Fulton Brewery

Stopped by on Sunday 12−27−15, we had 3 hours to kill on our trip back to Portland OR. We were at the door waiting for them to open. We were greeted warmly by Justin and Paul, they both were very excited to share knowledge about the beers. And also gave us a detailed history of the brewery and the Mpls beer scene. Being from Portland we see a lot of great pubs and breweries and we felt very much at home at Fulton. Not to mention their beers were fantastic, Justin and Paul were more than happy to offer samples before ordering a pint, we especially liked the Amber Saison and the Black IPA. Fulton Brewery is defiantly on top of the list for our next visit.

Stopped in for one before a rock concert at Mill City Nights. The place itself is nothing too special. Tap room is ok. Would help if they had free popcorn or something. But the beer I had (Sweet Child of Vine) was damn delicious! The staff was friendly and willing to give recommendations and pour free tasters. Will definitely stop in again next time I’m in town for concert or Twins game.

Landed here early on a Friday night (around 7pm) and was surprised to find this place eerily deserted. Considering breweries don’t stay open too late I was expecting it to be packed when we got there. However as the night progressed more people started coming in and the decibel level got higher.
If you’ve read some of my other bar /​brewery reviews you’ll know that I“m a fan of flights. This is a 4 star review because, to my disappointment, Fulton does not offer flights. WHY OH WHY? It’s so easy, you have the glasses, you have the tap, put them both together and voila! UGHHHHH but at least they let you taste a few brews on the spot if you ask. I don’t like this situation however because it forces you to make a quick decision while the bartender gives you his quizzical look of «you gonna make up your mind soon? I got other people to serve» instead of allowing me to calmly savor the brew and pass it around the back of my gums… anyways… ** Hint to Fulton Management: If you want to earn my loyalty and word-​of-​mouth marketing abilities please introduce a flight option so I can enjoy tasting my beer in peace at my table… thanks!**
They have an overall good brew selection to appeal to a wide variety of tastes so good job there. They do a good job detailing type of beer, IBU and ABV on the board so you get a good idea what you are getting. I was however disappointed to find there’s no kitchen, only overpriced (however pretty tasty) food trucks.
The place itself is nice, wide-​open warehouse with a good layout with benches, stools, barrels that double as tables, so you have plenty of choices. There’s a terrace outside for those far-​gone summer days and it’s conveniently located downtown so I can walk my wobbly self home.

Solid beer lineup with a large taproom. We hadn’t been to Fulton for a few years, but stopped by on our last trip since it was close to our hotel. All the beers were very well made, but they didn’t have anything too out-​of-​the-​box, which I find myself wanting more of lately. That’s not really a «fault» of theirs, but just my opinion/​preference. Great brewery that we will definitely visit again!

cool place with great beer and a fun, easygoing crowd. large L shaped bar on the SW wall. stone bar top with no rail. wooden stools with no back support an a brass foot rest. walls are simple with a one being a look in to the brewery. lots of seating for a brewery with a few high top tables and various lower eating tables. service felt a touch rushed, but nothing rude. bartenders just trying to work hard to get folks their beer. very close to the ballpark. worth finding if you are downtown.

Yay, Fulton! It’s close enough to downtown that it still feels downtown-​y, but far enough that you will be able to park your car!
They serve the classics (lonely blonde, sweet child of vine) with a few rotational taps. While we were there, there was the Lonestar, a Juniper Ale, created via partnership with The Bachelor Farmer! Local + local = delicious, apparently.
Growlers are only $ 13 (most of them)!
Bonus points for a dog-​friendly patio and card games!

A fun place to have some beers. Good selection and prices are fair. No food, but there usually is a food truck outside into the evening hours. Great place to check out before a Twins game. I have tried three different beers and liked them all and even tried their soda. Check this place out!

$ 5 pints of Fulton’s before the Twins game at Target Field. Close to the stadium and a good place to pre-​game.

Pretty tasty beer. Awesome atmosphere. Loved the chalkboard paint everywhere with the clean art of the company logo and policies and the diagram of how a brewery works. Highly recommend the Lodestar beer, absolutely delicious! Loved that you can see straight into the brewery behind the taproom. Was able to get a behind the scenes look in the actual brewery itself, led by one of the founders, Ryan Petz. Cool guy! The bar is located super close to the Twins ballpark, which I thought was cool, the place was packed with fans that day. If you’re looking for a fun spot, stop by and check it out!

Beer is pretty good. Atmosphere is terrific (if you can hit it when it’s not a total zoo).
But I kid you not that the brisket is some of the best I’ve ever had. At a brewery. In Minnesota. Not Texas. Not North Carolina. Here. It’s very moist, smokey,
flavorful. I’d go back any day for that.

Posted close time is 10pm
Last call at 940pm
Walked in at 935 — only time for 1 beer
And they don’t offer flights???
But they do let you sample — so sort of like a free flight
went with the rye saison — quite tasty
$ 5 pints — bargain
Looks like about 10 beers on tap
15 – 20 seats at the bar
Beer tables throughout the place
Great out door seating areas for these muggy nights in MN
First stop on a 3 brewery stop while I am here in the twin cities.
Update while I sit at the bar — dropped a star — people leaving the Twins game and pouring in. This place is like a block from the ballpark. Turning everyone away. Idk but seems like the perfect time to sell a bunch of beer.

By now most locals are probably familiar with Fulton and their flagship lineup that includes Lonely Blonde, The Ringer and Sweet Child of Vine. If you’re from out of town, I highly suggest hitting up this taproom and trying those three aforementioned beers, plus any of the other half dozen or so brews they might have on tap at the time… because Fulton is one of Minnesota’s mainstay breweries that makes fantastic beer, and the guys that run the place are great people.
Some of my favorite Fulton brews:
Sweet Child of Vine — A well balanced IPA
Insurrection — A much more hoppy IPA than Sweet Child of Vine
Libertine — A malt-​heavy Imperial Red (rye) Ale (A Fall seasonal, sometimes available in a Rye Whiskey Barrel-​Aged version)
Worthy Adversary — A rich Russian Imperial Stout w/​roasted coffee + chocolate notes (A winter seasonal)
Maitrise — A strong (9.5% ABV) «dry, tart + fruity» Imperial Farmhouse Ale
Beyond the beer:
–They’re typically closed Mondays + Tuesdays, unless there’s a Twins Home Game (but warning: it can be packed before a game).
–They now offer FREE tours on Saturdays at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm + 4pm. 20 person max per tour, and you must sign up in person on the day off.
–A food truck is on hand to get some grub almost every day they’re open.
–No dogs allowed on their patio :(It’s a bummer, because we’d visit a lot more often if they were.

I love this taproom. I love their beer. i love their staff. Feels like an actual taproom instead of a restaurant that happens to brew beer (cough Surly cough). I only wish they had high back chairs. I find backless chairs incredibly uncomfortable. guess I’ll have to stick to the patio… damn.

This is mt 2^nd time here. I usually need to ask people how to get here from Target Center and Target field. Came again with my sister. First ordered from Food Truck outside. I prefer Lonelty Blonde myself. I received free samples for ringer and war and peace. My sister said service was bad as bartenders talked amongst themselves then finally assisted her. I enjoyed some free samples. I went to their mini store and purchased some cute Fulton cycling socks. See photo. Until the next Twins game.

I’d been to Fulton Brewery and its taproom before, once before a Twins game and once on a Friday night before going out for dinner. It’s a great place to meet up with friends, and the beer is amazing.
Most recently, I hosted a small party at Fulton Brewery. When I arrived, Gummy (one of the amazing staff) treated me and my guests like royalty. The atmosphere was chill, the beer selection was outstanding (something for every taste), and the food truck was superb. (I am a food snob and even I was impressed – the Cuban burrito is great!)
If you haven’t tried Fulton Brewery, put it on your list. I love the Lonely Blonde Ale (I’m more of a Pilsner and ale kind of guy), and their IPAs and other beers are equally as impressive.
Fulton Brewery is the whole package: great beer, great location, great atmosphere, and wonderful staff. I’m so looking forward to going back!

This place is where it’s at! And by «it» I mean great beer and phenomenal service! If you haven’t tried the Lonely Blonde American Aleyou are insane! Helpful staff consistently goes above and beyond by providing exceptional service as well as idle conversational entertainment. Staffed with friendly people that define what a brewery taproom experience should be. Highly suggest a visit.
The only drawback is that they don’t make their Barrel Aged Libertine all year round or offer it in growlers. And for some reason wouldn’t allow me to inject it straight into my veins. Besides that it’s the best bar I’ve been to in Minneapolis hands down and hats off to everyone involved with Fulton beer. I’m a big fan.

Fulton has a great tap room. Lots of seating, both inside and out and the location right next to Target Field is killer.
This tap room sets itself apart with the myriad of beers that are (or were) only available in the taproom. Many of the other taprooms around will carry their 2 – 3 year round brews and then have 1 – 2 specials on tap. Fulton consistently has 7 – 10 beers on tap, something for ever taste.
My current Fulton favorite is Worthy Adversary… check it out while it is still around.

I made it a point to visit Fulton Brewery while in Minneapolis. I had heard nothing but good things all week long.
It ‘s right outside of downtown in a warehouse. The seating is communal style which is a lot of fun when you’re on your own.
I had the Lonely Blonde and Sweet Child of Vine. Both tasty brews. I really wanted to try the Libertine but I had drive so thought better of buying another beer. Instead I bought a bomber to bring home with me. I was told that their food was really good but I didn’t try it. I’m not sure the food is actually made by Fulton, more likely the food truck posted up out front.
The bartenders were really nice and the lady working the door was super friendly.
If I’m ever back in Minneapolis, I’d definitely stop by again.

This is such a money location by the stadium in the loop. I biked here for the first time (finally-​I know), which allowed me to stay and enjoy the patio. The set up has many picnic tables, so feel free to sit down and make a few new friends. The hops seem to be growing right up the vines and the mood is set with strings of lights above.
I haven’t really had a beer I don’t like from Fulton, so today I tried a new Red Ale brew they had at 8% alcohol. It did not disappoint. It was smooth with a deep red color, served in a short 10oz. They do not serve food here, but there is typically a food truck available if you get the munchies.

The plan I had was to do a brewery crawl with my pops post-​Twins game. This was stop one. If I’d known they open earlier on game days, I would have spent less time at the game watching the Twins get their asses handed to them and would have spent more time at Fulton.
Either way, we left the game about the start of the 8^th inning and managed to beat the massive crowd that made their way to Fulton after the game. There was a line outside of the brewery of anxious people waiting to get in to get some beer. I was the guy inside casually sipping my beer, nodding at the people in line, smacking my lips, and making comments like «Man, this is good,» and «How f#cking refreshing!». Nah, just kidding, I didn’t do all that.
I was actually at the bar sampling the different brews with my pops and talking to the cool as shit part owner and Fulton family member. He was a friendly guy that demonstrated a true passion for beer and beer culture. After a long conversation and sampling a number of the beers, I settled on the excellent The Designated Bitter. It’s been a month now, so I hardly can recall the beer’s attributes, but it was great. A ⁴⁄₅.
I also got a pour of the Sweet Child of Vine at another venue and found that to be a superb beer as well. ⁴⁄₅
Overall, this place stood out for the great personnel, for the high-​celiinged space and easy post-​game access, and for the excellent beer.
Cheers to the Fulton family.
PS. As I mentioned, Fulton can easily be part of a brewery crawl. My dad and I followed it with Dangerous Man (awesome), Indeed (excellent), Bauhaus Labs (excellent), and 612 Brewing (so-​so). I would have liked to do Boom Island instead of 612. This is a lot of walking, but you get to cross the Mississippi and see some cool neighborhoods and drinks lots of beer. Can’t beat that.