Had fun the three times I've been there. Place was busy but could still get served, nothing worse…read morethan waiting in line for a beer, in my opinion. Beer has been different each time and that has been my favorite part of going. I am a stout connoisseur "I am always asking for the darkest beer". One time a chocolate hazelnut was available - wow it was awesome! Only needed one and that's what I was after, if that beer was bottled I would buy a pallet. My wife tried a seltzer she was also impressed. People working were friendly one guy working explained how the beer was brewed, I thought that was cool. Inside is updated from new owners, love all the art on the walls and open feel also the place was clean. Recommend checking it out.

From the owner: Fairmont Brewing Company is located in Fairmont, MN, serving fresh craft beer, Firestick Pretzels,…read moreFree popcorn and good times!

What a gem! First…read moreoff, I am a stout girl. The darker the beer; the better as far as I am concerned the the West O Cocoa Stout is the chef's kiss! Every Iowan beerfest I attend, I am always in search of the West O Beer tent. We popped in on our final night of vacation for a pint and some pretzel bites as the kiddos played out on their patio. Pricing was on par. Parking was a bit cramped, you can tell when the parking lot is full that the inside will be, too. You need to order at the bar. (They are closed on Monday, FYI.) The pretzel bites were good, mustard definitely had some kick. My West O Cocoa was the perfect end to vacation. I'll pop in this brewery again when we are in town!

We came here at 7:15 on a Thursday night for a couple of beers and a pizza. Ordered at the bar and…read morecarried our beers to the outside patio. Most of the seating is tall metal stools without backs, so pretty uncomfortable. We waited with our pager for an hour and still no pizza. Went to check if our order was lost and was told 10 minutes, 25 minutes later we finally had our pizza. If we had been told it was going to be almost 1 1/2 hours to get a pizza we would have had a beer and left. Also, being asked for a 20, 25, or 30% tip at an establishment that requires you to order at the bar, carry your own drinks, pick up your own food to carry it to your table, get your own plates and silverware, AND bus your own table when finished seems a little ridiculous. That being said their pizza and beers are really good!

Fun brewery with great beer and beverages. Mike has some amazing music acts, too! Hidden gem that…read morepeople really need to check out!

The food is good the beer wine and cocktails are amazing, and Mike is the best. Great place for a…read moredinkand a bite to eat or even to catch a live show.

Went there on Saturday afternoon and the place was very busy! It was really great to see people out…read moreand about on a nice. Lost Sanity is a fun place to go too for a beer and nice conversation!. People were in there with their kids, playing card games and just enjoying a nice afternoon! I had a 1919 Root Beer which of course is always good and my boyfriend got the Full Pulp which had a really nice citrus flavor to it. We topped it off with a pizza from K Maria's Pizzeria and it was the perfect afternoon!

This place is awesome. 100/10 recommend stoping here! We were recommended by a friend to visit and…read moreI'm glad we did. The gentleman behind the bar was one of the kindest people I have ever met. It felt like home when we walked in and it was our first time! We tried 4 different beers and ended up taking home about 10 crowlers. We spent about 2 hours in Lost Sanity and can't wait to go back again.

Amazing beer! A must stop if you are in the area! The middle of nowhere ipa was my favorite and I…read moreeven got cans to go! Great flavors and great people!!!

From the owner: Small town nano breweryread more

Release your inner Viking here! Blue Earth is grateful for its own brewery. This place is slowly…read morebut surely growing. John, the owner, is a nanobrewer and works hard at his craft. He is always serving customers and is happy to tell you about small town brewing. The best beer IMO is Erik the Red, an amber ale. If you are new to the brewery, I recommend ordering a sampler flight so you can try all the beers in one sitting. The bar area is small, but there are booths, high top tables and long tables aplenty. Board games are available to play and whole Heggie's pizzas are available for purchase. Music nights are also hosted every few months. If you like beer, you'll like it here!

I'm trying to turn over a new leaf and not criticize so I just want to say beer should not be…read morefermented in plastic. It's porous, hard to sanitize, and does not belong in a brewery. Hence the sour tasting beer. Get some stainless steel fermentation tanks and you might have a good product.

We always enjoy this brewery! They are very creative and have something that appeals to different…read moretastes. Super friendly staff. Highly recommend!!! Environment is relaxed.....they have games, comfortable seating, etc

Great atmosphere and nice beers! Our only disappointment was they didn't have a sticker for our…read morecollection but we'll be back!

Great selection of adult beverages and really friendly folks running this place. The prices seem to…read morebe about the same as any other liquor store. It's very convenient too!

Very nice presentation of product store cleanliness was top-tier. I didn't see a speck of dust. The…read moreemployees were all lively and upbeat. It was very pleasant experience for a liquor store. I'm glad the gas stations don't sell it cause I would've missed this gem!

During my recent annual stay at the Iowa Great Lakes, I had the chance to visit both West O and the…read moreOkoboji Brewing Company (OBC) Tap Rooms. Northwest Iowa is truly blessed to have both of these quality brewers here for the good beer-loving citizens to enjoy. The OBC facility is clearly visible from US 71, but takes a little more maneuvering to get here. I hope that partially explains the low attendance that I've seen here, as it's your loss if you haven't stopped in. West O seemed to be better patronized, and that might be partially explained by the occasional availability of live entertainment, proximity to the Taco House, easier access from US 71, and perhaps a more prominent social media presence. I tried the OBC IPA which is very good and a lot smoother than the "Total Domination" version that you can get at West O. Actually, I like the West O style very much, but at the same time was pleasantly surprised and impressed by OBC's vision of this classic. Like West O, unlimited peanuts are available at the bar or table and food can be brought in from the outside. I found OBC room a little more homey and appreciated that there was a soft drink option available for anyone who didn't wish to imbibe. OBC also has a complete line of home brewing supplies for home enjoyment..

A large beer selection with a handful of house brews and many Iowa brews. We've been here a few…read moretimes and they always have one or two of their own taps run out, but maybe it's because we always visit on the major holidays when Boji is busy. We haven't been here while they have their food truck outside "Farm to Fork", but the waitress spoke highly of it. You can pick up Papa Murphy's next door and cook it in the brewery's oven as well.

We've been to Locale many times and although we like it, we never LOVE any of the beers. During my…read moremost recent visit I got a flight, and while all the beers were okay, I didn't feel like I needed any more of any of them. I ended up ordering a Stateline which is a farmhouse cream ale, and it was probably my favorite of the 5 I tried. The taproom is small, there is also a very small patio. It has a relaxed vibe as most breweries do.

Great beer selection. Casual atmosphere. Ok to bring in eats as they do not have a kitchen here…read more Highly recommend!