The Brewery Adventure
Do you love breweries and tap rooms? Well, we do. We love the beer of course, but this podcast is more about the spaces themselves. What makes a great brewery experience? We explore breweries around Minnesota and beyond to discover our favorites. Join us for The Brewery Adventure!
Episodes
From Minnesota to Texas and back again, this episode of The Brewery Adventure is all about finding great beer wherever the road takes you.
We catch up on a few happenings around the Twin Cities, including Dangerous Man's return, Pride Dabbler, and World Cup watch parties at La Doña Cervecería.
Then it's off to Dallas where Courtney turned a work trip into a mini beercation with stops at Peticolas Brewing Company, Manh...
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED. That's right, it's all happening! In this episode, Willard, Lee, and Jamnick join us for a few beers and chat about their own brewery adventure, including their upcoming Iowa tour and their collab beer with Heavy Rotation Brewing. If you've listened to previous episodes or know me at all, then you're already aware Grunge Unplugged is my favorite local band and a huge part of my brewery adventure. I...
We’re going full tilt with pinball and pints! Recorded at Wandering Leaf, we dive into their packed third birthday party, our outdoor arcade adventure at Bad Weather Brewing, and Town Hall Brewing's Blessing of the Maibock. We also highlight the Minnesota breweries who recently won awards at the World Beer Cup and a few upcoming events you'll want to get on your beer calendar!
EPISODE BEERS (from Wandering Leaf...
We hit the road for a Milwaukee Beercation with ten breweries, two distilleries, plenty of incredible eats, and a stop at the National Mustard Museum. From craft brews to craft cocktails, we packed the weekend with as many pours and bites as we could handle. We’re breaking down all the details in an extra long episode covering our highlights from the trip. Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!
(Dan's edit of this rec...
Spring has sprung! (Hopefully!!) We get the first sips of Dan's collaboration beer with Wandering Leaf Brewing, an English Dark Mild called A Bit Weird, Innit? while we discuss Lagerpalooza at Heavy Rotation Brewing and Haggard Barrel's First Anniversary Party. Then we compare our picks for the favorite brewery patios in Minnesota.
Did we shout out your favorite or totally miss it? Let us know who we missed any why y...
We're recapping our frosty but fun day at the Winter Beer Dabbler! Then we're diving into the indulgent, boozy goodness of Town Hall Brewing's Barrel Aged Beer Week and Lupulin's Big Beer Week. And if that wasn't enough, we're also making our way to Metronome Brewing to catch Grunge Unplugged! (And yes, I still have zero chill when it comes to interacting with the band.)
EPISODE BEERS (from Wandering Leaf Brewing):
The 2026 Winter Beer Dabbler is almost here! To get dabble-ready, we sat down with Sam Steen, the Duke of Dabbling himself, to spill all the juicy details about this year’s fest on Saturday, February 21st at the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul.
Haven’t grabbed tickets yet? Do Sam (and his stress levels) a solid and snag them early at beerdabbler.com/winter-beer-dabbler.
🚨Hot tip alert!! Sam makes some bold ...
We're kicking off 2026 with a New Year’s visit to Spiral Brewing in Hastings, followed by Eisbock poking day at Northbound Smokehouse and Brewpub in Minneapolis, and a recap of the local beers Courtney tracked down while traveling to Dallas for work. We're navigating some tough and uncertain times right now as ICE activity weighs heavily on our community. This conversation is a reminder of why breweries matter...
We’re taking a look back at our favorite beer and brewery highlights of 2025! From festivals and standout events to the moments that had us raising an extra glass, we’re recapping the pours, places, and people that made this year memorable.
We also dig into the state of the craft beer industry, sharing observations, trends, and what caught our attention along the way. Plus, we have updates on Porter...
’Tis the season for cozy pours and craft beer presents! This adventure took us through a few favorite breweries and a brand new craft cocktail lounge on Black Friday.
Plus, we’ve rounded up the ultimate gifts for the craft beer lover in your life and don’t miss our Twelve Days of Beermas, our top picks of dark, cozy beers guaranteed to keep you warm this winter.
Grab your mittens and your pint glass ...
We’re at Trove Brewing with owners Jeffery and Nate serving up a few laughs while they share a peek inside Trove’s treasure chest of upcoming plans for THC beverages, tasty new food options, and fun events in the works. We also break down the new hemp ban and what this legislation could mean for craft breweries.
EPISODE BEERS (from Trove Brewing):
Courtney: The In-Between, Porter
Dan: The Sideshow, ...
We’re hanging out at Arbeiter Brewing in Minneapolis, fresh off our adventure at Autumn Brew Review — the ultimate fall beer fest supporting the MN Craft Brewers Guild! We’re talking favorite pours, fest highlights, and Courtney’s unexpected run-in with a member of her favorite local band. Plus, Professor Dan is back with a crash course on fresh hop beers and we’ve got an exciting updat...
We’re blending two of our greatest joys: beer and cheese! We sit down with Laura from Boom Island Brewing and Christine from The Grater Good to talk about their beer and cheese pairing class... how it came to be, what makes their pairings click, why craft beer and artisan cheese are so perfect together, and how they are preparing for the November 7th class at Boom Island. Grab a pint and a chunk of cheese and ...
It’s still Oktoberfest! This round we’re taking over St. Paul, hopping from fest to fest with steins in hand and plenty of stories to tell! We get a glimpse into Dan's baseball knowledge, Courtney's complete failure at beer disc golf, and we break down the difference between breweries and brewpubs. Prost! 🍺
EPISODE BEERS:
Courtney: Blood Orange, IPA (LTD Brewing)
Dan: Hund Hoch, German Style ...
Prost! This episode is all about beer steins, bratwurst, and Bavarian vibes as we recount our weekend of Oktoberfests! From lively polka bands to stein-hoisting showdowns and seasonal beer tastings, we soaked in the full fall festival experience. Join us from Wandering Leaf Brewing in St. Paul, MN as we swap stories from each stop and share our favorite brews, bites, and moments that made the weekend unforgettable.&...
Co-host Dan from A One Pint Stand jumps in for an on-site recording at Spiral Brewing in Hastings, MN as we recap our favorite moments from the Minnesota State Fair, including standout craft beers, sweet treats, and the unique atmosphere that makes it a (can't-miss) event every year.
Our Roving Reporter Craig checks in with an on-site interview at Big Lost Meadery, where he explores the world of mead and what makes i...
Come hang with Courtney and Craig as they hop between breweries, search for the perfect PickleFest, and spill secrets on mastering the ideal beer flight order. For a bonus, Craig shares a brewside chat with James, the owner and head brewer of Craft Mountain Brewing in Bailey, CO.
EPISODE BEERS:
Courtney: Tonka Weiss, Hefeweizen (Boom Island Brewing)
Craig: Handle Barley Wine Series 7, Barleywine (Grosse...
Courtney returns to The Brewery Adventure with a new twist— surprise guest co-host! This time she’s joined by Craig, a full-time van-lifer, seasoned podcaster, and fellow brewery enthusiast. Together, they swap stories about solo brewery visits, van life perks, and the magic of connecting with brewers behind the bar. Craig shares how he incorporates breweries into his travels (sometimes as overnigh...
In this Episode we visit Excelsior Brewing in Excelsior Minnesota. It is a lake themes brewery that sits in a quaint little town on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, a large lake system just to the west of the Twin Cities. Courtney was not available for this recording so Tim is joined by a special guest host, his wife Krista. Excelsior is one of this couples' favorite breweries, and visiting this litt...
In this episode of The Brewery Adventure, Tim takes the lead as he and Courtney dive into the welcoming world of North 20 Brewing in Rosemount, Minnesota. With his seasoned palate and endless curiosity, Tim unpacks the brewery’s backstory, explores its family-first feel, and digs into the elements that make a taproom truly memorable. From first sips to final impressions, Tim shares standout beer picks, s...
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