The craft beer trend has boosted the number of beer-focused bars across the country, creating a boom in the number of small-batch distilleries and avid fans.
Beer-centric magazine
DRAFT put together a
list of the top 100 beer bars in the country, and two Twin Cities bars were featured in the Midwest region:
Happy Gnome in St. Paul and
Republic with locations in 7 Corners and Calhoun Square.
The publication noted that Happy Gnome was chosen for its congenial vibe, large stone hearth, and wooden booths, not to mention a beer list with over 75 taps.
Republic's West Bank pub got a nod for its 50 taps, and wide range of local beers, including Harriet Brewing and Steel Toe Brewing.