My second time at Alloy Brewing and it did not disappoint. I ordered two of their beers: Gose Good with Raspberry and Laser Lips. Both were fruity with the perfect amount of tart. They know how to do beer! The day I went they ended up having Drag Bingo which was a fun addition. Prizes included things like free beer tokens and crowlers (although I unfortunately didn't win any - sad face!) They have snacks on deck and also a food truck. So vconvenient if you need something to balance it the drinks. Great place! read more

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I've seen them at various beer events but they never registered with me as a place to visit. Safe to say I've been missing out this whole time! We Finally made the trip and I loved everything I tried from this under the radar, outer ring brewery. Cool, relaxed atmosphere in an old auto shop with plenty of seating and a couple TV's. They've got some pinball machines if you're into that and a parking lot patio around back that's dog friendly. The bartenders that I talked to we're super friendly and helpful. They've got some local beer-centric jewelery and coupons for a local game shop. No food but frequent trucks and a few binders of local delivery options. Their nitro tan porter was one of the better beers I've had in a while. Super smooth and full bodied but not too sweet. Can't wait till they put it on CO2 so I can get a crowler/growler. Their apple pie get was also excellent, but a lot. 5-10oz is perfect but you definitely want to try it. Their märzen and festbier were nice and crisp without being too malty. Huge fan overall and will definitely be back to try anything new they put out. read more

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Alloy Brewing Company is just down the road from my bestie's house. So during my most recent Minnesota-venture we made our way there for a couple brews. It just so happened that Alloy Brewing Company was celebrating their anniversary too! Yay! The Space: Located in a strip mall off Coon Rapids Blvd, Alloy Brewing Company features ample parking and a large patio out back. Offering up the perfect space for patrons and food trucks alike. The Brews: During our visit, I sipped on the Raspberry Pineapple Earthshake IPA. Now I'll be the first to admit that I, at the time, wasn't the biggest IPA fan. However, this brew may have been a turning point for me. It was tart and tropically delicious. The Food Trucks: There's quite the variety of food trucks that make their way to Alloy Brewing Company. On this particular day, Smokin' J's BBQ was on the scene and serving up some delicious BBQ, which we gladly noshed on. The Service: The beertenders were super friendly and handled the crowds with ease. I'm glad I finally got to check out Alloy Brewing Company. I know I'll be back! Cheers, Coon Rapids! read more

I just recently discovered Alloy and I'm so glad I did. I'm not a huge beer drinker. I pretty much stick to sours and other beers that are fruity/dessert like and don't taste like beer (you will never catch me sipping an IPA!). My boyfriend loves craft beer so he is a lot more eager to try out breweries because he enjoys pretty much any style of beer. Let me tell you about what made me excited about this place: their TING Butterbeer hard soda! Now, along with not being a huge beer person, I'm also not really a fan of hard seltzers. I don't like the fact you can usually barely taste whatever flavor it is. I don't like regular seltzers either for that reason - I truly don't get the appeal of something tasting like there is a literal single drop of fruit in there. That's why I'm obsessed with the hard soda. There is actual FLAVOR in their beverages! And as a Harry Potter fan, this truly could not have gotten any better. It's like a delicious hard cream soda. It's not too heavy or sugary, which makes it a nice easy drink. This is my go-to every time. And if they stop making this one (please, PLEASE keep your Butterbeer as a menu staple!), the fact that they do hard sodas means there will likely be something I will want any time we visit. Alloy does fun events too! We went for their beer poking event which was quite fun and a great way to experiment with how caramelization can alter the flavor profile of different beers. I even tried it with my Butterbeer and it turned out surprisingly well! I love that they have menus to local delivery places available so you don't have to spend time searching on your phone and figuring out what's available for delivery nearby. I'm keeping an eye out for more events to go to at Alloy. I can't wait until it's warm again to see what their patio is like too! There is a tent set up outside for the milder days, but I am a wimp when it comes to the cold and am happy to wait until we're back in the 80's for outdoor dining. Great experiences at Alloy so far and I'm excited to continue to see what they have to offer! This might just be my new go-to when it comes to breweries! read more

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Through the years Alloy was a neighborhood friendly brewery! Sad to see it closing this July! Enjoyed their brews meeting friends there and numerous retirement parties! Thanks Alloy for great brews, great Times!, and friendly staff!!!!! You'll be missed! read more

I had tried @alloybrewingcompany many times around the cities and at beer festivals, but thought it was about time I actually went to the taproom. Lined with garage doors bringing in some of that MN summer weather and some beautiful flight boards, I of course had a great time. Strawberry Guava Laser Lips: A Sour with strawberries and guava added to the mix. It provided a pleasant medium guava / strawberry flavor and sweetness that balanced the medium tartness and medium-low acidity. Taking a sniff gives off high aromas of strawberry. Rock Out With Your Doppelbock Out: A Doppelbock with medium molasses and toasted bread crust aroma. Body not too heavy, but still I get plenty of flavors of medium-high molasses, caramel sweetness, and low butterscotch. Corrugated Cream Ale: A traditional Cream Ale with medium apple / pear flavor and low bread malt towards finish. A medium-high aroma of malts. There is a slight creaminess which gives the body a little bit of weight, but still a crushable lawnmower beer for the MN Summers. Cherry Lime Wit: A Wit with lime and cherry added. Medium lime juice aroma and low tart-cherry / medium-low lime zest flavors. A medium-thin body that you expect with a wit. Because I Was Inverted Hazy IPA: A Hazy IPA that brings the tropical fruit flavors and aromas. Medium-high orange zest and pineapple can be smelled a mile away. Low white bread, medium pineapple, and low passionfruit / lemon flavors. Midnight Snack Chocolate Stout: A Chocolate Stout that reminds me of a dark chocolate / coffee truffle. Medium roasted coffee and high dark chocolate aromas with a big brown foam with great retention. High roastiness and medium dark chocolate flavors that could fool you into thinking it's dessert. read more

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Do not be deceived by the 3 stars, they make the best seltzer's honest to god! Anyway, onto the rest of the review. Love the staff, love that the building has so, so many garage doors, which, I'm sure, is a massive hit in the summer. However, here's where Alloy goes wrong. To begin, the parking lot holds 5 cars, I mean it's more than 5 probably closer to 25, but you get the idea. The building, you might as well be in a Chipotle. However, they have added some neat pieces. For instance there's a beautiful wood beam that they have dangled lights across just in the front of the bar. They've added tin to the walls and have rustic tables with plenty of seating outside next to heaters. This would be all be great, but enter, the LED over head-lighting. It appears as though it came right off a truck that's shining deer too late at night, and placed right onto the ceiling. Somehow this also is incorporated into the bathroom where a surgeon would certainly feel comfortable. Now let's move onto the beers that I tried, and let's be honest, it's the same problem across too many microbreweries. The cream ale, far too hoppy. The Oktoberfest, too hoppy. In fact the only beer I tried that I was impressed with was the sexy tractor. This is simply because I hate IPA's, but this one, this one impressed me. It was smooth, didn't bite too much, and had some flavor. The real secret to this place, their seltzer. It's amazing. The girl tried all 3, and for her first time, in all the breweries we went to, wanted to order a crowler. They were tart, they sweet, they were amazing. I'm not sure what they're doing back there, but golly is the seltzer good. read more

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You would never know this Brewing Company used to be a Jiffy Lube with it's clean bright interior. Our bartender Chris was friendly, fun and helpful. I loved the choices of beer. We got a flight of 6 different beers. Chis said they are always trying something new and use in season fruit. My favorite was Blueberry what happened Bourbon Cre'am ale. It was so fruity and sweet. We were also fans of the Mango & Banana Earthshake IPA and Laser Lips kettle sour pineapple, mango lemonade (this was clear, crisp and a perfect amount of sour. After mentioning how much I liked the blueberry Chris said the butterbeer hard soda was very popular and gave me a sample. If you like cream soda this would be your drink, delicious but will probably be gone by the end of the week. Definitely stop here if you want to try something different. read more

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A great place to hang out - 4 stars! I was lured into my first visit to Alloy Brewing with a food truck. I really enjoyed Alloy. They have a big selection of beer with a wide range of flavors. I ordered a small flight of 4. I asked the bartender to choose for me, 4 of the most different flavors (preferably bizarre) available at the time. Wow, interesting and wonderful flavors! In addition to regular food trucks (see the on-line events schedule), they offer a nice variety of local snacks. If you have the munchies, you can get some Happy Hut Popcorn, giant T-Rex Cookies, and a bunch of options from Von Hanson's Snacks like flavored pretzels, beef sticks, cheese, and meats. They have Whistler brand soda too (bottled in Spring Lake Park, MN). The employees were all great. The customers were really chill too. A lot of them were playing bingo when I visited. Finally, they have a big patio in back. It's dog friendly. It was pretty cold on the day of my visit, but they had a giant tent with a bunch of decorative propane heaters/light towers. I saw a lot of canines along with their owners all geared up with winter coats. Very cool! Thumbs up! -Maxx read more

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Alloy Brewing was a great spot to check out! It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you step inside and out on the back patio there is so much space to enjoy! They have their own parking lot too. We went on a Thursday night during the summer and it was packed, but there were still plenty of spots to sit! We found a nice patio spot to enjoy our drinks. You can also bring dogs outside on the patio, which is a nice perk for the summer! Some of the beer options were sold out, but there were still plenty to choose from and the service was fast and friendly! There was also a food truck that we grabbed dinner at. I would recommend if you're in the area! read more

Stopped here in my first night in town, and really enjoyed it! It was Halloween and Bingo night! How fun! Really enjoyed the beer, and the bartenders were very friendly. Bonus for having Tag-a-brew charms (Midwest thing)! More breweries should get on board. The only reason I knew about Alloy was through Tag-a-Brew! read more

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Great variety on the menu! Husband got the Carmel apple pie IPA and I got the sour- both delicious. The ambiance was great! We went during bingo on Sunday and that was fun! All around good place. Location is awesome and parking is easy. read more

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I can't tell you how many times I've driven past Alloy and didn't know it was here. I'm glad I finally found Alloy Brewing. Located in a former auto mechanic type garage, along a strip of other similar auto repair shops, complete with garage door after garage door, Alloy is easy to miss as you drive by. I enjoyed their beer. A very nice selection with 8+ varieties on tap. Something for everyone who likes beer. The flight is a good way to sample your way to a favorite or two. I really enjoyed the Corrugated Cream Ale and their Red. They have ample seating w long tables and stand up tables for groups large or small. There are TVs and board games. There is logo merchandise to take Alloy stuff home with you. I have a sticker now. What I really like is the dual garage doors that can open on both the front and rear of the taproom. I was here in winter and can only imagine how nice this taproom would be with the doors open, breeze going through, and people on the patio out back. Don't judge this taproom by the exterior. Go on inside, grab a flight and a Von Hansen meat stick, and enjoy one of the finer breweries in the suburbs. PS - I made a round trip of my visit to the NW burbs be also checking out 10K in nearby Anoka. Both are worth a visit when in the area. Cheers. read more

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Good local brewery. Small. A lot of sours. Great service and friendly. I'm not a huge fan of the beer selection but it's just my personal taste. Food trucks on weekends and a lot of fun events during the week. read more

Its no surprise this hasn't been reviewed yet, as I'm sure most Yelpers wouldn't be caught dead in Coon Rapids. Bummer! Took a quick visit to this relatively new taproom in the north metro on the 4th of July. Its in an old auto garage place - maybe an old quick lube type place. The 'windows' are all overhead doors and they built wood plank floors to go over the bays in the floor - kinda cool to see the space repurposed like this. Its your typical metal/wood/loud space but very bright and spacious. There is also a patio out back with a couple of picnic tables and I think people were playing bags. The beer.... Nothing here really struck my fancy. I had a sampler because none of the beers were my preferred variety. They were fine - I think my favorite was the Alt Bier - sweeter and interesting than the others. I hope they have rotating options. There isn't a ton of parking but probably enough. I think they are working on food options (trucks) but having issues with the city. Probably best to eat before you come as I don't think there's too much in the area. This would be a great stop after a trip to the Coon Rapids dam. read more

Alloy Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Coon Rapids, Minnesota

On the quest of visiting every single Minnesota brewery, Alloy Brewing happened to be a spontaneous stop #64 on that list during a Sunday evening. With visiting this many breweries, the standards grow higher and it becomes a bit more difficult for any brewhall to be impressive. I could see how Alloy would be sufficient enough to locals of Coon Rapids but it was very forgettable experience to me. The brewery is in what used to be an auto shop so they have giant glass doors that can be opened for the summer time and let some fresh air into the nicely spaced out taproom. And with that I think I ran out of good things to say. The rest of the space seems run down, not cohesive design-wise, and just a tad boring. Even the board game shelf that I usually seek out looked like it's been through some things. Ordered a flight of 8 which sounds like a lot of options and variety but it felt like I kept drinking the same beer. With just the difference between the ales and darks, the beers were not memorable whatsoever. They didn't necessarily taste bad but again, I've just had way too many amazing brews around the cities that these just simply did not stand out. I might have been more lenient in enjoying the experience if our service was excellent but it also was very mediocre. The beertenders seemed to have no desire to answer questions or help with choosing. When asked for a sample they looked ticked off. The vibe was very much "if you're not from here, get out". Feeling welcomed in a new brewery is so important, especially for travelers or food / drink bloggers like myself, where the first impressions are key and determine if I'll ever be coming back. After our visit at Alloy, I can't say that a trip back will be happening any time soon. read more

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I love the location. I love the people, but the beer never changes and it is the strongest abv. selection of beer in any brewery that I know. You need to have lighter selection of drinkable beers! I enjoy and love beer but I can only have one of yours. read more

Rarely do breweries deserve a 5 star rating...but there are exceptions. Alloy is what I think independent brewing should be! Strong brews-Minnesota brews! Delightful place (feels a little like home, if home was a automotive repair place). Our first visit here, my husband wanted a taste of what he thought he may like. Some places (won't mention any names so the don't feel bad), insist on you buying a flight when you simply want a sample taste. Our friendly barmaster allowed a nice taste of 3: Iron Kilt Wee Heavy, Pewter Porter, and Brimley Stout. That made it hard to pick only one! Eat before you come here, since there's no food on the premises. Food trucks on Friday and Saturday-check their events page for schedules & details read more

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Good quality beer. Atmosphere is very friendly and relaxing. Parking can sometimes be a hassle but it's in a nice location

A brewery that isn't downtown! As much as I love the city it is nice to have the option of something closer to home. The building used to be a car repair shop and It looks like In the summer they would have the doors open with a patio on the back. For a smaller space they have tons of seating and games so come with all of your friends!! I love trying multiple beers so flights are always the way to go. The bartender was very helpful and knowledgeable about the beers on tap. They offer 3 different sized flights, I opted for the smallest that had 4 beers. They also sell beef sticks and flavored pretzels. If you're a teacher there's $1 off a pint on Fridays! I highly recommend Alloy Brewing Company and can't wait to come back when the snow has melted! read more

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Nice to see another brewery open in the northern suburbs. Interesting space. It's a converted auto service center. Opened in June 2017. The taproom has an open and inviting feel with garages doors in front and back. (check out the photos) Makes me wonder a bit how they will keep it warm this winter. I'm sure they figured that out. More utilitarian than the converted older buildings you see in the Northeast Mpls. breweries. Nice bar area. Plenty of seating inside and outside in the back patio. Lots of parking. It's suburbia after all. As for the beers, I had the Rivet IPA, Iron Arm Belgian Strong, & Pewter Porter. All these were very tasty. Depending on your own beer style preference, I would recommend any one of these. I like that they decided to go a little bolder on ABVs for their beer. It gives them 'more character'. :) I'm usually not big on Belgian Strong beers. But, I really like their version. It was actually my favorite of what I tasted. (a rarity for me) Plenty to like here. If I could, I would give them a 4 star +. I will be back. read more

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Great selection of beers! Several were too fruity for me but with all the options most will be able to find something they will enjoy. Everyone in our diverse group found something to love Friendly staff and they have a food truck at night for food options. I hope to be back soon! read more

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FINALLY made it out here a couple weeks ago! I asked one of the beertenders how long ago it was that I tried their beer @ the city center? A year and a half!! I was overdue to retry their beers and check out their digs!! Love the taproom! I'm not a fan of all high top tables and overcrowded taprooms. Alloy offers regular height tables! I went with the Cherry Lime Wit...as I vaguely recalled liking it @ their public tasting. Then our entire group tried the White Noise.....BIG Fans!! I will definitely be back....sooner rather than later... Cheers Alloy! read more

Another nice little suburban brewery! This one in Coon Rapids happens to be conveniently located just down the road from the archery shop my husband and I frequent. I like the space here, it's quite open and there's a lot of seating - apparently there is a patio but it hasn't been nice enough to go outside the last couple times we've been. No food trucks that I've seen but they are right next to an Arby's, so get your cheap meats on and carry a bag in! They do have those tasty Von Hansen's pretzels I've seen showing up at almost every brewery now for some light snacking options. Regarding the beers - my first trip I did a sampler. My favorite is probably the cream, followed closely by the "Midnight Snack" chocolate stout. Their IPA is fairly mild IMO. My husband is a fan of the dopplebock. The only one I didn't really care for was the Belgian strong, which is a shame because Belgian styles are usually one of my favs. They've only been open a year so looking forward to stopping back after range times and seeing what they do with the beer! read more

We went with the cream ale. Excellent flavor. Very easy drinking. Not sure I would put it in the category with other notable cream ales, such as Castle Danger or Urban Growler. It has very subtle notes and is very smooth. Perfect beer for any new craft beer drinker trying to ease into it. Space: very cool old mechanics garage. Decor is tasteful and well done. It will be gorgeous in the summer when they can open the rollup doors on both sides. read more

Good beer, fun atmosphere definitely a worth while hangout in Coon Rapids. They have a lot of standing room and a nice patio for games and outdoor enjoyment. Weekend food trucks were a welcome addition. The beer is good, not the best around, but solid. read more

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Nice cute place, ok variety of beer, Very clean building, looking forward to going back when food truck is there. We were at 2 other local breweries the day before and Alloy's pricing was a bit higher then we normally see, was told 10K Brewery helped them learn the ropes and we feel there beer too is much higher then many of the other breweries. But would like to see this place succeed. So will go back again for a flight but will never pay that high of $$ for a growler. read more

I've been to well over half of the breweries in the TCs. Yours, my friends, is in my top 3 without a doubt. I was very skeptical of the location and the general vibe as I walked in. My wife and I ordered the 8-beer flight. Usually, at other breweries, we tend to like one or two out of eight. Not here. We liked 6 out of 8--even beer types out of our comfort zone! What the heck?! Our favorite was your Red Ale. We're coming back soon! Two things to work on: (1) a trip hazard towards the right as you exit the patio; (2) get more growlers soon!! read more

Great tap room. Good selection of beers. The Corrugated Cream Ale was my favorite. About 10 beers on tap, which is impressive since they just opened. Nice taproom with a good atmosphere. It will be nice when they open the big overhead doors. They have a big patio out back. Family friendly and kid friendly. They have a shelf of board games and card games. They are fine if you bring takeout food, or have food delivered. Friendly knowledgeable staff. read more

Been to one heck of a lot of breweries, this one is nothing special. It is obvious they have a meticulous almost sterile space. Kind of impressive for a former automotive workspace. The beers were decent. Nothing special. I've been there twice hoping that the second visit would be better. It wasn't. More than anything I think its way overpriced. A growler fill is $20. Come on. There are about 5 beers in a growler. I can get a twelve of craft beer at any liquor store for around $15. Also, I noticed that I didn't see one single growler of beer leave the taproom. Almost nobody will pay that. You are new and you have very minimal competition in Coon Rapids. Thats the only reason you are getting away with it. Your closest "competition" is in Anoka (10K Brewery) and I know they trained you (and probably helped set your prices). I also witnessed the Invictus owner in your taproom so I assume there is some sort of collusion going on. Good luck. It was very brave to open your own brewery and I know you need to recoup your investment plus make a living. But scalping your customers will not grow your business and your customers will become wise. I left your taproom and went to northeast. I paid $13 for a growler of equivalent if not better IPA and $7 for a half at Dangerous Man Brewery. I also passed 2 other breweries that I know of on the way with similar prices. (56 Brewery and Broken Clock) Both of them kick the crap out of your prices too. read more

Need some work on customer service! Bartender completely ignored us, too busy trying to pick up some chick at the bar. When he did slightly acknowledge us, he just stared at my chest. Eventually helped us. The beer was good, but the place was dead and it was Saturday night. They better get their act together. read more

We stopped in and tried the Cherry Lime Wit and the Pewter Porter but weren't really keen on either of them. I'm just chalking it up to different people liking different styles. The service was good and the converted building is cool. I enjoyed the picnic tables in the back and I saw people playing games. Just an FYI, Google Maps will pull you into the neighborhood behind the brewery. read more

Beer is good. Just the food trucks that come are honestly over priced and low quality food. Paying $8 for cheese curds that can't even be cooked threw. Paid $5 for fries that are white. Not even brown. Food truck is PJs Grill. Don't come if PJs Grill is here. read more

Simple outdoor seating is nice for a summer day. Inside ambiance and beer are passable, but nothing remarkable given the large number of metro area brewers with thoughtful and welcoming environments and excellent beer. read more

First, the beer is actually pretty good but the people that work there are anything but friendly. My friend and I went in and were friendly with smiles asking about their beer. Not once did anyone engage us in conversation more than yes, no, what do you want ect..... We were the only 2 people in there so they were not busy at all. I felt like I was annoying them by being there. As we sat and drank our beer we watched many other people come in and recieve the same kind of attitude. Like I said the beer was good but I did not feel welcomed. I will go somewhere else next time. read more

Bad service from the guy with the duck dynasty beard. Only two TVs in the place and basketball on both channels every time and he WONT change them. Definitely a boring atmosphere wish there was more going on at the place. Have to give them credit for the beer it was decent they had a good selection but NOT a lot of variety. Don't recommend we only came here because we live down the street was hoping a little more out of the place. read more

Great local brewery! Not beer snobs. Just regular folks who make some really good beers and are doing a great job of creating a relaxed, neighborhood place to meet old or new friends while enjoying one of their many varieties of cold brews. read more

Alloy has fantastic product and great service. Patio setup is ideal for social distancing and it was fun to have a food truck option! Thank you! read more

Cool little brewery about half a mile from us. Looks like they have a huge patio that is dog friendly too. Beers were good. Favorite was the IPA read more

Love this place. Great beer and knowledgeable staff. Very friendly, don't let the beards fool you!