I was on a work trip and had no events to attend in the evening so I decided to try a Brewery Tour. I was met by our guide Eric and taken in a blue mini bus with two other guests to 3 breweries around Minnesota. It was a great way to spend an evening rather than in a hotel room. Eric was great fun and a real character and certainly seemed to know his beer!
First stop was the Bent Brewstillery, which was my favourite. We got to meet the owner who also shared his spirits that they distil along with beer which he was clearly very proud of. The gin was fantastic so I did bring a couple of bottles home! The beer here was also very good! I like the Pineapple Thyme which was different in a good way but packed at punch at 12.5%.
Next stop was 612 Brewery which was another great places with some fantastic beer and very friendly staff.
Last stop was Able Seedhouse and Brewery, this was an old converted factory and a cool setting. Quite a bit busier than the other two places.
This tour is great value for money as a set price and you can try as much as you want. You are given home made pretzels and water on the mini bus and there was the chance to buy food at the 612 brewery.
Great tour and I had a great time.