Brühaven Craft Company — Restaurant in Minneapolis

Had my inaugural visit to the couple weeks opened brewery yesterday. I arrived about 2:30 when patrons can park across the street in the Emerson School lot. Pro Tip: exit through the driveway you likely entered on, 14th St. I circled over to the exit about 5:30 and the gate was closed. I had only been in the former Lakes & Legends once but enjoyed their open and bright tap room so I was excited to see Bruhaven. After walking across the street and chatting up the oh so friendly beertender Chase about the beers, tasting a couple then choosing the Brunswick Black Lager, when he handed it to me I immediately retreated to a table. Immediately feeling rude I decided to sit at the bar to continue our beery conversation and explain that I have Chronic Fatigue & needed to sit, not trying to be rude. I had asked Chase what his current go-to is? He replied the Minneapolitan, an IPA. I stated I'm not much of an IPA fan. Chase assured me it was subtle as it had lager yeast. I replied: lager yeast? So, it's a cold IPA? With that revelation I requested a sample of the beer, the Pup's Premium Lager and Brunswick Black Lager. All the beers were good but I chose the Brunswick. Then looking at the tap list I sadly asked "you only serve pints?" Chase said they did but he could do a half pour. I excitedly said yes!! It made me smile to see that some of their glassware is the old Lakes & Legends and some of their tasters are just Beer Dabbler glasses. Hopefully it deters the issue some breweries have w customers taking the glasses. While sitting at the bar talking to Chase we discussed apps & beer check-ins. From down the bar a gal shouted "do you google review? I just read your review saying it was your 339th brewery." Turns out she works at the brewery so she scooted down to chat beeriness and talk Bruhaven. Holly and Chase insisted I try the Mango Sour, Hop Water and Bloody Seltzer. During all of this co-owner/brewer Alex came behind the bar so I got to meet him. Friendly fellow. The mango Sour was good but I would call it a fruit beer not a sour as it lacked the sour bite. I've seen Hop Water's around and was unaware they were my despised soda water. If this is considered a soda water, it was delicious! I would definitely order it again. Then there is the bloody....it was conjured up for PRIDE last weekend. However I did hear something about them asking to keep it available... fingers crossed! It was delicious! I spotted the merch at the end of the bar but I didn't peruse it. Bruhaven is also a coffee shop, I don't drink it but if you do, I'd think it'd be well worth a try. I didn't ask why it was there but I got a chuckle when I noticed behind the bar there was a small framed STAY GOLD PONYBOY. If you don't get it it's an Outsiders movie quote. Being I was there so early in the afternoon there was only a few other people there so it was quiet. My one Hard & Fast Brewery Rule is: No matter how good or bad the beer is, the employees 90% determine whether I come back. It's not entirely about the beers, it's about the experience, vibing w others and I assure you; Holly & Chase cemented my desire to want to come back! I double backed to Chase to question that I tabbed out but I never saw anything and didn't tip. Chase informed me there is no tipping it's built in to the price and the 8% goes to this and 10% to that. There are a couple pinball machines along the south wall of windows and the brew house is on full display. I wasn't a fan of the wood chairs, they were a little uncomfortable; likely dictating how long I'll stay on visits. Not concerning since I made it three hours yesterday. There's a good mix of standard height and high top tables, more of the standard height. I enjoyed all the natural light the walls of windows provide and the white tiled tap wall. Thanks Bruhaven for an unforgettable inaugural visit, looking forward to trying more of your offerings as...

This is one of my favorite breweries, they have a few solid beers on tap and a good rotation of seasonal beers. The staff have always been great and they have done a fantastic job offering different ways to get beer throughout the pandemic. I love the facilities and the location but parking (as mentioned in every other post) is difficult at peak or popular times because of where it's located. There is plenty of space to sit and they have good cleaning protocols and it's easy to maintain social distances.

I had the; Super Weich, a German Double Hazy IPA (not something I've tried before) solid beer with smooth flavor and definite hints of a traditional german style beer.

St Gail, a thirst quenching raspberry honey ale. Very flavorful raspberry tones with a traditional pale ale. I love this beer on an everyday basis but most often camping!

Marigold, a golden strong Ale. Typically I'm not a fan of golden strong ales, but I do enjoy this one. Smooth flavot and a great kick at 8.2% Abv.

Absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for solid beers and good...

Searched on Google specifically for ‘Dog-Friendly’ breweries near us and this was one of the closest and very highly-rated. Upon arriving we were greeted immediately and ordered 2 beers, one for each of us. It was pretty dead, likely from opening only a half hour prior. There were a few gentlemen working on laptops at the bar. Shortly after sitting down the bartender offered a water dish and milkbones for our Dogs. A few customers came and one near us asked to greet our dogs and we welcomed her. When she stopped petting our Border Collie Mix, our Dog barked for more attention. About 5 minutes after this interaction, the bartender approached us and told us we (our dogs) would have to keep the noise down as it was effecting the other guests. We felt this implied we would then be asked to leave. We payed our tab shortly after and left. We won’t be back. If you have a dog/dogs that act like dogs, I wouldn’t recommend this establishment. Maybe it was an off day, as we have had many friends rave about this place and how...