About Us
ABOUT
Founded in 2019 in Fridley, Minnesota, Forgotten Star Brewing was forged from a building rich with history and defined by Excellence and Efficiency. Today, we incorporate these values into every aspect of our brewery, from our brewing process and taproom space, to our people, atmosphere and beer!
OUR HISTORY
TRULY A FORGOTTEN STAR
From 1929 to 1941, the Northern Pump Company occupied our facility as a manufacturer of water pumps. Within months of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Northern Pump Company shifted its operations to naval production for the war effort.
The facility quickly became one of the most efficient and excellent WWII manufacturers, earning a military award for “Excellence in Production”, which is represented by the E on the north stack! If a facility maintained excellence in production for six months, an accompanying star would be awarded with the E. Six stars accompanied with an E, means our facility was awarded seven times throughout WWII for its excellence in production!
Even more amazing, out of the 86,000 WWII manufacturing facilities, less than 4,300 received the E, and only eight facilities received six or more stars! Today, Forgotten Star Brewing stands in one of the only two of the top eight WWII manufacturing facilities still standing!
REDEFINING EXCELLENCE AND EFFICIENCY
TODAY
Events
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Award Winning Beers
Learn more about our award winning brews.
MEET OUR TEAM
Today, we embrace the challenge to maintain the tradition of excellence from the building we were founded in. We don’t just brew good beer, we bring together people from all over for an experience unlike any other. Together, we make memories and create new traditions!
Our Brewing Process
Brewing award-winning beers with options for everyone.
FAQ
are you kid friendly?
Yes we are. We even have activities for kids from board games to coloring sheets. We love when families come in to spend time together in our taproom!
are you dog friendly?
Yes we are! Well behaved dogs are welcome to join us in our taproom. Please see our Dog Policy for more details.
do you have any non-alcoholic options?
Yes we do. Everything from water, coffee, tea, craft soda, CBD water and more! We try to offer something for everybody.
what food truck is at the brewery?
In May 2024, we partnered with Fit Foodie Finds to open our resident food truck, Hodgepodge. Hodgepodge is open six days a week starting at 11AM. Every Wednesday, Hodgepodge is closed and we welcome a rotating food truck in order to still provide variety. Hodgepodge has biweekly menu updates and weekly specials for some of the best brewery food in the Twin Cities!
can i bring outside food?
Yes you can. While we have food every day starting at 11AM, we are also okay if you want to bring in your own food or have food delivered here!
do you have board games?
Yes, we have a variety of board and card games for the perfect game night. We also offer coloring sheets and books!
can i reserve space in your taproom?
If you are a group of less than 25 guests, we do not take reservations. For groups of more than 25 guests, please visit our reservations page. Between our taproom and our connected private event center, we look forward to hosting your group!