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22 Northmen Brewing Company
Carlos Creek Winery
Bar/Tasting RoomBeer GardenRestaurantBeer To Go (Off-License)
6693 County Road 34 NW
Building B
Alexandria MN 56308
Telephone: +1 320-846-5443
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday noon-9:00pm, Sunday noon-5:00pm.
Brewer: Keith Hefley
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Notes

Visited: July 9, 2021

Opened: 2019

Contributors: Jeffrey Maas, Jon Hughes

Updated: July 14, 2021

Beer List

  • 5.80% abv.
    • Date: July 9, 2021 (#10591)
      Package: draught
      Place: at the brewery
      Score: 13½ points
      Appearance (2)
      Golden. Opaque. Thick head.
      Aroma (3)
      Fruity, like grapes. Bready.
      Mouthfeel (7)
      Light-medium body, smooth. Sweet, bready malt. Grassy, fruity hops, weird bitterness.
      Overall Impression (1½)

  • 5.00% abv.
    • Date: July 9, 2021 (#10592)
      Package: draught
      Place: at the brewery
      Score: 14½ points
      Appearance (2½)
      Yellow. Some haze. Moderate head.
      Aroma (3)
      Bready. Oddly spicy.
      Mouthfeel (7)
      Medium body, smooth. Big bready malt all the way through. Mild grassy hops, low bitterness. Grassy, creamy finish.
      Overall Impression (2)

  • Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout
    10.00% abv.
    • Date: July 9, 2021 (#10594)
      Package: draught
      Place: at the brewery
      Score: 17 points
      Appearance (3)
      Black. Low dense head.
      Aroma (4)
      Oak. Coconut. Sweet roasted malt. Grassy. Alcohol.
      Mouthfeel (8)
      Thick and smooth. Rich malt, sweet, roasty. Grassy. Alcohol is nicely balanced.
      Overall Impression (2)
      Best beer here today.

  • Oatmeal Stout
    5.50% abv.
    • Date: July 9, 2021 (#10593)
      Package: draught
      Place: at the brewery
      Score: 14½ points
      Appearance (3)
      Black enough. Low dense head.
      Aroma (3)
      Roasty, grainy, malty. Bacon
      Mouthfeel (7)
      Medium body, smooth. Really roasty. Grassy, grainy malt. Lots of coffee. Massive coffee-grainy finish.
      Overall Impression (1½)