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4.2 (39 reviews)
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Mad Butcher IPA
Amanda W.

This is not my first visit to Mankato Brewing and they do not disappoint! Staff has always been very friendly. The outdoor patio is causal but welcoming. The indoor atmosphere has a strong industrial vibe with the brewing machinery out in the open for all customer to admire. The beer selections are wonderful. I am yet to try a beer I didn't like (and I've tried almost all of them). This brewery also gives you the options to do flights. The brewery has live bands and food trucks on certain nights. This is definitely a spot to check out!

Molly M.

Great brewery in an industrial area near North Mankato. Awesome service on a Sunday afternoon! We tried a couple of tasty brews: Organ Grinder Amber Ale & their Oktoberfest. Both were wonderful, especially after a nice 25 mile bicycle ride on the Mankato River Ramble. The Mankato Brewery was a sponsor for this years ride-thank you Mankato Brewery!

Oktoberfest
Barbara F.

Always great beer! Maple Grave did not disappoint! Oktoberfest also really good! Our 5th or 6th trip and we'll be back!

Jake L.

Love this place. I've been going here with friends for a year now. Mad Butcher and Organ Grinder are fan favorites. They always seem to have new styles to try every time I go there. Indoor has a great atmosphere. Bartenders are always friendly.

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Robert E.

The bar is located in the brewery but has a small bar feel because of the low ceiling in the bar area. There is no food and the beer is decent. My one issue is the music is to heavy and aggressive to be ambiance. Raging guitars, screaming, and songs with fire alarms is not really relaxing.

Flight clockwise: Kato Lager, Organ Grinder, Mad Butcher, NANO Batch lemon and black lager.
Michelle A.

Three baseball moms came here after sitting in the sun all afternoon watching baseball. The smell of barley and malt welcomed us in. The air was on so it was nice and cool. Kinda crowded around 3 on a Saturday. I ordered a flight of 4 beers for $8 but had samples of 3 others. The flight arrived in a circle and beers are clockwise. My selection: Kato Light Lager( good), Organ Grinder Ale ( good), Mad Butcher( no like), Nano batch lemon drop( good, like a shandy). I also had Kato Black Lager ( no like), Hibiscus Nitro kind ( good) and Rook ( tasted like original Listerine yuck). They sell small growlers in cans for $7.00, and larger glass growlers. Nothing really stood out for me to get a growler. The logo on glass MB was boring also. There was only 2 men working so took some time to get bill. I tipped well cuz I got some samples. There was corn hole being played and giant jenga. It was too hot to be outside. Crowd was older 40+ which was fine. Kinda small taproom. Recommend to check it out.

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Really great place, run by great people. Some of my favorite beers and a fun atmosphere to see some live music!

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Great beer and great atmosphere. The workers are always friendly and willing to help. A must stop while you are in kato

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First time coming to the brewery and we were definitely not disappointed! Loved the beer and service! Will definitely be back!!

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Giesenbrau Bier - Front door & partial tap room

Giesenbrau Bier

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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.

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