Last week on the blog, we shared our favorite coffee shops around Fargo. And if there is one thing we love around here as much as we love coffee...it’s beer. Luckily, the Fargo / Moorhead area has some absolutely incredible breweries. So of course...we had to share.

Drekker Brewing Company: Located just a short walk from our downtown office, you better believe that we find ourselves here at least once a week. With a live music on weekends and a bags league on Mondays and Tuesdays, there’s sure to always be something going on at Drekker. Don’t forget to try their Grilled Cheese....it’s the best we’ve ever had!! http://drekkerbrewing.com/

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Fargo Brewing Company: The original pioneer of Fargo breweries, Fargo Brewing Company has a lot to offer. With a taproom located just north of downtown and a newly opened ale house in West Fargo, they’ve really got something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to grab a beer and play some games, hit the yoga mat with your gal pals, snack on apps while you play trivia with your work buddies or head out on a low-key date with your spouse, Fargo Brewing does not disappoint. http://fargobrewing.com/

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Junkyard Brewing Company: Right across the Red River, you’ll find a well-known, local spot that’s busting at the seams on a nice summer day. Considered a “nano-brewery”, Junkyard offers 10 different taps that rotate on a weekly basis. With live music every night and the occasional food truck hanging out around the corner, this is the summer spot. https://www.junkyardbeer.com/

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Kilstone Brewing: The ever expanding beer scene in Fargo / Moorhead welcomed this north Fargo brewing company to the scene two years ago this month. With live music, a weekly game night and happy hour, Kilstone is the perfect post-work spot to toss one back. Get ready for summer with their signature Watermelon Wheat, YUM! https://www.facebook.com/KilstoneBrewing/

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Flatland Brewery: Trivia, beer, live music...oh my! The newest of the bunch, Flatland Brewery popped up in the Red River Valley last July after four friends decided it was time to take a longtime hobby to the next level. With a focus on variety and creative seasonals, Flatland is anything but, well, flat. http://flatlandbrewery.com/

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Prairie Bros Brewing: Though not open to the public yet, this is sure to be a hot spot this summer. With some super cute kiddos that we’re deeming the Prairie Bros mascots and some tasty sounding beers in the works, this is one spot we can’t wait to try! http://www.prairiebrothersbrewing.com/

Drumconrath Brewing Company: Just a short drive west on 94 will land you in the small town of Mapleton where Drumconrath Brewing Company is working hard to get their doors open to the public. Slated to have a ‘rural Irish pub’ feel, we’re tapping our toes excitedly as we wait for their grand opening. http://www.drumconrathbrewing.com/index2.html

"From the start, we've used beer to bond with friends and make up with enemies, toast our accomplishments and drown our sorrows, honor our gods and forget our troubles. Beer has been high class and low brow, sacred and profane, rustic sustenance and a rare treat. Beer tells us how far we've come and how little we've changed. Stories about ritual and transformation, about place and identity, about politics and religion. Stories, above all, about community--about how beer, varied as it is, has nonetheless always brought us together." -William Bostwick