Brewery
Unclaimed profileLa Doña Cervecería Brewery
Minneapolis, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
La Doña Cervecería Brewery runs a Latin-inflected taproom where the beer list is the main event: thirteen house brews from a Vienna lager to a mole stout. The cocktail menu leans equally adventurous, with mezcal, cachaca, and prickly pear in play, though pricing is inconsistent. Wine is a minor sidebar. A vibrant, welcoming spot for drinkers who like their flavors loud.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Doña Fría Vienna lager, a crisp, toasty pour available in several sizes. For something bolder, the Serrano Doña Fría adds smoked pepper heat. The Oaxaca Old Fashioned blends mezcal and tequila with chipotle cacao bitters. Non-drinkers can try the You Betcha THC tea.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer enthusiasts seeking creative, Latin-inspired styles will find much to like. Cocktail fans who appreciate agave spirits and unconventional ingredients will enjoy the Oaxaca Old Fashioned and Prickly Pear Caipirinha. The welcoming, vibrant atmosphere also suits groups looking for a lively taproom experience.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are likely lively given the vibrant atmosphere and praise for bartender service. The patio-friendly El Super Classico suggests warm-weather visits are a good bet, but the extensive beer list makes any season workable.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beers range from $3.00 for a 5oz El Trigo Dorado to $8.00 for a 20oz Doña Fría; cocktails are $12-$15, with the Mexican Candy Shot at $7.00. Non-alcoholic options start at $3.00 for soda and go up to $10.00 for a 10mg THC tea.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A brewery that leans into Latin flavors across both beer and cocktails. The Enmolada mole stout with serrano peppers and the Serrano Doña Fría show a kitchen-like approach to brewing. The cocktail list's use of cachaca and chipotle cacao bitters is uncommon in a taproom setting.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seven cocktails with Latin ingredients like mezcal, cachaca, and prickly pear. Creative range from margaritas to coladas, but pricing is incomplete and no community feedback specific to cocktails exists.
Menu strengths
- — Creative Latin-inspired cocktails using tequila, mezcal, cachaca, and chipotle cacao bitters
- — Variety of styles: margarita, old fashioned, caipirinha, mule, sour, colada
Standout selections
- — Oaxaca Old Fashioned: mezcal and tequila with agave and chipotle cacao bitters
- — Prickly Pear Caipirinha: Rota 48 Aged Cachaca with prickly pear syrup and lime
- — Doña Colada: aged rum, pineapple, coconut, cinnamon, lime, with a mezcal mist
Pricing: Fresh Marg $12.00, Oaxaca Old Fashioned $15.00, Mexican Candy Shot $7.00
Wine
Small wine list with five options from Dona Paula and Santa Marina, including a sparkling. Only one price listed; limited variety and no community evidence.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both red and white varietals and a sparkling option
Standout selections
- — Dona Paula Los Cardos Cabernet at $9.00
Pricing: Dona Paula Los Cardos Cabernet $9.00
Beer
Thirteen house beers including lagers, sours, stouts, and a hard seltzer. Multiple serving sizes, crowlers, and growlers.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of styles from light lager to mole stout
- — Flexible serving sizes including crowlers and growlers; Community praise for creativity and flavor
Standout selections
- — Doña Fría: Vienna lager with toffee, caramel, and corn notes
- — Serrano Doña Fría: smoked serrano-infused Mexican lager
- — Enmolada: chocolate mole stout with serrano peppers
- — Calamansi Sour: citrus-driven with restrained tartness
Pricing: Doña Fría $5.00/5oz to $8.00/20oz; Serrano Doña Fría $6.00/5oz to $9.00/20oz; Enmolada $6.00/5oz, $7.00/10oz; El Trigo Dorado $3.00/5oz to $5.00/16oz; Michelada $10.00/16oz
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include THC-infused tea, one N/A beer, kombucha, and soda. Clearly labeled and priced, but limited selection and no community feedback.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of non-alcoholic choices including THC tea and N/A beer
Standout selections
- — You Betcha THC herbal tea in 5mg and 10mg strengths
Pricing: You Betcha $8.00/5mg, $10.00/10mg; Brooklyn N/A Beer $6.00/12oz; Jinx Tea $6.00/12oz can; Soda $3.00 free refills
Spirits
Spirits are used in cocktails but there is no dedicated spirits list or pricing. The range includes tequila, mezcal, cachaca, vodka, bourbon, and rum.
Menu strengths
- — Integration of a diverse range of base spirits into the cocktail menu
Standout selections
- — Rota 48 Aged Cachaca in the Prickly Pear Caipirinha
- — Blanco tequila in the Mexican Candy Shot
How it sits with the food
The Enmolada mole stout with roasted malt and serrano heat would pair with the kitchen's Mexican-inspired dishes, like the praised burrito. The Doña Fría's toffee and corn notes could complement chips and salsa.
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