About
Forager Brewery is a craft brewery and scratch kitchen in Rochester, MN, specializing in on-site brewed beers using locally foraged ingredients, regionally native grains, and wild hops. They offer a family-friendly taproom with a full made-from-scratch menu of seasonal dishes from local farms, 18 beers on tap, full bar with wine and cocktails, and live music 5 nights per week. Their casual dining experience highlights sustainable agriculture and the terroir of the Driftless Region.
Locally foraged ingredients in food and beer
Scratch kitchen with seasonal, vibrant dishes
On-site brewed craft beers reflecting Driftless Region terroir
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What They Make
Craft Beers
Brewed on-site with locally foraged ingredients, regionally native grains, and wild hop varieties
Nillerzzzzz
Upcoming release event
Awards
Silver Medal, World Beer Cup 2021 for Fika Stout
2021
Gold Medal, Great American Beer Festival 2019 for Sherpa IPA
2019
Upcoming Events
Mother's Day Brunch
Special brunch event
Nillerzzzzz Release
Beer release event
Live Music
5 nights per week
Live music performances
Latest News
Named Minnesota's Best Brewery in 2026. Voted Rochester's Best Brewery. Highest Rated Beer in the State of Minnesota 4 Years in a row.