FARGO, North Dakota—Established in 2010, the city’s namesake brewery (610 N. University Drive) has an urban industrial feel with artistic graffiti on the walls, wooden spool tables and a large chain-link fence separating the drinkers from the brewing equipment. It’s a regular gathering spot for many locals looking to catch up over pints or square off in a game of foosball. A flight of four 4-ounce samples is $6.–John Holl
*Stone’s Throw
4.5% | Scottish-Style Ale
Red copper in color with pleasant aromas of caramel and toasted sugar, like the topping of a crème brûlée. It has a defined bite of toasted grain but finishes with a deep roastiness without being too heavy.
Iron Horse
5% | Pale Ale
Starts off with a refreshing pine hop smack. It’s refreshing because in an age of dank and citrus hops, the sole presence of resin is like a throw back. It’s easy-drinking, good-looking and a perfect companion to a burger.
KC’s Imperial IPA
7.9% | Imperial IPA
Burnt orange in color and syrupy sugary sweet. It harkens back to the IPAs of old, with amped-up everything. Some bitterness lingers on the finish, but totally drinkable for IPA fans of all stripes, especially when you want hops and local.
Rye-Son
6% | Saison
Refreshing, hazy and earthy sweet with just a little bit of fresh herbal garden and spice like cardamom, it finishes dry. It’s a saison ready for a roast chicken dinner.
*Order the full pint
