During this covid experience I've been working remotely in different parts of the mid-west (Mpls) and thought i would call up a few of my ole college colleagues that I haven't seen in ages and they suggested Utepils. I have to say what a great break and reprieve from this whole shelter in place. The only area that was available was out back in the outdoor patio which was expansive and well appointed with various tables and seats and tents. A couple of great adders to the whole experience is its situated next to Bassett Creek and they allow dogs. So the place had quite a few leashed furry friends and I had brought my celebrity star with me Roxy and two of my other friends had their dogs too. Plenty of play time for them. What also help mitigate any contact was that you could or did purchase tickets in advance which you would give to the server outside and you would choose from a selection of the local brews so that eliminated card or cash handling. Also there was food truck out front if you had the urge to snack or eat. It was a perfect venue to talk about ole times and enjoy the having our furry friends to boot. read more

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Utepils Brewing is a very unique spot. Getting into the brewery is a little difficult when there's a lot of people there, but once inside, it has a very nice old-fashioned brewery feel. The service was pretty good, and there was a wide selection of unique drafts and beers. Overall, a nice brewery in a less populated location! read more

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This place is a great one that I really should get to more. All of their beers are well executed and they have a large tap list, something for everyone. Service is very friendly and the taproom is really welcoming. The beer garden is simply lovely and is a big reason to frequent this place. There is a huge fire pit and it is right against Basset Creek for some water views. A lovely space with tons of seating. Inside is big and spacious too with a projected large TV screen and a couple games large game options (pool and shuffleboard), but the beer garden can't be beat! read more

Utepils Brewing - Fire pit - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My husband and I went to Utepils this past weekend for their Oktoberfest celebration and it was such a fun time. The space is huge which is awesome because there are so many indoor, outdoor, and a mix of spaces in general. The music was fantastic and the atmosphere was so fun. My husband got 2 Steins of beer and I had their party water. They had multiple food trucks which were a great addition. Overall, a great atmosphere and I would absolutely attend again. We ubered because we planned on drinking but it looked like they had a pretty large parking lot. It was not near any other establishments really which I look for when I go to bars/breweries but otherwise no complaints. read more

Utepils Brewing - Party water at utepils Oktoberfest - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Apparently my friends were more interested in debating if the Hefeweizen smelled like banana or not to talk about the actual brewery and such. I thought it was super dope all around. The atmosphere is popping, the music is bumping, and dare I say the beer is bubbling. Like I said, I was pretty distracted by my friends very boring discussion of the smell of the Hefeweizen, but not so distracted I couldn't enjoy the beer. I got the five year German Pilsner which I would 100 percent get again. My wife got a raspberry kolsch which was delectable. Overall, I really enjoyed it here! They have food trucks that visit as well! read more

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What a fabulous location! This brewery is set in an industrial park right next to the river. They have an amazing outdoor space and great inside as well! Food truck is out front and they serve their flights with repurposed skis... how Minnesotan is that! Their beers were hit or miss for me but I will definitely be back! read more

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Beer was great and I was happy they had such traditional syrups for their weisse. I was happy that they had a mix of beer styles, not just traditional German beers, and other types of alcoholic beverages. The food truck was nice and there were so many cool seating areas outside. So much room indoors too! This would have been a 5 star experience if this location did not have more mosquitoes than I have ever experienced. Especially since mosquito borne disease is at a high right now, this wasn't the most relaxing experience. Please get some pest control Utepils! I will be thinking of you for the next week until the 20 or so bites I have subside. :D read more

This is a gem of a Neighborhood brewery. Others here have already commented on the chill vibe and outdoor space and I couldn't agree more. The space out back is amazing and a great place to bring your pooch or your little ones. Seemed like a lot of folks were visiting on bike here too. When I visited they had a local artist's market set up and a good chicken food truck out front. The beer was also solid. I enjoyed my amber ale and my friends enjoyed their Kolsch l, the blond, and Pilsners. Didn't think Ipa was best but don't think that's where they are trying to establish themselves. Mostly, I liked the non-pretentious vibes and overall atmosphere. read more

Awesome spot. Great beer. Fantastic outside patio area where pets are allowed. Very bike friendly. Highly recommend.

I went here for an event and really liked it. The facilities are wonderful. A huge indoor sitting area greets guests to enjoy conversation and cold beverages. It also looked like there was an amazing patio but I didn't get out there to check it out. The staff was hugely helpful. I asked about the darkest beer and was educated on the many options and provided with samples for 3 beers. It was a great opportunity learn and try options. I forgot to take a pic of my beer and forgot the name (what a horrible reviewer!). You'll have to trust me that it's worth the visit. The owner spoke before the event and I was so impressed with his story of keeping workers employed during COVID and their strategies for keeping patrons safe. Parking was sort of all over. I was behind a building about a block away and over some old train tracks but my car was safe and there when I got out so all OK. Great visit! read more

Recently started frequenting Utepils! I LOVE the atmosphere and the outdoor string lights. They're very biker-friendly with plenty of space to park/lock up your bikes and it feels very safe. Kind of an industrial area tucked away off the beaten path on the river. Friendly staff, awesome drinks, cool merch, regular group rides on Wednesdays for women and Sundays for everyone and all skill levels... just an awesome place!!!! I recently attended their 6 year anniversary, biking about 18-19 miles with their rec paced group road bike ride and had a blast :) read more

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Best brewery I've ever been to. Beer, staff, location are all top notch. Cant recommend it enough.

Ive lived in Minneapolis for about a year and this has quickly become one of my favorite spots. I love wheat/Hefeweizen style beers and the cities as a whole is certainly lacking in this area. Ewald the Golden is just a gem of a beer. It's so deliciously smooth and full of flavor. I personally vote this #1 beer in the twin cities. Outside of the great beer, it's been such an awesome atmosphere throughout the year. At the end of last summer, we discovered how easily this brewery is accessed off the bike trail and really enjoyed riding there on nice days and enjoying a beer in the backyard beer garden. This winter, the outside beer garden was fantastic and clearly a hit for all of those seeking a way to still get together and connect over beers safely, despite the pandemic. Most recently we visited and sat inside, looking out towards the back and felt perfectly safe snd enjoyed it just as much! Anyways, I can't say enough good things about this brewery! read more

Utepils Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great brewery where we have enjoyed all the brews we have tried. Their patio is great on a nice day and the outside ordering is great as well. Staff is always friendly. The fire pit extends patio season, too. Love that. Would love to join as a yearly viper, so hopefully they add that soon! read more

We went to this brewery for their meat raffle. The guys enjoyed the beer they tried. I wish they offered something other than pop like home made root beer or kombucha. We got food from the food truck that was there. Wasn't my favorite but at least it was something. We didn't win at the meat raffle but we had a nice time visiting. read more

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I've got 4 years of office reviews for Utepils! When we first moved here, we walked down the street to check out the local brewery that had also moved in to Harrison a few months earlier. It's been so fun to watch them grow with us. Or first big event experience with then was Oktoberfest 2017. What a night!! And it only got better after that. Can't wait to tear it up in 2021! Last year, there weren't many places to go safely during 2020. The big open patio area on Bassett creek made for the perfect spot to when we needed to just GET OUT. Reservations were smooth and getting a spot was always easy. They really had a top notch system in place and we were happy to continue to support them as we could. We love bringing family here when they visit! There's always something fun going on. We've been to a few meat raffles, hoping to win something one day, but it's always fun no matter what. Oh, and the beer! When they aren't mixing small batches (the banana and the blueberry muffin last summer was incredible) you can always find me with a tall glass of Alt 1848. Primo in my book. read more

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My favorite beer season is upon us! When Oktoberfest starts popping up on tap that's what I'm getting 10/10 times. This Oktoberfest by @utepilsbrewing is delicious! It's highly drinkable with balanced, smooth flavors of malt and biscuit. : UTEPILS RECEPTIONAL Brewed by @utepilsbrewing German Festbier 5.9% ABV 28 IBU read more

Utepils Brewing - : UTEPILS RECEPTIONAL Brewed by @utepilsbrewing German Festbier 5.9% ABV 28 IBU - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Holy smokes, the flights!! Five 6oz pours each! Staff was friendly. Sampling two whole flights, we tried a wide variety of brews. Our faves: Decision Fatigue (IPA), Loonar Eclipse (Czech Dark Lager), Minnator (Dopplebock). read more

Utepils Brewing - Two flights of beer 30oz each! - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

One of the most consciously aware, proactive and safe breweries during the Covid pandemic. They have taken precautions through out the pandemic to keep their customers and staff safe. They have options of inside and outdoor seating. They are very proactive on cleaning the tables in between customers. They have updated their air ventilation system. And amongst all the Covid protocols they still continue to produce amazing solid beers! Their employees are friendly and kind. You can get beer to go as well! read more

Great beer and back patio. The service is very friendly. Lots of events including music.

I've been here a few times now, intrigued by the Norwegian influence. Not far from where I live, easy parking in a warehouse area, and casual atmosphere. They do not have food but there is usually a food truck parked outside on the weekends and for events. I've experienced most of their brews, and in general they have a little more hops. My friends compare their Springbok to a Sam Adams (this brew is not hoppy). They have a few TVs playing sports, one pool table, and a shelf full of board games. They also have a patio on the side of the building surrounded by trees. Nice and close to Theodore Wirth Park. I see many families and a variety of age groups enjoying this place. Its never usually overcrowded. Overall, there hasn't been an OMG brew for me here, but everything is very drinkable and I love the location and calm atmosphere. They card at the entrance which is nice for quick ordering! read more

Utepils Brewing - Springbok - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is a really cool brewery to visit in my opinion. You get this huge, open, rustic feel coming in. You get to see the huge, stainless steel fermenters up-close in-person right at the entrance and then the bar is farther up. The ceilings are tall and there is lots of natural light coming in. TVs are spread throughout the inside for, of course, sports watching. They have a free pool table and boards games to play with friends and the fam. Outside, is a cute patio with plenty of seating right neck to the creek. There is also a fire pit going during the evening. When we went, the red wagon food truck was at the entrance if you needed any food. My beer was alright and so were the prices. Service and quick. They have some cool merch as well. It's overall a cool atmosphere that enjoyed hanging out in. read more

I love a good brewery with a fun and upbeat vibe. Big, open spaces (indoor and out), inviting for all ages. Utepils is just that. They have food trucks, live music, and really great beer. You can bring your kids and you can also bring your own food. A favorite beer that I tried was the Tall Tails IPA. Delicious and refreshing on a 90 degree day. read more

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My favorite part about Utepils is that it's 300 feet from our kickball league fields. Makes for the perfect stop for us after our games every week! The atmosphere is cool-high ceilings and cool string lights. They could use a few more tables, as it gets busy quick. I also wish they had more seating outside on their patio! I can't drink beer (GF) so am only going off of friends' reviews of the beer, but people like Ewald the Brilliant best. My boyfriend works for a beer company so he's a bit picky and rates the beer selection about 3/5. A bit bummed they don't do any cider or gluten free beer, so I always have to get an artisan (read: overpriced) ginger ale bottle when I'm here. They do have games and stuff for groups to play, and a few long tables that are good for kickball teams especially! ;) read more

Utepils Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Utepils Brewing is a great go to spot for some local craft brews. The space is large and unique. I'm not sure what it used to be, but it's definitely an old re-purposed property. Perhaps it was a factory of some sort. They brew their own beer there, something you will notice the moment you walk in because the hops aroma is unmistakable. They don't serve food there, but they often have a food truck in the parking lot. They also have a nice beer garden in the back too. So if the weather is nice, go take your beers outside. The property backs up against Bassett Creek, and they have seating areas that overlook the creek which is a nice touch. The beers are solid. I like IPA's but they have others as well, lagers, pilsners, stouts and other seasonals. Come and bring your beer appetite. read more

I have never in my life. Had such a delicious beer. I went on vacation to visit a friend. I ended up here and it blew my mind how beautiful it really is. The whole place is very clean and gorgeous and the people are wonderful and the staff is wonderful. They even charged my phone I mean, I bought the sweatshirt I got the patch I drink the beer and I had a wonderful time while I was there. I played pool with my friends all night and went out on the back patio and enjoyed ourselves. The only problem I have with this place is that they don't ship their beer to me. I'm in Florida and I cannot get this beer anywhere and I'm really sad because of it. Minneapolis is beautiful and this is the crown jewel of Minneapolis. I don't know her name but the bartender with the long blonde hair that loves. Zelda was one of my favorite people I met there. I highly recommend this place to everybody and anybody. read more

So I'll start by saying that we hit this taproom on a night where I just wasn't feeling it. I had been soured by the first 2 taprooms of the night, wasn't drinking much and generally was in a meh mood. By the time I found my way here, found my way in to the poorly signed/lit driveway/parking lot and in the door I was just a smidge grumpy. Then the place was full so we could only find space standing at the bar. It was too late and I'm too lazy to be happy about that. I ordered a short pour of the Hefeweizen and was very pleasantly surprised. It was easy to drink and very mild. I enjoyed it. My husband had the Pilsner which I also thought was very good. I also LOVED the glass it came in. I would like to see a few more beer options here, though they did have kombucha and some other stuff (maybe a cold press coffee?) and sodas. The space is quite large, very open, loud (a common complaint from me), but I thought it was pretty nicely done. It felt kind of quaint. They have a pool table which is a nice touch - I appreciate taprooms that have something other than board/card games to occupy some time. (and more should have popcorn!!) It was dark so I didn't get to see what was outside, but apparently they have a patio/beer garden? They did mention that they have been asking their landlords for more lighting in the parking lot. It is very dark and not a great lot. Its hard to know how to get in to the place - or even which building it is when you turn down the street. Just know you need to go over the train tracks towards the multi-color lit building and Utepils is on the very end. I think if I had been here on a different night I would have enjoyed it more. I guess its not fair to give a lower score based on my bad mood, but if they could get the place better lit and offer a few more beer options I"d be happy to bump up my review! read more

Utepils Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've been coming to Utepils since it opened in 2017. I have never had an issue with customer service. This evening, I went to the counter to order and started by asking the employee "how are you doing tonight?". Keep in mind, there was no one else waiting to order, they were not busy. This employee's reaction was to stare at me in a hostile way and reply "....What do you need". The tone was disrespectful and dismissive. I replied with "What do I need?" in an annoyed way and walked away. I did not want to deal with his attitude and shouldn't have to with so many employees. No other words were exchanged as I walked away. I attempted to order from another employee that was working the other side of the bar. This same individual stopped what he was doing at the register, then walked directly over to me in an aggressive way and cut me off. He kept saying "what do you need" over and over to try and start the same altercation. He was at the point of yelling in front of the entire building. No doubt making people uncomfortable. He told me I had to order with him, or no one. I pushed back on that and he immediately jumped to how he was going to eject me from the brewery. Keep in mind, this is just some normal employee working the bar, not the manager (or owner). I walked away again and went outside when I realized this exchange was going nowhere. If the manager was there and seeing this, they should have stepped in immediately. After about 20 minutes, I returned to the outside window to ask to speak with a manager. The same individual came directly to the window and confronted me again. He ignored my request to speak with management and continued to try and intimidate me to do things his way. Finally, after a back and forth, he walked over to the manager, turns around (immediately) and tells me "they are too busy to speak with you". I asked for an apology and the response was "I did nothing wrong, so I will not apologize". This is the worst customer service experience I've had in Minneapolis. I understand people have bad days, but this was on a different level of disrespect / childishness. His behavior was completely unacceptable and so was management's response. If someone caught me speaking to a customer this way at my place of business, I would be terminated immediately. Utepils needs to retrain this individual and whoever is in charge of them. If you can't control your employee, deescalate a problem, or talk to a customer one on one about a complaint: then you're in the wrong position read more

Enjoyed this brewery. Better in the summer, in the winter it can get kind of busy & hard to find a seat but that is the case with most brewery's in winter. read more

Another fine brewery for the Twin Cities. We enjoyed all of the beers we tried, and loved the beer garden. It was a Friday evening, and there was a band playing that was pretty good. It's a huge facility inside and a decent sized beer garden. We didn't have to wait too long to get a table, but you might want to get there early if there's a band. There were lots of kids running around, they seem to be enjoying themselves as well. The only disappointments were: there wasn't a food truck, even though there was supposed to be according to the website. Just left many in my party hungry, which is never a good thing when you're drinking. Hopefully they won't ask that food truck to come back, since it didn't show up. The other disappointment was for some reason I couldn't get some of the beers I wanted to try in a flight, so I had to order a full sized one to try the doppelbock. I thought maybe it was because it was a heavy beer, but it was only 7%, so I couldn't figure out why they wouldn't allow it in a flight. But other than that, we enjoyed ourselves very much and will be back- but next time we will bring our own food in!! read more

My wife and I stopped in for a beer and I ordered the seasonal IPA. Delish! The space is huge and there is are a ton of huge stainless fermenters and mash tuns and all the good brewing stuff you need. Lots of TVs if you want to want to watch sports and the bartenders were super cool. Great place for a craft beer. read more

Went there for the Michael Franti & Spearhead concert, which was fabulous!! What a great outdoor venue for music! Tried two of the hoppy beers (don't remember the names) and both were ok, not great for me. The taproom was closed so didn't get to explore that. Was really glad that we took an Uber because the parking situation was not good but might be ok when they are not having an event. Would definitely go back for another concert. read more

- Drinks only on this stop - We stopped in for the Badass Mother Market and found the setting to be perfect. The back wall has large windows, which really brightens up the space. I enjoyed a Belgian IPA (and learned a bit about that style while drinking it) and The Hubster had a Kolsch (his summer go-to beer). Both were tasty and fresh. We spent the non-shopping time outdoors watching over the banks of Bassett Creek. The extended 'yard' includes chairs, picnic tables and a fire pit. It likely helps to maintain order because I imagine - with beer so yummy - that the brewery gets pretty crowded! read more

Nice ambiance...good beer. Very nice brewery definitely in my top ten for the twin city area

My wife and I were able to get out of the apartment and enjoy some great local beers here at Utepils Brewing! We recently moved from Milwaukee and was missing local beer so we met up with some friends (social distancing taking place) and Utepils Brewing did a great job of managing people with reservations and allotted times for each table so everyone was able to enjoy the atmosphere without feeling rushed to chug their beer. The Brewery was incredibly clean and lots of hand sanitizer available to stay Covid free! We both drank the hefeweizen which was smooth and citrusy and would highly recommend it to anyone! Can't wait too go back! read more

Utepils Brewing - Great beer and plenty of social distancing! - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This place had great service and pretty good drinks! When looking online it seemed like there would be plenty of seating and granted we did go for a trivia night so it was a little difficult but we made it work. We will definitely be back to check out the outside area, looked super cute and cozy with a bunch of fire places. read more

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Love this tucked away brewery in Minneapolis off Highway 55! The beers here are German and Czech style/inspired beers (Pilsner, Bavarian style Hefeweizen, Kölsch etc). The atmosphere is great at this place with a large venue, availability of guest to bring outside food, food truck outside, and a great value for what you get. Long pours are $5 and short are $3.50. My favorite beer from them is their "Totally Wirth It" Dry Irish stout beer and their "Copagetic" Kölsch style beer. They offer growlers for $15, $12 for a refill. Overall, would love to return back to here. Currently watching the football game on one of their two TVs that broadcast the show. PS. WiFi pw is "SavorTheSun" PPS. Each picture on the wall represent the beers they serve. read more

Nice, large taproom with plenty of places to sit along with a beer garden outside. They had a good range of beers from light to dark - especially the light beers I preferred at the time. read more

What a great little place really big and nice inside and huge outdoor area. The bartender was very nice. The flight was predetermined which is different but makes sense as it is their signature five. And it is nice they have Tree Fort all natural soda read more

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Are there an endless number of great taprooms in the cities? This is another good one. Utepils is off Glenwood and we stopped in for one on the way downtown. Massive high ceilinged space which was fairly crowded for a Wednesday night. Tried their classic Czech Pilsner which was outstanding. There is large open space outside right on Basset Creek where they have Adirondack chairs and picnic tables. Rustic but a great place to relax outside. Will be back soon. read more

Utepils Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota