Bottle Shops in Bloomington / Minneapolis

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  1. MattXT

    MattXT Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2010 Virginia

    I'm going to be back in town next week, and am looking for recommendations on good bottle shops in the Bloomington / Minneapolis area. I'll be staying near the mall, but can travel throughout. The places I've been are Haskell's on 98th & Normandale, Cub Liquors on Shakopee, and MGM (?) also on Shakopee. They seem to have an OK selection, but not as extensive as my local shops.

    I was in town last week and hit up Surly Tap (awesome!) and Town Hall (beautiful bar, but too hipster). Any other brew pubs worth checking out?
     
    #1 MattXT, Aug 15, 2013
  2. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    your close enough to go to Burnsville and check out Blue Max. There are several spots to grab a beer in that area, I have no issue meeting for a beer or several if times work out.
     
    #2 biglobo8971, Aug 15, 2013
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  3. cofeeguru

    cofeeguru Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2012 Minnesota

    I'd throw Indeed in as a brewery worth your time, and would definitely second Blue Max. And if you're up for a bit of a drive, you can stroll over to Hudson and check out the selection on the other side of the MN/WI border. :slight_smile:
     
    #3 cofeeguru, Aug 15, 2013
  4. MattXT

    MattXT Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2010 Virginia

    Thanks for the quick responses. I stayed in Burnsville once upon a time, and it happened to be when they were doing work on 35W, which wasn't awesome for commuting. I tend to work crazy hours when I'm out there, but if i get some time off I'll holler. I'm heading to VT this weekend, and (provided they don't sell out tonight) I'll bring some Heady Topper with me to share / trade / drink myself in the hotel room.
     
    #4 MattXT, Aug 15, 2013
  5. Mplsmetro57

    Mplsmetro57 Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2013 Minnesota

    If you're back in 7 Corners area, check out Republic 7C (across the street from Town Hall), Acadia and Nomad (2-3 blocks south on Cedar). Town Hall Lanes (50th and 34th Ave.) is just north of the airport and Hwy 62. Barley John's brewpub is worth a look if you're in the New Brighton area. Four Firkins store is straight north from Bloomington on Hwy 100 off 36th Street in St. Louis Park.
     
    #5 Mplsmetro57, Aug 15, 2013
  6. bocky24

    bocky24 Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Iowa

    What are the good bottle shops in this area, I know of zipps, I'm staying in Bloomington and def want it get some Surly furious and abrasive ( if still around) just need to names of good bottle shops in the area.
     
    #6 bocky24, Aug 15, 2013
  7. Mplsmetro57

    Mplsmetro57 Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2013 Minnesota

    Fresh Abrasive won't drop until December. The last canning was in early March. Furious you can buy in all liquor stores. The OP listed many of the main stores in the Bloomington area. Also, check out Sid's Discount @ 83rd and Lyndale.
     
    #7 Mplsmetro57, Aug 15, 2013
  8. PieOhMy

    PieOhMy Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Minnesota

    Anything out out of the ordinary at Surly?

    I would second checking out Indeed, but if Town Hall Brewery was too hipster...
     
    #8 PieOhMy, Aug 15, 2013
  9. MplsBeerHound

    MplsBeerHound Aspirant (235) Jun 25, 2010 Minnesota

    I second checking out Sid's at 83rd and Lyndale. A very good selection and by far the best prices around.
     
    #9 MplsBeerHound, Aug 15, 2013
  10. Mplsmetro57

    Mplsmetro57 Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2013 Minnesota

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  11. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    Steel Toe, tap room shouldn't be too hipster, maybe a lil to bikester. If you're bringing down some Topper, I would be interested in some. Hit me up if you want to make a swappy swappy.
     
    #11 biglobo8971, Aug 15, 2013
  12. AnalogErik

    AnalogErik Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2013 Minnesota

    I found Peruvian morning still on the shelf at Dan Patch Liquors in savage.
     
    #12 AnalogErik, Aug 15, 2013
  13. Steasy66

    Steasy66 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 Minnesota

    Pour Decisions taproom is in an industrial park in the suburbs with a small, middle aged crowd. If Town Hall is too hipster this is probably your best bet.
     
    #13 Steasy66, Aug 15, 2013
  14. pdoran10

    pdoran10 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Minnesota

    Blue Max and South Lyndale are your closest great beer stores. They are both excellent spots.
     
    #14 pdoran10, Aug 16, 2013
  15. opwog

    opwog Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2008 Minnesota

    Has anybody mentioned Blue Max yet :wink: I have to second, third fourth or whatever the count is by now. To be in the direction that you are staying, it would be ridiculous not to go there if you are looking for great bottle shops.
     
    #15 opwog, Aug 16, 2013
  16. MattXT

    MattXT Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2010 Virginia

    Blue Max is now on my radar, thanks. Heady sold out yesterday before close, so no go there. Unless I score some at a packy.
     
    #16 MattXT, Aug 16, 2013
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