Our Brewery

A family owned and operated microbrewery located in the heart of Excelsior. A welcoming community-centric gathering place since 2012. We brew a wide variety of beer styles with a focus on traditional methods and ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you serve food?

We do not have a kitchen, but we offer a variety of snacks including Von Hanson’s pretzels, beef sticks, and assorted Lay’s potato chips. You're also welcome to bring in takeout to enjoy in our taproom or out on the patio!

2. Do you have food trucks?

While we don’t have regular food trucks, we occasionally host events where a food truck or local restaurant provides food. These events will be announced on our website and social media—keep an eye out for updates!

3. Are dogs allowed in the taproom?

Absolutely! Dogs are welcome both inside the taproom and out on the patio year-round. We love our four-legged visitors and even host dog-friendly events throughout the year. Please make sure all dogs remain on a leash.

4. Do you have live music?

Yes! We offer live music three nights a week:

Wednesday – Open Jam Night @ 6 PM: A full band setup where anyone can sign up and play!

Friday – Acoustic Night @ 7 PM: Featuring solo artists or duos in a relaxed, intimate setting.

Saturday – Full Band Night @ 7:30 PM: Our big show of the week with high-energy, full-band performances.

5. Do you charge a cover?

Most of our live music events are free! If a show is ticketed or has a cover charge, we’ll post the details on our website and social media.

6. Are children allowed?

Yes! We’re a family-friendly taproom. We host a variety of kid-friendly events including:

Kids Craft Sundays (last Sunday of every month)

Easter Egg Hunt (Saturday before Easter)

Bounce houses during select events

Halloween Dance Party for kids

7. Do you take reservations?

Yes, we can reserve areas for large groups or special events. Rental fees or tab minimums may apply—contact us for more details!

8. How do I book my band?

We’d love to hear from you! Please send band inquiries to: 📧 taproom@excelsiorbrew.com

Our lake or yours, the goal is to ensure you have a great experience with Excelsior Brewing Company whether visiting the brewery, enjoying our beer while you're out on the town or bringing us home to stock your beer fridge. All of our beers are brewed right here in Excelsior by our professional brew team. The taproom is a fun environment to meet friends, grab a beer before dinner or enjoy live music. We are family and dog friendly and hope to see you soon.

Our Mission

Inspired by the lake lifestyle, we strive to be a family and community based brewery that leads by example. We respect the history of Excelsior and Lake Minnetonka by partnering with our neighbors to honor & preserve this incredible natural resource. Beer is happy and our mission is to bring more happy to the world.