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1st Place — Amber Lagers

District 5

1st Place — Hazy IPA
3rd Place — Best in Show

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1st Place — British, Irish & Scottish Ales

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$5 tap beer // $3 N/A BEER // $3 Pretzels

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday
*Holidays excluded from HH

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MON 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
TUE 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WED 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
THU 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FRI 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
SAT 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
SUN 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Back Channel Brewing is a destination brewery/taproom located on Lake Minnetonka, serving high quality small-batch beers. We brew across the board, with a special emphasis on Lagers, IPAs, and Imperial Stouts.

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Dunzo. Back on tap. New England IPA (6.75%) Strawberry // Orange Creamsicle // Juicy Dankness Get it while you can.
It's Community Tuesday, and we have an important partner this week, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (@afspnational). Dave Thompson will be onsite throughout the day with the AFSP Minnesota (@afspminnesota) helping raise awareness abou
Tomorrow is your last chance to lock in a Tour de Hazy shirt. We’re teaming up again with Luce Line Brewing (@lucelinebrewing) on June 20 for a self-guided ride between Luce Line and Back Channel, connected by some of the best bike trails in M
We’re seeking dynamic and creative individuals to help us grow in an exciting and fast paced market! See our open opportunities below. (link in bio) https://www.backchannelbrewing.com/careers #mnbeer #hiring #twincitiesjobs #hospitalityjobs
Golf season is in full swing. Straight Down The Middle English Barley Wine (13.75%) Coffee // Caramel // Date Cake A big beer with smooth malt character, rich layers of caramel, and not too heavy for a hot day. Available in a 10oz pour in the tap
Equality and on the Lake is going from 1-4PM. The great folks from eQuality: Pathways to Potential (@equalityptp) are here serving their delicious ice cream, the perfect antidote to a hot and sunny day. Try any of their four flavors and feel good ab
A local tradition deserves a proper beer. Actually, make that two. The Mound Fire Fish Fry is tomorrow. Back Channel will be there serving, and we’re bringing both Back Draught lagers: Back Draught (5.50%) Munich Helles Export Style Lager (
One of our favorite summer traditions is back. Artimer Market returns to Back Channel Brewing with local vendors, live music, food trucks, and beautiful evenings on Lake Minnetonka. We’re now accepting vendor applications for all three 2026 m
An afternoon for a great cause. Equality on the Lake Saturday, June 6 // 1–4PM Join us for a fundraiser and friend-raising event celebrating the individuals they serve and the impact they make in our community. @equalityptp is a local organ
We have love for all. And we have fresh Pride merch. June is here, and we’re excited to celebrate another Pride Month with our incredible community. Available now at the taproom.
School's almost out. Help us celebrate with the shirleyhillspta at this week's Community Tuesday. A portion of all sales will go back to support the PTA while families enjoy food trucks (redrocketpizzacompany, eatburgerdaddies), activities, vendors
A full day at Back Channel. 3:05PM Twins on the Jumbotron 7–11PM Yacht Rock with @jakerudh Food trucks: @badroostertruck @tomatillomexicancuisine Sunset. Lake Minnetonka. Smooth sailing into the night. Ahoy.