Brewery Profile

Excelsior Brewing Company

In Historic Downtown Excelsior, this family-owned microbrewery gives the city a dedicated production brewery and taproom rather than a bar that happens to serve local beer. Established in 2012, Excelsior Brewing Company is built around brewing on site and serving that beer in a public gathering space. A visitor walking in should expect a taproom format with 24 dedicated tap lines, which gives the brewery room to present more than one style or seasonal direction at a time. Its role in the local beer scene is tied as much to place as to the beer itself: the taproom functions as a community meeting point in downtown Excelsior, with regular reasons for residents and visitors to stop in beyond a single pint.

Travelers exploring Minnesota breweries often look for variety, informal spaces, and a sense of how a brewery fits into its town. This stop fits that pattern because the brewery is described as producing a wide range of beer styles, without being limited in its identity to one flagship or one narrow category. For visitors moving through the western Twin Cities area or spending time in Excelsior, the appeal is straightforward: it is a production brewery with enough tap lines to make the day’s selection worth checking in person. The experience is centered on the taproom, conversation, and whatever is pouring that day, rather than a highly scripted tour or destination built around a single attraction.

Practical planning is best handled by treating the taproom as the source for current details. The 24 tap lines indicate a broad setup, but the exact pours can change, so the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s beers. Live music events are part of the brewery’s community use, making the atmosphere dependent on the schedule; visitors who prefer a quieter stop may want to check timing before going. Dogs are allowed in designated areas, which is useful for travelers with pets but not the same as unrestricted access throughout the property. The known amenities point to a casual brewery visit: a downtown taproom, on-site production identity, beer variety, community events, and a local crowd.

The Excelsior Brewing Company operates a full production facility in Historic Downtown Excelsior, Minnesota, featuring a taproom with 24 dedicated tap lines. Established in 2012, the microbrewery is family-owned and focuses on producing a wide variety of beer styles. The location functions as a community gathering space, hosting live music events and allowing dogs in designated areas. While primarily focused on brewing, the establishment emphasizes its role as a local center within the Excelsior community.

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421 3rd St, Excelsior, MN 55331, USA, Excelsior, Minnesota, 55331

Phone: (952)-474-7837

Website: http://excelsiorbrew.com/

Hours: New Year's Week Holiday Hours!Monday- ClosedTuesday- 4:00-9:00PMWednesday- 2:00-8:00PM New Year's EveThursday- 9:00AM-8:00PM New Year's DayFriday- 12:00-11:00PMSaturday-12:00-11:00PMSunday-12:00-6:00PM