Brewery Profile

Garphish Brewing Company

In the small north-metro city of Bethel, a brewery visit has a different pace than a stop in a dense urban taproom district. The Garphish Brewing Company gives visitors a local taproom setting built around house-brewed draft beer and the kind of informal community gathering that defines many smaller Minnesota breweries. Walking in, the main point of contact is the tap list: beers made by the Garphish Crew and poured for on-site enjoyment. Rather than functioning as a production-focused destination with a detached tasting room, the experience centers on the taproom itself, where regulars, nearby residents, and travelers passing through the Bethel area can share space over current releases.

Travelers exploring breweries north of the Twin Cities often look for a mix of familiar styles and seasonal choices, and a stop here fits that regional pattern. Minnesota craft beer drinkers commonly seek out approachable blondes, amber ales, pale ales, IPAs, wheat beers, porters, stouts, and rotating specialties that match the weather: lighter, crisp beers in summer; maltier and darker pours through fall and winter; and occasional fruit, hop-forward, or specialty releases when brewers want to vary the board. In a community like Bethel, the appeal is often less about chasing a large beer list and more about seeing how a local brewery interprets those styles for its own audience. For visitors already touring the northern edge of the metro or heading between Anoka County communities, Garphish offers a small-city counterpoint to busier brewery corridors.

The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, serving formats, and any events or community activities happening during a visit. Because the brewery’s known visitor experience is centered on on-site draft sales, guests should plan around enjoying beer at the taproom rather than assuming broader distribution or packaged take-home options. As with many Minnesota taprooms, the most useful pre-visit checks are hours, current beer availability, food arrangements if any, and whether the room is hosting a gathering that could affect seating. For first-time visitors, a flight or a conversation at the bar can help identify what the Garphish Crew is pouring that day and which styles are moving with the season. The visit works best as a relaxed local stop: straightforward, community-oriented, and grounded in the taproom rather than spectacle.

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165 Main St, Bethel, Minnesota, 55005

Phone: 7634520270

Website: http://www.garphish.com

Hours: Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday: 4pm-10pm Wednesday: 4pm-10pm Thursday: 4pm-10pm Friday: 12pm-10pm Saturday: 12pm-10pm

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Taproom Hours and Weekly Schedule

    Oct 8, 2026

    Taproom is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4 PM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 PM to 10 PM. Sunday and Monday closed.

  • Thursday Book Club at 6pm

    Oct 8, 2026

    Join the weekly book club on Thursdays at 6pm. Everyone is welcome, whether you're a regular or new.

  • Music Bingo Hosted by Velvet Rust

    Oct 8, 2026

    Enjoy Music Bingo hosted by Velvet Rust with Erick serving drinks behind the bar. Free to play with prizes and family-friendly fun starting at 6:30pm.

  • Thursday Music Bingo with Dave

    Oct 8, 2026

    Enjoy music bingo nights on Thursdays with Dave warming up his vocals, starting at 6:30pm.

  • Friday Funday with Live Music by Rick Brix

    Oct 9, 2026

    Join us for Friday Funday featuring a Cotton Candy cream ale alongside 13 other beers and seltzers on tap. Enjoy live music with Rick Brix from 6 to 9pm.

  • Friday Funday featuring Mango Blonde

    Oct 9, 2026

    Weekly Friday Funday with the returning favorite Mango Blonde beer on tap, live music, and Cantina Del Rio food truck. Join the usual Friday crowd for a perfect evening.

  • Comfort Smash Foods Saturday 4-8pm

    Oct 10, 2026

    Enjoy delicious food from Comfort Smash Foods every Saturday from 4pm to 8pm at the taproom.

  • Disney Trivia Night

    Oct 13, 2026

    Test your knowledge at Disney-themed trivia night starting at 6:30pm. Teams up to 6, free to play with beer and soda prizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Garphish Brewing Company located?
Garphish Brewing Company is located at 165 Main St, Bethel, Minnesota, 55005. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Garphish Brewing Company's hours?
Current hours are: Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday: 4pm-10pm Wednesday: 4pm-10pm Thursday: 4pm-10pm Friday: 12pm-10pm Saturday: 12pm-10pm. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Garphish Brewing Company?
Visit http://www.garphish.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.