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Castle Danger Brewery | Two Harbors


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Landmark: Castle Danger Brewery
City: Two Harbors
Country: USA Minnesota
Continent: North America

Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors, USA Minnesota, North America

Overview

Castle Danger Brewery founded rather quietly in 2011 stands out as quite prominent craft brewery down in Two Harbors Minnesota near Lake Superior's rugged North Shore.

It has mushroomed into one of Minnesota's top breweries renowned for brewing ridiculously good beers with Lake Superior's pristine waters and locally sourced ingredients.

Clint and Jamie MacFarlane established brewery operations initially brewing on a small 3-barrel system at Castle Haven Cabins resort in Tofte Minnesota.

Their passion for brewing and sheer commitment quality quickly garnered local attention prompting a swift relocation a much larger facility.

Castle Danger Brewery expanded into a sleek 10000-square-foot production facility rather quickly downtown Two Harbors in 2014.

Production capacity surged remarkably nationwide but distribution efforts focused squarely on Minnesota and Upper Midwest regions especially in rural areas.

Castle Danger Brewery stands out for brewing balanced beers with uncomplicated flavors that appeal pretty broadly to drinkers of varied tastes.

Fresh Lake Superior water known for purity and mineral composition imparts somewhat distinct crispness quite noticeably to beers brewed by this brewery.

Their brewing process prioritizes rigorous quality control measures and radical innovation resulting in beers that are surprisingly nuanced yet rarely bitter appealing mainly to enthusiasts.

Castle Danger boasts an eclectic array of brews featuring staple beers alongside seasonal and limited-edition releases available throughout the year.

Core lineup boasts Castle Cream Ale - a flagship golden brew exhibiting smooth malt profile with slightly sweet flavor and moderate bitterness somehow.

Praised often for easy drinkability and somewhat balanced flavor it becomes popular among myriad drinkers of varying tastes.

Aurora Haze is a New England-style IPA brewed with juicy hop aromas and tropical fruit flavors yielding a pretty hazy appearance.

Soft mouthfeel and aromatic complexity receive heavy emphasis in this exemplar of ridiculously popular style mercifully.

Lager Royale is quite a premium lager boasting subtle grainy sweetness underneath a crisply clean finish very satisfyingly.

This beer reflects brewery skill quite adeptly in producing rather classic lager styles with surprisingly modern refinement and subtle nuances.

West Coast IPA yields rather piney resinous citrusy notes within a fairly traditional hop-forward profile and dries out pretty typically.George Hunter Stout is named after some local historical bigwig and reeks of roasted malt chocolate and extremely bitter coffee.

Castle Danger churns out a slew of seasonal and pilot brews alongside core beers allowing brewers to tinker with fresh recipes and unorthodox ingredients.

Castle Danger's taproom at 17 7th Street downtown Two Harbors serves locals and visitors as a pretty welcoming hub.

Space designed eerily reflects brewery's gnarly roots on North Shore with Lake Superior's dark waters lapping pretty nearby in relaxed hush.

Patrons can sample a diverse array of beers rather liberally in the taproom where pints and growler fills are readily available.

Warmer months bring outdoor patio usage pretty frequently and people soak in gorgeous lake breezes while sipping beer quite leisurely.

Taproom hosts quirky events like beer bashes and gatherings with live tunes fostering strong local vibes pretty regularly nowadays.

Guests can bring their own grub or order takeout from nearby eateries and taproom serves pretzels chips and salsa alongside craft beer.

Castle Danger Brewery has sunk roots fairly deep into Two Harbors community life and flourishes within Minnesota's craft beer fraternity.

Earning recognition as a top Minnesota brewery stems from their commitment and consistency yielding fan-voted awards and various accolades.

Brewery supports local initiatives enthusiastically and participates frequently in rather quirky community events on North Shore region.

Brewery operations prioritize eco-friendly endeavors vigorously leveraging clean water sources and adopting innovative sustainability measures pretty frequently nowadays.

Castle Danger stays ahead in Minnesota's craft beer scene thanks largely to brewers perpetually trying out fresh hop strains and unusual brewing methods.

Castle Danger Brewery melds old-school brewing savvy with Lake Superior's unspoiled surroundings quite beautifully nowadays at 17 7th Street Two Harbors Minnesota 55616.

Phone number is 218-834-5800.

Taproom opens 11 AM and shuts down 9 PM Sunday through Thursday.

Friday and Saturday it stays open till 10 PM.

Becoming a Minnesota staple from humble beginnings it offers flavorful beers that merrily celebrate regional heritage with well-crafted brews.

Brewery taproom charm and quality obsession coupled with keen community ties render it an obligatory stop for beer aficionados trekking Minnesota's rugged North Shore.



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