About Us
Mankato Brewery
About Us
Mankato Brewery started producing beers in 2012, and is proud to revive the brewing tradition in the Key City. Mankato Brewery is the first production brewery in the community since 1967. Focused on creating authentic beers that reflect the heritage of the region and its people, the crew at Mankato Brewery invites you to try our beer and to Experience Local Flavor.
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our History
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2012
Taproom Opened
We opened our doors and our taps to the community
2010
Where We Started
Broke ground on our brewing facility in 2010 .
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2023
Breaking Ground Test Batch
We are breaking ground on a new test batch system to bring you original, fresh, creative new brews.
2017
Canning Line Installed
Mankato Brewery updated their production lines from bottles to cans.
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Our Team
![Tim Tupy](https://mankatobrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MicrosoftTeams-image-38.jpg)
Founder
Tim Tupy
![Chris Collins](https://mankatobrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-scaled.jpg)
Head Brewer
Chris Collins
![Jace Leiferman](https://mankatobrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MicrosoftTeams-image-39.jpg)
Logistics and Business Manager
Jace Leiferman
![Cameron B.](https://mankatobrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MicrosoftTeams-image-41.jpg)
Brewer
Cameron B.
![Chip Scruggs](https://mankatobrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-47.jpg)
Brewer
Chip Scruggs
![Andrew Opsal](https://mankatobrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Andrew-Taproom-scaled-e1724384559366.jpg)
Taproom Manager
Andrew Opsal
![Cameron B.](https://mankatobrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MicrosoftTeams-image-41.jpg)
Brewer
Cameron B.
![Sam](https://mankatobrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MicrosoftTeams-image-46.jpg)
Taproom Manager
Sam
![Chip Scruggs](https://mankatobrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-47.jpg)
Brewer
Chip Scruggs
![Aben Seely](https://mankatobrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Aben-Seely-fixed.png)
Packaging Technician