Brewery Profile

Junkyard Brewing Company

In Moorhead’s North Moorhead neighborhood, often called “NoMo,” this brewery gives visitors a taproom-centered view of the local beer scene rather than a fixed lineup built around long-running flagships. Junkyard Brewing Company operates with 11 dedicated taps, and those taps are used mainly for a weekly rotation of experimental and new beer styles. A visitor walking in should expect the day’s list to matter: the point of the stop is often to see what is currently pouring, not to look for a single permanent beer. The room functions as both a brewery taproom and a neighborhood gathering space, with indoor seating and live music programming scheduled nightly.

Travelers moving through the Fargo-Moorhead area often seek out taprooms that feel tied to the place they are visiting while still offering something different from standard bar service. Junkyard fits that pattern through its rotating approach. The brewery is known more for frequent change and non-traditional offerings than for a narrow house style, so it can appeal to visitors who like sampling new versions of familiar categories or trying beers that do not fit neatly into one expectation. For people building a regional beer itinerary, the stop works best as a snapshot of what the brewery is experimenting with that week. It is also suited to visitors who want music as part of the evening rather than a quiet tasting-room format.

For planning purposes, the taproom is open seven days a week, and it is the place to confirm the day’s pours because the list changes regularly. Beer is available on site, and packaged beer can be purchased in four-packs for off-site consumption. Seating is available indoors, with an outdoor patio used during warmer months. Because live music is part of the nightly programming, the atmosphere may be more active in the evening than during a simple stop for a beer. Visitors interested in a particular style should check the current tap list before committing, since the brewery’s known emphasis is on rotation rather than predictability.

Located in the North Moorhead neighborhood, sometimes referred to as "NoMo," Junkyard Brewing Company operates a taproom open seven days a week. The facility maintains 11 dedicated taps, which are primarily utilized for a weekly rotation of experimental and new beer styles. While the brewery specializes in these rotating, non-traditional offerings, packaged beer is available for purchase in four-packs for off-site consumption. The taproom hosts live music programming nightly. Seating options include an indoor area and an outdoor patio available during warmer months.

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1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560-2208

Phone: 701-936-5545

Website: http://www.junkyardbeer.com

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12pm-10pm Friday-Saturday: 12pm-12am Sunday: 12pm-9pm Mon 12pm-11pm Tue 12pm-11pm Wed 12pm-11pm Thu 12pm-11pm Fri 12pm-12am Sat 12pm-12am Sun 12pm-10pm