Little Thistle Brewing

Awesome brew pub! Really liked the minimal responsibility stout and the IPA's I've tried. Staff is friendly and pizza truck looks great! Cool outdoor curling area in the winter with a fire to help keep warm. Highly recommend!

We had planned on staying the night here in our van as they are a Harvest Host.. but we were saddened to hear they no longer participate in the program. They were super nice and still offered us a place to stay for the night.What a win facility with lots of seating both inside and outside. We bellied up to the bar and ordered a flight of beer so that we could try some different styles. The beers were tasty.The two girls working the bar were great! Personable, friendly, helpful and efficient.Tuesday is free hot dog day! You get a free hot dog with the purchase of a beer.Service 5 stars Hospitality 5 stars Beer 5 stars We'll be back for those free hot dogs.

Really nice destination brewery in the Rochester outskirts. I've had their beer at a lot of events but this was the first time making it to their taproom. The building itself is really nice, open, and clean with a huge dog friendly patio. The inside is a good size but there's still some squeezing between tables once it gets a little busy. Looks like they've got a space to reserve events in the back. It wasn't very crowded right at opening on a Saturday but you can tell it was going to fill up quickly. All the beer I've had from them has been excellent and I'm never hesitant to try a style I usually amn't a fan of. Worst case is that it's just "ok". No food on site except snacks but there are a ton of good places in the area with options for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. The bartender was super nice and even offered to help build a flight based on what styles I like. It's about an hour and a half away for me but I would definitely make the drive for special releases or events. Rochester has a lot of good food and drink options to make the trip worth it. It's an outspokenly inclusive brewery that makes great beer and doesn't try to be anything it's not. 5/5 will visit again.

I've love Little Thistle for the location, fun vibe and the great beer!!! The Doug is my favorite! Cheers!

Tried this place after visiting the area wished we had more time to try more beers. Lots of space mainly outdoors.

Really cool brewery-would be awesome to bike/run to since it's right on a trail. Sounds like they have rotating food trucks on different nights.... And free hot dogs on Tuesdays! Great outdoor patio that is very kid friendly.

While I wasn't able to try everything that Little Thistle had on offer, I was impressed with what I saw. The space is in an industrial area in Rochester but the brewery itself is lovely. There's a large outdoor area with shaded tables and ones in the sun; the entire outdoor area is also dog friendly. They had a food truck there the day I went and while I didn't have any food, it smelled and looked delicious. The taproom has a nice aesthetic with a big open bar for ordering right next to the kegs, mashers, etc where they're brewing away. The beer I had, as well as the four pack I had to go, were delicious IPAs and the other people in my party were also happy with the beers they ordered. If I'm in Rochester again, I'd definitely consider stopping in

This place is AWESOME! Stumbled across Little Thistle on a quest to find the best trivia in Rochester. The trivia on Wednesday was great, the drinks and ambiance were even better! Lots of great non-alcoholic options like specialty sodas, kombucha (my personal choice), and NA beers. Super relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Great vibes all around! We came when the Duck Truck/Bleu Duck was serving food -- they deserve a separate review (amazing fries). Loved Little Thistle's focus on promoting local vendors!

What a great place, fabulous selection of beer and when the Brick Oven pizza bus is there it's a big plus! Staff are so nice and their Grinchy theme is awesome!

One of the best, if not THE best Brewery in Southern, MN. Something on the beer list for everyone. Nice rotation of food trucks. Staff knows their beer and does a great job. I have been here on multiple occasions and never had a negative experience. Thank you Steve for taking a chance on Rochester, MN.