[WOBBLY BOB]

from the article: Prior to prohibition, 250 breweries were founded in the state.

Nearly 25 breweries resumed or started production when beer was legalized again, but not everyone made it. From 1975 to 1985, there were just four breweries in Minnesota, Hoverson wrote.

Today, there are fewer than two dozen breweries and little more than a dozen brewpubs in Minnesota. But the names and brands of Minnesota beers that persevered are still well-known, like Grain Belt, Hamm's, Stroh's and Pig's Eye, many now being made by other breweries.

The August Schell Brewing Co. in New Ulm is the longest-standing, and is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.

Summit has been around for more than 20 years and is known among local brewers as a trailblazer in the revitalization of craft beer.

[scoobysnak71]

Minnesota breweries can NOT brew a decent beer, period. All those beers you list pretty much suck, with the exception of Summit. Summit IS worth trying if you enjoy beer.

And while we are on the subject of beverages, a word or warning about Minnesota wine.

You won't like it.

[Jacquerie]

Excellent post! Prohibition was repealed over 70 years ago and America only recently started to return to its local brewery traditions.

[Buck-I-Guy]

I love this revolution in the beer industry. People seem to be moving away from the flavorless national brands toward beer brewed the old fashioned way. It takes expenive barley to make real beer, not rice.

[Joe Boucher]

WOBBLY BOB,
Go to (The Beer Mapping Project)
Best map source of where to find brewpubs across the U.S.A.

[Non-Sequitur]

Kansas City's hometown brewer is Boulevard. They distribute to a number of surrounding states and all their brews are well worth trying. My particular favorites are the unfiltered wheat on tap, the pilsner, their golden bock on tap, and their pale ale on tap.

Boulevard Brewing

[CARTOUCHE]

Kansas City has the best craft brew in Boulevard Wheat and Pale Ale. The Boulevard Brewing Company here is continuing to expand with availability from Rapid City, SD to Hot Springs, AR and a few other select markets; perhaps even the Twin Cities soon.