Summit Brewing Co.

Founded in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1986, Summit Brewing Co. has a long-standing history of crafting award-winning ales and lagers. Summit has stayed close to its roots, serving the Upper Midwest. Summit’s beers are currently available in five states including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Summit produces six year-round premium craft beers, four seasonal beers and numerous limited-release and Ratskeller exclusive beers throughout the year. Since its inception, the brewery has been a consistent pioneer in the craft beer movement, blending traditional brewing techniques with experimental ingredients to create tried-and-true brews.

History

Way back in 1986, before craft brewing was even cool, Summit Brewing Co. Founder and President Mark Stutrud set out in St. Paul, Minnesota, to make craft beers inspired by old-world brewing traditions and ingredients. More than 30 years have passed since he first brewed our flagship Summit Extra Pale Ale, and it’s safe to say he freaking nailed it.

Today, Summit Brewing continues to infuse traditional recipes with modern ingredients from around the world, crafting high-quality and consistent craft beer out of respect for the hardworking folks who enjoy our beer.

And because we’re independently owned and operated, we get to make craft beer our way. That means relying on natural carbonation, protecting the foam, and celebrating the true dance between malts, hops, water, and yeast. It means protecting the environment, supporting the community and the arts, being kind to animals, and always having one more beer with our friends and family even if we’re already late for rotary club. It means drinking our beer fresh and cold, because warm storage turns good beer to shit. And it means never settling for “good enough,” always pulling the goalie when we’ve got a chance to win, swinging for the fences, and never, ever forgetting where we come from. Grain country represent.

Summit Ratskeller Taproom

Welcome to the Summit Ratskeller & Patio! We’re open Thursdays and Fridays 2 – 9 PM, Saturdays 12 – 9 PM, and Sundays 12 – 6 PM, serving year-round, seasonal, and specialty beers. We also host food trucks on-site and fun special events including live music, trivia night, etc. Below you’ll find information on our schedule, location and more.

For everything Summit Brewing, visit summitbrewing.com.

Summit Brewing Co. is an independent craft brewer.

Inside the Summit Brewing Co. Ratskeller taproom in St. Paul, Minnesota