A staple in our community, good beer at a brewery that has continued to grow and support its community. I like that they rotate beers and they have some fun names. The atmosphere is causal, clean and inviting. The service, at the bar, is always friendly. We went the day of a major internet outage so they couldn't do "tabs", no issue to pull out the card or phone to pay each round. Also ways a good place for some good beer and catching up with friends. read more

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I am a big fan Killer IPAs and sours Get here more and more Elm Creek is officially my fifth favorite brewery in the Twin Cities metro area. I'd say that merits five stars. It doesn't have the coolest location or ambience, but the beer is top notch. Really enjoy their Hybrid Mind series where they pair with the other best breweries on IPAs. They did four of these collabs awhile back and just recently released another with four different breweries which brought me back today as soon as I saw it. Their Rare Candy sour beers are also quite good. My only complaint is I want them closer to where I work or live. read more

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We stopped here on our Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour Amazing Brewery Race & again on the Rare Beer Picnic 2025, most recently. This is based on the latter experience. My biggest compliment is that we chose to finish back at this station after having started here. We were greatly impressed with our first tastes & wanted to circle back & confirm that our opinions still held true, they did. The Heart of the Oak Stout was delish, and the special Pecan Praline version was over the top. It took our top pick for stout of the day. The Rare Candy Green Tea White Peach was an absolute delight. Something i didn't expect to like at all but, even now, I find myself wishing I had in hand. This one took our top pick for fruit/candy. This stop was also tied for repeat visits in a 3-way tie. So, yeah, bookmark 'em & visit 'em... good stuff! read more

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I stopped into Elm Creek Brewing to celebrate National IPA Day. They released one of my all time favorite 4 packs - Hybrid Minds. They collaborate with four different breweries for four different beers each year and release a mix four pack that will absolutely blow your mind. There are no losers in these four beers. All are exemplary examples of celebrating hops in liquid form. I bought a 4 pack to go, but of course had to try them on draft while there. Hybrid Minds: Haggard Barrel A Hazy IPA with Malted Wheat and Flaked Oats hopped with Krush and El Dorado, and finished with Krush and Enigma. This straight up tastes like fruity candy with huge notes of berry, stone fruit, and citrus. Crazy good. Hybrid Minds: Drekker A Hazy Double IPA with Flaked Oats hopped with Anchovy, HBC 1019, and Bru-1. There is an underlying pillowy mouthfeel with almost a caramel sweetness. Notes of fruity tooty and pine. Hybrid Minds: Talking Waters A Hazy IPA brewed with Malted Wheat and Flaked Oats that was hopped with Citra, Taiheke, and Krush. Dank stone fruit and overripe berries are on the front with a nice bitter finish. Hybrid Minds: Modist A Hazy Pale Ale with Flaked Oats and Spelt hopped with Mosaic and Galaxy. Some OG hoppy malts that brings berries, citrus, and tropical fruit to the forefront. Which ones are your favorite? ____ read more

Wow, I could spend a whole day here!! Loved the beer selection and the food smelled amazing. The food was a little on the spendy side but would be nice to hang out on a beautiful day with great food and beer. They have plenty of seating outside. Too bad it's not closer or I might be broke... lol Bartenders offered samples and seemed very knowledgeable. read more

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Walked here with the dogs for dinner. I appreciated that there were two large patios for us to pick from. We ended up sitting in the back to listen to live music. Everyone around us was really nice and accommodated the puppy behavior. One of the servers brought us a bowl of water for the dogs, which is helpful when trying not to bring them inside. As someone who usually only orders one drink with dinner, I couldn't help myself from getting a second Strawberry and Lemon Hard Seltzer. It was light with the perfect amount of carbonation. I also ordered from King of Wings. This was the inefficient part of the evening. You can only order from the iPads at the counter. This made for a long line. I'd rather order from my phone or from a human. I had the Royale with Cheese and Parm Garlic Truffle Fries. Both were good, but I'd probably order something else next time. read more

A great tap room close to Maple Grove. Nice selection of beers for people like my husband and I who are only starting out with brewery visits. Nice outdoor seatings with relaxing atmosphere. Friendly service at the bar. read more

Elm Creek Brewing - Flight four - Breweries Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

We came to listen to some live music. What a beautiful night and fun atmosphere. Young and old all enjoying music The food is simple. Great variety of drinks also had THC drink which I prefer.! read more

Elm Creek Brewing - Time with my girls! - Breweries Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

This is a nice brewery with an inviting environment. It can get a little chaotic with the food ordering situation right next to the beer ordering counter. A lot of people and lines can get long. That said, the food is delicious and the beer is very good. The outdoor seating is plentiful. All in all it's a good spot. read more

Recently went to Elm Creek for their free monthly comedy night! With everything happening in MN right now, we were happy to take a moment to share some giggles with others! We tried quite a few beers but the beer I can't stop thinking of is the Blueberry Pie Sour! It's a tasty and easy to sip beer. It's the perfect amount of sour! Can't wait to go back and enjoy this beer all summer! read more

Our Pub Pass brought us to Elm Creek. We loved the outdoor seating options. I was on a golf theme and decided to try Legalize Mulligans. It was a nice, smooth, hoppy beer. Perfect for a summer evening. We had been at the Chalkfest and brought our huge bag of kettle corn to enjoy as a snack with our beer. Parking easy. Staff friendly. Great stop. read more

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Awesome patio and super friendly bartenders! Stopped by for a drink after work on a Friday and really enjoyed the outdoor space and overall brewery vibe. Love the big open garage doors. Plenty of seating inside and out and great beer options. Looked like they had board games and bean bags also! Definitely returning to try more! read more

Elm Creek Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

Nice, open brewery and taproom in the northern Mpls exburbs. It's a huge space with lots of tables, games to play, and a few TVs for sports. They've got a large patio that's dog friendly in nicer weather. The space gives off real "Applebees" family-friendly vibes. Not that it's a bad thing. No food but they have some snacks. The bartenders and employees were all great and it was great seeing more locals than bar-hopping youngins for a change. Gave a very laid-back atmosphere. They brought our pup a bowl of water, treat, and wiped down a table outside for us. The beer itself was really good! I expected it to be "ok" but their seasonal brews were all really well balanced and flavorful. I didn't try it but they've got a THC beverage that's for off-site only. I'd definitely come back when I'm in the area biking or visiting friends. read more

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Very nice clean brewery snd restaurant. Very efficient ordering and service. The beer was excellent as was the food. Good service as well.

We visited on a gorgeous Sunday evening. There was hardly anyone inside and a few groups out on the patio. The taps fell into three categories: IPAs, Sours, and Hard Seltzers I tried the Rare Candy: Raspberry and Blueberry sour. It was tart, refreshing, and fruity! Definitely in my top 5 for sours! Plus, the color was pretty! The patio is really nice. It has long wooden benches and some standing tables. I noticed they also have some games available for customers. It was a neat spot to spend a slow relaxing Sunday. {21} read more

Elm Creek Brewing - Rare Candy: Blueberry and Raspberry fruited sour, enjoyed on the patio - Breweries Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

We got here just before noon on a Sunday and there was a steady stream of people coming in. Smokestack Express food truck had a table set up. We ordered a rejuvenator and sustained illusion. We also got a brisket plate and the beer and food tastes really good together. There were quite a few people with babies or young children, couples and small groups. There a variety of seating. It was clean and a comfortable. read more

Elm Creek Brewing - Rejuvenator & Sustained Illusion: Citra & Enigma - Breweries Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

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Wanted to try the breweries nearby and found MN's first small brewery and taproom. We also noticed a food truck on site for those who gets hungry. Although we came at 7 so the food truck was all sold out. I believe they have a food truck calendar on their website, so be sure to check that out! The selection was good with some fruited sours, IPA, ambers and etc. I had the Overanalytic, an amber ale and the Droptop Lemondrop, a hazy pale IPA. The overanalytic was smooth so I quickly developed a liking to amber ales now. I usually go for IPA and this droptop was perfect. Fruited sours were also pretty good, according to my brother who had it. He had the Chambered hearts. We also took a break to play a game of bag toss outdoor. Disappointed to say, I need more practice on tossing! Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, traditional table and relaxing couch. I spotted a few board games and perhaps a Nintendo for video games - I could be wrong about which video game device it is. Memory was a little clouded. read more

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Great place - 5 stars. After driving by hundreds of times, I was finally lured into Elm Creek Brewing Company by a food truck. (Actually, I ended up visiting 2 days in a row, a different food truck each day.) What a wonderful place! They have tons of interesting beer varieties, everything from hoppy IPAs to sour fruit flavored beer and everything in between. Wow - great flavors! As an added bonus, ECBC tries to schedule a different food truck every day. They aren't always able to pull this off (due to individual food truck schedules) but on most days, one is there in the evening. This will definitely get me to come back. They only offer snacks inside for food (Von Hanson's Pretzels) so inviting food trucks is a great idea. You can find a schedule of trucks on their website. The lounge areas are spacious, homey, and warm - very welcoming. They also have a patio on each side of the building. The one on the north side is a little more private. They have multiple garage doors too so they can open them up, weather permitting. Very cool. Did I mention the patio is dog friendly? I brought my big girl with me and we shared some pretzels while I drank my blueberry raspberry sour beer and chowed down on my food truck grub. The manager was nice and he brought out a big bowl of fresh water for my doggy. Awesome! Finally, the staff is friendly and super knowledgeable. A big thumbs up! -Maxx read more

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What a nice use of a former Ruby Tuesday spot. They make really good beers and have quickly risen up the ranks in quality of hazy IPAs around the Twin Cities. They have a style for everyone at the taproom though, which is great. Cool space, especially in the warmer weather with the garage doors open read more

Elm Creek Brewing - Flight - Breweries Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

I was VERY excited to be informed of a brewery coming to Champlin! Upon arrival I was even more excited. I've tried all the beers (via flight) and would happily order any of them. Their Granted Belgian is my favorite along with the platinum blonde ale. But again, I'd happily play beer roulette and accept any of their beers. I love their set up with their patio that is DOG FRIENDLY! Who doesn't love puppies on a patio?! (I'm a dog lover. Sorry not sorry!). They often have food trucks and it makes the perfect combo of supporting local businesses. Great for a happy hour (or any time, let's be real!) get together with friends or family. Overall I LOVE being able to go to a local brewery in Champlin and eat food that supports another small business. It's seriously the best combo ever!! Another important detail, their Service is always friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Overall I LOVE this place! I've gone multiple times since they've opened and will continue to go as much as I can. Great beer, great staff, great brewery, great atmosphere, great food (when available) and it's making Champlin even better!! read more

Elm Creek Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

World class brewery. Cans, crowlers and growlers to go. They've got a food truck. Great place.

Good beer selection. A ton of indoor and outdoor seating options. Cool shirts - wish I had got one.

Beers are very average at best. Facility is nice, location nice. Just need better beer!

This brewery was an unexpected delight! We were out looking for someplace different from the breweries we've already been to in the area. They had a nice selection for everyone. Their sours were fantastic!! We will definitely be returning. read more

My wife and I have been here a handful of times since they opened, and we continue to be more and more impressed. The beer our first visit was decent, we thought -- nothing exceptional but not bad either. We've heard they changed head brewers since then, and the change in quality of beer is definitely noticeable. The Rare Candy sour series is right up there on our list of favorite sours, the IPA's we've had have all been great, and the Still Night Chocolate Cherry Stout is one of our favorite stouts ever (cherry is a hard flavor to get right in a beer, but Elm Creek nailed it)! The space has gradually evolved, too -- looking less like the Ruby Tuesday's it used to be and more like a suburban Twin Cities brewery. The staff has always been friendly and professional. Our only real complaint is a lack of customer etiquette; either out of ignorance or lack of education people don't clean their tables after themselves at Elm Creek. We watched table after table get up and walk away during our latest visit, leaving behind empty glasses and plates of food truck food. As people who work in the industry, it drives my wife and me crazy! Overall, though, I'm more and more a fan and highly recommend Elm Creek Brewing (and please be kind to the staff and clear your table when you're done)! For more about Elm Creek Brewing, follow my wife and me on Instagram at @AleAdventuresMN. read more

Great beer and a great space! They have a good selection for everyone, I really like the sustained illusion, my husband the rare candy sour series. Would highly recommend! read more

Elm Creek Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

Great venue, I enjoyed the setup of both the indoor and outdoor seats. The beer was good and the beer list had me wishing I had time to stay and try a few more. read more

AWESOME!!! The absolute best beers, the Force of Perception IPA was my favorite. Staff was great and friendly. Will 100% be coming back.

Nice people working here . Need to work on beer , they just opened, it will improve

Very over priced! The service was rude. The music playing was even bad. I want this place to be better since it is so close to my home. No food, just food trucks so you hope to be able to eat. Four 4 oz flight 12 bucks. $6 for a 16 oz beer. So add six bucks to try beer, isn't that the idea of a brewery. Disappointed read more