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The Minnesota State Fair announced Tuesday that 65 new beverages from well-known breweries from around the state will be coming to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Here’s a breakdown of the new sips and where you can find them. Descriptions of each drink were provided by the Minnesota State Fair (we haven’t gotten to try any of them so we don’t know what they taste like.)

Fair officials also announced 39 beverages found only at the Great Minnesota Get-Together will return this year.

Need help finding your way? Find the list of all available drinks and 

a handy beverage map from the State Fair.

We also have all the new foods for the 2023 Minnesota State Fair for you 

B.F.F. (a collaboration among Bauhaus, Forgotten Star and The Freehouse)

This new mimosa-inspired hazy IPA features bright tropical fruits, citrus and mandarin orange. It’s loaded with copious amounts of Mandarina Bavaria hops and fresh orange peel for an aroma that explodes with notes of juicy orange and tangerine. 6.2% ABV. 30 IBUs. Brewed in Minneapolis and Fridley, Minn.

Find it at The Blue Barn, at the West End Market, south of the History and Heritage Center.

Eddie’s Lager (a collaboration between August Schell Brewing Company and Back Channel Brewing Co.)

Using some of the choicest New Zealand hops, this summertime crusher is light, crisp and layered with flavors of Sauvignon Blanc grapes, stone fruit and fresh-cut citrus. 5% ABV. Brewed in New Ulm, Minn., and Spring Park, Minn.

Find it at Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden.

Edna’s IPA (a collaboration between August Schell Brewing Company and Back Channel Brewing Co.)

This hazy IPA utilizes New Zealand hops, and the flavor explodes with notes of Sauvignon Blanc grapes, stone fruits and fresh-cut citrus finishing with a pillowy soft mouthfeel. 6.3% ABV. Brewed in New Ulm and Spring Park.

Find it at LuLu’s Public House located at West End Market, south of Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater.

A Ginger Suntan (a collaboration between August Schell Brewing Company and Tattersall)

A vibrant and Minnesotan twist on a classic cocktail. Bursting with sweetness and tang, refreshing flavors of strawberry and rhubarb perfectly complement the slight kiss of ginger. 6% ABV.

Find it at Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden. Also at Bandstand Concessions, located inside the Grandstand concert venue (separate concert ticket required, except on Sept. 3, when admission to the Amateur Talent Contest Finals is free).

MN Brew Together (a collaboration between Modist Brewing and Fair State Brewing Cooperative)

West Coast IPA collab between Modist Brewing and Fair State Brewing Cooperative. Pilsner and pale malts form the base, then it’s hopped and dry hopped with Columbus, Simcoe and Chinook. 6.6% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis.

Sweet and refreshingly cold Country White Wine is infused with mint, tarragon, pear juice and elderberry flowers. 6% ABV.

French Crêperie, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets.

A tart Berliner Weiss Sour with huge aromas of fresh peaches and flavor notes of graham cracker on the finish — just like the homemade dessert. 7.2% ABV.

A bold IPA bursting with citrus and tropical fruit flavors with notes of grapefruit, stone fruits, coconut and pineapple. 6.5% ABV.

Find it at Coasters, located on the southeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street.

This is the perfect balance of a West Coast IPA with the juicy finish of a New England IPA that is slightly hazy, bursting with flavors of mango and passionfruit. 5.2% ABV.

Citrusy, melony and tropical fruit-y, this hazy IPA is everything you want in a Citra hop IPA, just triple dry-hopped. Mascot Race has layers and waves of Citra hop and candied citrus peels, juicy mellow melon and playful papaya, before a mild grapefruit bitterness takes you to a dry finish. 7% ABV.

The hard seltzer on draft has waves of tropical fruit punch flavors and a kick of passionfruit. Beautifully blue, gluten-free and vegan, it contains zero grams of sugar. 5% ABV.

Find it at Cafe Caribe, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Chambers and Nelson streets.

A sour ale brewed with fresh watermelon juice and a hint of sea salt to accentuate the natural sweetness of the fruit. 5.1% ABV. 14 IBUs.

Find both at Cafe Caribe, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Chambers and Nelson streets.

A collaboration with Animales BBQ, this zesty blonde ale is made from hand-squeezed grilled lemons. The caramelized sugar from the grilled lemons complements the subtle grainy sweetness of the light base beer while the acid from the lemon juice adds a refreshing zing. 4.7% ABV.

Find it at RC’s BBQ, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Liggett and Chambers streets.

This non-alcoholic blonde ale features the perfect blend of smooth, bready malt body with just enough hop character to brighten things up and keep it nice and refreshing. If you’re looking for fresh draft beer at the fair but want to avoid the alcohol (or just want to pace yourself for the long day ahead), check out Nah Blonde.

Find it at LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater.

This crisp and fruity gluten-reduced ale has a solid rich malt backbone and is bursting with Hungarian-type tart cherries and vanilla. 7% ABV.

Find it at The Hideaway Speakeasy, located in the Veranda, Grandstand upper level, northwest section.

Based on the delicious Melomakarona cookies, this malty gluten-reduced cream ale is made with orange, honey, nut-free walnut extract and brandy. Making you wish you were with your Yia-Yia and Papou playing Tavli (backgammon) in Santorini. 5% ABV.

Find it at Dino’s Gyros, on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets.

A cold IPA that embodies the true spirit of Minnesotans: approachable and accessible with a complexity that is both refreshing and surprising. 6% ABV. 

Cannon River Winery | Cannon Falls, Minn.

This sparkling wine cocktail will add some sparkle to your day with the combination of Minnesota Sparkling Edelweiss wine with fresh pureed peaches. 12% ABV.

Find it at Mancini’s al Fresco, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets.

Castle Danger Brewing | Two Harbors, Minn.

The zesty tang of blood oranges combines with the smooth characteristics of Castle Cream Ale. 5.5% ABV.

Find it at O’Gara’s at the Fair, on the southwest corner of Dan Batch Avenue and Cosgrove Street.

Batting third is Kirby Pucker, Eastlake’s rotation of sour ales. This Minnesota State Fair exclusive release of the award-winning series was matured on lemon and blueberry purée. 5% ABV. 

A blonde ale brewed with strawberries and vanilla to bring you strong flavors of a fair favorite, the strawberry funnel cake. The fun will never end with this light, flavorful and refreshing beer rimmed with powdered sugar. 4.5% ABV. 12 IBUs.

Find it at Sabino’s Pizza Pies and Swine & Spuds, located in the Warner Coliseum.

A fresh and zesty citrus-fruited blonde ale combines bright citrus flavors with a smooth and balanced golden base, creating a refreshing and lively drinking experience. 5% ABV. 20 IBUs.

Find it at The Hangar, on the northeast corner of Underwood Street and Murphy Avenue.

Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery | Spring Valley, Minn.

This sweet and refreshing White Sangria is crafted with white wine, peach, mango and citrus. 6.25% ABV.

Rich caramel, creamy butter and vanilla are balanced in this light golden ale to make a refreshing, sessionable butter-beer. 5.4% ABV. 8 IBUs.

This frozen seltzer, made with tropical fruit and strawberry, is a cold treat for hot days. 5% ABV. 

Find both at The Blue Barn at the West End Market, south of the History and Heritage Center.

Fresh muddled blackberries, lemon juice and sparkling water combine to make a bramble ale. Tart sweetness of blackberries, piney and peppery juniper, topped with a splash of lemon. 5.5% ABV.

Find it at Frontier Bar, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Liggett and Nelson streets.

This cream ale combines flavors of coffee, chocolate and vanilla to resemble a beloved Italian dessert. 5.1% ABV. 15 IBUs.

Find it Mancini’s al Fresco, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets.

A lager as crisp and refreshing as a cool dip on a hot summer day. Flavors of salted cucumber and lemon combine to make a perfectly cool drink. 5.2% ABV. 10 IBUs.

This cream ale folds strawberry and cream flavors together to make a simply unforgettable beer. This makes having dessert extra easy. 5.1% ABV. 15 IBUs.

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