The Vision
We are a microbrewery with a production facility in Maple Lake, Minnesota. Our focus is high-quality, small-batch production beers with ever-changing cans and kegs.
Some History
Rob Miller began homebrewing in 2004 and by 2012 he had developed over 200 recipes. His friends and family were buying his beer for gifts and parties, this was not the homebrew that your friend tries to convince you is good but you dread sipping it. In 2000, Sarah and Rob began drafting up a business plan loosely based on a favorite brewery in Missoula Montana, The Kettlehouse. But they soon found out that this taproom-only model was not legal in the state of Minnesota. So Rob returned to homebrewing and Sarah returned to her day job. Then Sarah got wind that the Surly bill was going to pass the house and senate in 2011, allowing for the very business model they had dreamed of opening. They dusted off the business plan, convinced 70 of their close friends and family to give them money and started looking for a home.
Sarah and Rob with their two kids in tow would drive around NE Minneapolis looking for a building. One rainy Sunday they stumbled onto the NE Bank Building. It was filled with vintage furniture and had no heating or bathrooms. Rob was convinced it was perfect, Sarah was not so sure. But in 2012 they signed a lease and made that space their home for almost 11 years!
We opened our doors in 2013 with a vision to make great craft beer, create a space for friends and families to gather, and contribute to the betterment of our neighborhood. Over the years, we have been humbled by our patrons’ overwhelming support and loyalty, who have become more than customers; you are part of our extended family.
In October of 2023 the building where we rented in, sold to new ownership and our taproom and growler shop closed. We have never owned the building, so in that sense, our future there has always been uncertain. But, it is with gratitude and excitement that our beloved space of 10+ years will become home to our dear friend Yia Vang’s restaurant – Vinai, our beloved space is in good hands and will continue to be a community gathering place.
Of all the folks to thank, it is our staff, past and present, that we are most grateful for. Their dedication over many years and many hurdles have been the greatest teachers we have had. Their commitment to our business and this amazing industry is the reason we have been successful. They have been the heart and soul of this establishment, and none of this would have been possible without every one of them.
Dangerous Man Closure, March 21st – 2025:
All good things must come to an end, and part of the journey is knowing when to embrace change. Now is that moment for us. After 12 incredible years of crafting beer and creating community, the time has come for us to hang up the brewing paddle. Dangerous Man will be closing down its operations at the end of the month. Like many in our industry, we’ve faced changes and challenges—rising costs, shifting demand, and evolving customer habits. We are in a position where we can make the call with intention, our staff, and the future in mind. What we built together wasn’t just successful, it was meaningful, vibrant, and deeply loved. It worked beautifully, for a long time. That is something to celebrate. However, it is time to make the last call.
Dangerous Man was never just about the beer. For over 12 years, this has been our dream, our adventure, our ship of fools, our wild and wonderful ride. We’ve been lucky to share it with an incredible staff and community, creating unforgettable connections along the way. Dangerous Man gave us the chance to create, grow, and give back—from events and volunteer efforts (6,263 volunteer hours) to our community garden (6,556 lbs of produce donated to families in need), taproom, beer alley and production space. We’ve witnessed amazing stories unfold—staff launching their own businesses, growing families, and chasing new dreams.
And you—our community—have been with us through it all. We’ve watched folks come together, supporting each other and us in ways we could have never imagined. Every toast, new release, every can you took home, and every quiet (or loud!) pint shared with a friend in the taproom and Beer Alley. For that, we are eternally grateful.
The Final Details:
- We will continue deliveries through the next few weeks as we wind down. Our Beer & THC tonic will be available at stores, liquor stores and bars/restaurants for an indeterminate amount of time beyond that, but once they’re gone, they’re gone.
- We’ll be shouting out the last accounts to have DM beers on tap
- Our final beer release, Last Call IIPA, hits stores starting March 25th
- Online THC tonic & merch orders (shipping only) closes April 2nd or until sold out
- For those of you who gave on GiveButter to help fund the DM Outdoor Beer Garden, check your email in regards to refund info.
With more gratitude than sadness, we say goodbye. Thank you for the love you poured into Dangerous Man. We hope we have been part of some of your cherished moments. As we wind down over the next few weeks, grab another pack, raise a glass to the memories and all you hold dear. Let’s toast to the last call of something great and the beauty of new beginnings.
With love and endless appreciation,
Dangerous Man Brewing
