Breweries in Austin, MN

“Inaugural visit Saturday, their 8th anniversary!! Easy free street parking. A little bistro patio table right out front. Step inside....whoooa strong island vibe....love it. As i chatted up the man behind the bar...it begged the ?...you the owner? Or brewer? The absolutely delightful Brian is both!! We talked over the tap list and settled on a flight of four: Pencil Thin Mustache midwest IPA, Coral Reefer hemp PA, Saint Somewhere Oatmeal stout & Nike Fest marzen. All were delicious, even the IPA & PA, which arent my preferred styles. I later tried the Great Heart irish red that Brian said was more red than Irish but my palate liked it. On the way to the bathroom i passed by a shuffleboard table, foosball & heeey there's a small bar in front of the brew house! It wasnt nutty busy for a party, but i got there @ open so, the calm. Gravity Storm isnt just a brewery, it is definitely an experience. I liked that despite sitting @ the bar...w an empty glass, i didnt feel pressured to order another beer right away, id driven 100 miles i wasnt looking to slam beers & move on. Was funny...cute...i told Brian i was going to the bathroom & i would bd back. Came back to see he had put a coaster over my partially drank beer. Brian had slipped away from behind the bar and his wife was slanging, also a friendly gal, apologies i never got her name. Thanks Gravity Storm & Brian for making my 388th brewery a fun & memorable one!! Cheers to eight more years!“