Butcher Block Brewing Company

01/08/2026

Happy Nershfest Eve, 56 Brewing friends and fam! We can't wait to see you here tomorrow for the 14th Annual NERSHFEST Music Festival. Don't sweat it if you didn't purchse tickets yet -- $15 tickets are available until the pre-sale link closes at 11:59pm! (7/31)

PS: You can still use code: "NERSH" at checkout to save $5 on your pre-sale ticket, which includes: 20oz Nershfest '26 souvenir cup (extra beer in every bevvy tomorrow), and a bonus entry to Nershfest x 56 Brewing giveaways that we'll be dishing out all day!

Clicking the link below is (by far) the best move:

Food Trucks on-site 12-10pm:

The Angry Line Cook
Brick Oven Bus
Amazing Momo

NERSHEAST NECTAR
This Italian Pilsner is ready to party.

THIS is the vibe, all Saturday long!

GATES OPEN AT 12PM - PARTY ENDS AT 10.
$20 Entry at the gate | Please have I.D. ready
All ages are welcome | Kids 10 & under get in free!
Cash and card accepted | ATM inside taprooom

YES! YOU CAN BRING:
Your own (empty) water bottles | MPLS water trailer will be on-site throughout the event for maximum hydration!
Your own lawn chairs | This is an outdoor, parking lot event and seating is minimal - please be courteous of other fetival goers while selecting your "spot" for the day!

NOT PERMITTED:
Outside food/beverages | We have plenty of beverages and three great food trucks on-site! Weapons | That's a no, and 56 Brewing reserves the right to check bags at the gate for everyone's safety.

NUR-D and DJ Hayes will be taking the mic all day, emceeing and keeping the Nersh vibes high!

MUSIC STARTS AT 1PM!

'26 Nershfest T's and hats will not last long! Get your gear while you can - merch will be available in the taproom and at the outdoor beer trailer!

HELPFUL DETAILS FOR YOUR DAY:

You'll find sweet upcycled cothing from two 56 Brewing BFFS tomorrow, too!

Two Birds Tie Dye (dancin' below) and Thread Finds (pictured below) will be popping up with one-of-a-kind items, be sure to stop by their booths from 1-6pm!

This is your final reminder to click the link below to secure $15 pre-sale tix!

(and save $5 with code: "NERSH")

SEE YOU AT NERSHFEST!

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17/07/2026

Happy Friday, beer friends and family! We hope you've been finding ways to stay cool and take care with the dangerous air quality this week. After a brief, honest discussion with our team, we came to the conclusion that we much prefer seeing this level of haze in a pint glass.

Hazy or not, our rockstar bar staff is ready to pour your favorites at the taproom this weekend and we hope to see you here. The A/C is blasting, earth-friendly plans are brewing this Saturday, and you alreadly know that you'll find a variety of refreshing beverages every time you visit!

PS: Scroll for two surprise summer sips that are landing in the taproom and *only available this Sunday!*

Friday, July 17th | Open 2-10pm
TGIF: $5 Happy Hour Pours 2-6!
FYI: Gerhard's Brats had to cancel service tonight: BYOFood, order-in, or scan the Parkway Pizza menus in the taproom for 25% discount on your delivery!

A clever way to stay cool, even if you can't stay here to hang out!

WE MADE A RARE BEER!

56 Brewing x Elm Creek Brewing teamed up to craft a delicious new brew - this treat debuted at Rare Beer Picnic last weekend, and you've gotta try it!

You're invited: Friends of Trees N.E. Mpls Summer Meetup | Sat. 12-1:30pm

Join us on Saturday to connect with neighbors, adopt a tree, and help take better care of our environment!

SPRITZER SUNDAY! Tell your friends!

We're getting fancy this Sunday, July 19th, serving two refreshing wine spritzers -- Only available this Sunday, while spritzy supplies last!

TWO SATURDAYS 'TIL NERSH!!

The best "backyard" music festival in the Twin Cities returns to 56 Brewing on Saturday, August 1st!

Have you secured your $10 pre-sale tickets to NERSHFEST 2026?

Click the button below and use code: "NERSH" at checkout to activate the discount while supplies last!

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02/07/2026

Happy Friday Jr. friends of 56 Brewing! Whether you're staying around town this weekend or taking a trip to a lakeside cabin, we have specials suited to maximize the enjoyment for every 4th of July scenario under the sun!

Tappening Today | Thursday, July 2nd
Open 4-10pm | $5 Pours 4-6
Thai Thai Food Truck, 4-8
BOGO Acre THC 4pks & Gummies!
(every Thursday, to-go only)

Friday, July 3rd | $5 Pours all day!

CLOSED SATURDAY, JULY 4TH!

Open12-8pm on Sunday, July 5th
(and every Sunday, in case you forgot!)

The best "backyard" music festival in the Twin Cities returns to 56 Brewing on Saturday, August 1st!

Have you secured your $10 pre-sale tickets to NERSHFEST 2026?

Click the button below and use code: "NERSH" at checkout to activate the discount while supplies last!

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19/06/2026

Fifty-Six Brewing is closed today, Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Our team is spending the day out and about, supporting Black businesses, celebrating Black joy and honoring Juneteenth with friends and family at events around the Twin Cities. If you see us out in the wild, say hello!

TAPPENING THIS WEEKEND AT FIFTY-SIX BREWING

Saturday, June 20th | Open 12-10pm
Stock & Save: Buy 2, Get 1 Free off-sale | Fri-Sun
Angry Line Cook food truck 12-8 (or 'til sold out)
Rad Barrel Room Show, 7-10pm | Details below!

Sunday, June 21st | Open 12-8pm
Young Man MSP food truck on-site
Celebrate Father's Day at 56 Brewing:
BOGO Pours of Dad's Basement Beer, all day!

SATURDAY NIGHT, FULL-SEND!

JUST IN TIME FOR PEAK LAWN MOWING SEASON!

Thank you for the support and love with our patio situation last week. If you have not seen the refreshed outdoor space at 56 Brewing, we want to clarify that there is still (plenty) of room for you and your crew to enjoy outdoor pours!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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10/06/2026

Have you seen this patio in the news lately??

If not, we have news to break: On Thursday, June 11th , (yes, tomorrow) we will begin the demolition process to remove our sunny, garden side patio.

Today, Wednesday, June 10th, we're inviting all of our BFFS to "cheers" to 8.5 beautiful years of patio hangs and watching the garden blossom!

Taproom Open 4-10pm
$5 Happy Hour Pours the whole darn time
Young Man MSP Food Truck 4-8pm

If you're able, we would love to see you here and pack the patio with one final round of memories!

We know there are far more important news stories to tune into these days, and we're pleased to report that ~500sqft of wooden deck is not, and never has been, what makes 56 Brewing the neighborhood gathering space that it is today. That's a people thing that no patio or price tag can replace -- and we couldn't be more grateful for the community that belongs here.

CHEERS TO PRIDE!

Mr. Mom's Campgrounds FREE Pride Drag Show returns to The Barrel Room this Sat. June 13th, 1-3pm!

$10 NERSHFEST TICKETS WITH CODE: "NERSH"

A NOTE ON THE PATIO SITUATION
(if reading is your thing)

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you around the taproom soon!

06/05/2026

You're half-way through the week, friends, and Fifty-Six Brewing's 11th Anniversary Party is just three sleeps away! We're looking forward to seeing you all here this Saturday, May 9th to eat, drink, and Celebrate 11 Years of Crafting Community in NE Minneapolis.

Visit the taproom today to enjoy extra specials in honor of National 5-6 Day!

Wednesday, May 6th | Open 4-10pm
Amazing Momo Food Truck, 4-8
Happy 5-6 Day to all who celebrate!
All beer pours will be $5 or $6 all night
All 4-pks of beer will be $11 (to-go) all night..because 5 + 6 = 11, of course!

Team 56 has been hard at work this week. We've been painting and planting, brewing and dialing-in party details, and even testing out some brand new toys!

In the back of house: a new (to us!) forklift joined the workforce this week, replacing a rig that had been around since the 80's.

In the taproom: we're proud now owners of a photo booth! The photo booth is installed in the front of the taproom and ready to capture memories during your next 56 Brewing visit, thanks to Time into Pixels Photography!

NEW BOCK ON THE BLOCK

Today is National Five-Six Day!

Yes, we invented it. And yes, the savings are superb. See you soon?!

Thursdays are for Buy 1, Get 1 Free Acre THC 4-pks and Gummies!

Friday Night | Barrel Room Show
7-10pm, all-ages, no cover

CELEBRATE WITH US THIS SATURDAY, MAY 9TH!

Taproom Hours: 12-10pm, rain or shine.

This FREE, family-friendly event will take place in our parking lot and taproom, with the NE Tattoo pop-up shop setting up in the Conduit Sound space.

Have you signed up for the annual Bags Tournament yet? Please do! We have big prizes on the line & a few openings remaining for Saturday!

Free Kids Activities will be available from 1-5pm/while supplies last. Kids are 100% welcome here all day!

What about dogs?

You know the drill. Leashed pups are welcome, and we have fun in store for pet parents this year, too!

Free pup sketches: 2-5pm | first come, first sketched

Screen Printing by Tee Squared: 2-6
Tattoo pop-up by NE Tattoos: 1-6

Designs and details will be shared as soon as we receive proofs from the artists: Click the link below to follow along with all event announcements!

Thank you to the following partners for bringing their time, talent, and flavors to 56 Brewing this Saturday, May 9th to celebrate our 11th Anniversary.

The Beatles weren't wrong - We really do get by with a little help from our friends - And as we round the corner on eleven years, we must admit that we're more grateful with each passing year to be a part of this NE Minneapolis community.

This is what eleven years of Crafting Community looks like for Fifty-Six Brewing. We're excited to celebrate with you this Saturday, May 9th -- and we can't raise our glasses to "cheers" to 11 years in the MN Craft Brewing Industry without expressing gratitude to the countless individuals, small business partners, and the greater Minneapolis community for sharing their kindness, love, and support to make this anniversary possible.

Thank you to our BFFs (Beer Fam and Friends) for believing in Fifty-Six Brewing. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to learn, and for joining us along the way as we moved and grew together - with intention - to become the neighborhood gathering space that we are today.

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24/04/2026

Happy Friday, beer friends and fam! May is right around the corner, which means one thing around here: we're gearing up to celebrate another year of Crafting Community -- a party is a must, and it cannot happen without you!

Join us on Saturday, May 9th to celebrate eleven years of Fifty-Six Brewing!

Scroll for party plans, an exciting hours update taking effect in May, and more good news to get the month off to a spectacular start here at 56 Brewing.

This weekend at a glance:

Friday, April 24th | Open 2-10pm
Dreamy patio weather!
$5 Happy Hour Pours, 2-6
New to 56: Pharaoh's Gyros, 4-8

Saturday, April 25th | Open 12-10pm
Tender Lovin' Chicken food truck | 12-8
Pinball Tournament | 1pm, all levels welcome
Steady Range, Barrel Room show 7-9 (free!)

Sunday, April 26th | Open 10am-6pm
NE Farmers Market | 10am-2pm
Soul to Soul BBQ truck | 12-6

Don't miss the final NE Farmers Market of the season, this Sunday from 10am-2pm at 56 Brewing!

MY NAME IS MONDAY:

Monday, April 27th, we cheers to Aaron (in all forms)!

Next Sunday, May 3rd: MN Brewery Running Series 5k at 56 Brewing!

Finally, more fun in every Sunday Funday at 56! Taproom Hours are extending starting next Sun. May 3rd.

Plans to enjoy your first *extended Sunday* at 56:

Emmy Woods is returning to The Barrel Room next Sunday, May 3rd with a heartfelt show that's centered on connecting community and caring for one another.

Songs for Solidarity is a free show from 4-7pm
with suggested donations benefitting neighbors in need.

Join us on Saturday, May 9th to celebrate eleven years of 56 Brewing!

Saturday, May 9th | 11th Anniversary Party Plans:

56 Brewing will be open usual hours from 12-10pm with endless fun for you and yours to enjoy all day, rain or shine. Food trucks on-site: The Angry Line Cook, Chimborazo, and one more sweet secret TBA soon :)

Our Annual Bags Tournament will begin at 1pm, paired with live DJ sets from 1-7 and free family-friendly activities from 1-5. As always, kids and leashed pups are welcome here all day. We're bringing a new activity to the party this year for all of our favorite dog parents: Free pet sketches by local artists from 2-5pm!

The Big 11: 56 Brewing's 11th Anniversary Double IPA

Tattoo Pop-up in the Barrel Room with Northeast Tattoo, 1-6pm

On-site Screen Printing by Tee Squared, timing and designs TBA
*This is your sign that you can bring your own items to get Fifty-Sixified*

LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED:

NERSHFEST RETURNS SAT. AUG. 1!

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03/04/2026

Overheard in the 56 Brewing taproom this week:

Guest 1: "Does you guys do Easter...er, uh, have any big Easter plans?"
Guest 2: "We'll do some fun bunny stuff for the grandkids, then we're all comin' here (56 Brewing) for those lobster rolls. Easy enough!"

We can't vouch for the fun bunny stuff, that's simply out of our wheelhouse.

Cousin's Maine Lobster food truck, however, is very much on our radar! Our staff looks forward to this food truck every time they're on the calendar. If you and yours are looking to spend Sunday sipping fresh beverages and feasting on delicious lobster dishes at a relaxed pace, we'll see you here -- no reservations needed!

Friday, April 3rd | Open 2-10pm
$5 Happy Hour Pours, 2-6
Amazing Momo, 4-8
Skater-oke 7-10pm:
Roller Skating + Karaoke!
$10 includes entry and rental roller skates -- Pull up, lace up, and enjoy a not-so-average Friday night of skating and live DJ Karaoke in The Barrel Room! (21+)

Saturday, April 4th | Open 12-10pm
Roon's Savories 12-8

Sunday, April 5th | Open 12-6pm
Cousin's Maine Lobster food truck!

Skater-oke registration below. Walk-ins welcome!

Spring into the taproom to try these new beverages, if you haven't already!

'Ssippi Squeeze isn't a new bev on the block but anytime it wanders off tap, we see a few of you wander, too! This is your PSA that 'Ssippi is back on tap, along with a few spring treats for all to enjoy!

Left to right: 'Ssippi Squeeze Hazy IPA, Ostrichized Clear Skies Mule, Espress Yoself (seltzer-based cocktail with a burst of caffeine!), Seltzerita (seltzer-based cocktail), and Maple Glazed - Hazelnut Brown Ale Infusion.

MY NAME IS MONDAY:

Monday, March 6th, we cheers to SAM (in all forms)!

A very musical weekend awaits, beginning next Thursday, April 9th!

Mark your calendars: We're Celebrating 15 years of No Man's String Band on Sunday, April 12th!

Celebrate 15 years of No Man's String Band!
Bring your family, bring your dogs, bring your thirst for good music and a good time. No Man's String Band will be live in the Barrel Room on April 12th, 3-5pm. The cost for your afternoon pleasure....free!

Food truck: Young Man MSP, Hawaiian-Japanese Fusion, 12-6pm

Brewery Running Series returns to 56 Brewing on Sunday, May 3rd!

Join us on Saturday, May 9th to celebrate eleven years of 56 Brewing!

5 + 6 = 11

We're grateful to be celebrating 11 years of Fifty-Six Brewing and hope you'll join us here for the fun on Saturday, May 9th. A parking lot anniversary party isn't complete without you, and that's a fact.

Party plans, big beer release news, and exciting ways for our BFFs (yes you, our beer friends & fam!) to support 56 Brewing as we continue crafting community will all be announced soon.

Thank you for being here!

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20/03/2026

Hello sunshine, my old friend!

- Minnesotans, talking to the sky

We all know the feeling that hits when this type of sunshine returns to Minnesota, signaling the tail end of winter. This winter felt particularly brutal and we have zero shame in our game admitting it. Team 56 is welcoming this warmth with arms wide open -- pouring an OG Hazy IPA that's fresh on tap, and looking forward to lots of live music and community connection this weekend We're excited to see you!

Friday, March 20th | Open 2-10pm
$5 Happy Hour Pours, 2-6
Roon's Savories Cones, 4-8
Hop Drop: Nosehair Bender IPA
Bluegrass Showcase | FREE | 6:30

Saturday, March 21st | Open 12-10pm
Red Rocket Pizza 12-8 | gorgeous weather all day
Unruly Outdoor Gear Exchange, 12-3 (see below!)
Barrel Room Show 7-9: Squid City Slingers

Sunday, March 22nd | Open 12-6pm
Gerhard's Brats 12-6
Sunday Funday vibes - join us!

Our OG Hazy IPA has returned! This is a tried, true, and tasty sign of spring.

NOSE HAIR BENDER: Hazy IPA

If you know, you know. NHB is an oldie and a goodie, reappearing once a year to rock your world via your taste buds! This OG Hazy IPA features Citra, Centennial, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops. Flavors & aromas of juicy citrus fruits, sweet orange and orange peel, and soft resinous notes bend your nose hairs(in the best way)!

7% ABV | 30 IBUs

Currently on tap and available in all to-go forms

Friday night done right: Free Bluegrass Showcase starts at 6:30pm!

The Amanda Walbridge Band, Clawhammer Mike, and the Last Pick'd String Band are all coming together for a high energy, foot stomping good time! You can expect amazing music, talented vocal harmonies amongst a mixture of original and cover country bluegrass tunes. Bring your friends, your pups, and your party pants!

Get ready for MN outdoor adventure season! Join us this Saturday, March 21st for an outdoor gear exchange:

The Unruly Gear Exchange is back for a fourth time! Join Unruly Women and 56 Brewing in The Barrel Room on Saturday, March 21st from 12-3pm for a community event that goes far beyond swapping gear.

This is an annual gathering for outdoor enthusiasts and naturalists from all walks of life to come together, cultivate a vibrant community, foster environmental consciousness, and make a difference.

NEW: This year we’re also fundraising for local mutual aid through donations for block printed items -- Bring your own totes, shirts, hooties, etc and get them hand printed by local artist, Sarah! (print examples in the link below!)

FAST FACTS: This is your chance to declutter and give your well-loved outdoor gear a new home. Instead of letting your gently used equipment gather dust, let it continue its adventure with someone else. *All gear will be free , this is a free gear swap/exchange, and selling gear is not permitted at this event.*

No gear to bring, but you'd like to score some new adventure items? That is perfectly fine! There's no need to bring gear -- and every opportunity to gain some.

Squid City Slingers, Sat. 3/21 7-9pm!
FREE Show in The Barrel Room

On Monday, March 23rd, we cheers to ANDREW (in all forms)!

We want all of you (yes, you!) to join in on this and we'll need everyone's help to make "My Name is Monday" as fun as possible. Your shining moment name day will come: follow along on socials, text your pals when you see their names get announced, and meet here to celebrate them!

Q: What if my name isn't chosen, but I still want to hang out at 56 Brewing on Monday nights?

A: Please do! There's always room at the table, and chances are you'll have a funny story to tell about meeting 17 people with the name _____!

$5 Happy Hour pricing exists for everyone, Monday-Friday before 6:00. When the clock strikes 6 on Monday nights, that $5 price point get personal!

This should be fun, not stressful. If you don't want to be in the group photo, everyone will respect that!

REAL TALK:

As thrilled as we are for the warmer days ahead, Fifty-Six Brewing is currently experiencing a few challenges that we will only overcome with your support. You are the reason we're here today and we have every intention of keeping this community together - this is not a closure message.

Please know that each taproom visit, 4-pack purchase, and good word (reviews, messages, word of mouth, it all counts!) that you share about Fifty-Six Brewing means the world to us right now.

Stay tuned for a fully transparent message coming your way soon, and in the truest 56 Brewing spirit, a fun opportunity for you & yours to get together here!

Have a great weekend and enjoy the sunshine, y'all!

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14/03/2026

Happy Friday, friends of Fifty-Six!

If no one has told you lately, we're proud of you. Just for being you. So proud, in fact, that we're debuting a new concept in the taproom next week to celebrate!

"My name is Monday" is a low-key, quirky, and very 56 concept that we're excited to loop you in on, starting Monday, March 15th. The rules are simple and the goal is to celebrate our rad community every Monday, one name at a time!

Scroll for all of the details and stay tuned for a new name each week. PS: if your name is Mike (any variation of Mike) you really don't want to miss this Monday!

Friday, March 13th
Open 'til 10 pm | Mirasol Mexican Grill
Saturday, March 14th
Open 12-10pm | La Choza 12-8pm | Songs for Solidarity 7-9 pm
Sunday, March 15th
Open 12-6pm | 612 Teppenyaki

Saturday Night in The Barrel Room:
Songs for Solidarity, 7-9 PM

Join H***y Tonk legend Mary Cutrufello, under the radar voice Emmy Woods, and quickly rising country artist Thomas Sticha - right here at 56 Brewing - Saturday, March 14th from 7-9pm.

Songs for Solidarity is a mutual aid benefit; every entry ticket helps support our neighbors who need it most.

My Name is Monday starts this Monday, March 15th!

We want all of you (yes, you!) to join in on this and we'll need everyone's help to make "My Name is Monday" as fun as possible. Your shining moment name day will come: follow along on socials, text your pals when you see their names get announced, and meet here to celebrate them!

Q: What if my name isn't chosen, but I still want to hang out at 56 Brewing on Monday nights?

A: Please do! There's always room at the table, and chances are you'll have a funny story to tell about meeting 17 people with the name _____!

$5 Happy Hour pricing exists for everyone, Monday-Friday before 6:00. When the clock strikes 6 on Monday nights, that $5 price point get personal!

Mike, Michael, Miguel - oh yeah, they're all make the list this Monday.

If you are a Mike, know a Mike, or have always wanted to meet a Mike in real life - we sure hope to see you here on Monday, March 14th!

This should be fun, not stressful. If you don't want to be in the group photo, everyone will respect that!

BIG CHICK ENERGY
16 oz. cans are now available!

Friendly reminder (before the snow falls)

Friday-Sunday Stock & Save Special:

All Crowlers, 4-packs, Acre THC 4-packs and Acre Gummies are Buy 2, Get 1 Free -- every weekend at 56 Brewing! Mix & match however you wish!

WARNING:

Click the link below if, and only if, you are prepared to witness a cuteness overload - courtesy of team 56.

Please note that we will be keeping an eye on the incoming winter storm. If events or taproom hours need adjusting, we will do our best to relay those changes to you quickly!

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