A prime example of popularity not equating to qual...

A prime example of popularity not equating to quality. First, the beer: although Minnesotans think Surly invented craft brewing, what's churned out here is pretty unremarkable fare produced to appeal to the tastes (?) of the masses (Really? Coffee-infused beer? Sparkling wine-inspired lager?? I'm sure there's an acai/pomegranate brew in the planning.); hence the two stars. Second, the restaurant: prepare to wait a looooong time for a seat (allowing you, of course, ample opportunity to purchase several rounds of the oh-so-cleverly-named selections from the bar), after which you'll be squeezed into the bench seating at a table you'll be sharing with strangers (come on, that's part of the ambiance!) and where you'll wait for your server to deign to notice you and finally share his wisdom regarding the "extensive" (two pages!) menu. What you're finally served is overpriced, uninspired stuff you could get at a typical fast casual dining establishment. Bottom line: it's not terrible, but it's surely not great. (And don't bother with the $6 tour -- you've undoubtedly seen hoses and tanks before and skipping this will allow you to avoid the self-absorbed commentary of your guide who really doesn't know much about the process of brewing beer but plays well the part of someone too cool to care.)