Lake Monster Brewing Company

Family friendly brewery. Stopped in on vacation and really enjoyed our time. Breweries are a go to with kids and this one was no exception, casual environment and space for kids. There were lots of other families there which always makes me feel better when me kids start to get antsy. They have a little kids corner that has some kids tables and kids books. Enjoyed the purple rain beer and they even have Honest Kids juice boxes available for purchase. No food available at the brewery but you can order pizza from across the street and bring it in. Pizza is wood fire and I as very good! I also saw lots of families packing their own food too for kids. High chairs available too. Overall it was a great place!

Great brewery but even better outdoor space. Their outdoor seating makes them one of the best places in the cities when the weather is nice. Also having OG Zaza close by for a fantastic pie is an added bonus.

A cozy little brewery. They have plenty of space. About 15 or so different beers. Lager and IPA mainly. Taproom has a mix of high and low top tables. It is located in the corner of an old warehouse turned businesses. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, ready to give me a suggestion at least. Kid and dog friendly taproom. There is a kid's area near the front with kids books, kids chairs on a raised platform.

Not sure what all the hype is about, but this place is meh at best. The beer is alright, but nothing spectacular. Staff is impersonal, which is sometimes a plus depending on the kind of person you are. The patio area is large, so that's nice for when the weather is decent. It's an okay spot, but easily forgettable.

The location and facility are fantastic! Plenty of outdoor seating, huge patio with live music. Plenty of space inside as well. Beer was average to decent. Sampled a couple IPAs, a pilsner, and a wheat sour. Nothing bad about them, they were just about what you would expect from the style.

I just wanted to take a moment to say how much we enjoyed Lake Monster Brewing the other day. Carlitos Mariani is the best host. We enjoyed Salsa music and dancing. Of course, the beer was delicious. Thanks for brewing a N/A beer too. It was delicious.

Very cool, chill spot. Great staff and nice beer selection, along with other drinks. The pink lemonade ale was exceptional and the hard seltzer is especially tasty—they add the syrup themselves. The merchandise is also really nice!

This is my family's go-to brewery. We love their beers and outdoor patio. If you're into IPAs, I highly recommend their depth charge juicy IPA! I also love their purple rain sour!

We chose this location on our craft brewery passport tour. Everything seemed fine until the bartender saw our passports when everything went cold. The rude, frowny face served us like we were outcasts. Hello... if you don't like the passport customers, why participate in the program? We had the St. Paul Pub and the stout. They were almost as cold as the level of service we got. Probably good beer, but the element of vanishing joy made them taste flat to our palates. This brewery definitely stood out but certainly did not win me over.

A beautiful brewery for a sip outside! Seating underneath the beautiful moon adorned tower was a great way to end our evening in the early September. My partner and I each sampled one of their craft brews in a 12 oz pour and were able to escape after tip for just under $20 - pretty reasonable for a brewery. I had the lemonade ale and it was tart but still very easy drinking, definitely would get again. My partner got their "alt" beer and we enjoyed that one as well! We will definitely return as it was very quiet and nice this evening. Service was incredibly quick as we were the only ones in line, their appeared to be options to have bar snacks like popcorn and pretzels as well as the opportunity to order pizza table side from a nearby restaurant. The view was definitely the selling point and we spent plenty of time admiring it!

This is a fun dog friendly, child friendly brewery. It was very busy when we stopped by for a beer before a soccer game. The bar tenders were friendly, quick and patient. The Lake monster theme is fun. There is quite a bit of seating inside and a large patio. You can order food from a place across the patio and they will deliver it right to you. The beer was good.

Brewery in St. Paul with a great big outdoor space that is shared with other businesses in this strip mall, including this cocktail bar called King Coil that also serves pizza that you can order while you get the beer from Lake Monster. It's a pretty cool set up, and they had live music playing the day I went. With the nice weather it was perfect. I got the depth charge and the blood orange citrus. The inside has a lot of space as well, and would also be good to sit at were it not so nice out. It seemed pretty lively so it must be a popular space, or at least area where all these are located. They also have a pretty big parking lot. I can see why it's so popular. I'm glad I got to check it out when I visited MSP from Chicago.

Great atmosphere at this huge brewery. Perfect for larger groups and there's plenty of patio seating too. Dog and kid friendly. Now they offer food from King Coil Spirits, that delivers to your table from across the street. Wide range of beers on tap, seltzers, THC/CBD seltzers, and nonalcoholic drinks. The server was very attentive and some of the best service I had in a while.

First time here and it's a very unique space. It has an open taproom with plenty of room. I had the stout and it had a great taste and hit the spot on a colder evening. Definitely want to back in the summer and sit outside and maybe visit some shops nearby.

First off - if you've had their canned beer from your local liquor store, the beer on tap is far better. The ambiance of the brewery is great. They have plenty of N/A options and snacks, plus great parking and games. The whole family, including doggo, will enjoy it here.

Great place to stop for a beer. Lots of seating options inside and outside. You can even order something from the restaurant across the pavilion and they will deliver it to you. They even have thc/cbd drinks.

I thoroughly enjoyed stopping in to Lake Monster brewing over memorial day weekend. The space is in any more industrial area of Saint Paul but the brewery is very close to many other breweries in St. Paul. The brewery itself is quite nice; the entire indoor and outdoor space is dog friendly. They seem to thoroughly routinely have food trucks available and you are also welcome to bring your own food. I did a tasting flight of multiple beers all of which I thought were quite good. The bar staff has always been friendly whenever I've gone here and it is one of my more favorite breweries in the Twin Cities.

If you're looking for a chill, laid back place to hang out and maybe catch some live music on a summer Friday night, this is your place! I pulled up at 6pm and easily found a parking space in their large lot. They have a nice outdoor area with lots of seating and live music that I didn't know about- what a nice surprise! Everyone really seemed to be enjoying it! Their beer selection is about average. I'm a big sour beer fan, and they had only one on the menu. I'd say that is usually average for a brewery! It's a raspberry sour and is quite delicious, has great flavor. Pricing is about average too. Service was great, the guys behind the bar were very nice and quick with their pours! The ambiance of the indoor area is nice. Lots of space, large tables, good lighting, and not too loud! There is also another outdoor patio area you can access from the side door inside. I didn't check it out, but it looked lovely. I only stayed for one beer, but that one beer was delicious.

My favorite! I use to have a studio in the building next door and spent a lot of my time at Lake Monster. Staff is super friendly.

Decent brews with plenty of selection for the gluten free and nonalcoholic folks. We met up here with a large group of friends and several children. There was plenty of space indoor and out. The kids were able to play thanks to a cute little play area they had set up inside or run area the large patio area. Cool spot and always tasty beer.

Get here early if you want a seat! I love that this place is super dog friendly! Tons of seating inside and also some outside with firepits! Amazing idea! Drinks were great and place was super clean and fresh. Bring your favorite pup and come on down!

Made it through the construction in the area to visit @lakemonsterbrewing. Besides the obvious awesome water tower that stands over the complex, the patio and brewery both provide plenty of seating and a welcoming space. I enjoyed four of their beers when I visited. Rare Species 2.0: A fun IPA with a ton of hops including Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Pacific Sunrise, and Riwaka. I get tropical fruit with medium bitterness. All four hops provide a complex hop bill that makes every sip a different adventure. Sunk Cost DDH DIPA: A big Double IPA that was dry hopped with Comet and Cryo-Simcoe. Very fragrant with apricot and peaches on first smell and low pine coming in at the end. Dank, tropical, and bitter all at the same time. Apricot Gose: Well-balanced sea salt and coriander gose that brings a traditional mild tartness, with a medium-low sweetness from the apricot. When I visited it was some of the last bit on tap, and glad I got to try it. Very refreshing and my favorite of the four beers I tried. Bourbon Barrel Aged Black is Beautiful: Starting with the collaboration beer from across the world started by Weathered Souls to bring awareness to the injustices people of color face on a daily basis, Lake Monster Brewing barrel aged the beer in bourbon barrels to celebrate their 6th birthday. This big imperial stout gives off a roasted chocolate aroma with a vanilla, coffee, and dark chocolate flavor. It rounded out the flight by providing a heavier malt bill in comparison to the others

This was my second time coming here and absolutely love the building, beer and outdoor patio. Can't wait to come during the spring/summer months to enjoy the outside or building with doors open. I really like the artwork and they do a great job at giving you the MN feel. I have tried multiple beers and they have all been good, however I like the Hazy IPA the most. The parking lot is shared by numerous businesses, so you may have to search for a spot for a little bit but really worth it with the service and beer selections they offer. Dogs are definitely welcome.

This place is amazing. A lot of outdoor space for socializing at safe distancing. The selection of craft beers are very good. Nice staff and helpful. I don't think you can sample anymore before purchasing but they are very knowledgeable about describing the brews. Easy parking and nice patio. Dogs welcome. It is becoming more of a family oriented atmosphere. I wish they add the food truck(s) days of which one are present on their website

Went there with my son because I heard they now had food. We each had a couple of Como Claws (pilsner) which is my favorite beer they serve. the food was awesome and far exceeded the expectations I had. To my surprise they offered a whitefish sandwich which I can honestly say was one of the best ones I have ever had on par with the ones they serve in Duluth. Highly recommend.

I stopped in on a late fall evening with a friend. Neither of us had been here before but another helper's review put it on my list. The outside seating area is a huge draw for all non-winter months. They maximize their space beautifully. Dog friendly both inside and out!! (Since there isn't a kitchen inside the brewery, only their host of rotating food trucks outside, on-leashed and well behaved dogs can be everywhere!) The staff were so fun to talk to and made excellent suggestions on our tastes. And the beer is legitimately delicious. Delicious enough to warrant the Uber over there. Can't wait to partake in their yoga and beer events. And to make Lake Monster a part of the brewery list to which I take all of my favorite people. They have sweet merch, too!

Really cool space in a fun, industrial area. Patio space outside is cool and the inside is nice too. A slightly elevated floor with some toys for kids to play with is a nice touch too The beer is pretty forgettable overall, but fun place to visit. Keep hoping the beer with get better, but it generally stays about the same quality over the years

One of the best Breweries in St Paul. Great selection of beers that covers all the bases and aren't all high %ers. With a couple food options depending on the day of the week makes it a great place for meal and brew.

What a great place to grab a beer on the patio. Any of their patios. On our walk here, we were like "Where tf are we?" as we meandered through the desolate industrial side streets of St. Paul. But follow the famous crescent moon water tower and you'll find a blissful oasis. Lake Monster has a few beautiful patios amongst a courtyard of cool local businesses. The inside is large and open, and they have a really nice play area for kiddos too, complete with little table and big blocks. The service was wonderful, and we both enjoyed our beers. I got the Purple Rain sour beer. It was sour but not too sour... it was a great colorful beer to sip in the summer. Lake Monster has a rotating food truck schedule; currently they feature a different truck every day.

Love lake monster! I've been coming here for several years now, not sure why I've never written a review before. 1. It's a great big space indoors and outdoors 2. Servers are always friendly and fun 3. The beer tastes great, once I had this hibiscus flavor - ugh it just makes my mouth water just thinking about it. 4. They have a great set up with socially distanced tables. And everyone there is masked.

Went on a Sunday and it was fairly empty, however the beer was delish, the service was great, and taproom was nice to be in.

Lake Monster will always be endeared to me because I met someone very special to me here for the first time, they have a nice taproom/outdoor space and they get some good food trucks on occasion, but their beer has always been pretty lacking compared to their local peers. The taproom itself is fairly large, as is the adjacent outdoor space when the weather allows for it. They share a fairly non-descript building in an Industrial-ish part of St. Paul easily accessible from 94/University and parking is readily available. Food trucks are often on site, and if El Fuego happens to be there when you are, get yourself some birria tacos. Unfortunately, after trying close to a dozen beers, I would say I have had a couple of decent IPAs, a very bad apple ale, a mediocre Oktoberfest and a handful of forgettable beers. If the beer isn't your top priority, Lake Monster is a fine spot to hang out, just probably not the place to bring any out of state beer snob friends.

I don't know why this brewery doesn't have better reviews! Maybe it's because there's a plethora of breweries to choose from in the Twin Cities but without comparing, this place is good! The location is conveniently located right between Minneapolis and St. Paul off of I-94. There's PLENTY of seating, both indoors and outdoors. There's a food truck outside and today it was simple-yet-curbs-the-cravings Vietnamese fried appetizers. We only waited five minutes and she threw in an extra app for fun :) The best part is the beer! I had the Murmur Milk Stout. It is a standard milk stout with a nice bite at the end. I also tried some IPAs and the Empty Rowboat was my fave. We came here by accident because our directions routed us here instead of the other brewery but so glad we did!

Was at this place for 2.5 hours and the bartender with blue hair cut me off after I had 2 drinks??? I would love to hear from management about policies for that. hadn't even been dealing with that bartender before that point in the night when I was trying to order another drink. they said my eyes were "glossy", but I was 100% coherent and very confused. It's literally allergy season. would not recommend going to this place if you're trying to have a good time, ESPECIALLY if you're spending money on Ubers to and from. my Lyft driver was just as shocked as I was when I told her I was cut off because I clearly wasnt drunk. Very awkward experience due to bartender with BLUE HAIR. so Lame

The lake monster is alive and well here. Well the beer is anyways. What I like about Lake Monster is the location and what they have done with it. There is ample free parking and a large outdoor seating area. Inside there is large selections tables. It's as if they positioned themselves to host nightly events. And they live up to that. For instance a couple of their nights involve chess and board games.

Loved the Beer and the setting. Patio looks awesome. Will need to come back when it's warmer.

Found this place after craving a beer and googling "Brewery near me." The beer did not disappoint, but this was sadly a low tier brewery experience for me. The woman I ordered from was wildly unpleasant. I was so caught off guard. This was the only brewery I've been to in the area and it was my first time in the Twin Cities, so maybe that was the norm? I really do not know. If it's my first time at a brewery, I like to feel out what their recommendations are or if they have any personal favorites (I feel like that is reasonable?), but in this case my questions seemed unwelcomed and that I was an inconvenience. Please note that there was no line behind me, so this exchange was not holding anyone up. Maybe she was having an off day, but that does not make it acceptable to project that negativity onto a customer. I wanted to like this place, though. The space is great, the outside patio is charming, and I love that they have rotating food trucks daily. After the attitude I was served with my beer, though, I am happy to never return.

After touring many of the local Minneapolis St. Paul breweries I finally made it to Lake Monster. The place has an amazing location and has been set up so well. It has a cool vibe and stylistically is a cut above the rest. They have a different food truck each day and has a wide variety of local flavors to kill the hunger accompanied by beer tasting. Unfortunately I found several of the beers I tried not what I had hoped for. I like subtle twists to classic craft beer varietals but between the four varieties we tried I found the aftertaste to be so different and almost like a cream soda. I will say this was the third stop on our tour so in fairness I plan to return to Lake Monster because they definitely have a sweet vibe and have some loyal followers. They simply aren't one of my top 10 in the Twin Cities

This weekend was our first time at this brewery and we loved their open, dog friendly patio, and beer selection - especially the Apricot Gose with sea salt, coriander and apricot. The inside space also allows dogs. Both inside and outside are large spaces with plenty of seating and good vibes. They have food trucks parked outside every night. We were lucky enough to try Bap and Chicken. The real star of the show was the OG sandwich with a juicy KFC thigh, ginger slaw and spicy mayo on a buttery bun.

The beer here is just okay, but the staff and the space are excellent. Food trucks are here regularly and there is lots of outdoor space. Feels very COVID safe. In my experience staff are great. The beer is fine.

I really love all the outdoor space they have here when it's nice weather! They have plenty of great different beers as well! Nice vibes

This spring I've definitely become a regular here, coming almost every week. It has been the perfect place to feel semi-normal in the era of Covid, especially with kids and a dog in tow. We easily made reservations for the patio on their website. During the colder visits, the propane heaters at every table kept us comfortable. Staff are always welcoming and happy to help with finicky heaters. The daily food trucks provided some delicious dinners, and we always brought some snacks and coloring books from home to keep the kids busy. The kids also loved sitting under the water tower and climbing "the big X." Do note that some of the tables are porous wood and can't be sanitized easily - and I don't think staff wipe the outdoor tables down between guests anyway. I personally don't mind at all - it's the same drill as going to a park or any other public place.

Very poor customer service, particularly from the red-bearded guy who kept yelling at customers throughout the evening. I didn't see anyone behaving poorly or being a problem, he just seemed like he was taking frustrations out on anyone he could, yelling at different groups of people all night. Avoid this brewery at all costs.

My only real criteria for a brewery are is it dog friendly and do they have games. I like beer but find it all pretty similar and am not snobby enough to discriminate on a brewery based on such minor things as the beer. Lake monster could improve in their game game as they were all missing pieces but had a pretty good selection. The patio was dog friendly and large but overlooked an even larger parking lot. I'm giving it five stars based on my criteria but will definitely try other places before returning here.

Had a great time at lake monster brewing. We went on a Thursday and the out side was very busy. I love the patio area it is so nice and artistic. If you go to Puzzle Work escape game first the give you a $1 beer for here!!!! Can't wait to come back.

Went here for the first time last night and it was great. Definitely get a reservation, and I believe they are two hours. They even came around to let us know we had five minutes left on our reservation. Popular place so I supposed that's what they have to do during Covid. It is dog friendly both inside and out. Very casual vibe- you can bring outside food in, our friends for door dash delivered. There were lots of tables with fire pits outside, both real and gas. You order up at the counter and take to your table.

I went to Lake Monster on a gorgeous Saturday night and was really impressed with the place. First of all they are located in an industrial area the a little isolated from the normal hussle and bussle, which in my opinion was helped add to the atmosphere. They an exuberant amount of seating outside with most of it under a tent with golden lights hanging from it. We made our reservations through their website a day before without any trouble. They do have a time limit on the tables, but this rule is rarely enforced. I got the Spruce Moose which was an exceptional amber ale! Lastly, I'm not sure if you can climb the water tower. I did not get close enough to see the bottoms of the ladders. I'm so sorry that I fail you yelps but I will go back and check then edit this review. Maybe I'll add a picture from the top. (also if you are police, please don't read this last paragraph)

Love the outdoor space. The food truck Deep Roots was awesome especially the Porketta Nachos

Great atmosphere and staff here! The bartender helped me sift through which beer would be the best fit for me. Then when I was sitting in the sun and overheated, the hostess helped me find a table to move to in the shade. The inside is also fun and funky, the classic warehouse brewery vibe. The only strike against Lake Monster was the limited selection. If you love hop-forward beer this place has tons of variety for you, but if you're more of a lager/lighter beer drinker then there are only a few to choose from. Hopefully they continue to grow and there's more on tap on my next visit!

During this second shut down we're buzzing around the metro and grabbing a crawler or two each weekend. We loved discovering lake monster brewing and the friendliness of their staff. The IPAs were great, definitely get the empty rowboat! the blackberry sour is probably good but the crawler was just too full and it didn't seem to be sealed right / so it was flat. Even though this guy was a dud, we do recommend stopping at LMB because they have such a good selection and pick-up couldn't have been easier!

Lake Monster has done a very good job with adapting to COVID-19. I'd been there twice before, but when I went the other week I was very impressed. They still have a great tap list and they've modified their seating accommodations quite well for social distancing. The seating was all outdoors, but they did have a massive tent set up with tables underneath, plus the tables out in the sunlight on a gorgeous Minnesota summer afternoon. I had two beers and ordered a crowler to go. The first beer was a mango sour, and it was pretty fruity and refreshing. The second beer was a nice, dry, crisp Italian-style Pilsner. Finally, I ordered their Monday special crowler, which was the sour they had on tap plus rhubarb. When I got home and enjoyed the crowler, I thoroughly enjoyed the extra layer of flavor the rhubarb added. The original sour on tap was a little on the sweet side, but the rhubarb's tartness cut that perfectly! Overall, Lake Monster is a great place to spend a couple hours on a summer afternoon!

Great assortment of beers, friendly staff, and Board Games! Lake Monster is a huge venue and great place to hang out while sampling the many delicious beers in Lake Monster's repertoire. Staff was very friendly, welcoming, and provided great recommendations. They also have a great assortment of Board Games to keep you busy with friends while enjoying the beer. Since this is a large venue, you also feel like you have your own space and can be set apart to enjoy time with friends.

Their patio and fire pits are great and COVID friendly. Perfect spot for a sunny winter day to enjoy not only their beer but their hot cider. I appreciated that the staff reinforced the use of masks when people were not sitting down, even outside, which made it feel safe and one of the few if not the only place I would definitely go back during these times

I'm not sure why Lake Monster has such a low rating... It truly was a 5 Star Brewery. The tap room is large and has plenty of seating, and a HUGE bar so it's really easy to get a drink. Drinks are reasonably priced and the menu is very clear at explaining what the beers are like, so you're bound to find something you enjoy. We came for a birthday party, and I was very pleased by the board games (some missing pieces, but you can improvise) and by the fact that they gave the birthday girl a free beer. I loved it, and I hope you do, too.

We were able to make online reservations w/ a max of a 2 hour visit. They have an abundance of outdoor seating and it's surrounded by brick buildings so it has a cool industrial vibe. I tried the red IPA (incredible) and this German lager. Both are seasonal. I really loved this brewery and their prices are fair. The staff was so nice here too.

Our last stop on a fun night of brewery hopping in the St. Paul area! It was a little later, and therefore kind of empty, but it was still a pretty cool place to check out. I got a lighter beer, and really enjoyed it. They had a ton of options, so it was a little bit difficult for me to pick just one, but the bartender was nice enough to let us sample a few. I'm glad I did, because the first one I tried (which I thought I'd love), was not my favorite. Great patio too, so be sure to go on a night where you can hang out for a while!

Lake Monster is solid. Like a C+/B- kind of places. A slight step above the average, but not really doing anything above and beyond. I'm not going to spend a lot of time praising them for their space here. Their space is awesome. It is big, comfortable, and very fun while being relaxing. If you want a more in depth review of their space, look at the other reviews. I'm going to focus on the beer, which is something a lot of the reviews seem to miss, which is odd given that this is a brewery. Now some are trying to argue that you have to take Lake Monster out of the context of other breweries and compare it on its own. On its own, sure, Lake Monster probably bumps up to a B/B+. The problem is that in the real world, other breweries exist! You can't review in a vacuum. When I look a beer I try to see if the brewery is swinging for the fences (big flavors which may or may not work, but at least they are trying) or are they sticking to the classics. Lake Monster's problem is that they are trying to walk the line between traditional and big flavors. As more and more craft breweries open, it is harder and harder to stick out. Breweries really have to step up their game to survive. To me, it seems like Lake Monster's survival strategy is to not rock the boat, which is fine. Their beer is solidly good, yet I've had way better (but also way worse). They have mostly "traditional" style beers with a few outliers that throw in some fruit. Nothing blows my mind or makes me rethink beer, but thats ok. This is a solid spot for someone looking to bring relatively new beer drinkers/brewery hoppers to. If you are someone who hits the brewery trail often, you probably won't be too excited here. 26/100