Teresa M.
Yelp
We're working on filling our hops passport and it was time to knock out the St Paul locations.
On arrival, we noted a food truck out back & outdoor seating along the side. There were a few people scattered about, at the outdoor tables.
Once inside, there was seating in the main area for about a dozen, as well as additional seating. There's a well-stocked shelving unit filled with GF snacks, from individual sized to full sized.
Friendly staff that clearly understand the importance someone with Celiac avoiding gluten cross-contamination / airborne contamination. These guys say gluten-free and they mean it.
We ordered 3 beers, Lime Shandy, Cherry Sour & an IPA - As a non-IPA drinker, I'd still say the IPA was the most successful. It was notably different in body & mouthfeel than a traditional IPA, but would definitely pass as a suitable GF alternative.
The Shandy had a fantastic nose, but the happiness ended there. It was bitter through and through, and not just a citrus bitterness, which I do enjoy. (I'm a campari drinker, for reference.) We, as a party of 3, were in agreement that it was a no.
The last was the cherry sour which was like on sour & gave us more cranberry than cherry vibes - it was another passable GF option.
As someone with special dietary needs or to accommodate friends with the same, I'd go back. As your every day beer drinker who isn't avoiding gluten, I'd skip it, as it is notably different. I love that they are filling a need that often goes overlooked by the industry. If you've tried any mass produced GF beer, you understand that there was a need for something better, this is that!