What Do The Top Minnesota Breweries Have In Common?
One of the jewels in Minnesota is the breweries that fill our state with places of sanctuary. If you want yours to stand out, there is a lot you’ll have to do. A great thing to do to find out how to stand out is to see what the top breweries are doing to get business. Most of these breweries have been around for a while, building up their customer base, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get started. Here are some things we have noticed about what makes the top breweries in Minnesota work.
Great drinks
It’s a little obvious, but the best breweries often have the best drinks. Many comments that form the best of list include something that the writers have never tasted before. Being creative to make new flavors of drinks that appeal to many people is a great way to capture the attention of new customers. It’s not the easiest work, but that’s why breweries that can do it are the best. Summit Brewing is one of the most well known breweries, and their unique brewing process gets some of the greatest flavors to their customers.
Getting involved
The community is one of the best assets for breweries. Some of the top breweries promote themselves by giving back to the people that come in. Spilled Grain Brewhouse in Annandale, MN gives back through their own initiative called the “Spill It Forward” program to many charities and nonprofits in the area. Another famous brewery in the heart of the metro that gives back is Surly Brewing. Their program, called “Surly Gives A Damn,” gives to charities and recruits volunteers for food pantries, building homes, donation drives, and more. These truly great breweries show that they have the community in mind, and the community shows their appreciation.
Atmosphere
Have you ever just looked at the images of some of the top breweries? All of them are just beautiful! Some places have the advantage of a great area, but the atmosphere is what really brings people back. The taproom in Bent Paddle Brewing offers cozy couches around the fireplace, creating their relaxing environment. A great outside atmosphere example can be found with Junkyard Brewing. Building your own brewery’s atmosphere can be inspired by many places to provide a great place for you customers.
Branding
The one thing every brewery has, big and small, is the branding. Great branding can come in many forms. These include glasses, coasters, shirts, umbrellas, and more. Every single one of the breweries in this post all have their branding around their brewery, adding to the atmosphere and keeping their story alive. Check out some of our promotional products to see how you can spice up your brewery.
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