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Welcome to the Minnesota Community Homepage #MNCraftNotes

Our people love the outdoors, food, craft beer, cocktails, and coffee. We boast more James Beard Award-Winners and craft breweries per capita than almost anywhere else, and we support the creative endeavors of our community.

Below, you will find events, stories, and adventures written by and curated by local Minnesotans.

🥇 MN’s Official Craft Passports 🥇
Our Passports done in direct collaboration with local Brewers, Distillers, and Cider Guilds.

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Minnesota's Official Craft Beer Passport

Craft Notes is the official partner of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild and all craft brewery members.

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Where can I buy a Passport Locally?

Need a passport today?
A quick gift for that Minnesota drink lover is easy to grab from these local shops.

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SHop Link: Buy Passports

If you’re looking for the best passport program, the best gift, the best experiences, look no further! Craft Notes is a great northern ale guide…

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Thomas Schroeder @ Waldmann Brewing

We sit down to talk STP History with long-time STP resident, history buff, and founder of Waldmann Brewing, Thomas Schroeder.

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Jeff Zierdt @ Lupulin Brewing

Craftsmen Interviews are designed to introduce you to dedicated, hard-working local makers that are cultivating local culture. Short, easy reads that impart valuable knowledge and…

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Big Lake, MN + Lupulin Brewing

The Lupulin Brewing team sends us all over the area! Additional brewery stops, nature preserves, and restaurants. Expert recommendations for you!

Explore Big Lake, MN

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Stillwater, MN + Thor's Hard Cider

Expert Recommendations from Local resident and owner of Thor’s cider. These are HIS top picks for making a full day of your trip to Stillwater, MN.

Stillwater Adventure

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Christopher Aamodt @ Thor's Hard Cider

Christopher (and brother Alex) Aamodt opened a cidery at their family’s farm and focus on hyper-local…

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An Adventure in Minneapolis' North Loop

Food, drink, theater… We got some killer recommendations from Number 12 Cidery founder Steve Hance on everything you can do when visiting the cidery, and Minneapolis’ North Loop.

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Number 12 Cider - Steve Hance

We geek out on cider and talk to founder Steve Hance about running a cidery in the cultural center of Minneapolis’ north loop. + Pizza Truck 🍕

Minnesota's new Brewery & Distillery Openings

A guide to the newest and greatest in Minnesota drink culture. Newly opened during the pandemic, these incredible makers are confronting the times to bring you something special.

Read Stories Passport

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Jeremy Mathison of Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative

3 questions with Jeremy Mathison of Broken Clock Brewing Collaborative as he talks about his brewery’s push for more diversity and being an inspiration for others in the community.

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Mahad Muhammed of Dual Citizen Brewing

3 questions with Mahad Muhammed, director of Dual Citizen’s community outreach program, Dual Purpose, as he pushes for more diversity within the industry and more utilization of non-traditional ingredients.

folly coffee roasters st. louis park and saint paul mn

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rob Bathe @Folly Coffee Roasters

3 Questions with Rob Bathe, founder of Folley Coffee Roasters about creating award winning coffee roast all while doing it his way.

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Juno Choi & Garth Bloomberg Arbeiter Brewing

3 Questions with Juno Choi & Garth Bloomberg, Founders of Arbeiter Brewing and how opening in the midst of a pandemic helped them realize their goals of being a “community brewery.”

dan jacobs founder of bald man brewing eagan minnesota craft beer

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Dan Jacobs of Bald Man Brewing

3 Questions with Dan Jacobs, founder of Bald Man Brewing about creating a community taproom and running it with family.

The Nordic Brewing Monticello, MN matt belz head brewer

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Matt Belz, Head Brewer - Nordic Brewing

3 Questions with The Nordic Head Brewer (and ex-rocker) Matt Belz as he proclaims his love for the area, his kids, and pinball.

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Ben Hugus of Ursa Minor Brewing

3 Questions with Ben Hugus, Founder of Duluth’s Ursa Minor Brewing, about sourcing local and brewing with Sustainability in mind.

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Brenda & Ford Pearson of Hoppy Girl Brewing

3 Questions with Brenda & Ford, the purveyors of Hoppy Girl brewing, about outdoor adventures and building community in Wabasha, MN.

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Black is BeAutiful

Cheers to the exceptional Minnesota breweries that have committed a beer and its proceeds to the good cause of equality and inclusion.

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Supporting local in trying times

Your local community needs your support in these times of pandemic. For your support, they will reward you with beer!

Craft Beer hangout at Minneapolis Minneosta Sociable Cider werks

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Minnesota craft drinks Club

We’re getting a crew together to hangout, visit some breweries, sip some pints, and share some laughs. Won’t you join us?

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MAY '19: MN Brewery of the Month 56 Brewing

Each month in Minnesota we feature a local craftsman to tell their story and provide you opportunities all across the Twin Cities to try out…

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v4 Passport Concept: Sustainability

Local Companies that are committed to the environment and charity deserve our support.

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Aug '19: Brewery of the Month: Badger Hill

Each month in Minnesota we feature a local craftsman to tell their story and provide you opportunities all across the Twin Cities to try out…

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Need a Passport today? Grab one from a store near you

Order online and we’ll ship it out by Friday or next business day (deets). Need it sooner? Pick one up from a local retail partner….

Lake Monster Brewing Saint Paul Matt Zanetti

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Matt Zanetti of Lake Monster Brewing

3 Questions with Matt Zanetti of Lake Monster Brewery about inspiration, building community, and how to treat good staff like family.

July ’19: Brewery of the Month: Lake Monster

Each month in Minnesota we feature a local craftsman to tell their story and provide you opportunities all across the Twin Cities to try out…

Minnesota Craft Drinks Passport v2 in the works

We’ve got big plans for volume 2 passport. We’re venturing off the beaten path and having lots of cocktails…

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