Brewery Profile

Back Channel Brewing

In Spring Park’s beer scene, a visitor finds a brewery that is not limited to the usual taproom routine. Back Channel Brewing Co. combines its brewing operations with a Nordic Haus sauna experience, so the visit can involve both a drink at the bar and time in a wood-fired, Scandinavian-inspired mobile sauna. The sauna setup is paired with cold plunge tubs by the lakeside, giving the place a wellness angle that changes the pace from a standard beer stop. Inside the taproom, the focus remains on draft beer service, but the wider beverage list is also part of the experience. Visitors who are not drinking alcohol, or who are taking a break between sauna sessions, have more choices than water or soda.

Travelers in this part of Minnesota often look for lake-adjacent stops, relaxed taprooms, and activities that can fit into a half-day outing. Back Channel fits that pattern by giving visitors a way to combine a brewery visit with a hot-and-cold sauna cycle near the water. Since specific beer names and beer styles are not provided here, the beer side is best approached as a rotating taproom experience rather than a visit built around a known flagship. The broader drink menu also makes the stop workable for mixed groups. Along with alcoholic tap beer, the brewery lists non-alcoholic options such as THC/CBD drinks, sparkling waters, craft sodas, kombucha, yerba mate, and non-alcoholic beers from ABV Technologies and Best Day Brewing.

For planning purposes, the sauna sessions are offered in two lengths: 1 hour 20 minutes or 2 hours. Visitors interested in that part of the visit should confirm current availability and any booking requirements directly with the brewery before arriving. The taproom also runs a weekday happy hour from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. During that window, listed specials include $5 tap beer, $3 non-alcoholic beer, and $3 pretzels. Because current draft lists can change, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours. For visitors comparing brewery stops in Spring Park, Back Channel is notable less for a published beer lineup and more for the way it adds sauna, cold plunge, and a broad non-alcoholic selection to the usual taproom visit.

Back Channel Brewing Co. in Spring Park, Minnesota integrates a Nordic Haus sauna experience with its brewing operations. The brewery offers a wood-fired Scandinavian-inspired mobile sauna alongside cold plunge tubs by the lakeside, with session options lasting 1 hour 20 minutes or 2 hours. Alongside this wellness feature, their beverage selection includes a range of non-alcoholic options like THC/CBD drinks, sparkling waters, craft sodas, kombucha, yerba mate, and non-alcoholic beers from ABV Technologies and Best Day Brewing. The taproom provides a happy hour from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), featuring $5 tap beer, $3 non-alcoholic beer, and $3 pretzels. This combination of sauna amenities and diverse drink offerings presents an alternative approach to the typical brewery setting.

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4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, Minnesota, 55384-9713

Website: https://www.backchannelbrewing.com

Hours: MON 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM TUE 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM WED 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM THU 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM FRI 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM SAT 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM SUN 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Back Channel Brewing.

Beer Styles at Back Channel Brewing

Back Channel Brewing brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Fruited Berliner, Kolsch, West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, Beer, American Lager, New England IPA, Holiday Ale, Release, New England Double IPA, and Imperial Stout. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Happy Hour

    Aug 26, 2026

    Join us for Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Enjoy $5 tap beer, $3 non-alcoholic beer, and $3 pretzels. Holidays are excluded.

  • Food Truck: Brown Chicken Brown Cow On The Mooove

    Aug 26, 2026

    Brown Chicken Brown Cow will be at Back Channel Brewing Co. serving their delicious burgers!

  • Ultimate Vikings Gameday Experience

    Sep 6, 2026

    Enjoy major Vikings games on a giant screen with the lake as a backdrop. This experience is hosted by Back Channel Brewing throughout the fall football season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Back Channel Brewing located?
Back Channel Brewing is located at 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, Minnesota, 55384-9713. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Back Channel Brewing's hours?
Current hours are: MON 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM TUE 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM WED 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM THU 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM FRI 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM SAT 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM SUN 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Back Channel Brewing?
Visit https://www.backchannelbrewing.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.