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The Brewery Adventure
Hosted by Courtney · EN
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!
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Multiball & Maibocks
3w ago01:03:02Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe’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 Brewing):Courtney: La Hoja, Mexican LagerDan: A Bit Weird, Innit?, English Dark MildLINKS:Bad Weather BrewingTown Hall BrewingTrove BrewingCourtney’s UntappdDan’s UntappdA One Pint StandVisit our website at https://thebreweryadventure.com or contact us by sending an email to courtney@thebreweryadventure.com.Be sure to subscribe to our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebreweryadventure!
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Milwaukee Beercation
Apr 1401:28:23Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe 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 recording will be available later on A One Pint Stand!)EPISODE BEERS (from Wandering Leaf Brewing):Courtney: Pils are Good (Czech Pils | 6.3%)Dan: A Bit Weird, Innit? (English Dark Mild | Collaboration with A One Pint Stand | 3.9%)LINKS:National Mustard MuseumLongtable Beer CafeThe Sugar MapleCentraal Grand Café & TapperyVendetta Coffee BarKopp’s Frozen Custard, GlendaleCentral Waters Milwaukee Tap RoomAmorphic BeerGathering Place BreweryBlack Husky BreweryCentral Standard Crafthouse, Kitchen, & Craft DistilleryLost WhaleCafe LuLuSupermoon Beer CompanyThird Space BrewingLINCOLN WAREHOUSE BUILDINGMuseum of Beer & BrewingTorzala Brewing CompanyJalisco’s CantinaComponent BeerNew Barons Brew CoopTwisted Path DistilleryColectivo CoffeeBrewery NonicCourtney’s UntappdDan’s UntappdA One Pint StandVisit our website at https://thebreweryadventure.com or contact us by sending an email to courtney@thebreweryadventure.com.Be sure to subscribe to our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebreweryadventure!
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Patio State of Mind
Mar 3100:49:53Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSpring 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 you love their patio! (I'd love to list and tag all the breweries on our patio lists, but I don't want to ruin the surprise! You have to listen!) 🍻 Visit our website at https://thebreweryadventure.com or contact us by sending an email to courtney@thebreweryadventure.com.Be sure to subscribe to our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebreweryadventure!
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A Barrel of Good Times
Mar 1001:10:26Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe'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):Courtney: JMT, West Coast IPADan: Gothic Castle, Dry Irish StoutLINKS:Winter Beer DabblerTown Hall BrewingLupulin BrewingMetronome BreweryGrunge UnpluggedCourtney’s UntappdDan’s UntappdA One Pint StandA Grand Time in Grand Rapids: Klockow Brewing CompanyMy Interview w/ the Crew Behind The CrowBar in Saint PaulVisit our website at https://thebreweryadventure.com or contact us by sending an email to courtney@thebreweryadventure.com.Be sure to subscribe to our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebreweryadventure!
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Get Ready to Dabble!
Feb 1001:06:21Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThe 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 promises about what he’ll do for anyone who shows up rocking blue crabs on a snacklace. Someone needs to make this happen. LINKS:Beer DabblerDabbler DepotCourtney’s UntappdDan’s UntappdVisit our website at https://thebreweryadventure.com or contact us by sending an email to courtney@thebreweryadventure.com.Be sure to subscribe to our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebreweryadventure!
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Pour Decisions for 2026
Jan 1301:01:52Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe'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. They are places of connection, comfort, and shared stories. Grab a pint and join us as we toast the New Year, local beer, and the communities that are so important to us. EPISODE BEERS (from Arbeiter Brewing):Courtney: Resolution, NA StoutDan: Tokki, Korean Rice LagerLINKS:Arbeiter BrewingSpiral BrewingNorthbound Smokehouse and BrewpubCourtney’s UntappdDan’s UntappdA One Pint Stand: My Interview w/ Padraigs BrewingVisit our website at https://thebreweryadventure.com or contact us by sending an email to courtney@thebreweryadventure.com.Be sure to subscribe to our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebreweryadventure!
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2025: The Year In Beer
Dec 1601:10:04Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe’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 Porterfest, and Courtney's new favorite game, Heroes of Barcadia.Grab a pint and join us as we toast the highs, reflect on the year that was, and look ahead to what’s next. Cheers to 2025! 🍺✨EPISODE BEERS (from St. Paul Brewing):Both: Chocolate Chip Cookie PorterLINKS:Porterfest – St. Paul BrewingA One Pint Stand – PatreonHeroes of BarcadiaFestival TicketsWinter Beer Dabbler (Saturday, Feb 21, 2026)All Pints North (Saturday, Aug 1, 2026)Courtney’s UntappdDan’s UntappdA One Pint StandVisit our website at https://thebreweryadventure.com or contact us by sending an email to courtney@thebreweryadventure.com.Be sure to subscribe to our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebreweryadventure!
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All I Want for Beermas
Dec 201:20:47Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail’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 and join us for some festive fun!EPISODE BEERS (from Trove Brewing):Both: The Fathoms, Milk StoutLINKS:Trove BrewingBad WeatherPorterfest - St. Paul BrewingCrowBarA One Pint Stand - PatreonGamesHeroes of BarcadiaTimeline TwistUnlabeledBeer PassportsHop PassportPub PassBeer Subscription ServicesMicrobrewed Beer of the Month ClubThe Original Craft Beer ClubBeer DropFestival TicketsWinter Beer Dabbler (Saturday, Feb 21, 2026)All Pints North (Saturday, Aug 1, 2026)Beer BooksTasting Beer by Randy MosherThe Oxford Companion to Beer by Garrett OliverThe Beer Bible by Jeff AlworthMy Beer Year by Lucy BurninghamCourtney’s UntappdDan’s UntappdA One Pint Stand Visit our website at https://thebreweryadventure.com or contact us by sending an email to courtney@thebreweryadventure.com.Be sure to subscribe to our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebreweryadventure!
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Trove: Taps & THC
Nov 1801:15:11Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe’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, PorterDan: The Sideshow, KölschJeffery: The Oddity, Hazy IPANate: The Oddity, Hazy IPALINKS:Trove BrewingNate SchneiderVoltage Sparkling THClivecredo.com (coming soon!)Courtney’s UntappdDan’s UntappdA One Pint StandVisit our website at https://thebreweryadventure.com or contact us by sending an email to courtney@thebreweryadventure.com.Be sure to subscribe to our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebreweryadventure!
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Cheers to Fall Beers
Nov 400:53:12Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe’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 update on his collab brew with Josh at Heavy Rotation Brewing. EPISODE BEERS (from Arbeiter Brewing):Courtney: Native Land, Hazy IPADan: Tokki, Korean Rice LagerBoth: Gochu Stout, Korean Gochujang StoutLINKS:Arbeiter BrewingCourtney’s UntappdDan’s UntappdA One Pint Stand: A Grand Time in Grand Rapids: Klockow Brewing CompanyVisit our website at https://thebreweryadventure.com or contact us by sending an email to courtney@thebreweryadventure.com.Be sure to subscribe to our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebreweryadventure!
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