Brewery Profile

Big Axe Brewing Company

In downtown Nisswa, a visitor to Big Axe Brewing Company finds a brewery that has grown from a taproom into a full brewpub. The site has personal significance for founder Chris, who attended the elementary school directly across the street, and that local connection helps place the brewery within the town’s small downtown visitor circuit. Big Axe opened on May 14, 2015, with a focus on producing full-flavored, creative beers and house-made root beer. Since adding a kitchen in 2017, the experience has become less of a quick beer stop and more of a casual meal-and-drinks visit, with the brewery serving as both a taproom and restaurant.

Travelers in this part of Minnesota often look for stops that fit around lake-country routines: lunch after time outdoors, a relaxed dinner in town, or a place where a group can sit down without making beer the only reason for the visit. Big Axe fits that pattern by pairing its beer program with familiar pub fare and regional menu items. The food offerings include burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads, along with Walleye and smoked items such as BBQ wings, brisket, and chicken. For visitors who are not drinking beer, the house-made root beer gives the taproom another option, which can matter for families or mixed groups.

For planning purposes, Big Axe is family-friendly indoors and has a dog-friendly patio for outdoor seating. The patio is the relevant option for guests traveling with dogs, while families can use the indoor dining area under the brewery’s stated policy. Current beer availability is best confirmed at the taproom, since the known information describes a range of full-flavored, creative beers but does not identify specific year-round or seasonal names. Visitors who want beer to go can ask about off-sale growlers and crowlers, which are part of the brewery’s distribution. With its downtown setting, kitchen service, and take-home options, Big Axe is a practical Nisswa stop for travelers looking to combine a local beer visit with a straightforward meal.

Located in downtown Nisswa, Minnesota, Big Axe Brewing Company occupies a site significant to its founder, Chris, who attended the elementary school directly across the street. The brewery began operations on May 14, 2015, initially functioning solely as a taproom focused on producing a variety of full-flavored, creative beers and house-made root beer. Two years later, in 2017, Big Axe expanded its offerings by integrating a full kitchen and restaurant service. The menu features standard pub fare, including burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads, alongside regional specialties such as Walleye and smoked items like BBQ wings, brisket, and chicken. The facility maintains a family-friendly policy indoors and offers a dog-friendly patio area for outdoor seating. Big Axe distributes its products through off-sale growlers and crowlers.

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25435 Main St, Nisswa, Minnesota, 56468-5001

Phone: (218) 961-2337

Website: http://www.bigaxebrewing.com

Hours: BEER Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri & Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am - 8pm. FOOD Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm.