Minnesota’s Best Breweries and Brewpubs : Searching for the Perfect Pint

Based on four years of travel and research, Minnesota’s Best Breweries and Brewpubs is a welcome addition to Robin Shepard’s series of guides to the best of the Midwest’s beer industries. From large-scale breweries such as Cold Spring, to chains like Granite City, to individual brewpubs like Fitger’s Brewhouse, Shepard provides commentary for more than thirty beer makers and three-hundred Minnesota beers. Accessible enough for people at all stages in their journeys to discover great-tasting beer, the information-packed guidebook also features a list of helpful books and websites, as well as information on Minnesota’s beer tastings and festivals. For each brewery and brewpub site you’ll find: • a description and brief history, plus many “don’t miss” features • a description of beers on tap and a list of seasonal and specialty beers • a space for the brewmaster’s autograph • notes on the pub food, with recommendations • suggestions of nearby sights and activities • general directions to the location • Shepard’s personal ratings of the experience, plus room to add your own. "Based on four years of travel and research, Minnesota's Best Breweries and Brewpubs is a welcome addition to Robin Shepard's series of guides to the best of the Midwest's beer industries. From large-scale breweries such as Cold Spring, to chains like Granite City, to individual brewpubs like Fitger's Brewhouse, Shepard provides commentary for more than thirty beer makers and three-hundred Minnesota beers. Accessible enough for people at all stages in their journeys to discover great-tasting beer, the information-packed guidebook also features a list of helpful books and websites, as well as information on Minnesota's beer tastings and festivals. For each brewery and brewpub site you'll find: a description and brief history, plus many "don't miss" features, a description of beers on tap and a list of seasonal and specialty beers, a space for the brewmaster's autograph, notes on the pub food, with recommendations, suggestions of nearby sights and activities, general directions to the location, Shepard's personal ratings of the experience, plus room to add your own"--Page 4 of cover Contents Introduction The Best of Minnesota’s Best Tips for Finding Your Own Perfect Pint Taster Chart Beer and Food The Craft Brewing Business The Brewing Process Breweries and Brewpubs Map Central Region Metro Region Northeast Region Northwest Region Southern Region Minnesota’s Contract Breweries Breweries to Watch Minneapolis– St. Paul Airport Brews Beer Tastings and Festivals Books for the Beer Traveler Websites for the Beer Traveler Directory of Minnesota Breweries and Brewpubs Directory of Just Over the Border Breweries and Brewpubs Minnesota’s Brewing Past Beer Styles Terms Commonly Heard on Brewery Tours Index From large-scale breweries, to chains, to individual brewpubs, this provides commentary for more than thirty beer makers and three-hundred Minnesota beers. Accessible enough for people at all stages in their journeys to discover great-tasting beer, the information-packed guidebook also features a list of helpful books and websites, as well as information on Minnesota’s beer tastings and festivals.