Chapel Brewing of Faribault

Chapel Brewing of Faribault is a Brewery in Faribault, MN. It operates as a small-batch brewery located on the banks of the Cannon River in Dundas, MN. The taproom, which dates back to 1880 and was originally built as a chapel, offers an intimate setting for patrons to gather. The brewery specializes in American-style ales, drawing inspiration from global brewing traditions. It serves beer in pints, cans, and growlers, alongside nonalcoholic beverages and snack items such as local cheese curds, meat sticks, and pretzels. Guests are welcome to bring their own food or order delivery from local restaurants. The establishment is open seven days a week, including all Monday holidays, with hours that vary by day. It holds a rating of 4.80 based on customer reviews.

The brewery’s flagship offerings include a 5% ABV Kölsch described as a crisp, clean German ale with a delicate floral nose from Perle hops, and a 5% ABV Kölsch Shandy combining Kölsch with raspberry lime ginger. Their 7% ABV Chapel IPA, also known as Citra Warrior, features citrusy hops with notes of grapefruit, melon, and pine. Other core beers include a 5% ABV Amber Ale that is malty and caramelly with an earthy floral hop profile, and a 6% ABV Oatmeal Stout that is aggressively roasty with notes of coffee, chocolate, and smoke, smoothed by flaked oats. Rotating taps have featured a Hazy IPA with tropical and stone fruit notes, a 4.5% ABV Guava Sour with a bright tropical taste, a 4.5% ABV DUKES Pilsner brewed in collaboration with the Dundas Dukes, and a 6% ABV Blood Orange Pale Ale made with real blood orange. The DUKES Pilsner and the Guava Sour both won first place at the 2021 MN Brewers Cup.

In addition to beer, Chapel Brewing offers sessionable cocktails including a Mojito, Piña Colada, and Bahama Mama, all gluten-free and 5% ABV. Live music is available on Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, featuring jazz, and on Saturdays from 4 to 6 pm. The venue is dog-friendly, allowing well-behaved, leashed dogs on the deck and in the beer garden. It is also situated near the paved and plowed East Cannon River Trail, which connects Northfield and Dundas. The brewery emphasizes environmental stewardship through the use of rain barrels, a permeable parking lot, and a rain garden filled with native flowers for pollinators. Gift options include beer, gift cards, shirts, hats, and merchandise.

The business maintains a strong reputation, evidenced by its 4.80 rating from customers. This positive standing reflects the quality of its small-batch brews and the welcoming atmosphere of its historic taproom.

Chapel Brewing of Faribault combines its historic 1880s chapel setting with award-winning small-batch brewing to serve the Faribault and Dundas area.

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