Twin Cities/Decorah/Fargo Trip Help

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  1. StarRanger

    StarRanger Crusader (482) Nov 27, 2006 North Dakota

    What are you looking to get out of your stop at Sickies Garage?
    They do have 50 taps but I wouldn't say the best tap list in the area and they do have lots of burgers and wings that end up on top in every state lists but I think there may be better options to eat at like Wurst Bier Hall downtown with Drekker Brewing next door (they have a good NE style IPA and some kettle soured beers). There is also a meadery in Fargo if you want to go that direction too.
     
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  2. DNICE555

    DNICE555 Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2008 Connecticut

    Fantastic intel and I love that avatar!
     
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  3. DNICE555

    DNICE555 Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2008 Connecticut

    Thank you! I will check out those breweries. Red Cow was on my tentative list but I've added it to the itinerary. I love the name of that food truck.
     
    #23 DNICE555, Mar 8, 2017
  4. DNICE555

    DNICE555 Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2008 Connecticut

    Burch sounds right up my alley... added! Thanks
     
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  5. MNBeerGeek

    MNBeerGeek Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2013 Minnesota

    I know very little about Sickies. Your time is better spent at Junkyard. Fargo brewing is ok, but their space leaves much to be desired. Great food at Wurst Bier Hall though the service is invariably slow. Sorry to vehemently disagree with StarRanger above, but Drekker is tied for the worst beer I've ever paid money for. Skip that place.
     
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  6. DNICE555

    DNICE555 Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2008 Connecticut

    Wow, solid list, thanks! I will be driving to Fargo. I debated hitting Wisconsin as well but I think we are going to go back to Chicago next year and hit Madison and Milwaukee on that trip. I may have to take a trip over the boarder now though.
     
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  7. DNICE555

    DNICE555 Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2008 Connecticut

    I'm definitely hitting Indeed now thanks to you guys. I may explore Fair State as well. We like fried chicken so Revival has been added! Appreciate the tip on the Nook, the wife loves bowling. Republic for at least a pint sounds like a no brainer since it's right next to Town Hall. Cheers!
     
    #27 DNICE555, Mar 8, 2017
  8. coco79

    coco79 Initiate (169) Oct 25, 2013 Minnesota

    Drekker brewery in Fargo is pretty solid.
     
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  9. DNICE555

    DNICE555 Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2008 Connecticut

    I picked Fargo in ND because I love the movie lol. I picked Fargo brewing and Sickies for beer and food respectively.

    I hadn't researched Fargo as thoroughly yet. Wurst had officially replaced sickies.

    Drekker has been added to the list as well. Thanks!
     
    #29 DNICE555, Mar 8, 2017
  10. dbhammel

    dbhammel Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2016 Minnesota

    Cue the "You know Fargo wasn't actually shot in Fargo" comments in 3..2..1..
     
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  11. DNICE555

    DNICE555 Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2008 Connecticut

    Some of the snow exteriors shots were filmed in Fargo per IMDB. I'm counting it! haha
     
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  12. dbhammel

    dbhammel Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2016 Minnesota

    That works for me! It's a great movie, regardless of where it was shot. Enjoy your trip!
     
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  13. djuhnk

    djuhnk Aspirant (283) Aug 28, 2013 Minnesota

    one of my favorite breweries in the Minneapolis area that hasn't been mentioned is Sisyphus Brewing- they do lots of unique styles, excellent hoppy beers. One of my favorites of theirs is " citra hop" ; a beautiful hoppy session with a full mouthfeel, low bitterness and lots of citra aroma and flavor
     
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  14. Josholson666

    Josholson666 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2015 Minnesota

    I'd second this. If you decide to stop at Modist, definitely leave some time to head to Sisyphus. Their hoppy beers are phenomenal, as are their stouts.
     
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  15. nmoe

    nmoe Zealot (510) Dec 18, 2015 Minnesota
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    Please follow up with a trip report once you finish this trip up!
     
    #35 nmoe, Mar 9, 2017
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  16. HammsMeASAP

    HammsMeASAP Pundit (931) Jun 14, 2012 Minnesota

    Bring some Tree House and Trillium out here with you
     
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  17. JakeJohnson

    JakeJohnson Pundit (897) Jan 30, 2015 Minnesota
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    You appear to be a Cohen Brothers fan. They grew up in Saint Louis Park, which is the nearby Minneapolis suburb where Steel Toe Brewing is located. They are a top 5 Twin Cities brewery on anyone's list.
     
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  18. barrybeerdog

    barrybeerdog Pundit (941) Aug 17, 2012 South Dakota

    A short detour to Schells Brewery outside of Mpls on your way to Fargo would be well worth it. New Ulm is a great small German town & Schells is a fantastic place to visit (2nd oldest family owned brewery in America).
    Enjoy your trip!
     
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  19. igor

    igor Crusader (425) Nov 7, 2009 Minnesota

    My quick thoughts. I love the Nook plans. You may want to go to Matt's Bar for the best juicy Lucy's. Muddy Pig has a good tap list. It's close to Revival's St. Paul location and Gnome. +1 to Wild Mind. Really like that place.
     
    #39 igor, Mar 9, 2017
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  20. StarRanger

    StarRanger Crusader (482) Nov 27, 2006 North Dakota

    Not really, they did go way north of Fargo for some exteriors since it was a very warm spring and there wasn't much snow on the ground so they had to search for it.

    The actually woodchipper is available for display and pictures at the F-M Visitor's Center if you want to get an action shot - http://www.fargomoorhead.org/what-to-do/the-woodchipper-in-fargo/

    Drekker is not loved by all, but it is next door to Wurst and their newer brews are interesting and I think worth a try if you are there.
     
    #40 StarRanger, Mar 9, 2017
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