
‘The Takeout’ Names Rochester’s Own Forager the Best Brewery in the State
Take a 90-minute trip south of the Twin Cities for the best stouts in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, solid eats, and a brewery with ever-growing acclaim.
Solid eats is an understatement. The Takeout, a website dedicated to food and restaurants, recently published a list of the best breweries in each state based on reviews and award recognition and selected a Rochester brewery as the top brewery in the entire state of Minnesota. It's also one of the best restaurants in the Med-City.

The Takeout selected Forager Brewery in Rochester as the "Hands Down Best Brewery" in Minnesota and said the establishment is more than just good beer. "Forager Brewing in Rochester is just as beloved for its taproom's welcoming, dog-friendly atmosphere as it is for an eclectic mix of beer and delectable food."
Rochester's Forager Brewery Named Best Brewery in Minnesota
Their beers are brewed on-site and are consistently recognized as some of the best in the entire nation. To date, the brewery has racked up 11 National Untappd Beer Awards, 34 State Untappd Beer Awards, and seven #1-rated brews in the country. With that kind of track record, it’s no surprise they are now being celebrated as the best brewery in the state of Minnesota.
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What Kind Of Food Does Rochester's Forager Brewery Serve?
Food is typically an afterthought at most breweries, but Forager isn't your average brewery. Forager’s scratch kitchen pumps out incredible dishes, ranging from wood-fired pizzas and burgers to elevated comfort foods like pork belly bao and stroganoff.
Forager is one of many great breweries in southeast Minnesota. If you're a beer lover keep scrolling to see more options in our area.
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