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    Ward House Brewery

    4.4 (9 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    One awesome flight (board)!
    Danny A.

    Wow! As a self proclaimed connoisseur of craft beer and experienced taproom traveler in Minnesota with 152 taprooms visited I like to think I know a thing or two about local craft brew and the word is WOW! This former barber shop turned brewery is tiny in size but full of character, live music (player but owner and brewmaster himself, John Mansfield), and unbelievably good brews. As you approach the taproom you will notice 2 larger picture windows on both sides of the front door, one proudly hanging the American flag as John is former military. Upon entering be prepared to promptly be greeted and take notice of the popcorn machine for your enjoyment with you beers. Ward House currently operates on a 1.5 barrel brewing system and cranks out 8 beers ranging from Kolsch to Cream Ale to IPA to Stout as well as beer combinations like my personal favorite, a mixture of the Cremebrulee Cream Ale and Blackrobe Chocolate Vanilla Stout appropriately named "Black and Brûlée." This beer is simply OUTSTANDING with strong notes of chocolate, cinnamon and toasted vanilla with a silky, full bodied mouth feel and clean finish. Every now and again you come across a hidden gem or a diamond in the rough so to speak. This small but lovable taproom is one of them. And please take note 1 barrel, 8 beers. This guy brews every freaking day or close to it. There is true passion here. While Ward House has been open for about 2 years, growing strong and ready to move into a bigger, more appropriate space with a 5 barrel system I would suggest trying to get in there soon to experience the roots of something amazing.

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    3 years ago

    Friendly neighborhood brew house. Good selection of brews. Solid service. Added benefit, pepitos pizza in the back.

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    3 years ago

    Good, cold beer! Many selections. Order your pizza from an app, but is easy. Will come back when in the area again.

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    Chapel Brewing - Entrance

    Chapel Brewing

    4.6(33 reviews)
    28.7 mi
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    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!

    We decided to day trip from Minneapolis to Northfield and after a full day of adventuring, coffee,…read moreantiquing, hiking, and eating we decided to swing by this brewery to end the evening. The chapel was small and charming, the bartender was friendly, and the outdoor seating in a wooded area by the water was peaceful. The brews went down smooth and the conversation was good. As we were departing, a bluegrass band was setting up on their outdoor deck. Easy residential street parking.

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    Chapel Brewing - Outdoor seating area.

    Outdoor seating area.

    Chapel Brewing - Garden area to sit near the river

    Garden area to sit near the river

    Chapel Brewing - The outdoor deck area and the gardens seating area below.

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    The outdoor deck area and the gardens seating area below.

    Half Pint Brewing - The little brewery on the prairie. Indeed this is a special one.

    Half Pint Brewing

    4.6(8 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    Saturday i finally made the Half Pint stop, my 385th brewery....so i consider myself seasoned…read more... talking to brewers and owners is my JAM. I arrived a little before noon open, an empty truck was already parked so I headed in w the thought; maybe unlocked early? As I approached the set of double doors in front of the non-opening one was the cutest little gray cat...who as I approached got up to meow greet me... I talked back as I opened the door asking "are you going to come in w me?" When I saw a man inside say "she stays outside" so I entered. There was a fella on the corner of the bar that I started talking to about which beer he was drinking? As we talked and the beertender commented, I quickly realized he was the brewer and co-owner Mike. Perfect... just who I love to have behind the bar!! I was @ Half Pint for just over two hours....for which....i rarely stopped talking. As brewer/co-ownet Mike was slanging....and without a wince my whole visit he endured my yammering about beer & brewing!! Mike is not nice, not even lovely. He is...downright....DELIGHTFUL!!! He effortlessly....climbed my Top Owner.... Brewer Ranks!! He was so kind and knowledgeable! Shortly after I arrived a group of four guys, regulars came in...said they were bachelor party brewery hopping. Mike immediately rattled off four breweries they could head to in the area. How knowledgeable and kind! Party Captain Dave had a pint of the Cerveza and couldn't stop raving about it. Mike and I had built a four pour flight to which when I finished I was trying to decide on a pint.... despite Dave's raving I kept shrugging it off as I thought: mehhh I've had plenty of lagers... it's likely not anything special. Shame on me! I cant put my palate on it....but ....just something about Mike's Cerveza was so.....refreshing! It was a solid choice for my only pint. I appreciated as we discussed my next beer.... he asked: any you had to choke down? I replied w a hearty no, they were all delicious, even the two IPA's as that's not a style I particularly care for. We also discussed the tap beer he brews but doesn't even like. Again, i appreciate his honesty. Without a doubt.... already looking FORWARD to my next Saturday stop.... after a grad party in town! If you havent already been.... i HIGHLY recommend Half Pint Brewing! They also have a little popcorn machine when you come in, aww thanks. They're starting bingo one night a week, Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm can be delivered on certain days. The brewery has a county agreement that there will only be five live music performances a year so if you see one advertised and think: ahh I'll catch them the next time? No, no you won't, go on and make plans to attend. Two hours wasn't even long enough for my visit. I wanted to stay but... I wanted to try another brewery and I still had the back to the city drive to make so I cut myself off. Besides by the time I left the place was pretty busy so. For nine beers on tap; I tasted my way through six of them. All lower ABV's, thanks for that! My flight was 1 Pa's Vanilla Bean Porter, 5 Krushin Chovy's Hazy, 6 Norway IPA, & 7 Strawberry Cream Ale. I asked for a taste of the Dusseldorf Alt as that's a style I tend to like & Mike said he didn't like t. We were in agreement that the initial taste was... but the back end hit better. Then I had the pint of 8 Cerveza w Lime. Mike talked about Hannah's Honey & showed me the honey bottles they had for sale. You may have to take gravel roads to get to Half Pint but off the beaten track is well worth the drive....for the delicious beers, the fantabulous hospitality and the townfolk comradery!! Thanks and cheers Half Pint & Mike for making my inaugural stop so fun and memorable!

    The little brewery on the prairie is accurate…read more It's out in the country, off a gravel road, up a little hill and on an actual farm. There is an outdoor patio overlooking the farm and nearby fields. Inside is larger than it might seem. The beer is fantastic. The staff was welcoming, helpful and friendly.

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    I think its a quilt...wall art

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    Half Pint Brewing

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    Tap list

    Angry Hog Brewery & Taproom - Angry Hog mural & tap room

    Angry Hog Brewery & Taproom

    3.7(7 reviews)
    37.4 mi

    Stopped in a few Saturday afternoons ago. I don't know what I was expecting....but Angry Hog…read moreowner/brewer Kevin and his beers surpassed the imaginary bar I had set in my mind! I arrived to a full patio and a few patrons inside @ tables so I was fortunate enough to snag my preferred bar stool so I could chat up the beertender. Lucky me... after a few exchanged sentences I discovered my beertender was the owner/brewer!! As we discussed beers and styles I said: so you're Kevin? I had a can of Shut Up Kevin gifted to me a couple years ago and was told it was in reference to the brewer. As we rambled on about beers and styles, together we built my flight. Everything was wonderful and delicious! Angry Hog hits all the marks!! Delicious beer, comfortable and spacious tap room, great patio, easy parking and one rad brewer/owner who is a delight! This brewery was nowhere near me, it was a destination and totally worth the trip! I knew it was good when I headed to my other Austin destination, no parking to be found. My immediate thought was: oh well, guess I try again next Angry Hog visit.... as I am definitely coming back!! Cheers!

    I visited here on opening day and was unimpressed with their beer. Everything tasted over…read morecarbonated. I finally was able to get back and try them again...such a better experience. The brown ale and cream ale still seemed overcarbed, but they have a caramel pecan beer that is great, the coffee beer was awesome, cherry wheat was delicious and the rhubarb sour they had was fabulous. They even had some fruit infusions you could add to your beer to change things up. Definitely worth a visit!

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    Angry Hog Brewery & Taproom - Just driving by :(

    Just driving by :(

    Angry Hog Brewery & Taproom - Growler collection

    Growler collection

    Angry Hog Brewery & Taproom - Women quote mural

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    Women quote mural

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