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Glewwe's Castle Brewery, 

Spring Lake Township, Minnesota USA

Making Fine Beverages since 1994

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Looking forward to exciting 2026!

  But some stuff is changing:
We will only be attending the New Prague farmers market.
 
Patio seating at the brewery
Saturdays 11am - 4pm
May thru September

We have a new pavilion opening in June
and check out our special events this year!

And we would also like to Thank the following local venues
for carrying some of our sodas:
Boathouse Brothers, downtown Prior Lake

Current Status !!
As of February 2026,

  • We are starting our 32nd year of making fine beverages. 
  • We continue to support Boathouse Brothers, KCHK winners, Credit River Antique Tractor Club,
    and special orders (graduation parties, etc.) all year. 
    Give us a call to set up an order or appointment.
     Warning:  Donny's administration's behavior may result in cost and logistical challenges. 
    We regret any inconveniences this year.

Starting in May:

  • See all of our Upcoming Events for the details
  • If the signs are out on the road, we are open at the brewery for sales, tastings & socializing,
    but     it would need to be nice weather for our outside venue .
  • Our open house schedule is anticipated to start in the beginning of June.
  • New Prague Farmers Market on Saturdays starts in May.
  • And we expect to be back at a couple special venues too.



Wow!  Our popularity is overwhelming us!

and it does not show signs of slowing down.  Read more.


Looking for more info?  Contact us.  Our margins are not too big, but we may be able to help you out if you want to resell our product at your tap room or food truck or restaurant.  Please note, we are very small operation and we may not be able to meet your demand.

A brief History

We  have been making home brewed beverages since 1994.  In the Spring of 2004, we were approached by the Prior Lake Farmers Market to sell our Root Beer.  This was a new venture.  After some research, the family decided that we could take a shot at "the big time".  The up-side potential seemed to outweigh the down-side potential.  So, on May 15, with the frost almost off the morning grass, father and son bundled up our equipment and set up a modest booth at the opening day of the PLFM.  Check out our historical archive for more mundane comments on our past.  And how about a BBQ sauce made from root beer.

In 2006 we had outgrown our household kitchen so we put in a backyard brewery.  And then in 2026 we added a pavilion to make an even nicer venue for our guests.

Currently, the farmers markets are our only regular sales outlet.  You can also purchase our sodas at the brewery by appointment or when the brewery is open to the public. 

A bit more on the market history

The PLFM is open 8am-Noon on Saturday mornings.  In general, the market runs from mid-May thru mid-October.  The PLFM is located in downtown Prior Lake on Main street, just west of Hwy 13 at County Road 21.  Free parking is available at several lots along Main Street and behind the VFW.  This is an experiment that is growing at a surprising rate.

In 2008, we broadened our outreach with the Eagan Market Fest, next to the Eagan Community Center, off of Pilot Knob road between Yankee Doodle road and Lone Oak road.  The Eagan Market Fest is run by the city of Eagan and blends the farmers market with musical shows and other community events.  The EMF is Wednesdays from 4pm-8pm from early July until mid-September. Unfortunately, after 3 years we are unable to continue this market due to other obligations.

Then we started at the New Prague Farmers market.  The NPFM starts in mid-May on Saturday mornings from 9am-Noon in the parking lot of the Community Baptist Church, just east of downtown New Prague.  And starting in mid-June, when the traditional farmer's produce starts to become available, the NPFM will also be open Wednesday afternoons from 3pm-6pm.  The NPFM runs until mid-October.

Another market was at the St. Francis Farmers market in Shakopee.  The market was a cooperation between St. Francis Medical Center and Park Nicollet. This market ran mid-June on Tuesdays from 10am-2pm in the parking lot of the St. Francis Medical Center, just southeast of downtown Shakopee on Marschal Avenue. The market runs until mid-October. Unfortunately, after only one year we are unable to continue this market due to other obligations.

In 2012, we broadened our outreach with the Market in the Valley Farmers Market, next to the Golden Valley Government Center (under the water tower), just north of Hwy 55 at Winnetka Avenue.  They blend the farmers market with musical shows and other community events.  The market is Sundays from 9pm-1pm from June until end of September.  Unfortunately, after 3 years we are unable to continue this market due to other obligations.

In 2013, as we broadened our outreach to Dakota County with the Farmington Farmers Market, next to the Farmington Government Center (downtown on 3rd Street).  They offers residents and visitors many fresh, locally grown and produced items with other community events.  The market is Thursdays from 2:30pm-6:30pm from mid-June until end of September.

Our newest adventure started in 2018 when we returned to Shakopee as part of the Chamber of Commerce effort to get the farmers market up and going again, this time in downtown Shakopee.  It is running Sundays from 11am - 4pm from mid-July to end of September.  It will be nice to be back in Shakopee. The Shakopee Chamber also organizes the TAP (a beer tasting event) since 2022.

We prefer you contact us at any of the farmers markets, but if you are unable, please see our contact information.  In addition, we have looked into other venues, such as craft fairs, to provide our product during the "off season".  If you want a tour of the facilities, or just want to stop by, please make an appointment (see our contact information and directions to get here).  We have hosted tours for scouting troops, church seniors, retired police officers, and even a "girls night out".  Ask to be on our distribution list and we will gladly keep you informed of future sales.

And with the demand (and my wife wanting her kitchen back), we have built our own brewery building "out back" in 2006.  In June of 2012, we even put in Air Conditioning to prevent a bottling washer revolt. Actually, it was to keep the Swiss chocolate from melting, but the bottle washers enjoy it too. Finally, we added a pavilion to be completed in 2026. 
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