Brewery
Unclaimed profileUrban Growler Brewing Company
Saint Paul, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Minnesota's first women-owned microbrewery pours a wide-ranging beer list, from Cowbell Cream Ale® to rotating sours and hazies, plus hard seltzers and blends. The nonalcoholic program is notably robust, including Urban GLOW™ zero-proof mocktails, house-made sodas, and Athletic Brewing NA beers. A single hard seltzer cocktail anchors the cocktail side, which remains thin.
- What should I order?
- Start with Cowbell Cream Ale®, a light gold ale with low bitterness and flaked maize. For hop lovers, Crossroads IPA uses Magnum, Simcoe, Cascade, and Bergamot hops. Try the Vanilla Latte Blonde Ale, infused with espresso roast from True Stone Coffee Roasters. Non-drinkers can choose Urban GLOW™ Pineapple Upside Down Cake mocktail.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts seeking a wide variety of styles, from classic pilsners to experimental hazies and sours, will find much to explore. Those avoiding alcohol are well-served with a dedicated NA menu including mocktails and NA beers. The dog-friendly beer garden and full-service kitchen make it a welcoming stop for groups.
- When should I go?
- Visit during a warm afternoon to enjoy the dog-friendly beer garden, a supported feature. The rotating beer list suggests seasonal changes, so returning throughout the year offers new options.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- As Minnesota's first women-owned microbrewery, Urban Growler stands out for its inclusive approach. The Plow to Pint® Series uses local farm harvests, and the brewery also produces CannaFizz™ THC beverages. The beer list spans traditional and non-traditional styles, with a notable commitment to nonalcoholic options.
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
The cocktail program is minimal, with only one alcoholic cocktail (Growling Mule) and a line of zero-proof mocktails. The mocktails show creativity, but the alcoholic side lacks depth.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Urban GLOW™ mocktail line with zero alcohol, including creative options like Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
- — Growling Mule uses hard seltzer and ginger beer, catering to gluten-friendly preferences.
Standout selections
- — Growling Mule: Double hard seltzer, ginger beer, fresh lime.
- — Urban GLOW™ Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Frozen pineapple, Minnesota wildflower honey, vanilla, maraschino cherry.
Pricing: Pricing not available.
Beer
A broad and varied beer program with flagships, rotating seasonals, hard seltzers, and blends. Styles range from cream ale to hazy IPA, showing both tradition and experimentation.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of styles including cream ale, IPA, blonde ale, pilsner, porter, sour, and hazy IPA.
- — Offers hard seltzers and craft beer blends, expanding the beverage list.
- — Beer Finder page helps customers locate their beers on tap and in cans.
Standout selections
- — Cowbell Cream Ale®: Light gold, low bitterness, specialty malt and flaked maize.
- — Crossroads IPA: Crisp IPA with Magnum, Simcoe, Cascade, and Bergamot hops.
- — Vanilla Latte Blonde Ale: Vanilla-infused blonde ale with espresso roast from True Stone Coffee Roasters.
- — Urban Haze Hazy IPA Volume 7: Hazy IPA with Michigan-grown El Dorado, Mackinac, and Vista hops.
Pricing: Pricing not available.
Nonalcoholic
An extensive nonalcoholic program with house-made sodas, kombucha, lemonade, iced tea, NA beers, and zero-proof mocktails. The Urban GLOW™ line adds a crafted element.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated NA section with a variety of options including sodas, kombucha, lemonade, iced tea, and non-alcoholic beers.
- — Zero-proof mocktails under the Urban GLOW™ line, with creative flavors.
Standout selections
- — Urban GLOW™ Bonspiel Blue: Cucumber, lemon, butterfly pea flower blue tea.
- — Athletic Brewing Company Non-Alcoholic IPA; House-made Honey Cream Soda
Pricing: Pricing not available.
How it sits with the food
The Vanilla Latte Blonde Ale, with its espresso roast from True Stone Coffee Roasters, could complement chocolate desserts or hearty breakfast fare. The crisp Minnow Bite® Pilsner with Saaz hop bite pairs well with lighter fare like salads or seafood. The brewery's full-service kitchen likely offers suitable food, though specifics were not detailed.
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