Brewery Profile

Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars

On the west side of Sioux Falls, this brewery occupies a more specialized lane than the city’s everyday pint-stop breweries. Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars is built around artisan ales with a cellar-focused approach, including beers that are often barrel-aged. For now, a visitor should not expect to walk into a finished public tasting room and order across the bar; the dedicated tasting room is slated to open in Winter 2025-2026. Until then, the visitor experience is more about seeking out its releases through pickup or retail rather than dropping in for a conventional taproom visit.

Travelers exploring beer in this part of South Dakota often look for local producers that offer something beyond standard year-round styles, especially bottles or cans that can be shared later or compared with beers from other regional stops. Covert fits that kind of itinerary because its focus is on complex, cellar-minded ales rather than a broad pub lineup. That makes it a better match for visitors who enjoy slower-paced beer tasting, barrel influence, and beers meant to be considered over time. It may not serve the same purpose as a casual brewery lunch stop, but it can add a different angle to a Sioux Falls beer trip.

Practical planning matters here because the taproom is not yet open. Current access is through the brewery’s online store for Saturday pickup, or by finding its beer at local retailers across South Dakota. Before making a trip to the west side specifically for Covert, check the online store for availability, pickup details, and any current release information. Amenities such as seating, food options, outdoor space, or regular draft service should be treated as unknown until the tasting room opens and the brewery publishes details. Once the taproom is operating, it will be the place to confirm the day’s pours and how the brewery presents its barrel-aged and cellar-focused ales in person.

Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars is a hidden gem on the west side of Sioux Falls, specializing in meticulously crafted, often barrel-aged, artisan ales. While their dedicated tasting room is slated to open in Winter 2025-2026, you can currently discover their complex, cellar-focused brews through their online store for Saturday pickup or by seeking them out at local retailers across South Dakota. They offer a sophisticated take on craft beer, perfect for enthusiasts looking for something truly unique.

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434 East 8th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57103-7025

Phone: 6053895954

Website: http://www.covertartisanales.com

Hours: Saturday pickup 1 - 5 p.m.