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Welcome to Minnesota. The bold north. A place so cold we have no option but to tinker, experiment, and create the best in food and drink.
Each month we work across the Twin Cities and beyond, inviting EVERYONE to learn more about a featured craftsman and join your community at various events and tours.

The Nordic Brewing Monticello, MN matt belz head brewer

4 min

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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3 min

2020 Holiday PASSPORT sALE

Craft Notes passports are one of the hottest gifts for any local drink lover this holiday season! Check out our gift guide and “Choose your own offer”

ursa minor craft brewery duluth mn ben hugus founder

5 min

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.

4 min

Brenda & Ford Pearson of Turning Waters Brewing

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

Passport & App Covid UpdateD

Passport Redemption Re-starts 8/1/2020.
Rewarding customers with a complimentary drink to say “thanks” for supporting during capacity restrictions.

1 min

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.

2 min

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!

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5 min

#craftnotesplantstrees earth day - Let's do this.

Our goal for April is to plant 1,000 trees. You can help! All you have to do is enjoy a drink…

Craft Beer hangout at Minneapolis Minneosta Sociable Cider werks

1 min

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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1 min

Minnesota's Black Friday Passport Specials

2019 Black Friday Weekend only!

4 min

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…

2 min

v4 Passport Concept: Sustainability

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

0 min

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…

badger hill minnesota brewery in shakopee

2 min

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

3 min

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…