Saturday I was on a brewery excursion...starting @ Fat Pat's in Spring Valley....as I chatted up…read morebeertender Harley, we got on about whiskey and Old Fashioneds.... She mentioned "on the other side of the park is RockFilter Distillery, I sometimes work over there". I excitedly replied: hey I'm pretty sure I follow them on social media (gets out phone) "yes" they open at noon... it's 11:52, annnd the stars have aligned! Thanks as I was brewery focused!" So... I drove the two minutes around the park, from parking spot to parking spot to check it out. Parking was easy right out front along the curb. They had a windowed garage door they opened & a few tables & chairs about. I didnt know the fella i met as i came in was the co-owner/distiller! As i made my way to the bar, two gals working. I thought i heard one say to the other "mom"... no way, im crazy. Sure enough when i asked what she drinks? "Im not old enough, these are my parents." Solid!! I love a family run, local, small business!! Co-owner Kate did a FAB job explaining the tasting notes of the several drinks i inquired about!! I went w the Honey Bourbon. It was delicious but i opted to have what i came in for; an Old Fashioned! After, of course consulting Kate on whether she'd go w an Old Fashioned or New Old Fashioned? Its a cute tasting room. They have several bottles on the bar. I didnt see a couple bottles he referred to but i LOVED when he said it was his grandparents picture on the Rail Splitter, his uncle on a tractor on the Red Rider Rye and his great uncle on another!! How fun!! Rochester brewery Forager takes barrels after hes used them! I really like the old pulley above the bar for the lights. The old pipe as a bar footrest. I really liked the river bar top! For...everything ive mentioned; RockFilter is a must visit; err must imbibe. Chat up the owners. Take in the....history(?) ... story of RockFilter!! Thanks for an informative & delicious spirits stop in between breweries! Cheers

RockFilter makes exceptional whiskey. It is made to be enjoyed neat or on the rocks. I would say…read morethe drinks and service are ok. Go and buy several bottles and take home.

This is one of those "destination" breweries that is as much about hosting events as it is making…read moregreat beer. That said, the beer tends to be excellent (if they have it on tap). It's an enormous, industrial-chic space and is built for events and charter busses. Their patio is dog friendly but you have to come inside to order at the bar after checking in. The food looked decent and the pretzel was ok. Standard, uninspired brewpub food for the most part. Worth noting that their beer list isn't up to date so we missed out on a few barrel aged things they said they had. Basically you have to get there on release day if you want any non-flagship dark beers. It's a nice one-stop shop on a road trip for food and beer but I don't think it's worth going out of the way for.

Second time coming in. Can't say I like their beer but the food is tasty…read more Got a burger and cheese curds this time. Super filling. The fist time, we shared a crab Rangoon pizza, which was oddly delicious. Will definitely come again.

This is a hidden gem!! Came here after fishing all day and…read morethe beer hit the spot!! The bartender gave me a couple samples and I let him pick a flight for me. We got a pizza as well, very good for just a frozen pizza. Looks like they have food trucks a lot as well. It is very cute inside and it lets you relax.

We visited Sylvan Brewery in April while exploring the quaint town of Lanesboro. Although the trees…read morehadn't bloomed yet, you can tell this place would be absolutely stunning once spring is in full swing--nestled right in the scenic bluff country. The brewery itself is really well-built with a cozy, welcoming vibe. There's plenty of seating inside, plus a great outdoor area that I can imagine would be perfect on a warm day. They offer a great variety of beers to suit most palates. We tried a flight that included: * Lanesbrew American Lager - Crisp and super refreshing, one of our favorites. * Willow Citrus Wheat Ale - Light and citrusy, great for an easy sip. * Gnarly Old Ale - Rich, flavorful, and full of character--definitely a standout. * Butterbeer Weisse - A fun, slightly sweet way to wrap things up. It made a great final note to the tasting. On top of the drinks, they also offer pizza and a few snacks onsite, which is a nice bonus if you're feeling a little hungry while you sample. Overall, Sylvan Brewery is a solid stop if you're in or around Lanesboro. Great beer, good vibes, and I'm sure the view gets even better as the season turns. Would definitely return!

Josh and I went to check out the distillery. We were welcomed with open arms and it was a great…read moreexperience. Andrew, one of the owners and his wife Tara were very hospitable! The candy ape whisky was one of the beat ive ever tasted. We bought some to take home as well as josh bought a bottle of wild oats. Overall a great experience!!!

We stopped to visit while camping in the area and thoroughly enjoyed the experience…read more The spirits were very nice, but needing some age. It is a newer company so they're working on it. The staff at the desk, one of the owner's wife, was kind, welcoming, and also super Covid conscious. Outside south facing seating is available and table inside are socially distanced. They also asked for a contact number per group for contact tracing. Mask are required and the mixed drinks are pre mixed and bottled to reduce exposure. Thank you for a good time!!

Great customer service. We came here for the Iowa wine trail. If I lived up here I would frequent…read moretheir events a lot. Spacious seating with a tasting room. The floors are beautiful the farm is clean. It is definitely spacious enough for a wedding. Stop here and try some of their fruit wines if you are in the area.

We were in town for the Mornin' Delight release at Topping Goliath, and we appreciated having…read moretransportation from our hotel to the brewery. We wanted to get to the brewery at a time that wasn't on Jim's schedule and he was very accommodating and came and picked us up within 5 minutes of us calling him. Awesome. He was just as available when we wanted to head back to our hotel. My main issue? No where on any advertisement did it say that it cost $10/person one way, and we didn't find out until half way through the drive to the brewery. The perfect storm of confusion: -The Toppling Goliath website said they had shuttles -There was no price listed on his schedule -There WAS a price listed on the schedule of the other shuttle company. -We we're not asked to pay when we boarded the bus. -The front desk staff told us "the other company costs $10" (and in hindsight she must have made the same assumptions we did) ...all of which made us assume the shuttle was free. Now I get that Jim wasn't driving out of the goodness of his heart. Everyone has to make a living. But we assumed someone else was paying him, obviously incorrectly. SO. While we were annoyed that we didn't know the cost ahead of time, I'll still give it four stars. He was super quick, but should have told us before we boarded that it cost $10.

Fantastic service to be able to visit local breweries. No offense to other reviewers, but you have…read moreto be completely oblivious or intoxicated to not realize this service isn't complimentary.

Wonderful little spot in Preston, came off the trail and found Lucky Mud. Great selection of beers,…read moreask Nick for his recommendations, he has extensive beer knowledge. Try the bakery selections as well, my triple berry pie was delicious. Service was great, staff were very friendly and helpful.

Fabulous experience! We were in the area from out of state and ordered 4 pies here, a bit last…read moreminute, for a family reunion. They were super sweet and able to help us out in a bind. We order French silk, triple berry, blueberry, and strawberry rhubarb. Let me just say these were all amazing and huge. We will definitely order from them again for next year's family get together.

Elaine and Mark are awesome innkeepers! I felt right at home and they spent time telling me about…read morethe area, restaurants and recommended places to see. The gardens are gorgeous and there are many comfy outdoor seating areas. There are no bugs and it's very relaxing with birds singing and barely a breeze. I especially enjoyed the private balcony off the Scandinavian Suite. I got used to freshly brewed coffee and reading each morning....now I really miss that balcony! Breakfasts were yummy & beautifully arranged! I especially enjoyed the homemade enormous cinnamon role and Pannekoeken which is a Dutch pancake. We had breakfast with all the folks staying and everyone had interesting, fun stories to share with their impressions of what they did the day before and their plans for the day ahead. Highly recommend staying at the Habberstad House!

Neat place to spend a wonderful peaceful light.. Good…read morebreakfast and enjoyable sharing time with other guests..