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Drekker Brewing Company

4.8(944)google
4.5(159)yelp
Free(Free entry to the craft brewery; beverages and food options are charged per menu selection)
Youth-FriendlyIndoorOutdoorLocal LifeLocal FavoriteQuirky

Overview

Drekker Brewing Company, located in Fargo, North Dakota, is one of the region’s most acclaimed craft breweries. Founded in 2014, Drekker has built a reputation for its adventurous brewing style, creative branding, and wide selection of innovative beers, particularly its popular IPAs and fruit-forward sour ales. The brewery is housed within Brewhalla, a vibrant destination created from a renovated historic railroad building that also features food vendors, shops, events, and entertainment spaces. With its energetic atmosphere, brewery tours, unique beer offerings, and strong community spirit, Drekker has become a must-visit attraction for both craft beer enthusiasts and visitors to Fargo. [fargomoorhead.org], [drekkerbrewing.com], [tripadvisor.com]

Practical Info

1666 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Mon4:00 – 10:00 PM
Tue4:00 – 10:00 PM
Wed4:00 – 10:00 PM
Thu4:00 – 10:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Suggested Duration1.5-2.5 hours
Best TimeFriday or Saturday evenings from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM are unparalleled at this legendary destination craft house. Housed in a beautifully restored 1883 railroad repair shop called Brewhalla, the late afternoon sun streams spectacularly through towering industrial skylights, casting dramatic warm glows on the massive steel tanks.
Getting TherePerfectly flanking the western industrial fringe of the downtown core at 1666 1st Avenue North. Ride the municipal MATBUS Route 11 line directly to the industrial district stop. For cars, drive west from downtown via 1st Ave N; the massive Brewhalla lifestyle complex features an enormous, entirely free paved surface parking footprint.
(701) 532-0506
drekkerbrewing.com/

Travel Tips

  • Housed in a historic 19th-century railway shop, the Brewhall gets extremely loud and packed on weekends; ordering requires queuing at the main bar with no table service.
  • Famous for heavy fruited sours and double IPAs, high-demand off-sale 4-packs launch on Friday afternoons and sell out in hours; track their online release calendar.
  • A private lot is available, but refills to capacity by nightfall; the surrounding area is an active rail zone, and illegal parking near tracks triggers heavy statutory fines.

Reviews

Positive
  • It's like the Hogwarts of craft beer! The industrial-gothic castle building at Brewhalla offers an unparalleled visual impact.
  • Their smoothie sours and fruited ales are phenomenal and highly innovative, earning a massive reputation across the Midwest.
  • More than a taproom, Brewhalla integrates a trendy indoor market selling artisan coffee, pizza, ice cream, and local crafts.
  • The staff is incredibly friendly and energetic; the venue boasts a hip vibe, making it perfect for photos and weekend hangouts.
Heads up
  • The weekend noise level is deafening; the high open ceilings create intense echoes, making quiet conversations impossible.
  • Because of its immense popularity, the bar lines get very long, and some premium 4-pack cans are priced on the expensive side.
  • During special events or Friday nights, the parking lot fills completely, forcing guests to park on muddy roadsides or far away.
  • The seating layout is a bit scattered to match the market style, creating bottlenecks during peak hours and lacking private family areas.

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Official WebsiteDrekker Brewhall Menu
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