Chapel Brewing of Owatonna

Chapel Brewing of Owatonna is a Brewery in Owatonna, MN. It operates as a small-batch brewery on the banks of the Cannon River in Dundas, MN, in a taproom that dates back to 1880 and was originally built as a chapel. The venue serves craft beer in pints, cans, and growlers, specializing in American-style ales. Flagship offerings include a 5% ABV Kölsch, a 5% ABV Kölsch Shandy with raspberry lime ginger, a 7% ABV Chapel IPA, a 5% ABV Amber Ale, and a 6% ABV Oatmeal Stout. Rotating taps have featured a 6% ABV Hazy IPA, a 4.5% ABV Guava Sour, a 4.5% ABV DUKES Pilsner brewed in collaboration with the Dundas Dukes, and a 6% ABV Blood Orange Pale Ale. The DUKES Pilsner and Blood Orange Pale Ale both won first place at the 2021 MN Brewers Cup. The menu also includes sessionable gluten-free cocktails like Mojito, Piña Colada, and Bahama Mama, alongside locally sourced nonalcoholic beverages and snacks such as local cheese curds, meat sticks, and pretzels.

The taproom is open seven days a week, including all Monday holidays, with hours varying by day. Live music is hosted on Friday evenings and Saturdays. The venue features a deck and a beer garden overlooking the Cannon River where well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Visitors can enjoy the nearby paved and plowed East Cannon River Trail, which connects Northfield and Dundas, and the river is accessible for kayaking and canoeing, with rentals available in Dundas. The site includes environmental features such as 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 holds a rating of 4.80 based on customer reviews, reflecting a positive standing among those who have visited.

Chapel Brewing of Owatonna combines its historic 1880 taproom setting with its location along the Cannon River in Dundas to offer a distinctive gathering place for craft beer enthusiasts.

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