Brewery Profile

3rd Act Craft Brewery

For visitors exploring Woodbury’s beer options, 3rd Act Craft Brewery offers a small-scale taproom experience tied closely to the eastern Twin Cities suburbs. Established in 2018, it operates a 10-barrel brewing system and keeps its focus primarily on local distribution rather than a broad regional footprint. Walking in, a guest can expect a dedicated taproom with seating for about 60 people and a draft list that changes over time, typically running between 8 and 12 taps. The setup is straightforward: the beer program is the main draw, with the taproom serving as the best place to see what is currently available. During warmer months, the outdoor patio adds more room for visitors who prefer to sit outside.

Travelers in the Twin Cities area often look for breweries that give a sense of the local beer scene without requiring a long detour or a highly specialized palate. A stop here fits that pattern well because 3rd Act emphasizes approachable styles, including lagers, pale ales, and robust stouts. That range can work for mixed groups, from people who want something familiar to those who like comparing how smaller breweries interpret classic styles. Its limited distribution also gives visitors a reason to try the beer at the source; while some core offerings are packaged in 16-ounce cans for select retailers in Washington County, the taproom is where the rotating list is most visible. For anyone traveling through Woodbury or staying in the eastern metro, it provides a practical way to include a local brewery visit without leaving the area.

Food planning is simple but worth considering before arriving. 3rd Act does not operate a full kitchen, so visitors should not expect a standard brewpub menu. Instead, the brewery frequently hosts local food trucks, and outside food is allowed on-site, which gives groups flexibility if they want to bring takeout or coordinate around the day’s vendor. Because the beer lineup rotates and the patio is seasonal, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, food truck schedule, and outdoor seating availability. Those looking for packaged beer may find limited quantities of core offerings at select retailers in Washington County, but availability should not be assumed. For most visitors, the most reliable experience is to plan a taproom stop, check what is on draft, and make food arrangements accordingly.

3rd Act Craft Brewery operates a 10-barrel brewing system in Woodbury, Minnesota, focusing primarily on local distribution within the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Established in 2018, the brewery maintains a rotating selection of 8 to 12 taps, emphasizing approachable styles such as lagers, pale ales, and robust stouts. The facility includes a dedicated taproom space with seating capacity for approximately 60 patrons and features an outdoor patio operational during warmer months. While 3rd Act does not operate a full kitchen, it frequently hosts local food trucks and allows outside food for consumption on-site. The brewery distributes limited quantities of its core offerings in 16-ounce cans to select retailers in Washington County.

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4120 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN 55129, USA, Woodbury, Minnesota, 55129

Phone: (651) 998-2337

Website: http://www.3rdactbrew.com/

Hours: Taproom & Patio Open Weekdays 4PM-9PM, Fri 2PM-10PM Sat 11:30AM-10PM, Sun 11:30AM-9PM.