Cheers to local beer.

Leech Lake Brewing
+Started by a husband and wife duo.
+Plan to keep distribution close to Leech Lake and let people flock to the beer.
url: http://leechlakebrewing.com/

Mankato Brewery
+Started by a local businessman with an eye for brand development.
+Launch plan includes two beers.
url: http://mankatobrewery.com/

612 Brew
+Started by a group of beer-loving friends.
+Focus will be on bringing back traditional style beers.
url: http://612brew.com/beer/

Lucid Brewing
+Started by another husband and wife duo.
+"...I want the beer that you can sit there and enjoy. Maybe the beer is not the main focus of the conversation; it’s just part of the conversation. It’s just part of the whole environment.”
url: http://lucidbrewing.wordpress.com/

Harriet Brewing
+Started by a chemical engineer.
+A zero carbon footprint brewery with beer "brewed with intention."
url: http://www.harrietbrewing.com/

[info credit: the heavy table, michael agnew]
[top photo credit: design crush]

Mottainai.