Another Minnesota Brewery Closing Adds to Growing Statewide Trend
As the 2025 year starts to near its final days, a beloved brewery in Minnesota is saying goodbye.
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Well-Known Brewery in Minnesota Just Announced It Is Closing Its Doors
In the last 13 years, Minnesota has experienced a huge boom in licensed breweries. It was reported by the University of Minnesota Extension that in 2012, there was only 39 licensed breweries in Minnesota. According to Rentech Digital, as of May 2025, there are about 260 breweries in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Sadly, the only brewery that is currently operating in Chaska is closing. This will join the list of several other breweries who have served their last glass:
Foremost Brewing Cooperation - closed February 28th, 2025
Mankato Brewery - announced they were closing at the end of 2024
Chanhassen Brewing Company - closed permanently on February 1st, 2025
Dangerous Man Brewing Company - announced it was closing in March 2025
Alloy Brewing Company - closed its taproom in mid-July 2025
Wild Mind Ales - back in July 2025, they announced they would be closing
LynLake Brewery - last day in operation was October 5th, 2025
...and now, Schram Haus Brewery in Chaska, Minnesota will be closing its location at 3700 Chaska Blvd at the end of 2025. Below is the letter they shared with their fans:
After nearly seven years in Chaska, we’ve made the difficult decision that Schram Haus Brewery will be closing at the end of the year.
This decision did not come easily but was a necessary one. As many small breweries have experienced, the overall cost of operating a brewery in this location has made it unsustainable for us moving forward. Still, we are incredibly proud of what has been built on this bluff and we're grateful to the community who supported us.
All of the events that Schram Haus Beer had on the calendar for December will go on as planned, including live music, comedy night, trivia, and bingo.
In the goodbye letter that was shared with fans, a little bit of good news was also sprinkled at the end.
A Bit of Good News If You Love Schram Haus Beer
While the doors in Chaska are closing, the taste of Schram Haus beer will live on! Schram Vineyards in Waconia, Minnesota will continue to be the home of Schram Haus beer. If you need directions, just put this in your Google maps - 8785 Airport Rd in Waconia.
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