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Minnesota State Fair announces 70 new beverages for 2025

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The Minnesota State Fair is featuring some 70 new beverages at the 2025 fair.
Minnesota State Fair

Come to the State Fair thirsty in 2025.

There are 70 brand-new brews and specialty beverages that are making their premier at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. There are also 40 returning beverages found only at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

New State Fair sips

  • Aloha Pineapple Haze: Brewed in Minneapolis by Pryes Brewing Company. Available at Aldo's Burgers, Sabino's Pizza Pies, Rooted & Wild (Snack House) and Swine & Spuds, located in the Warner Coliseum

  • Blushing Dragon Slushie: Made in Minneapolis by Minneapolis Cider Company. Available at Rooted & Wild (Snack House) and Swine & Spuds located in the Warner Coliseum.

    Blushing Dragon Slushie at  At Aldo's Burgers, Sabino's Pizza Pies, Rooted & Wild (Snack House) and Swine & Spuds
    Blushing Dragon Slushie at At Aldo's Burgers, Sabino's Pizza Pies, Rooted & Wild (Snack House) and Swine & Spuds
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  • Hurricane: Brewed in Vadnais Heights by Big Wood Brewery. At Andy's Grille on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Chambers and Nelson streets.

    Hurricane at Andy's Grille
    Hurricane at Andy's Grille
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  • Orange Bliss: Brewed in Minneapolis by Pryes Brewing Company. At Andy's Grille.

  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Slushy: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Andy's Grille.

  • Liquid Superdelic: Brewed in Minneapolis by Modist Brewing. At Ball Park Cafe on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden.

  • Metrodome IPA: Brewed in St. Paul by BlackStack Brewing. At Ball Park Cafe.

  • Mexican Fruit Cup: Brewed in Minneapolis by Pryes Brewing Company. At Ball Park Cafe.

  • Midway Sunset Mocktail (NA): Crafted in Minneapolis by Earl Giles Distillery. At Ball Park Cafe.

  • Passion Fruit Vanilla Seltzy: Brewed in Minneapolis by Indeed Brewing. At Ball Park Cafe.

  • Shandyland Cider: Made in Minneapolis by Minneapolis Cider Company. At Ball Park Cafe.

    Shandyland Cider at Ball Park Cafe
    Shandyland Cider at Ball Park Cafe
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  • Green Flag Seltzer: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company in collaboration with Earl Giles Distillery. At Bandstand Concessions, located inside the Grandstand concert venue (separate concert ticket required, except on Aug. 31, when admission to the Amateur Talent Contest Finals is free).

    Green Flag Seltzer at Grandstand Concessions
    Green Flag Seltzer at Grandstand Concessions
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  • Midway Sunset Mocktail (NA): Crafted in Minneapolis by Earl Giles Distillery. At Bandstand Concessions.

  • A-OKAY HAZY IPA: Brewed in Minneapolis by Venn Brewing. At The Blue Barn, located at West End Market.

  • Aloha Ice: Brewed in Minneapolis by Freehouse Brewery. At The Blue Barn.

    Aloha Ice at The Blue Barn
    Aloha Ice at The Blue Barn
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  • Backyard Bloody Mary: Brewed in Minneapolis by Freehouse Brewery. At The Blue Barn.

  • Cherry Apple Pie Cider: Made in Duluth by Wild State Cider. At The Blue Barn.

  • Prickly Pear Sour: Brewed in Minneapolis by Freehouse Brewery. At The Blue Barn.

  • Strawberry Summer Spritz: Wine made in Scandia by Rustic Roots Winery 3. At The Blue Barn.

  • Bolo Guava Mojito Hard Seltzer: Brewed in Minneapolis by Bauhaus Brew Labs. At Cafe Caribe, on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Chambers and Nelson streets.

  • Frozen Espresso Martini Hard Seltzer: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Cafe Caribe.

  • Pineapple WHIPlash: Brewed in Minneapolis by Sociable Cider Werks. At Cafe Caribe.

    Pineapple WHIPlash at the Cafe Caribe
    Pineapple WHIPlash at the Cafe Caribe
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  • Scooby Slush: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Chicago Dogs, located in The Garden, east wall.

    Scooby Slush at Chicago Dogs
    Scooby Slush at Chicago Dogs
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  • Caramel Corn Cream Ale: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Coasters, located on the southeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street.

  • Rockin’ Rosé: Made in Cannon Falls by Cannon River Winery. At Coasters.

  • Sgt. Pepper Slushie: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Coasters.

    Sgt. Pepper Slushie at Coasters
    Sgt. Pepper Slushie at Coasters
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  • Aegean Dream: Blood Orange and Sea Salt Lager: Brewed in Minneapolis by Indeed Brewing. At Dino's Gyros on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets.

  • Greek Goddess: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Dino's Gyros.

  • Lil’ Sour Buddies: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Dino's Gyros.

  • Pickerita: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Dino's Gyros.

  • Pomegranate Spritz: Made in Duluth by Wild State Cider. At Dino's Gyros.

    Pomegranate Spritz at Dino's Gyros
    Pomegranate Spritz at Dino's Gyros
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  • Strawberry Lemonale: Brewed in Two Harbors by Castle Danger Brewing. At Dino's Gyros.

  • Grape Ape Wine Slushy: Wine made in Hastings by Alexis Bailly Vineyard. At French Crêperie on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets.

    Grape Ape Wine Slush at French Crêperie
    Grape Ape Wine Slush at French Crêperie
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  • Blueberry Lemon Cream Ale: Brewed in Minneapolis by Fulton Brewing. At The Frontier, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Liggett and Chambers streets.

  • Huckleberry Haze IPA: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At The Frontier.

    Huckleberry Haze IPA at The Frontier
    Huckleberry Haze IPA at The Frontier
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  • Silver Rosé: Wine made in Dellwood by 7 Vines Vineyard. At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located at southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods.

  • Strawberry Blaze: Brewed in Amana, Iowa, by Millstream Brewing Co. At Giggles’ Campfire Grill.

    Strawberry Blaze at Giggles' Campfire Grill
    Strawberry Blaze at Giggles' Campfire Grill
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  • Bad Apple Honeycrisp Lager: Brewed in St. Paul by Bad Weather Brewing Company. At The Hangar, on the northeast corner of Underwood Street and Murphy Avenue.

    Bad Apple Honeycrisp Lager at The Hangar
    Bad Apple Honeycrisp Lager at The Hangar
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  • Pink Prickly Pear Agave Altitude: Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Sociable Cider Werks. At The Hangar.

  • Strawberry Rhubarb Runway: Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., made by Pryes Brewing Company. At The Hangar.

  • Galaxy Groove: Brewed in Boston, Mass., by Samuel Adams Boston Beer Co. At The Hideaway Speakeasy, located in the Veranda, Grandstand upper level, northwest section.

    Galaxy Groove at The Hideaway Speakeasy
    Galaxy Groove at The Hideaway Speakeasy
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  • THE STINGER!: Wine made in Cannon Falls by Cannon River Winery. At The Hideaway Speakeasy.

  • Blackberry Bramble: Brewed in New Ulm and River Falls, Wis., by August Schell Brewing in collaboration with Tattersall. At LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater. Also at West End Brews, located at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater.

  • Boozy Root Beer Float: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At LuLu’s Public House.

  • Cherry Rhubarb Crumble: Brewed in Minneapolis by Sociable Cider Werks. At LuLu’s Public House.

    Cherry Rhubarb Crumble at Lulu's Public House
    Cherry Rhubarb Crumble at Lulu's Public House
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  • Cucumber Melon Refresher: Brewed in New Ulm by August Schell Brewing. At LuLu’s Public House.

  • Hot Honey Mead: Brewed in Minneapolis by Sociable Cider Werks. At LuLu’s Public House.

  • Hot Honey Play Grade Cream Ale: Brewed in Minneapolis by Bauhaus Brew Labs. At LuLu’s Public House.

  • Lemon Meringue: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At LuLu’s Public House.

  • Peach Dipped Pale Ale: Brewed in Minneapolis by Indeed Brewing. At LuLu’s Public House.

  • POG Party: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At LuLu’s Public House. Also at West End Brews.

  • Tropical Island Sour: Brewed in Minneapolis by Pryes Brewing Company. At LuLu’s Public House.

  • Tropical Treat: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At LuLu’s Public House.

  • Blood Orange Bellini: Made in Cannon Falls by Cannon River Winery. At Mancini’s al Fresco, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets.

  • Breezy Melon Squeezy: Brewed in Minneapolis by Indeed Brewing. At Mancini’s al Fresco.

    Breezy Melon Squeezy at the Mancini's al Fresco
    Breezy Melon Squeezy at the Mancini's al Fresco
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  • Blackberry Lemonade Wine Slushie: Wine made in Laporte by Forestedge Winery. At Minnesota Wine Country, located at the west side of Underwood Street between Carnes and Judson avenues.

    Blackberry Lemonade Wine Slushie at Minnesota Wine Country
    Blackberry Lemonade Wine Slushie at Minnesota Wine Country
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  • Brianna Pineapple Wine Slushie: Wine made in Waconia by Parley Lake Winery. At Minnesota Wine Country.

  • Dragon Fruit Cider: Made in Duluth by Wild State Cider. At O’Gara’s at the Fair, located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street.

  • Irish Sticky Toffee Pudding: Brewed in Minneapolis by Pryes Brewing Company. At O’Gara’s at the Fair.

  • Midway Sunset Mocktail (NA): Crafted in Minneapolis by Earl Giles Distillery. At O’Gara’s at the Fair.

  • O’Perol Spritz: Made in Scandia by Rustic Roots Winery in collaboration with Earl Giles Distillery. At O’Gara’s at the Fair.

  • Pineapple Peach Hazy Pale Ale: Brewed in Two Harbors by Castle Danger Brewing. At O’Gara’s at the Fair.

  • Shamrock Slushie: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company in collaboration with Earl Giles Distillery. At O’Gara’s at the Fair.

    Shamrock Slushie at O'Gare's at the Fair
    Shamrock Slushie at O'Gare's at the Fair
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  • Black Cherry Lemonade: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Ragin Cajun, located in The Garden, west wall.

  • Ragin Runner: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Ragin Cajun.

  • Aloha Lemonade: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. RC’s BBQ, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Liggett and Chambers streets.

  • Apple Cider Pumpkin Spice: Made in Duluth by Duluth Cider. At Shanghai Henri’s, located at the International Bazaar, north section.

  • Code Shred: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Shanghai Henri’s.

  • Shanghai Sunset: Brewed in Stillwater by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. At Shanghai Henri’s.

  • Grandstand Lime Up: Brewed in St, Paul by Summit Brewing Company. At Shanghai Henri’s.

  • Churro Cream Ale: Brewed in Minneapolis by HeadFlyer Brewing. At Tejas Express, located in The Garden, north wall.

  • Soft Serve Royal Raspberry Beer: Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Pryes Brewing Company. At West End Brews.

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