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.

Great service the best service ever! Kati is one of the best always cheerful and ready to help…read moreanyway she can make your stay here more enjoyable. Food is good too. Beer is cold.

The food was overpriced and not all that good. Most of it could be made in a college dorm on a…read morecollege budget. The beer was good.

Back channel was such a fun stop for a nice night outside. (Even tho it was the smog day from…read moreforrest fires). They have an enormous amount of outdoor seating and some indoor seating as well. This is a great place if it's a nice day and you want an ice cold beer. The staff were all so friendly and they let you taste a few of the beers if you're unsure what to get! I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the variety of options. I loved the strawberry banana sour and one of their fruited beers as well. My husband really loved the lager options. Can't wait to stop back in again and catch a game on the TV outside!

I was here for an event/fund raiser. They have a great…read moreselection of beer. They only had 1 seltzer & 1 cider that day. Cool Vibe x lots of parking. They also had food trucks. There were multiple to choose from they day but i think that's only because of the event. The staff members were friendly, service was good & they are dog friendly too.

Nine Mile Brewing is a fantastic spot to hang out in Bloomington. I spent some time out on their…read morepatio--it's on the smaller side, but super nice and a great place to sit back. I had their Lemon Shandy, which was absolutely wonderful and perfect for a warm day. For food, I tried the Feisty Goat pizza (goat cheese cream sauce, pepperoni, garlic, red pepper flakes, and a hot honey drizzle) and it was amazing. The sweet heat from the hot honey mixed with the creamy goat cheese is a killer combo. Inside has a great neighborhood garage/hangout vibe with plenty to do--dart boards, pull tabs, and games to play. Definitely a stellar addition to the local taproom scene, and I'll absolutely be back.

What an outstanding variety of beer! They have a lot of really unique flavors and combinations so…read moremuch so that we ended up doing a flight. We came in on a Saturday early afternoon after running some errands. We found parking to be easy and it was a pretty large space! Though by the time we left around 1:00 it was filling up in terms of tables. I saw multiple people working on laptops at the bar. We had the pizza which was quite good - although messy because of the way they do their crust. We also enjoyed the pretzel bites with a split table on mustard vs beer cheese but for $0.75 you can have both.

When you first enter, you see SB merch and my first thought was that was silly, yet after my…read moreevening there I left with a T- Shirt and 2 drinking glasses. There is a family atmosphere of family and an effort to make everyone comfortable. You can see 2 refrigerators for canned items, such as soda pop in one and pre-mixed drinks in another. There are a couple of snacks also. Of course, most people want the brews! There is a station at the front of the bar where you go to order your beer, THC or NA (non-alcoholic) brew - including cold brew coffee. Each brew that I tasted was something that I would say the title described what it tasted like except the THC... which is generally considered a good thing. But that is not what SB is about! It is about the people. The wonderful staff is amazing! They are friendly. Smiling, keeping up with service and clean up all at once. I never saw the smile falter all night! I was there on a Thursday night and saw live music. There is a list of what is available each night - such as trivia and many other options. There are tables with chairs that have backs. There is a sofa that tries to get you to move in. The rest of the space is filled with long tables and long benches. There are games in the back under the stairs. A child's area under the steps. Or walk your dog THROUGH the shop and put the back for patio seating. There is a board that allows people to "buy a drink for a friend." The place is a triumph!

I've got a few friends that live down in Hastings. We come down to Spiral when we hang out. The…read morebeer is pretty good and they've got a great variety. Staff is always super friendly, and price is in line with the rest of the cities. Their location is great with a lot of food spots around that you can bring in. In the summer they've e got a sidewalk patio AND a roof patio which are both awesome. You're allowed to bring dogs in which is always another plus for us. They frequently have events like live music and trivia. All in all a pretty great brewery. Definitely worth a stop in if you're in the area or want a quick jaunt not too far out of the cities for a day. Hastings has a lot of other fun things to do too!

North 20 Brewing is such a nice place to relax and have a drink. They have a good selection of…read morebeers and seltzers, plus some food options, which is a nice bonus for a brewery. Friendly service and they gave great recommendations for beer. The setting is really what makes this place special. It's tucked into a quiet area with beautiful views of the valley and surrounding woods. The huge outdoor patio is perfect for sitting outside and enjoying the scenery, and it's dog friendly too. Loved the live music they had! The food was probably the weakest part for me. The smashburgers were pretty basic and the bun was very dry, so I wouldn't necessarily come here specifically to eat. For drinks, atmosphere, and the view though, it's a great spot. Definitely the kind of place where you can sit outside, relax, and accidentally stay much longer than you planned.

Saturday afternoon for my sisters birthday; The whole…read morefamily came to gather. A guitar and piano duo played inside. Great indoor and outdoor areas to hang out with friends and family. Beautiful scenery and great photo opportunities on sunny days filled with blue skies!! The first beer we tried was the Jamberry. Which was a family favorite! Listed as a sour but not as sour as many I've tried. Mom tried the Farmhand but ended up loving the Jamberry instead. Her beer of choice is usually Corona. Hilltop beer actually had a hint of banana and for a Hefeweizen I actually enjoyed it!! Harvest Moon blood orange IPA was also a favorite. Combine was strong but good. The seltzers; we tried the peach, the strawberry lemonade and the pickle. I enjoyed the pickle but I do love pickles! Mom didn't think it was great. My brother enjoyed the mimosa. For food I highly recommend the pretzel! I think our family of 7 bought at least 5 of them! Pulled pork sandwich was also really delicious. Great place to hang out! Looks like you might be able to bring your own food as well because I did see some other parties with their own snacks. You order your drinks and food at the counter and you get a buzzer to pick it up from the pick up window. The staff are really nice and do clean up the plates later. Really nice staff, feels like a family.

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.

My friends and I did a distillery tour and found ourselves at this establishment. It was a rainy…read moreday, so we were eager to seek shelter inside. Upon walking in, we were amazed at what this venue had to offer! You couldn't tell necessarily from the outside, but this place was huge. Lots of areas for you to take a seat and converse with patrons. You could sit at the bar; they had plenty of table-top seating and at least 2 areas with comfortable couches for a more intimate experience. We chatted up with the bartender, asking for suggestions, and I ended up going with a That Raspberry One and a Barrel Aged Gin Old Fashioned. Both tasted absolutely fantastic and were appropriately priced. Additionally, I had left an important card at the distillery, so I called them to make sure it was there. They said it was and were happy to mail it back to me. That's incredible customer service! I definitely will be back again.

I don't usually expect a small town to have a distillery with an in house bourbon but I found one…read morehere! My wife and I popped in on a Saturday afternoon to check the place out. It is a huge space with all sorts of seating inside and out. They also have foosball and a shuffle board which are always nice. The drinks we had were also quite tasty. We tried the Bourbon Paloma, Cry Baby Bloody Mary, and Old Fashioned. All of them were quite tasty. The Old Fashioned was my favorite. The bourbon Paloma was also quite tasty. I think one thing that might make the drinks better would be some higher quality mixers.

We visited New Ulm over the summer, so we had to find some places to eat. After spending almost an…read morehour figuring out that there are no Ubers or Lyfts in town, and after talking to the only taxi in town, who was over an hour away from our location, we just walk. After walking by an actually beautiful park full of chirping robins, we arrive. The complex is striking red brick, full of smokestacks that bring back real nostalgia. It's fun to look at and walk through. The main hall was huge and had many tables and lots of bar space. There was room for everyone. We pull up a stool, and start playing one of the plethora of board games they offer there. Good board games, too. Service was very nice. Very friendly bartenders, very knowledgeable about their brews they had. They also had a ton of delicious 1919 root beer for me, too. And the pizza that we ordered was cooked right there in their tiny little pizza oven, came out quick and piping hot. As for that pizza, it was perfect. Small, thin, crisp, tavern style. I forget exactly what kind it was, but it was like, Oktoberfest-y. There was sauerkraut on it and stuff. And it was delicious. Cheesy, meaty, tangy from that kraut. A really good pie. Overall, this was a shockingly good experience. A brewery in the middle of nowhere gave me a good pizza, the best root beer in the country, and a lot of really good board games to play through. I will definitely be back one day.

Pros: Ambiance in insanely good. At the end of a long,…read morewindy road. On a compound full of old, brick buildings. And a main room with massive ceilings and massive tables. Really impressive to look at. The service is great. Really friendly bartenders with a great array of beers and a couple of nice-sounding pizzas to munch on. The pizza we had was pretty much tavern style, so it was crispy and cheesy and packed with delicious toppings. Cons: Not a single con. Tips: When you come, prepare to stay for a long time to try their different flight offerings and prepare to play one of their dozens of board games. There's pizza to keep you going, too. Really nice spot.

We have been coming to Chapel for about 6 months now consistently. We first stopped in on a whim…read moreand were greeted by the brew master himself. He discussed his training and experience and it was rather amazing. We also happened to stop in on one of the Thursday evening that they had an "experimental" night where they showcased an experimental brew. One of my favorites so far was "Almond Joy"... where the beer tasted like an Almond Joy. It was awesome! This place is such a cute little place, quaint, and just such a cozy relaxing place to come, chill, and enjoy an amazing brew. Tracy is one of the owners and is such a nice person who is forever grateful to all patrons who stop by and support her business. Her personality and conversational attributes have made me spend many more hours in the Chapel than I ever would have imagined. Because of her and her amazing staff, they are the reason I return weekly, if not a couple times per week to support and enjoy!

On driving up to Chapel Brewing, my forest reaction was, 'this looks like something out of a Steven…read moreKing Novel". My wife's reaction, "ooh! How quaint and cute is this!?" I think I'm right, I mean, it's built in a little ole country CHURCH! Being Catholic, I figured what the heck (the Pope says we can boogie!). Turns out, this place is great! Good solid beers with a great selection. My wife had a nut brown that was really solid (I'm her taster) and I tried a couple of their IPA's. Both were as good as any I've had. The interior is tiny with only a few tables. They have an attached shaded deck and some garden tables out on a low maintenance garden style lawn so there is plenty of seating. The clientele seemed laid back and friendly. The bartender (or Pastor?) was knowledgeable and friendly. If you're in Dundas and in need of a hoppy blessing, give Chapel Brewing a try. You'll be a better person.