Inspired by several trips to Belgium, Boom Island opened its doors in 2011 serving up fresh, locally made, unfiltered and 100 bottle-conditioned Belgian style beer. northwest of the 494/62 crossroads in Minnetonka. I recently tried Boom Island's Silvius (a copper-colored pale ale) and Thoprock (a very approachable American IPA). Boom Island Brewing Company and taproom is located off Baker Rd. Now he's making Belgian beers right here in Minnesota.Ĭurrently, you can find two of his beers on tap at the Pig & Fiddle (the second location by the Muddy Pig owners). According to Boom Island's website, he came back with nine stains of yeast from these source breweries. Prior to opening the brewery, Welch traveled to Belgium to survey the country's great breweries. From the looks of it, the brewery's owner, Kevin Welch, is a Belgian beer fanatic. Founder/brewer Kevin Welch has won numerous awards for his creations, including our flagship beers. Inspired by traditional Belgian recipes and brewing techniques, our beers are handcrafted using pure Minnesota water and the freshest, natural ingredients. One of my favorites is Boom Island Brewing, located just across the river from its namesake island. Specialties: Boom Island Brewing Company opened fall 2011 on the shores of the Mississippi, a hops throw away from of our namesake island. New breweries are popping up everywhere in the Twin Cities.

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