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The Craft Lager Revolution Is Finally Here. And It’s… Hamm’s?

As microbrewed American light lagers proliferate with classic taste and nostalgic branding, what’s Old Style is new again.

November 22, 2023

We Grabbed a Beer With the Guy Who Built Your Favorite Twin Cities Taprooms

With 30 breweries, cideries, and distilleries to his name, general contractor James Lee is the man the Twin Cities turns to when it needs a new place to drink.

September 27, 2023

What’s the Best Local Beer to Cook Your Brats in?

Stop using the Coors Light that's been sitting in your garage fridge and reach for one of these Minnesota beers instead.

Surly’s CEO Knows You’re Still Mad About the Union Stuff

Plus (historic) frogs gone wild, an ace obit, and walking up for a bite in today's Flyover news roundup.

Doin’ Beers: 5 Minnesota Beers to Drink in June

This month, we’re doin’ beers and bikes.

Bricksworth: A Beer Company by Name, but Pizza and Wings Are Their Game

Boozy slushies, sprawling patio, excellent wings—there's lots besides hops to like about this North Loop newbie.

June 7, 2023

Live Music: It’s Going Down In Lowertown

Plus craft beer rankings, a Hold Steady fire sale, and the icy wonders of northern Minnesota in today's Flyover news roundup.

April 19, 2023

Doin’ Beers: 5 Minnesota Beers to Drink in April

A penultimate beer roundup from Racket’s outgoing beer columnist.