Another Minnesota Brewery Now Closing For Good
Another one of Minnesota’s many craft breweries just announced it's ready to pour its last pint. As the final days draw near, loyal fans are raising their glasses one more time to say goodbye to a place that’s brewed more than just beer—it’s brewed memories.
Popular Coon Rapids Brewery Closed Earlier This Summer
We'd heard earlier this summer that one longtime brewery here in the North Star State would soon be putting the pint glasses on the shelf for the final time and was closing permanently. That sad news was from Alloy Brewing Company in Coon Rapids, which first posted the news about its closing in a post on its Facebook page in late June.
I've been a big fan of the incredible craft beer industry and all the great local breweries across our state for years now. One of the favorite things my wife and I like to do is to hit up a local craft brewery and try a couple of the handcrafted beers each brewery creates-- and there are a lot of them to try.
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As we know, Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but we're also the Land of Over 220 Craft Breweries. Because that's roughly how many incredible local, independent breweries were operating in 2025, according to the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild.
LynLake Brewery in Minneapolis Announces Its Final Weekend
But, sadly, there will now soon be one less brewery here in the Bold North, as word of that LynLake Brewery in Minneapolis would be permanently closing this weekend hit their social media channels on Monday.
The brewery, located on Lyndale Avenue South ('in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis,' as its website says), posted on its Facebook page that LynLake Brewery, Taproom, Kitchen, Rooftop, and Event Venue would close its doors for good on Sunday, October 5th. The post didn't specifically say what led to the closing, and thanked customers for the 'last 11 years.'
Minnesota Still Home to 220+ Thriving Local Breweries
While, sadly, this appears to be the end of the road for LynLake Brewing, there are still many other taprooms and breweries that are still brewing some amazing beer and other beverages all across Minnesota. Keep scrolling to check out the 25 highest-rated breweries that call the North Star State home!
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25 Highest-Rated Breweries in Minnesota
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