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Craft beer in Minnesota

Minnesota's craft beer scene centers on the Twin Cities, with Surly Brewing in Minneapolis (2006) as the anchor. Surly's lobbying helped pass legislation that allowed breweries to sell pints on-site, transforming the state's beer culture. Surly Furious IPA and Darkness imperial stout are the calling cards.

Breweries Tracked
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Specialty
Ipas And Stouts
Format Variety
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Breweries we track in Minnesota

Minnesota's craft beer story

The 'Surly Bill' of 2011 allowed Minnesota breweries to operate taprooms, fundamentally changing the economics and culture of state craft beer. Within a decade, the Twin Cities became a major craft destination.

Common date code formats from Minnesota breweries

Among the Minnesota breweries we track, the most common date code formats are:

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Common styles produced in Minnesota

The most common beer styles produced by Minnesota breweries we track: