Brewery
Unclaimed profileInver Grove Brewing Co
Inver Grove Heights, MN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Inver Grove Brewing Co. Pairs an on-site brewery with a full bar and a kitchen. The cocktail menu runs from an espresso martini with cold brew to a spicy blood orange margarita, priced $12–$14. The wine list covers white, red, rosé, and sparkling by glass or bottle, with happy hour discounts on both cocktails and bottles. The brewery pours 19 rotating house beers in multiple sizes, and the mocktail menu includes a lemon basil refresher and non-alcoholic rosé.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Boujee Juice, a gin-based cocktail with pear cognac, elderflower, lemon, blood orange, and pomegranate. For beer, the Shay's Hope Grapefruit Hazy IPA is a rotating house option available in 5oz, 16oz, or crowler. If you prefer wine, a glass of Pinot Noir Josh Reserve pairs well with the bar's hearty menu.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like variety will find it here: cocktail enthusiasts, craft beer fans, and wine drinkers all have dedicated lists. The mocktail menu and non-alcoholic rosé also make it a comfortable stop for designated drivers or those skipping alcohol.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers $1.50 off all drinks and $5 off bottles of wine, making it a budget-friendly time to sample across categories. Brunch features loaded Bloody Marys and mimosas.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $12–$14, draft beers from $3 to $8 based on pour size, and wine by the glass from $8 to $13. Crowlers of house beer are $10.50–$14, and mocktails are $6–$7.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- It operates as a brewpub with a full bar, giving it a rare diversity: 19 rotating house beers plus a cocktail list with eight specialty drinks and a wine list. The house-made beers are available in 5oz, 13oz, and 16oz pours, plus crowlers to go.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A specialty cocktail list offers eight named drinks, ranging from an espresso martini with cold brew to a spicy blood orange margarita with jalapeño and coconut cream. Prices are consistent at $12–$14, and the full bar pours them. A brunch menu adds a loaded Bloody Mary and mimosa flight.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named specialty cocktails with specific spirits and modifiers, showing clear range.
- — Brunch extension with a loaded Bloody Mary and mimosa flight adds day-drinking context.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Martini: vanilla vodka, Kahlua, and Cuppa More Pages cold brew ($13).
- — Boujee Juice: Gray Whale gin, pear cognac, elderflower, lemon, blood orange, pomegranate ($13).
- — Almond Old Fashioned: Woodford Reserve, Disaronno, orange bitters, cherry ($14).
Pricing: $12–$14 per cocktail; happy hour $1.50 off all drinks
Wine
The wine list covers white, red, rosé, and sparkling, available by glass or bottle. Named selections include Bogle Pinot Grigio, Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc, Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, and Josh Reserve Pinot Noir. Prices are approachable, with happy hour discounts on bottles.
Menu strengths
- — Seven named wines spanning four styles from California, New Zealand, and Italy.
- — Both glass and bottle formats give flexibility for single pours or sharing.
- — Happy hour $5 off bottles makes the list more accessible.
Standout selections
- — Pinot Noir Josh Reserve: Santa Barbara red, $13 glass / $45 bottle.
- — Sauvignon Blanc Nobilo: New Zealand white, $10 glass / $34 bottle.
Pricing: Glasses $8–$13; bottles $24–$45; happy hour $5 off bottles
Beer
The on-site brewery runs a rotating tap list of 19 house beers spanning IPAs, lagers, stouts, and sours. Beers pour in 5oz, 13oz, and 16oz sizes, with crowlers available to go. Customers praise the variety and quality, with one highlighting a Mexican lager.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating 19-tap lineup covers multiple styles from hazy IPA to milk stout.
- — Multiple pour sizes (5oz, 13oz, 16oz) and crowlers allow tasting or taking home.
- — Recent customer accounts describe high quality and great variety.
Standout selections
- — Shay's Hope Grapefruit Hazy IPA: 4.8% ABV, $3 (5oz), $8 (16oz), $12 crowler.
- — Clarabelle Milk Stout: 8.6% ABV, $4 (5oz), $8 (13oz), $13 crowler.
- — Oktoberfest Märzen: 6.8% ABV, $3 (5oz), $7 (16oz), $11 crowler.
Pricing: Draft $3–$8 depending on size; crowlers $10.50–$14
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail menu includes a dirty soda, lemon basil refresher, flavored lemonades, and kombucha, ranging from $6 to $7.50. The venue also carries Rosé Yes Way, a non-alcoholic French rosé available by glass or bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Five named nonalcoholic options, including a non-alcoholic rosé from France.
- — Mocktail pricing under $8 makes it an easy alternative.
- — The lemon basil refresher and dirty soda offer house-made variety.
Standout selections
- — Lemon Basil Refresher: lemon, basil, agave, sparkling water ($7).
- — Rosé Yes Way: non-alcoholic rosé from France ($10 glass / $24 bottle).
Pricing: Mocktails $6–$7.50; non-alcoholic rosé $10 glass / $24 bottle
How it sits with the food
The full kitchen supports the bar, and brunch pairs a loaded Bloody Mary or mimosa flight with morning dishes. The spicy blood orange margarita could cut through rich or fried foods, while the milk stout would complement chocolate desserts.
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