ON THE MISSISSIPPI MONTICELLO COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
Local breweries serve up beer and cheer
The craft beer scene is hopping in Monticello — and along Highway 25 north to Big Lake and south to Buffalo . There are four amazing breweries in a 14-mile stretch of Highway 25 between Big Lake and Buffalo .
In the tasting rooms you can gather to visit with friends or just enjoy the ambiance around you . Each of these breweries offers its own unique style of beer — and its own experience .
Monticello is home to two craft breweries . Rustech Brewing Co . is located at 105 W . Third St . in downtown Monticello , right off Route 25 . The microbrewery and taproom has an indoor space , spacious outdoor patio and up to 20 different beers on tap . Rustech opened in 2018 , establishing itself as Monticello ’ s first brewery . The family-owned and operated business often hosts food trucks on site , particularly in the warmer months . Learn more on the website at www . rustechbrewing . com and see the Facebook page to find out what ’ s currently on tap .
Nordic Brewpub , located at 530 Cedar St ., creates its craft beers in its own brewery and also serves wine , cider cocktails , non-alcoholic beverages and food from its Nordic Kitchen . The brewery was founded in late 2018 , shortly after Rustech , originally serving just beer . In January of 2022 , the business expanded to a full-service brewpub . Nordic is home to a large event space that hosts community events and regular concerts . Visit the website at https :// nordicbrewpub . com to learn more .
Nearby , Lupulin Brewing Co . is located at 570 Humboldt Drive , Suite 107 , in Big Lake . Lupulin is a family owned and operated craft brewery , which is home to a spacious taproom , outdoor patio and a large event space . There are more than 30 beers on tap at any given time . Lupulin opened its Big Lake location in 2015 , later expanding in 2019 , and also operates a facility in Sioux Falls , S . D . Lupulin also hosts a rotation of regular food trucks . Check out the website at www . lupulinbrewing . com for more information .
Down the road a bit , Hayes Public House , located at 112 1st St . S . in Buffalo , is a craft brewery and taproom that showcases hand-crafted ales on both draught and traditional hand pulls , giving the customer a true pub experience . The Irish and English ales , from traditional stouts to flavorful bitters , can be enjoyed inside the newly renovated taproom or on a rooftop patio overlooking Buffalo Lake . Visit the website at www . hayespublichouse . com to learn more .
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