Summit Brewery

The brainchild of St. Paul beer lover Mark Stutrud, Summit Brewing Company was founded with one goal: To bring back the remarkable craft beers once brewed throughout the Upper Midwest. The first keg of Summit Extra Pale Ale rolled out of the brewery, across University Avenue and into Johnny’s Bar on September 25, 1986, placing Summit well ahead of a trend of craft brewing that would eventually sweep the nation. Beer lovers all across the Upper Midwest and beyond have come to appreciate Summit’s commitment to great beer, and it’s an appreciation that grows with every glass poured.

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Summit Extra Pale Ale

Summit’s first-born child and flagship beer, Extra Pale Ale has a pronounced hop flavor and a light bronze color. Brewed since 1986, there is not a beer lover in the Twin Cities who isn’t familiar with Summit Extra Pale Ale. Brewed year-round. ABV 5.3%.


Summit ESB (Extra Special Bitter)

A recent addition to their line of ales – it shares the character of the English bitters of old, with added Summit uniqueness. The dark amber color and rich taste make Summit ESB wonderfully distinctive. ABV 5.1%.


Summit IPA (India Pale Ale)

First brewed with an extra dose of hops to help it survive the long journey from England to beer lovers in India, India Pale Ale is now brewed just for the pleasure of its distinctive hoppy flavor. ABV 6.4%


Summer Oktoberfest


Created to honor the popular European fall celebrations, Summit Oktoberfest is brewed in the Märzen style for a reddish-bronze color, smooth finish, and, of course, polka. ABV 7.4%