Returning Specialty Sips

The Minnesota State Fair announces 63 brand-new beverages premiering and found exclusively at the 2024 Great Minnesota Get-Together. Plus, check out 46 returning State Fair exclusive brews below!

These 46 State Fair exclusive beverages are returning to the 2024 fair

Babe’s Blueberry & Maple Golden Ale
This golden ale has a hint of blueberry and maple flavors creating the delicious taste of blueberry pancakes. The perfect answer to a day of lumberjacking with your buddy Paul. 4.5% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Spiral Brewery.
At Aldo’s Burgers, Sabino’s Pizza Pies, Snack House and Swine & Spuds, located in the Warner Coliseum

Beergarita – The Original
Award-winning Tejas Margarita Mix is frozen and blended with Leinenkugel’s Honey Weiss, a golden-hued American wheat beer with a touch of Wisconsin honey. Reviews have hailed the Beergarita as “refreshing, light and drop-dead delicious.” This south-of-the-border-inspired thirst quencher is also available in strawberry and mojito flavors and can be made gluten-free. 4.6% ABV. Brewed in Chippewa Falls, Wis., by Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company.
At Tejas Express, located in The Garden, north wall

Blood Orange Cream Ale
The zesty tang of blood oranges combines with the smooth characteristics of Castle Cream Ale. 5.5% ABV. Brewed in Two Harbors, Minn., by Castle Danger Brewing.
At O’Gara’s at the Fair, located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street

Blue Hawaiian
Think piña colada, but blue! A pineapple and coconut hard slushie is the perfect drink to bring with you to the beaches of Mexico. 6% ABV. Brewed in Stillwater, Minn., by Lift Bridge Brewing Company.
At LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater

Blue Raspberry Wine Slushy
Country White Wine infused with blue raspberry flavor make for a cool, drinkable slushy. 6% ABV. Wine made in Hastings, Minn., by Alexis Bailly Vineyard.
At French Crêperie, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets

Bomba Bull Frosé All Day Slushie
Frosé all day with this summer sipper. Fusing Saint Paul, Minn.-made Gray Duck Distillery Bomba Juice spirited seltzer with a fruity fun mix of lemonade, strawberry and a kick of Red Bull served frosé slushie-style. 4.7% ABV. Brewed in St. Paul, Minn., by Gray Duck Spirits.
At Dino’s Gyros, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets

Boozy Salted Caramel Milkshake
This irresistible blend of creamy caramel, a hint of salt and premium brewed alcohol blended in a smooth milkshake is served with a melt-in-your-mouth caramel spoon. 5% ABV. Brewed in Stillwater, Minn., by Lift Bridge Brewing Company.
At Andy’s Grille, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Liggett and Nelson streets

Caramel Apple Craft Seltzer
A light, bubbly and refreshing seltzer crafted with bright, crisp, green apple. Served in a glass rimmed with buttery, rich caramel, which blends perfectly with each tantalizing sip. 5% ABV. Brewed in Vadnais Heights, Minn., by Big Wood Brewery.
At Andy’s Grille, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Liggett and Nelson streets

Cherry Wine Slushy
Cherry flavor infused with Country White Wine to make a refreshing summer slushy. 6% ABV. Wine made in Hastings, Minn., by Alexis Bailly Vineyard.
At French Crêperie, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets

Chili Pineapple Express Sour
This bright, refreshing pineapple sour ale is rimmed with a light coating of Tajín chili-lime seasoning to add a little extra layer of complexity to this refreshing summer sipper. But don’t worry – it’s just Minnesota spicy. 4.8% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Pryes Brewing Company.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Chocolate Chip Cookie Beer
Honoring two State Fair traditions – chocolate chip cookies and craft beer – this sweet sipper with a malty backbone is golden tan in color and features hints of chocolate and vanilla. Each glass is rimmed with semi-sweet chocolate. 5.2% ABV. 25 IBUs. Brewed in Vadnais Heights, Minn., by Big Wood Brewery.
At Andy’s Grille, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Liggett and Nelson streets

Clawgarita
A refreshing blend of award-winning Tejas Margarita Mix combined with White Claw Hard Seltzer. 5% ABV.
At Tejas Express, located in The Garden, north wall

Cosmopolitan Martini Slushie
A refreshing and delicious cranberry and lime slushie inspired by a fan favorite cocktail. 6% ABV. Brewed in Stillwater, Minn., by Lift Bridge Brewing Company.
At Coasters, located on the southeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street

Crowd Control
This stand-alone New England Double IPA is packed with shoulder-to-shoulder Mosaic, Strata and Cashmere hops. 8% ABV. Brewed in St. Paul, Minn., by BlackStack Brewing.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Dill Pickle Kölsch
Infused with fresh dill and cucumber, this brew is garnished with a dill pickle and a cube of Havarti dill cheese. 4.7% ABV. Brewed in Duluth, Minn., by Blacklist Brewing Company.
At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located at southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

Dreamsicle Hard Slushy
This icy concoction combines the nostalgia of a dreamsicle with a boozy twist. A refreshing blend of tangy orange and creamy vanilla flavors, harmoniously blended with premium brewed alcohol. 6% ABV. Brewed in Stillwater, Minn., by Lift Bridge Brewing Company.
At Andy’s Grille, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Liggett and Nelson streets

Fair Mullet
You’ve had the cousin, but this IPA is more mullet, more jean jacket and all party! The perfect guilty-pleasure, pairing with fried food, music, people watching and mullet sightings! 6.5% ABV. Brewed in Big Lake, Minn., by Lupulin Brewing Company.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Flirty Fruity Bubbles
This bubbly, playful powerhouse is bursting with fruity flavors. It delights with a blast of icy cold nostalgia and comes whimsically rimmed with a rainbow of crushed Fruity Pebbles. Served on ice. 7% ABV. Wine made in Cannon River, Minn., by Cannon River Winery.
At The Hideaway Speakeasy, located in the Veranda, Grandstand upper level, northwest section

Four Seam Screamer IPA
This West Coast-inspired IPA was brewed with the help of former Minnesota Twins All-Star pitcher Glen Perkins. It delivers straight-down-the-middle hop flavor, with tropical notes of orange, mango and pineapple and a dry, crisp finish. 6.5% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Surly Brewing Company.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Frozen Topper
Grain Belt Blu beer is frozen into a foam and floated atop any Schell’s beer. Brewed in New Ulm., Minn. by August Schell Brewing Co.
At LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater

Great Ape Seltzer
The beloved Minnesota cocktail is made new in seltzer form with loads of grape and lemon-lime flavors. 5% ABV. Brewed in Stillwater, Minn., by Lift Bridge Brewing Company.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden; also available at Bandstand Concessions, located inside the Grandstand concert venue (separate concert ticket required, except on Sept. 1, when admission to the Amateur Talent Contest Finals is free)

Hopmosa
This summer sipper puts a new spin on an old brunch favorite. Combining the Bent Hop Golden IPA with a huge burst of orange aroma and flavor, the citrus infusion highlights a number of hops in the IPA with effervescence akin to champagne. Not just for brunch anymore, this “Hopmosa” can be enjoyed all day long. 6.2% ABV. Brewed in Duluth, Minn., by Bent Paddle Brewing Company.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Key Lime Pie
A refreshing squeeze of key lime in a light biscuity golden ale, sweetened with a touch of lactose and rimmed with green sugar. Why eat pie when you can drink it? 4.5% ABV. 13 IBUs. Brewed in Stillwater, Minn., by Lift Bridge Brewing Company.
At Cafe Caribe, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Chambers and Nelson streets

Michelada
A south-of-the-border beverage, the Michelada is Surly Tejas Lager mixed with hot sauce, lime juice and a blend of spices. 4.5% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Surly Brewing Company.
At Tejas Express, located in The Garden, north wall

Mini Donut Beer
This creative beer’s warm tan color, malty base and natural flavors are reminiscent of a fresh State Fair mini donut. This sweet summer sipper has enough rich flavor not to overwhelm the palate. Each glass is served rimmed with cinnamon sugar to enhance the aromas. 5% ABV. Brewed in Stillwater, Minn., by Lift Bridge Brewing Company.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Minnesota Mule Cider
A play on a favorite cocktail, this gluten-free cider starts with fresh, Minnesota-grown apples and is transformed by adding loads of hand-squeezed lime and ginger. The result is a little spicy, a little citrusy and a whole lot refreshing. 7% ABV. Brewed in Webster, Minn., by Sweetland Orchard.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Moscow Mule Slushie
Superior craft ginger beer mixed with zested limes and hard seltzer from cane sugar, slushie style! 5% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Sociable Cider Werks.
At Shanghai Henri’s, located at the International Bazaar

Mountain Brew
A fluorescent thirst-quencher, this bright citrus lager is perfect for hot summer days. 5.4% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Indeed Brewing Company.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Naughty Shirley
A wildly refreshing twist on a childhood favorite, this grown-up version of the Shirley Temple has a hint of vodka, without the vodka, made with wine from Cannon River Winery. It evokes cheerful memories and feels like a party in a cup. 7% ABV. Wine made in Cannon River, Minn., by Cannon River Winery.
At The Hideaway Speakeasy, located in the Veranda, Grandstand upper level, northwest section

OMG Seltzer Slushie
A mix of fruity flavors provides the OMG (orange, mango, guava) flavor profile. This refreshing frozen beverage is made with a tasty blend of a variety of Fulton seltzers. 5% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Fulton Brewing.
At Frontier Bar, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Liggett and Nelson streets

Orange Shandy
This golden wit beer is brewed with oranges and fresh lemon juice. 4.5% ABV. Brewed in North Mankato, Minn. by Mankato Brewery.
At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located at southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

Paloma Hard Seltzer Cocktail
This grapefruit and tequila cocktail-inspired hard seltzer (without the tequila) is perfect to help you kick back and enjoy a slice of paradise. (Gluten-free) 5% ABV. Brewed in Stillwater, Minn., by Lift Bridge Brewing Company.
At Cafe Caribe, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Chambers and Nelson streets

PB&J Hard Honey
A refreshing and carbonated hard honey liquid version of the sandwich your parents made you as a kid. No chemicals or imitation flavors are added to this beverage – it’s simply fermented honey, Minnesota grapes, fresh roasted peanuts and filtered Minnesota water. 6% ABV. Hard honey made in Round Lake, Minn., by Round Lake Winery.
At The Hideaway Speakeasy, located in the Veranda, Grandstand upper level, northwest section

Peach Bellini
This sparkling wine cocktail will add some sparkle to your day with the combination of Minnesota Sparkling Edelweiss wine with fresh puréed peaches. 12% ABV. Wine made in Cannon River, Minn., by Cannon River Winery.
At Mancini’s al Fresco, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets

Peaches and Cream
This milkshake IPA is packed with a creamy hop snap and conditioned on peaches and vanilla beans, then dry-hopped with El Dorado hops. 6.5% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Modist Brewing.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Pineapple Sour Beergarita
This pineapple sour is brewed with salt and given the tropical treatment by adding pineapple and lime. 4.5% ABV. 10 IBUs. Brewed in North Makato, Minn., by Mankato Brewery.
At The Hangar, on the northeast corner of Underwood Street and Murphy Avenue

Rasmelon Lemonade Slushie
This refreshing slushie drink is perfect for summer sippin’. It starts with lemonade, then finishes off with watermelon Red Bull and raspberry White Claw Hard Seltzer.
At LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater

Raspberry Hard Cider
A blend of Honeycrisp, Haralson and SweeTango apples is brewed with a touch of sorghum to add body, and then fermented dry for a tart, crisp, apple flavor. Fresh raspberry purée in the brewing process sweetens the cider with a ripe berry flavor. Garnished with fresh raspberries. (Gluten-free) 6.4% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Sociable Cider Werks.
At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located at southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

Red Sangria Wine Slushy
This red sangria slushy is mixed with Country Red Wine and Ratafia Wine to make a unique, flavorful treat. 6% ABV. Wine made in Hastings, Minn., by Alexis Bailly Vineyard.
At French Crêperie, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets

Rhubarb Shandy
This limited-time shandy combines the flavors of tangy rhubarb and zesty lemons, offering a refreshing and balanced drinking experience with its smooth mouthfeel and the unmistakable taste of Minnesota. Garnished with a strawberry, blackberry and mint skewer. 5% ABV. Brewed in North Mankato, Minn., by Mankato Brewery.
At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located at southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

Rosa Fresca
This bright thirst-quencher begins with Mexican Honey Light and is finished with hibiscus and lime for a pink, rosy hue with notes of citrus and sweetness.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

S’Mores Beer
Vienna, Munich and caramel malts combine to give this amber ale its distinct smooth and approachable character, with flavors of graham cracker, chocolate, marshmallow and a hint of smoke. Each glass is rimmed with chocolate and crushed graham crackers and topped with a marshmallow. 5.5% ABV. Brewed in Excelsior, Minn., by Excelsior Brewing Company.
At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located at southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

Seedless Summer Sour
A sour ale brewed with fresh watermelon juice and a hint of sea salt to accentuate the natural sweetness of the fruit. 5.1% ABV. 14 IBU’s. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Bauhaus Brew Labs.
At Cafe Caribe, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Chambers and Nelson streets

Shandlot
“The sultan of suds,” “The colossus of quenchers,” “The GREAT Shandino.” Bauhaus’ take on a classic shandy sums up what days at the fair are all about: sun, summer and fun – with thirst-quenching lemon thrown in for good measure. 4.5% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Bauhaus Brew Labs.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Trippple Orange
Triple the citrus, triple the fun! Tangerines, Cara Cara oranges and blood oranges mix it up with some vanilla beans for a smoothie-style sour that’s worthy of your favorite juice bar. 7% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Modist Brewing.
At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

White Sangria Slushy
Sweet and refreshingly cold Country White Wine is infused with mint, tarragon, pear juice and elderberry flowers. 6% ABV. Wine made in Hastings, Minn., by Alexis Bailly Vineyard.
At French Crêperie, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets

Plus, check out this year’s list of 63 BRAND-NEW specialty sips – all exclusive to the Great Minnesota Get-Together!

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