Brewery Profile

Forbidden Barrel Brewing Company

A downtown setting one block from Lake Okabena gives this Worthington brewery a clear place in the city’s visitor circuit: close enough to pair with time near the water, but centered in the business district rather than set apart from town. Since beginning operations in 2019, Forbidden Barrel Brewing Company has served as a local taproom for beer drinkers interested in small-batch choices and regional character. A visitor walking in should expect a beverage list led by the brewery’s own beers, with Minnesota wines and small-batch spirits from the state also part of the offering. The emphasis is not limited to standard styles; the brewery is known for experimental flavors and ingredient combinations, with Paycheck Jalapeno Honey Wheat standing out as its most recognized beer.

Travelers in this part of Minnesota often look for stops that connect them to the region without requiring a full formal meal or a long detour. Forbidden Barrel fits that kind of itinerary by focusing on locally sourced ingredients where feasible and by keeping its offerings tied to Minnesota producers beyond beer alone. For craft beer visitors, the appeal is less about checking off a large production brewery and more about tasting how a local taproom approaches flavor. A beer such as a jalapeno honey wheat signals the brewery’s willingness to work outside a narrow lane, while the broader lineup may vary. That makes it a useful stop for people who enjoy seeing what a smaller brewery is currently pouring rather than arriving with a fixed expectation.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially because experimental beers and unique ingredient combinations can change over time. Food service is available, but it is limited rather than full restaurant-style. The menu includes made-to-order pizzas, including the Tater Tot Hotdish Pizza, along with sharable items such as Street Corn Nachos. Visitors who want only beer can treat it as a tasting stop, while groups with mixed preferences have the option of Minnesota wine or small-batch spirits. The brewery also supports local businesses and distributes its products within the region, but the most direct way to experience it is at the Worthington facility itself.

Forbidden Barrel Brewing Company began operations in 2019, establishing its facility one block from Lake Okabena in downtown Worthington, Minnesota. The brewery focuses on utilizing locally sourced ingredients where feasible, complementing its beer offerings with Minnesota wines and small-batch spirits from the state. Production emphasizes experimental flavors and unique ingredient combinations, though the brewery is particularly recognized for its Paycheck Jalapeno Honey Wheat. Food service includes a limited menu featuring made-to-order pizzas, such as the Tater Tot Hotdish Pizza, alongside sharable items like Street Corn Nachos. The facility supports local businesses and offers distribution of its products within the region.

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900 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN 56187, USA, Worthington, Minnesota, 56187

Phone: (507) 343-3880

Website: http://forbiddenbarrel.com/

Hours: Wednesday, Thursday: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Friday, Saturday: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm Sunday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monday, Tuesday: Closed Kitchen closes at 8:30pm Wednesday through Thursday, 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday, 7pm on Sunday. CLOSED THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY, CLOSE AT 8PM NEW YEARS EVE