Went for the Hot Poker beers and it was a fun experience. The menu for the beer selection is one of the clearest in the state. Plenty of seating inside and outdoors.
Andrew Czernek
We were there on Festivus and the celebration was entertaining. It was pretty crowded by 6:30 pm, an hour before the activities.
Paul Flessland
My wife likes the beer here and so do I. Good place for beer. I got two half pints. IPA. Yum thank you
Travis Pendergrass
I met a woman here for a first date and 3.5 years later we're married. I just wanted a beer.
Alden C.
We recently enjoyed the the Köld Kolsch from Fair State. We do like our kolsch beers and we enjoyed this one fairly well. It had all the features and highlights like a kolsch should. With this beer the flavor highlights are crisp ,clean, bready and some presence of graininess.It was a very refreshing beer and one that we liked quite a bit as the heat of midsummer cranked up a few notches when we enjoyed this Kolsch a few weeks ago.
Grant A.
Came in on a Friday afternoon. Got 2 beers. A lime beer and Hefwezien. Enjoyed the lime beer the most. Had a good lime flavor while still tasting like beer. The staff are friendly and convivial. No stouts on draft time of year I came. Had some seltzers for the non beer drinkers.
Doug Adelmann
Great beer as always but also a good assortment of NA options!
Jason Kellmer
I’ve been to dozens of local breweries, and this is my new favorite. What I tried was so true-to-form, yet so perfectly made. Amazing examples of each style. Try the Pils! Has to be among the best the industry has to offer. Definitely my number one!Edit: After trying many local Pilsners, their Pils truly is the best in the state of Minnesota. Third time in, and they continue to roll out the red carpet every time for me. If the quality of the beer doesn’t blow you away, their customer service sure will!
I love this place. It's my go to for a gathering of folks. Super welcoming, a variety of brews, and chill atmosphere. Under rated and under the radar but you don't need to be a local to enjoy it. All folks welcome.
Ben K.
We are always on the prowl for breweries to add to our list when checking out new parts of the Cities. While I had heard of Fair State before, we realized it was the nearest brewery to us when we checking out nearby Dream Creamery. Street parking available around this location, but no formal lot. Easy to find taproom with plenty of seating available for a variety of group sizes. I will say that the taproom is very simple and doesn't glean much in the aesthetics category, but it gets the job done! There is a patio out back that allows dogs, but I don't think dogs are allowed in the taproom! Service was solid during our short interactions with the beertender! The real winner here is the variety of brews available in the taproom. Having visited many a brewery, my biggest frustration is when you see the same 7 beers on everyone's menu. That definitely isn't the case here! Fair State has something for everyone, including non-beer drinkers! We will definitely be back soon to check out their ever-changing menu!
Andrea Nevermind
I dig Fair State Big Time! GREAT beers and good vibes!! The bartenders are helpful and friendly. Roselle Sour is my fav. Last time I was there a Double Raspberry Roselle was on tap! Highly recommend. They have carry out options, so make sure to stock up to enjoy at home!
Danny A.
Fair State is one of my favorite breweries in not only the NE Minneapolis area but Minnesota in general. The space, while not huge, is very open and inviting with lots of light wood and exposed brick. There is also an outdoor seating area! All of the beers are fantastic and served by friendly and knowledgeable beertenders. Whether you are a fan of hoppy, sour, or crisp and clean, Fair State has a beer for you.
Nick Burke
A top three brewery in the state. Staff is a bit off putting at times and seem to discuss a lot of sensitive topics at the bar. Could be an issue to some but there is plenty of space to separate.
Best brewery in Minneapolis!
Love the place. There isn't a loser on tap.
Went for the Hot Poker beers and it was a fun experience. The menu for the beer selection is one of the clearest in the state. Plenty of seating inside and outdoors.
We were there on Festivus and the celebration was entertaining. It was pretty crowded by 6:30 pm, an hour before the activities.
My wife likes the beer here and so do I. Good place for beer. I got two half pints. IPA. Yum thank you
I met a woman here for a first date and 3.5 years later we're married. I just wanted a beer.
We recently enjoyed the the Köld Kolsch from Fair State. We do like our kolsch beers and we enjoyed this one fairly well. It had all the features and highlights like a kolsch should. With this beer the flavor highlights are crisp ,clean, bready and some presence of graininess.It was a very refreshing beer and one that we liked quite a bit as the heat of midsummer cranked up a few notches when we enjoyed this Kolsch a few weeks ago.
Came in on a Friday afternoon. Got 2 beers. A lime beer and Hefwezien. Enjoyed the lime beer the most. Had a good lime flavor while still tasting like beer. The staff are friendly and convivial. No stouts on draft time of year I came. Had some seltzers for the non beer drinkers.
Great beer as always but also a good assortment of NA options!
I’ve been to dozens of local breweries, and this is my new favorite. What I tried was so true-to-form, yet so perfectly made. Amazing examples of each style. Try the Pils! Has to be among the best the industry has to offer. Definitely my number one!Edit: After trying many local Pilsners, their Pils truly is the best in the state of Minnesota. Third time in, and they continue to roll out the red carpet every time for me. If the quality of the beer doesn’t blow you away, their customer service sure will!
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I love this place. It's my go to for a gathering of folks. Super welcoming, a variety of brews, and chill atmosphere. Under rated and under the radar but you don't need to be a local to enjoy it. All folks welcome.
We are always on the prowl for breweries to add to our list when checking out new parts of the Cities. While I had heard of Fair State before, we realized it was the nearest brewery to us when we checking out nearby Dream Creamery. Street parking available around this location, but no formal lot. Easy to find taproom with plenty of seating available for a variety of group sizes. I will say that the taproom is very simple and doesn't glean much in the aesthetics category, but it gets the job done! There is a patio out back that allows dogs, but I don't think dogs are allowed in the taproom! Service was solid during our short interactions with the beertender! The real winner here is the variety of brews available in the taproom. Having visited many a brewery, my biggest frustration is when you see the same 7 beers on everyone's menu. That definitely isn't the case here! Fair State has something for everyone, including non-beer drinkers! We will definitely be back soon to check out their ever-changing menu!
I dig Fair State Big Time! GREAT beers and good vibes!! The bartenders are helpful and friendly. Roselle Sour is my fav. Last time I was there a Double Raspberry Roselle was on tap! Highly recommend. They have carry out options, so make sure to stock up to enjoy at home!
Fair State is one of my favorite breweries in not only the NE Minneapolis area but Minnesota in general. The space, while not huge, is very open and inviting with lots of light wood and exposed brick. There is also an outdoor seating area! All of the beers are fantastic and served by friendly and knowledgeable beertenders. Whether you are a fan of hoppy, sour, or crisp and clean, Fair State has a beer for you.
A top three brewery in the state. Staff is a bit off putting at times and seem to discuss a lot of sensitive topics at the bar. Could be an issue to some but there is plenty of space to separate.