Venn Brewing Company - Minneapolis

Venn is one of my favorite breweries! They have plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor, and it's in a convenient location to drive or even bike to. I came here with my sister after a long bike ride and we got their cucumber watermelon gose, and mango sour. Especially in the summer, they have a bunch of really unique goses, sours, and seltzers which keeps me coming back to try them! They also have food trucks in the summer which makes it easier to stay longer.

I have visited Venn since it opened several years ago. I love the location, they always have a fairly broad range of beers on tap, and even some wild unusual beers sometimes offered, like a Mexican Dark Lager or an Apricot Wheat . I think their preference is for brewing a lot of different beers that fit lots of check boxes that prove to be just ok to me. They satisfy the masses, no doubt about that.But the location is great, parking can be a slight issue, and often we have to park way off in the side-streets and walk. Why I give it a 4-star is that lately the crowd that is attracted to Venn is kinda loud and different . No slams whatsoever, it 's just not my crew . And so so so many dogs too! On the night we were there we saw a big dog fight, like right in the middle of the brewery. Crazy.I also am kinda put off by the music selection, which is often very loud and hard-core rock or grunge. Again, no slam at all, just not my personal vibe. Obviously, others love the vibe, as it 's often very crowded... So it 's just me clearly. Masks are no longer required.I do love love love sitting outside Venn on the large patio, with the light rail trains running out in front. On a beautiful summer evening, that patio is fantastic. So, overall, a solid 4 stars from me. Just not exactly my vibe, that 's all. Personal choice clearly.

Perhaps the most dog friendly brewery I’ve visited in the USA (5 stars for that! . Not a huge space indoors but easily accessible via light rail (right outside . Great staff, no food but there was a food truck outside. Beers are better than some of the other breweries in town. Kolsch was especially outstanding as it was crisp and flavorful — not as easy a feat based on some other places I’ve tried. For visitors, worth a stop on the way to the airport.

This has been my favorite brewery for years, since it opened so long ago. Perfect place to take a walk along the creek or at the dog park or at Minnehaha Falls and then come over for a beer. Really dog friendly. I love that you get to meet other dog owners and people who just want to pet your dog. A big selection of good beer, good food trucks and friendly people. It’s a beautiful place to ride out a snowstorm. It’s great inside because they can open up so many big doors to the outside when the weather is nice.

Venn has one of the best brewery spaces that I've been to in the area, with ample seating both indoors and outdoors. The beer is great, and while parking can be tricky at times, it's always worth it!