Craft Beer

Crafts Direct closure sparks rumors, but Back Shed Brewing remains open and vibrant in Central Minnesota.

Get ready for the 2025 Winter Beer Dabbler on February 22. Enjoy a variety of beverages, live music, and food trucks at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Midway.

The kitchen addition is being supported in part by patrons and fans of the Anoka brewery.

"The simple fact is that the pandemic put Fair State in a hole that we need help to dig out of, and we have a solid plan to get through this together so we can continue making the great beer you know and love."

So far Rustech Brewing has only raised $475 dollars of its $50,000 goal according to the GoFundMe page.

"We need to put our families financial issues, our families happiness, and our families safety first."

A new study shines a light on some strong benefits of beer and Central Minnesota has many breweries where you can enjoy a craft beer.

Craft brewing in Minnesota is exploding. There are more than 150 Breweries open now, with more opening all the time.

Local breweries from around the North Star State are gathering in Buffalo on Saturday for an outdoor all-cask ale festival at Hayes Public House.

Local Minnesota brewery provides funny "in case of" instructions on delivery truck