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.

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!

What a fun surprise! This spot is a bit out of the way but so worth the hike to check out!…read more Parking lot available onsite! The space itself is nice and fresh, with modern cabin vibes, communal tables, and a HUGE backyard that will be perfect for patio season! The staff was super friendly during our visit! They have bar food available to pair with their lovely brews! We grabbed an indoor table, got our board game set up, and enjoyed our beers! We had the Cream Ale and one of the Hazy IPAs. Both were super tasty, fresh, and good value! We will absolutely be back once the weather warms up to enjoy the expansive outdoor space around the brewery!

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.

Cozy brewery in an old building. I definitely prefer this type of space compared to the loud…read more"warehouse" breweries you often find in the cities. We brought some food in and the owner greeted us and chatted for a bit. I had a Mexican lager and added lime, which I think was REAL lime juice as I had pulp in my glass at the end. It was delicious and I gulped it down. Then I had a little baby nut Brown Ale which was tasty as well. They have a patio out front and I think one in back or on the roof - I didn't explore much - too buys eating and drinking!

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!

This isn't your working Pitchfork, they take all the work out of the work day or play day…read more The Smokey Sausage Supreme as fantastic and the Pretzel was perfect. Our beer choices with family was North of 8 Pilsner, Chicken Dog Red Lager and an Exit 4 Cream Ale. Dessert for me was the Cream Ale on Strawberry Basil. Love the decor and the laughter here. They opened at 2:00 today (Weds) and everyone was relaxed by 2:05. Greeted friendly and the men in the kitchen area were awesome.

Delicious beer. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Friendly patrons. Beautiful merch. Cool vibe. We…read moreended up here by accident and I'm so glad we did!

Stopped here for a beer on our way back to Rochester from Minneapolis in mid December! Loved all…read morethe decor and cozy holiday touches. They have a good variety of beer - I really liked the hazy IPA. They also sell some tasty snacks, we tried the dill cheese curds from a local farm and they were tasty! We will be back to check it out again soon

Took a mid-week drive down to a couple of breweries I had never visited. The first being South X…read moreSoutheast. They provide traditional styles, a great space both inside and out, and a very welcoming staff. I grabbed a flight and went outside to soak up sun and enjoy the beers. Lazy Day IPA: A Juicy New England IPA with medium citrus and medium-low bitterness. A hint of spice and a bit of sweetness from a lactose addition. Frontage Road Toasted Coconut: A Stout with toasted coconut additions - a variation on their standard Frontage Road Stout. Medium-high coconut and toasted nut flavors, low dark coffee bitterness, and hint of vanilla sweetness. Body on the lighter side which makes it possible to enjoy on a warm sunny day. Golden Coffee Ale: A Golden Ale with medium-high coffee bitterness, light black pepper, and mild nutty / floral finish. Very refreshing with strong coffee flavors in a lighter bodied beer without being astringent and my favorite of the four! Serendipity: A house made Ginger Beer sitting at 4.6% ABV. You don't see a Ginger Beer on tap very often so I had to grab it. This one had lemon and lime added, and they use it as a base for ginger beer based mixed drinks as well. This had a lighter ginger flavor with high carbonation. Would love to try it in a cocktail! ______________________

The owners here are friendly and welcoming! This is my husband's favorite micro brew. They also…read moremake what I think some of the best craft sodas around and their root beer is my favorite. They always have something going on from trivia night, comedy night, vinyl record night etc. There is usually a really good selection of food trucks as well as local places to bring in food while you enjoy their brews. The brewery is full of light but not too bright. Depending on the crowd it can go from relaxing and quiet to loud and high energy! Something for everyone!

Really love their craft sodas for those of us who don't drink beer…read more The beers are excellent says my husband and my sisters. Great vibe.

Always love to stop here when in Northfield. Excellent beer selection and everything is good to…read moregreat. Beautiful patio too!

Great selection of beers. Love that they bring in great food trucks. Nice patio to sit and visit…read more 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.

We visited Tanzenwald in March when we were out for admitted students day at St Olaf and loved the…read morefood, the beer, the atmosphere, and the service. We returned this past weekend to move our Ole into the dorms and had to return to Tanzenwald with our whole family. Again, we were delighted by all the same things as before. The Brussels sprouts are the best ever, the Reuben fries, the Ahi tacos, and the fried cheese curds made everyone in our party happy. The beer was perfect-it was maybe called Trivial Pursuit (something like that). Yum. We might actually go one more time before we head back to CA.

Stopped on by as we passed through town. Neat interior and decor, giving it a very historic/rustic…read morefeel of a downtown area with exposed wood and brick. Food was actually really good!!! Everything was cooked perfectly and was better than what I had expected. The service was alright. We went in mid-day and there were 4 people behind the bar. 1 person (our server) seemed to be the only one running around to all the tables, and pouring all the beers. We had asked for our bill and waited an additional 20 mins as our server seemed to be behind the pouring of beer... yet the other stood around and conversed. That was the only area of improvement. We'd go back and give it a shot though!