Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCrooked Pint Ale House
Maplewood, MN
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-08-28 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
Crooked Pint Ale House runs a beer-first beverage program: 32 drafts, 28 wines by the glass, and bourbon/scotch selection. Happy hour delivers value with $4.5 rails, $6 brown liquors and wines, and $3.5 cans. The signature Crooked Bloody anchors weekend specials. Beer-centric food like the Beer Cheese Lucy reinforces the ale-house identity. A solid, unpretentious pub pour list.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Grain Belt or Summit tap during happy hour, then a Buffalo Trace neat. Weekend calls for the Crooked Bloody. The Beer Cheese Lucy pairs with a local craft draft.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts seeking rotating local crafts, bourbon and scotch drinkers, and value-focused happy hour patrons. Also those who appreciate beer-infused pub food.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour pricing: rails $4.5, brown liquors $6, wines $6, cans $3.5, Grain Belt taps $4.5, Summit taps $5. Crooked Bloody $6.75 on weekends.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 32-tap draft system emphasizing local and regional crafts, plus a generous bourbon and scotch selection. Beer is woven into the menu, as with the Beer Cheese Lucy.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Cocktail program is happy-hour driven: rails and brown liquor pours. Signature Crooked Bloody adds a weekend draw. Limited scope but honest pub pricing.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour rails and brown liquor pours offer accessible entry points.
- — Signature Crooked Bloody available during weekend happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Crooked Bloody: signature bloody mary, $6.75 weekend happy hour.
Pricing: $4.5 rails, $6 brown liquors; Crooked Bloody $6.75 weekend happy hour
Wine
28 wines by the glass is a substantial list for an ale house. Happy hour features recognizable labels at a fair price.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour wine specials include five selections at $6.
Standout selections
- — Apothic White Blend: happy hour white at $6.
- — Alamos Malbec: happy hour red at $6.
Pricing: Happy hour wines $6 each
Beer
32 drafts with local and regional craft focus. Happy hour pricing is aggressive. Beer-centric menu items reinforce the program.
Menu strengths
- — 32 draft beers featuring rotating local and regional crafts.
- — Happy hour discounts all taps and offers cheap cans.
Standout selections
- — Grain Belt Tap: $4.5 happy hour.
- — Busch Light Can: $3.5 happy hour.
Pricing: Happy hour $1 off all taps; $3.5 cans; $4.5 Grain Belt taps; $5 Summit taps
Spirits
Generous bourbon and scotch selection. Happy hour features five brown liquors at a uniform $6, including Buffalo Trace.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour brown liquor pours include Buffalo Trace and Famous Grouse at $6.
Standout selections
- — Buffalo Trace: bourbon, $6 happy hour.
- — Famous Grouse: scotch, $6 happy hour.
Pricing: Happy hour brown liquors $6
How it sits with the food
The Beer Cheese Lucy, made with Grain Belt Premium beer cheese sauce, pairs naturally with a crisp lager or pale ale. Beer-battered items suggest similar matches.
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About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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