Message from Tim Tupy

Message from Tim Tupy – Founder, Mankato Brewery LLC

Opportunity to Purchase Mankato Brewery

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Fellow Beer Enthusiasts:

As I approach the age of retirement, I find myself reflecting on the journey we’ve shared in building Mankato Brewery and its taproom into what it is today. With our great team, it has been a true labor of love, driven by passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to quality. This business is not just a venture; it is a significant part of our legacy—a testament to years of hard work, creativity, and community spirit with the amazing Mankato Brewery team.

After nearly 15 years of this journey, however, the time has come for me to step back and pass the torch to someone who can continue to nurture and grow Mankato Brewery. Our current investors are incredibly supportive, yet they are not in a position to manage the day-to-day operations. Therefore, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual or group to purchase the brewery and taproom as an owner/operator.

This news announces a unique opportunity to take the helm of a well-established, beloved local business with a strong brand, loyal customer base, and a promising future. The brewery is equipped with capacity and space to grow into the future, and our taproom has become a vibrant hub for the community.

We are looking for someone who shares our vision, values, and quality craftsmanship and is committed to maintaining the high standards and community connections we have established. If you have the passion and the drive to lead this business into its next chapter, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to express your interest, please check out our website page at https://mankatobrewery.com/mankato-brewery-for-sale/

We are eager to discuss the possibilities and ensure that Mankato Brewery and its long and storied connection to the local community continue to thrive.

Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our journey. I look forward to finding the right successor who will carry on this legacy with the same dedication and enthusiasm.

Sincerely,

Timothy Tupy, Founder – Mankato Brewery LLC

  • 1119 Center Street
    North Mankato, MN 56003
  • 507-386-2337

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M: Closed
T-Th: 4-9pm
F: 4-10pm
Sat: 12-10pm
Sun: 12-8pm

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Hours:
Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Thursday: 4-9pm

Friday: 4-10pm

Saturday: 12-10pm

Sunday: 12-8pm

  • 507-386-2337
  • 1119 Center Street North Mankato, MN 56003

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Interested in booking an event in our taproom?  

Please contact Andrew, our Tap Room Manager, for availability and pricing. andrew@mankatobrewery.com

AndrewOpsal

Taproom Manager

Andrew is the face of the taproom and friends to everyone who visits. Andrew is the person to talk to for taproom events or what beers to try. Make sure to say “Hi” the next time you’re in.

ChipScruggs

Assistant Brewer

Chip is another assistant brewer here at the brewery, responsible for crafting the delicious beer we enjoy. Cheers to Chip! 

Cameron Bonebrake

Assistant Brewer

You will see Cam brewing in the brewery many nights when you are stopping in the taproom. We hope you get a chance to stop in and meet Cam.

Jace Leiferman

Logistics and Business Manager

Jace works with all our distributors in each market we sell our beer. Make sure you say hi to Jace the next time you see him out.

Chris Collins

Head Brewer

Chris “Grist the scientist” Collins runs the lab, filters the beer, brews some brew, and enjoys drinks with the crew. He really likes his yeast. They are his beer babies and microbe gathering buddies. Yeasts are vitamins to Grist the Scientist.

Chris found his love for brewer’s yeast as a college student. He is proud to have graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Bachelors of Science: Microbiology program and to educate a lucky MNSU intern on beer science. He furthered his beer studies through the American Brewers Guild, Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering program.

He plays Dungeons and Dragons and loves maillard reactions. Make sure to come in and say “Hi” to Chris!

Tim Tupy

Co-Founder

Tim Tupy was born and raised in New Prague Minnesota, and moved to Mankato in 1987 to attend Minnesota State University of Mankato. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. After college he worked for Hickory Tech and Midwest Wireless.

Tim’s Great-Great-Great-Grandfather started the first brewery in New Prague MN in 1884. His name was Albert Minar SR.

Tim has been a homebrewer for many years before opening the brewery. Mankato Brewery will be the first production brewery in Mankato since 1967.