Brühaven Craft Company - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Megan V.

Open, airy, and the staff are very friendly. The beers were delicious and they have ax-throwing, amongst other fun games to play while you visit with your people. It appears the whole city is under renovation and you get a weird vibe walking to this place, but it’s worth it and unwarranted in the end. Definitely recommend a visit!

Charlie D.

Overall great brewery. Large, open space which is perfect for big groups to watch sporting events with lots of screens. They now have AXE THROWING which looks super fun. Dog friendly & kid friendly. At certain hours, there is free parking in the Emerson School lot across the street. They offer coffee in the morning and beer in the evening...what more can you ask for?!

Nikki B.

Had my inaugural visit to the couple weeks opened brewery yesterday. I arrived about 2:30 when patrons can park across the street in the Emerson School lot. Pro Tip: exit through the driveway you likely entered on, 14th St. I circled over to the exit about 5:30 and the gate was closed. I had only been in the former Lakes & Legends once but enjoyed their open and bright tap room so I was excited to see Bruhaven. After walking across the street and chatting up the oh so friendly beertender Chase about the beers, tasting a couple then choosing the Brunswick Black Lager, when he handed it to me I immediately retreated to a table. Immediately feeling rude I decided to sit at the bar to continue our beery conversation and explain that I have Chronic Fatigue & needed to sit, not trying to be rude. I had asked Chase what his current go-to is? He replied the Minneapolitan, an IPA. I stated I'm not much of an IPA fan. Chase assured me it was subtle as it had lager yeast. I replied: lager yeast? So, it's a cold IPA? With that revelation I requested a sample of the beer, the Pup's Premium Lager and Brunswick Black Lager. All the beers were good but I chose the Brunswick. Then looking at the tap list I sadly asked "you only serve pints?" Chase said they did but he could do a half pour. I excitedly said yes!! It made me smile to see that some of their glassware is the old Lakes & Legends and some of their tasters are just Beer Dabbler glasses. Hopefully it deters the issue some breweries have w customers taking the glasses. While sitting at the bar talking to Chase we discussed apps & beer check-ins. From down the bar a gal shouted "do you google review? I just read your review saying it was your 339th brewery." Turns out she works at the brewery so she scooted down to chat beeriness and talk Bruhaven. Holly and Chase insisted I try the Mango Sour, Hop Water and Bloody Seltzer. During all of this co-owner/brewer Alex came behind the bar so I got to meet him. Friendly fellow. The mango Sour was good but I would call it a fruit beer not a sour as it lacked the sour bite. I've seen Hop Water's around and was unaware they were my despised soda water. If this is considered a soda water, it was delicious! I would definitely order it again. Then there is the bloody....it was conjured up for PRIDE last weekend. However I did hear something about them asking to keep it available... fingers crossed! It was delicious! I spotted the merch at the end of the bar but I didn't peruse it. Bruhaven is also a coffee shop, I don't drink it but if you do, I'd think it'd be well worth a try. I didn't ask why it was there but I got a chuckle when I noticed behind the bar there was a small framed STAY GOLD PONYBOY. If you don't get it it's an Outsiders movie quote. Being I was there so early in the afternoon there was only a few other people there so it was quiet. My one Hard & Fast Brewery Rule is: No matter how good or bad the beer is, the employees 90% determine whether I come back. It's not entirely about the beers, it's about the experience, vibing w others and I assure you; Holly & Chase cemented my desire to want to come back! I double backed to Chase to question that I tabbed out but I never saw anything and didn't tip. Chase informed me there is no tipping it's built in to the price and the 8% goes to this and 10% to that. There are a couple pinball machines along the south wall of windows and the brew house is on full display. I wasn't a fan of the wood chairs, they were a little uncomfortable; likely dictating how long I'll stay on visits. Not concerning since I made it three hours yesterday. There's a good mix of standard height and high top tables, more of the standard height. I enjoyed all the natural light the walls of windows provide and the white tiled tap wall. Thanks Bruhaven for an unforgettable inaugural visit, looking forward to trying more of your offerings as they're brewed!

Jason C. (. W.

Awesome little brewery only 6 months old. Good beers. Cool people. Definitely coming back to see how they grow and improve.

Faux

Very spacious, well lit, and cozy. They have board games and pinball and an area for small event. There were a couple very loud and obnoxious dogs that disturbed the atmosphere and the staff didn't seem to do anything about it. They carry packs of the new THC drinks and their rotations are well priced. Staff gave great recommendations and we enjoyed everything we ordered.

Sike C.

I lived in the neighborhood when the previous occupant opened and visited frequently before I moved. I was happy to hear a new brewery opened in the space and stopped in for a visit recently. It was busy at the time with a Holiday Market, but I was able to get sit at the bar. I ordered a flight of four and enjoyed all of them especially Ghost of St. Gail.

Abbey H.

Good vibes. The Chai Latte is tasty. Got it with oat milk. Vegan option available.

Katy M.

LOVES!! Awesome brewery! 🍺 They have fantastic seasonal beer and hard seltzer selections! They also have growlers to take home! 🍻 The have chips and salsa to nosh, but there is usually a different food truck outside nightly....

The service is wonderful! The staff are super friendly! The space is large and open. They allow well behaved dogs on leash as well!

They have bingo night during the week with the proceeds that support local charities!

It also has one of the cleanest bathrooms of any bar/brewery that I have ever seen!