Badger Hill Brewing

With all the brewery options available in the Twin Cities, you really have to stand out to draw people in. For me Badger Hill didn’t do that. Don’t get me wrong, they have a beautiful space and good beer. Nothing really stood out enough where I said to myself «Hey, this is really good, I need to come back and have this again.» The Foundation Stout was probably my favorite of the 5 beers I tried. Great color and flavor, but again you can find a beer like this at almost every brewery you go to. They do rotate their taps so maybe if I’m in the area again I’ll stop in.

I love coming here. The people are really nice, like really super nice and that seems to be a lost art these days from businesses. I think maybe because they seem to treat this more like a hobby than a job, so happiness flows at Badger Hill!
The place is clean and has good bathrooms and a decent amount of seating though it can get real busy at peak times.
Beers are good, and a bit eclectic. In a good way. Not just same ‘ol same ‘ol IPA, etc.
Wish they had food here all the time. The have food trucks sometimes and you can order in or bring your own. I hope they continue to do well and then expand the place a bit. Gets some more room and add a kitchen and food.
In addition they offer tours here and that is fun to do and even kids can come along!

I LOVE BADGER HILL. We’d been meaning to come here forever, and I’m so glad we finally did!
1. Most of their beers are delicious. We had already had probably half of them at various times and places, so we knew they would be. We got two flights, to try everything on tap. You know how usually you get a flight and 1 is delicious, 2 are OK, and 1 is bad? 3 delicious, 1 OK was a more appropriate ratio here.
They had the stout and the Traitor on nitro. Traitor (IPA) on nitro was a new experience for me as I’ve only had nitro stouts in the past. I liked it! It just felt really smooth.
2. The employees are amazing. It was Rich and… we never caught the other guy’s name on staff. Even though it was busy, we had full conversations with both of them throughout the evening.
3. TONS of parking available.
4. The atmosphere was great! Nice rustic vibe (but still clean-​feeling, which I appreciate). Chalkboard walls in the restrooms. Lots of board and card games available! Don’t forget to bring a book you’re done with, because they’ve got a little library!
5. Someone gave us free cake! Which always adds a little extra sparkle to a place. More relevant information, however, the only food they sell is artisan popcorn, but you can bring in takeout or get delivery. They actually have a «menu» of delivery options.

Great find!
Fantastic atmospheres and fantastic brews!
We stopped in here to catch up on some emails. Outlets were readily available, table and chairs were comfortable and the wifi was free and working!
I ordered a sampler. 4 beers for $ 8. Not bad! My favorites were the Minnesota Special Bitter and Foundation Stout. I’m definitely going to pick up some cans of the MSB next time I see it at the store!

One of my favorite breweries in the Twin Cities. High Road on tap is worth the visit alone. Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, and, most importantly, really really good beer.

Love, Love, Love the new digs!!! Not surprisingly. staff were friendly and chatty! LOVED that they have a little «Take a Book, Leave a Book!» and… love the chalkboard walls in the bathroom! Love… the beer… the staff… the digs!!!

Tried the Bitters and really enjoyed it. $ 5 drafts, wish we had been able to take the tour.

Great beers! This place is clean and the staff is friendly as can be. I had the High Road Everyday ale and it was great. This would be a great place to meet friends after work or dinner for a nightcap.

Came here with coworkers on a Thursday. It was very busy. Lots of beer options but the majority’s favorite was the IPA. The location is in a very industrial area so it may be hard to find but they provide signs along the road to guide you to their brewery. It has a clean and spacious taproom with an abundant amount of seating. There is some patio seating outside. I am giving this place three stars because they did not have any snacks for sale. I think it would be a great idea for them to sell chips and salsa or some type of salty snacks so that their customers can munch on food. I thought the whole idea of salty snacks was to help encourage customers to buy more drinks because it would make them thirsty? Guess I’m wrong…

The beer is great, and Friday night food trucks make this a favorite place of mine in Shakopee

Stopped in while visiting the Minneapolis area. I had a pint of the Traitor IPA & the boyfriend had a flight of 4 of their beers. He said they were all good. Nice atmosphere

All I can say is «wow!» Simple, well-​appointed taproom. Loved the Traitor IPA. We had a pint then took home a growler for enjoyment later in the weekend. The taproom was already filling up at 3pm on Friday which is always a good sign. We didn’t try the food truck but looks like different food trucks set up shop most Fridays. Outdoor seating. Definitely recommended.

A dude I work with at Target is also a part owner of Badger Hill Brewery. 2 buddies of I signed up for the 2 PM Saturday tour lead by Brent, it was awesome.
About 5 minutes in you get a bunch of samples and the tour is more of how they got to where they are and where they want to go to, which I feel is more fun than most tours.
I like that they will take another brewer’s growler and exchange it with theirs. I got an IPA, which is chilling in the fridge as I type.
Really cool guys and a fun tap room.

Tim and Robert are the funnest, chillest bartenders. They take care of my roommate and I every time we go there during the week. I was so excited to see how busy this place gets on the weekends, its a fun atmosphere. The first impression you get when you walk in is how clean and sanitary it is. The lofted ceilings and industrial park location are very cool.
My personal favorite is the MSB (Minnesota Special Bitter) and for only $ 10 to refill my growler, I almost always have one in my fridge, but I still make it down to the brewery a few times a week. I am bummed to be moving to Denver because this is my favorite local brewery I’ve ever had in the places I have lived. Having my going-​away party there next week to show my support for these guys.

I came here on a lazy Saturday afternoon. I was surprised to see that it is really close to Valleyfair. It makes me want to drop the kids off and run across the street to Badger Hill!
It’s time for a taproom breakdown!
— Everytaproom needs a place to order drinks from, these guys have it. The bar was empty and no problems getting my flight.
— Flights! Yes, they have them and a good selection of beers to chose from.
— Obligatory mural on the wall, Right as you walk in you’re greeted with a huge mural that represents the brewery well.
— Freindly staff, they have them. Say hi and start a conversation. You can’t go wrong.

— A view of the beer making swag, bright tanks, fermenters, oh my!
— Finally, tastey brews! Yes there wasn’t a beer that I had in my flight that wasn’t the average beer you find at all taprooms. All were good and flavorful.
The one thing that wasn’t there when I visited was the food truck, but I hear they have them come regularly.
Cheers!

Great beer in a fun relaxed atmosphere! They encourage you to bring in your own food, as no food is served. Food trucks have been becoming regulars in Friday nights and there is always a variety with those. I recommend the Minne-​ale Kolsch or the India Session Ale! We like to bring a card game or two to play and sit and enjoy! They have a few games to play as well… We can’t wait for the summer!

I would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes a great, comfortable, tap house ambience. The beer selection hits the entire spectrum of flavored from light, to bitter, to dark. The bar tending staff is more than helpful to get you the beer you’re in the mood for. Personally I wish I could rank this place more than five stars. On a scale of 1-​Jean Claude VanDamme, I would say this place is a full aerial spin-​kick to the taste buds. This is actually my liver’s favorite establishment. Visit, drink, and be merry!

WOW! The White IPA is the best! I have started dreaming about it. Great atmosphere, and awesome beertenders! It was worth my drive to Shakopee, and I know I will be back again and again. Looking forward to their outside patio opening.

After my first visit, I can say it is a great little niche bar…
I had Badger Hill in a bottle at a poker night as Im from Shakopee, and it pails in comparison to the Traitor on Tap. Much better from the tap and you can’t beat $ 5 pints and $ 15 growlers with only a $ 10 refill? WOW… for a 64oz growler? A steal…
They fill their growlers in the AM because it takes a while to pour them, so when their gone for the day, their gone, so while I couldn’t get the Traitor, I got an ISA and it was VERY tasty.
The taproom itself has a couple cable TVs and your typical industrial feel type furniture…
I wouldn’t necessarily say you could make a night out of the place as they do close at 11 and they DONT have food… yet…however they will let you bring whatever in and order out from whomever delivers…
A great addition to Shakopee for sure!

Yeay, beer!
The Foundation Stout made my night (I wish they sold it in growlers). It’s a nice, taproom. $ 5 pints. Tucked away on a an industrial street in the shadow of a roller coaster or two. They don’t have a sign on the street side yet, so know the warehouse number before you go. BYOF.

I was excited to find out there was a brewery so close but unfortunately the beers didn’t do much for me.
I tried all 5 of the beers on tap the night I went. The only one I really liked was the Foundation Stout. It was very good.
The others… Not so much. My favorite style of beer is IPA, but both examples offered fell short. The white ipa had an odd bitterness to it (and not a hop bitterness, which I love). The Traitor IPA, which I tried both the Nitro and carbonated version, had a muddled tasted to it. Not a clean flavor at all. I expected the nitro version to be better, but the off flavor just stood out more.
I really wanted to like Badger Hill, since it’s so close, but I’d only come back if they had a food truck I really like.