HammerHeart

First off, the tap room is amazing - great character - very comfortable.
Secondly, the staff is top notch - very friendly!
Nathaniel was having a blast greeting the patrons & explaining his brewing processes.
He cut his thumb pretty good while changing a keg, but he just threw some electrical/duct tape around his hand and went about his business (reminded me of Jesse in the movie Predator..."I don't got time to bleed!")

The Beer - Hell yes this is good!
Wished I lived in Lino, and glad my brother in law does.

My favorites:
Surtr's Flame - Smoked IPA - Fantastic! Think it came in @ 7% ABV
Thor's Porter - Smoker porter w/habenero - Very good - can taste some heat - 10%
Coffee/Oatmeal Stout (can't remember the name) - Outstanding! ABV?

You owe it to yourself to check this place out.
No growlers yet, but that should be coming soon.
Also was told of a Dry Stout in the barrels that should be ready in a week or so that was a big hit @ APN.

Get out there!

Also met a fellow BA (Mplsmetro57 - nice guy!).
Nice to have a beer with you Paul - see you at Grumpy's on Monday!

 

Just got home from Hammerheart, wife loved the raspberry kolsch IPA. I had the English pale ale and the stout. Pale ale was fantastic. The stout was a little strong on the coffee, which drowned out the maple syrup it supposedly had in it, still a great beer though. Habanero porter kicked before I got there but I heard it was fantastic. All around a great place, if only it were closer.

 

Al interesting sounding brews. What does a pint go for?

 

Cripes! I'm going there tomorrow. Probably ~2:00PM or so. Haven't been this excited about new beer in a long time!

 

It's much easier to FB/twitter. Get with it, Grandpas.

 

My mistake - Austin was the happy Head Brewer with the all the tape on his hand.
Sorry Nathaniel!

Also forgot about the Red Ale brewed with peat moss that I tried off my buddy's pour - very earthy with a little funk - nice!

 

I think you mean peet smoked malt haha.

 

Yes.

Austin explained the whole process to us.
Very interesting, and very good.

 

Checked them out today. They're good. Really good.
Had these (don't remember the proper names):

Raspberry Kolshe IPA: Kind of a let down. It sounds so delicious, but it was pretty flat.
Coffee Stout: This f*cker was not flat. The most coffee forward beer I have ever had. Seriously, like drinking a cup of black coffee.
Peated Red: Awesome. Unique.
Smoked IPA: This was the standout. One of the best beers I've ever had. Smokey and bitter. Nice backbone to it. I can't think of anything I've had that resembles it.

This is good shit. I didn't even get to try their porter or black IPA, which people are raving about. Check them out if you can.

 

I was there a week ago and second everything posted here in reviews. Can't wait to go back in a week or two when the BA stuff is ready.

 

Can't wait to get up there. Fortunately it's only about 25 minutes from my place in Northeast.

 

My wife and i went yesterday...Incredible beer, beautiful taproom (needs a few more actual "seating" options) but overall a great place! Now they just need growlers. Expect to meet a different crowd than you would at the metro taprooms but you won't be disappointed...We met several who thought this was the most forward development in town in years...Get up and taste!!

 

Article in today's Star Tribune: http://www.startribune.com/local/north/220399201.html

 

Their stout is great as well! I asked about bottles and they said 22oz bombers this fall!

 

We came in from fishing to grab a pint just before they closed this past Saturday. The oaked rye stout was really good, Dublin Raid was so-so. I'll stop by again if we're in the area, seeming promising.

 

Atmosphere is nice- I also have antler tap handles on my kegerator at home. Big fan.