But my favorite out of the two has to go to their New England IPA called Hooey. This is one of the better New England IPA'S that I have had in a while. The hops gave it a juicy flavor along with a very noticeable citrus aspect. The combination of the hoppiness, bitterness and citrus made for a very enjoyable and well made New England IPA! read more
I stopped in Saturday morning at open for a beer. It was nice to chat up friendly and knowledgeable beertender David before the masses embarked. Despite it's 9% ABV I opted for the Coffee Stop Assault Vehicle 2022. It was delicious and a great sipping beer as I talked. I like the big, spacious tap room and the walls of floor to ceiling windows. Appreciate the lounge-type area in the NE corner. What a great mural when you first enter the building! Also in the room off to the left when you enter. The bar stools are comfy, thanks Lupulin. Lupulin has a great variety.... beer, N/A, THC, sodas and edibles. Next week is their Big Beer week; they will be releasing... 40 beers throughout the week! That's impressively crazy. Parking is really easy in their shared lot and the brewery is easy to spot from highway 10. It seems more and more breweries display growlers. I like it..since there always tend to be a few that are closed or a few you've forgot about...makes for good beertender discussion. I'd be remiss if I didn't include a couple of Mad Props from a couple past visits!! One July afternoon I miscalculated so I arrived about 15 minutes before open. I toggled between opening my door and running the a/c to keep cool. A couple other parties arrived....lined up. Why?! So annoying, nothing is going on, just a regular day. The beertender poked his head out "hey, she'll be in first.. she's been here the longest!" Yes, thank you!! The other.. several months ago I came in w a BOGO Hop Passport. I was poured one beer and slid a Free Pour card for the other! Unprompted and much appreciated as I really wasn't in the mood for two beers today as this wasn't my only stop. Thank you Lupulin for always providing excellent service! read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Went to Lupulin with a buddy and was able to try out quite a few of their beer offerings! The beer was very tasty, and they had a wide selection both to enjoy, and to take home. The bartenders were very friendly and accommodating, and willing to offer suggestions on beers to try. The space was great for us, but offered many great seating options for small-large groups, and plenty of room for dogs. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This place is a bit of a drive from the Twin Cities so regrettably, my husband and I don't get to visit often/spontaneously. Due to some new Big Beer Week beer releases, we finally made the trip yesterday with our dog in tow (it's a dog-friendly taproom and there's a patio!) There are couches, armchairs, and coffee tables which were a nice change from just high top tables, regular tables, and chairs but there are those too as well as bar seating with plenty of purse hooks (!) and USB and regular outlets. There's TVs, bar games (and from pictures, it looks like pinball and arcade games as well, I didn't explore,) pull-tabs for a good cause, and windows that look into the brewing area. They hold events and host food tricks and have an event space that they rent out. The staff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely seemed to enjoy their jobs. We ordered a few stouts with infusions which came in either 5oz or 10oz pours which is great because they were boozy/high ABV, definitely some of the better stouts I've had, each had different flavor(s) without them being artificial or overwhelming. There are N/A beverages and other types of beer if stouts aren't your thing or if it's 80° outside. There's also to-go beers, we ended up purchasing a four-pack of cans of Church Basement Pancake Breakfast stout since it was so good. We will definitely head back sooner than later! read more
4 years ago
Cool spot just outside of the cities. The tropical fun pants is their claim to fame but also have other great craft beers as well. They even do beer slushies! They have a nice patio as well and typically have a food truck. read more
There are many things that make a brewery great far beyond the beer. Lupulin not only has exceptional beer, they have created the gold standard in taproom experience. Even though located at the end of a strip mall in an outer suburb of Minneapolis, the space transforms you. While the taproom isn't huge there is plenty of seating as well as a cool little private space with comfy chairs and couches, gorgeous log bar and sweet patio with a custom made fire pit. The beer! Wow! The flagships are delicious and most importantly consistent. Every Sunday they feature their "BrAdam" infusions, always fun and sometimes wild and funky creations. Whether IPAs are your style, stouts, lagers, or even sours you will not be disappointed. Some of my favorites are the Hooey, Blissful Ignorance and the CPB and that's just to name a few from the year round selections. Another thing that makes this place one of my top stops for craft beer is their Wednesday evening run club. As an admirer of craft beer and running it's awesome that I can enjoy the two things simultaneously! Every Wednesday at 6:00pm show up for a 30 minute run and get a FREE pint for your hard work. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged. It's a pleasure to run beside Aaron, Head Brewer, and then tip a beer with him afterwards. Super cool. read more
3 years ago
Went to Lupulin on Friday to listen to my favorite local band (Grunge Unplugged), and found my new favorite Hazy IPA. I usually like to try several beers when visiting a new brewery, but went 5 rounds with the "8 Count"! Excellent beer. Venue was also awesome for live music. Looking forward to going back. read more
8 years ago
First time here and very impressed! Families and babies met me but oh well. Hope someone was sober driving the precious ones home. Rant over. Sampled these: Belgium Blonde: super good. 2 Nuts Amber Brown Ale: good. Imperial Hazelnut Truffle Porter good. Operation Cohoperation: this is the joint effort of Brent the brewer who was at Disgrunted in Perham and who is opening Drastic Measures in Wadena. Also very good. The beertenders were so nice. Lupulin is named after a gland in hops. They trade growlers or will fill. They have mostly run out of shelf space. I traded my Red Wing Brewery one for theirs and got a growler of Belgium Blonde. The atmosphere was very nice and they had a gas fireplace in the wall. Very nice place. They seem like they are successful and doing well. Will definitely return and they allow dogs and babies. read more
2 years ago
I've been wanting to check out this brewery for a while now and glad I finally had the chance. I probably would have driven right by it if I didn't follow my gps. There is plenty of parking. You walk inside and it's clean and modern and I like that they have the menu both on a board and on a tv. They also had a beer special BOGO on a stout which you don't usually see at breweries in the cities. I love all the growlers from local breweries that they have behind the bar. Also there is a BBQ food truck outside or at least it was there when we went. The bartender was really nice and let us sample a few beers and gave descriptions and recommendations. Also you can choose the size flight you want and the beers are $3. Not crazy about the price as it seems steep considering you can usually get a flight for $10 and try 4 beers. The brewing area is exposed and cool to look at. Also there is an outside seating area with a fire pit. I was a bit disappointed that it was 9pm and still not lit. I wonder when they light the pit. They could also use some more seating outside because there is plenty of room for it. I enjoyed the apricot blonde and the sexy hops was also good. Overall a great brewery to check out and I look forward to going back! read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
Parking: they have plenty of private parking. You stand in a line and stand 6 feet apart. You wait in line, for your turn to order some beers. They give you a number and you have the reservations for 90 minutes. read more
I thought I came here to do the Monday evening bike ride...until I tried my CPB Porter (Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter). Wow! Like a Guinness, but better since the chocolate/peanut butter highlights. I love that they allowed me to sample the doki-doki (very nice as well, but the CPB was so much better for me). I absolutely LOVED the "slower" i.e. more fun bicycle ride! Thank you for making our bicycling community a better one! read more
5 years ago
We stopped here on our way back from a trip up north, and had a 3.5 star experience. 3 stars for the setting, and 4 stars for the beers. The place was jam packed on a Sunday afternoon, so we sat outside. The setting leaves a bit to be desired, being located in a strip mall. The inside is your typical big loud open & echoey brewery building. The patio overlooks the parking lot and gets very hot in the summer. Bring bug spray for the Black flies that like to bite your ankles under the table. The beers are very creative, but kind of hit and miss- my husband only liked two out of the six beers I chose to sample in my flight. I only liked four out of the six, and only loved the same two DH did (The nitro stout "Ocular Rigidity" and the apricot blonde). But I think I would love a fifth one if it was winter time, the snozzleberry pie. It was very boozy and dark, just the sort of thing to pick you up on a winter night. But it was 90° when we visited, and I ended up leaving it behind. Still, we had a pleasant time and were able to bring a picnic lunch in, so we could avoid eating lunch in the car (as happens on so many road trips). Would return if we are in that neck of the woods. read more
6 years ago
The staff was extremely rude. The beer was average. We want to support local but they need to appear they appreciate the support. read more
9 years ago
Ok, I am the suck, I've been to Lupulin three times now and am just getting around to writing their review. TLDR everyone needs to come to this place like yesterday. Work sucks, drink beer - I think their slogan resonates with pretty much everyone. Also 'not bad for a strip mall brewery', confirmed! If you like hops in their various forms, Lupulin has that shit down. Double IPA (Blissful Ignorance), NE style IPA (Hooey, and it's actually hazy), Red IPA (Resin Rapture), flavored blondes, citra pales, etc etc. I haven't had a beer I disliked. Come during the fall because their "pumpkin" beer is one of the best I've had. As noted above they are the corner store of a strip mall (so plenty of parking), and due to the small town nature of the place it's usually busy with locals and visitors alike. No patio yet but it looks like one is in the works. There is plenty of seating inside though - and an entire warehouse in the back where the food trucks park and you can stand inside (at least this was the case 2 years ago). I also think you can order food from some of the nearby bars, but whether they'll deliver or you have to go pick it up I couldn't tell you. After our visit last week and realizing the awesomeness that they've become since out last visit, I think this will be a regular stop for us when we're cabin bound. If you like hoppy stuff, get your ass to Lupulin. read more
7 years ago
Lupulin Brewing is a great Brewery located in Big Lake, MN. They are know for awesome year round beers like Hooey, Blissful Ignorance, and Javatized. I am a huge fan of their seasonal apricot blonde as well. What blows me away is their Sunday Infusions. They really take this to the next level compared to other breweries doing this weekly. I don't think I have disliked an infusion they have done even if it was not something I usually go for. Their imperial series is fantastic and I'm obsessed with their fruit smack IPA. I know they are starting a sour series under another name but, I have not gotten to try it yet. I simply cant wait! read more
10 years ago
8 years ago
What a nice place! Excellent beer and very cozy. Immaculate and well laid out. Great decor. read more
9 years ago
Stopped into Lupulin brewery on the way home from St Cloud. Sampleed Government Hooker and apricot blonde and both are great tasting beers! Apricot blonde had a nice apricot finish without being too sweet. The Government Hooker was barrel-aged in a Chardonnay Barrel which gave it a unique taste different than a lot of them I've tried. My fiance had the double IPA Blissful ignorance which he heard a lot about. It has a nice smooth caramely finish and a smooth hops flavor. I really enjoyed it and Idon't love hops. read more
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11 years ago
We've never had a bad beer here. There's always something new on tap too. The people that brew and serve are the best. Not to mention the taproom itself. And the swag. Wish we lived closer. read more
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