Wabasha Brewing Company

Stop #38 in our 2024 Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour! 4.5 rounded up.After spending the afternoon at the Craft Beer Festival, we decided we could ummm, use a drink... Wabasha coming in strong with a patio, beer & service being good enough to order a second round. We ordered as one and done, pay right away - the gent reminded us that we could always order more, if we wanted to... and we found that we did indeed want to.After ordering, we headed outside for a seat by the fire. It was a beautiful Saturday night, and we were hoping to catch the food truck. Unfortunately, it ended at 7pm & thus we started our dinner search while sipping. A Mexican joint was added to our radar, with delivery available- sweet. This stop earned a bookmark for a future visit.The first round total after stamp was $8, before tip.

Very cute bar with good beer and a nice size, dog friendly patio. Some good food options nearby and a coffee shop across the street. Bartender was super nice and put up with all my annoying questions. They also participate in the Sidewalk Dog beer passport!We'll definitely be back if we're in the area

Great service, great beer. Love the ambiance. Taproom is always so fun! Cassidy took excellent care of us. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the the area, you won't regret it.Try the sours, pilsners, and IPAs. All are great!

I've long thought that with the proliferation of microbreweries and tap rooms throughout the Twin Cities the ones that would survive are the ones that have good beer and are a welcoming neighborohood gathering spot. Wabasha succeeds on both accounts. Their patio is not fancy, but it's plenty spacious. We were pleased to find live music -a young woman singing with her acoustic guitar-while we settled in with beer for a round of cribbage. I've been a fan of the place since before it opened. I even participated in the kickstarter. They've brew both rotating and regular selections, but my favorite is the West Side Popper, a jalepeno infused cream ale. Perfect beer for any time of year. When we were there recently, we over heard a bartender saying ownership had recently changed hands. We hope the new owner takes what is good about it and only makes it better.

I was out in St. Paul and decided to jump across the river to give @wabashabrewing a try. They have a large outdoor space to bask in the sun when its nice out and a covered patio as well for those that have a sun aversion (or when its raining). Inside is a cozy space where I sat at the bar and enjoyed four beers plus a recommendation from the beertender.Lager del Sol:A smooth Mexican Lager with an aroma of light corn. Thick white foam and a hint of citrus flavor made me forget for a hot second that it was raining outside.Anniversary IPA:An Experimental IPA with a new hop variety, new malts, and new yeast for the brewery. It has a medium bitterness that doesn't express itself as astringent (good thing!) and mild notes of both grapefruit rind and spicy hops. A unique IPA for sure!Vanilla Porter:A malty porter with sweetness from the added vanilla. The body isn't too heavy which makes it easier to drink year round. The sweetness is controlled and provides balance to the roasty bitterness of the malt.Parts Unknown:A Black Cherry Sour with big bold tartness. If you like a sour that doesn't hide behind fruity sweetness, then this one's for you. Chatting with the beertender this is a newer beer for them, and as somebody who drinks a lot of Belgian sours I enjoyed this. High acidity and tartness with a medium-thin body.Strawberry-Rhubarb Kolsch:This Kolsch was fruited with strawberry and rhubarb. It is a summer crusher for sure! Fruity and sweet from the strawberry with a very mild tart / bitterness from the rhubarb. Crisp and clean from the lagering with some fruity esters from not just the fruit additions, but also the ale yeast. Glad that the beertender recommended it!

Wabasha Brewing Company has a super friendly staff with a nice variety on the draft list. The bartender was happy to chat and make suggestions for the beer lovers among us. If I wasn't visiting from out of state, I may have taken advantage of the to go growlers available; both the Mango Implosion IPA and Strawberry Rhubarb Kolsch were delightful summer brews. We visited on a Friday evening in July and sat outside to enjoy live music [super fun covers spanning the decades] and dive into eats from the food options onsite. We started with the visiting food truck Tater Tot Temptations sharing a few different tots options during our first round. After some additional drinking, we shifted with dinner from the parking lot kitchen ubereats situation with fried chicken sandwiches and Beast-Style loaded fries from Mr Beast Burger. All in all this is a great neighborhood spot for the Westside; would love to visit again the next time I'm visiting the area.

What a charming place! Love this brew spot in St. Paul. Great beers and awesome vibes. Definitely add this to your list of beer spots to check out.

Stopped in one Sunday morning a few weeks ago, just myself and two others there for most my visit. The beertender & I discussed several of the beers. I had a pint and in the midst of discussing my second one a couple came in. I lost the beertender to them. Hey, no problem. Ok.....problem!! Twenty minutes she stood chatting w them. FINALLY another couple came in, sat next to me, so she had to come over to help them. Thank you!!! I could order a beer and tab out!!! I always say no matter how good or bad the beer is somewhere, 90% of the reason I come back....or I guess I don't come back is because of who's behind the bar. I get that people have friends, or their favorites but we're all customers..... Little else ruins an experience more than having to wait for service in this situation.

Decent beer and no-frills space.Came on a decent enough evening to sit outside. The outdoor space here is nice, ample room on the side of the parking lot and a covered area right near the entrance. Didn't spend a lot of time inside, but looked to have plenty of space.Tried the Blueberry Cream Ale and the Raspberry Implosion IPA. Really enjoyed the Blueberry, very refreshing on a hot summer night. Not being a huge IPA person the Raspberry was still pleasant, plenty of berry flavor.Overall good and would definitely stop back.

The brewery has a great assortment of beers that change seasonally as well as their regular. Clean, nice setting, and friendly staff. Outdoor seating is available in warmer weather. I recommend trying their Popper beer . I always start with one or two of them.