The Four Firkins

Amazing place. It’s like a beer drinkers paradise. You have everything here from IPA to anything made in this great state of Minnesota. My friend didn’t know what she wanted but the guru there wasn’t snooty and showed her exactly what she would like. She loved it as well. I would’ve never found this place ha do not been so pissed off at microcenter a few moments before for messing up an order.
Maybe it was the emotions, the booze, or the wondrous walls of beers and coolers but this place was something I’ve never seen before here. Amazing stuff will be back again like a fat kid at a chocolate factory.

Um… craft brew lovers heaven. The staff is amazing. I’m pretty sure they get to sample everything that comes in there. Their recommendations for my sample box I brought to some San Diegan friends was incredible. They loved almost everything they tried… which says a lot considering the offerings they get out there. Will be back to create my own sample pack. There’s quite a few local beers on my list to try and this is possibly the best store in town to find them.

Whether you’re a craft beer newb or a brew connoisseur, The Four Firkins has got you covered. The place is well-​stocked with brews from around the globe (some limited release and tons of local stuff of course)! You can grab six packs or cases of the more popular offerings, or you can buy some singles and build your own six packs – something I love to do when I just can’t decide on one or want to try something new. Don’t know where to start? Ask one of the staff – they are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about all things craft beer. They also offer free tastings (usually around a half dozen selections) on Friday and Saturday nights, so allow yourself a little extra time to enjoy them!
Don’t forget to join their Connoisseur Club (totally free) where you’ll score 3% off on all your purchases (except gift cards and kegs) or 5% if you pay in cash! Plus, every time you visit Four Firkins, you can enter a drawing to win all kinds of cool shit like local brewery tours, gift cards and beer festival tickets (you don’t even have to buy anything to enter)!!
I can’t say enough good things about this place, but to truly understand the greatness that is The Four Firkins, you gotta check ‘em out for yourself… and bring your four-​legged pal along to help you sniff out the best brews! (That’s right dog lovers… this places is belly rub friendly and pooch approved!) 5 paws up!

Best craft beer shop in the cities! If you want to get your beer geek on, this is the place. Lots of local MN beers to choose from. Sign up for their very amusing weekly email for the latest on what new beers they have in and the chance for prizes. I love Four Firkins!

Four stars from me – five for the fact that they had a free beer tasting when I was in (no idea how often that happes), but then three for the beer prices.
Walked in here on a Saturday before a Twins/​Tigers game and they were surprisingly packed. Basically, uncomfortably packed… there was very little room to move around. The building itself looked pretty nice and there was quite a lot of beer to be bought. The workers are really helpful and all of that good stuff, but the prices of singles at Four Firkins are bumped a little too unnecessarily high for my liking. Still, if you’re looking for a specific made-​in-​Minnesota or shipped-​to-​Minnesota beer, your best chance of finding it is probably here.

Ugh, this is the best beer store I’ve ever been to. As a recent transplant from Chicago, the bf and I needed to find new craft beers, since a bunch of our favs were local/​not in Minnesota. We discovered our beers, then we discovered our beer store. Which, technically, I discovered in February when we first knew we’d probably be moving, which is neither here nor there, but slightly amusing since we didn’t get here til July. I do love beer. Anywho, I finally got a job up here, so, in celebration, I’ve splurged a few times at The Four Firkins. And it has been wonderful every time. Currently I’m drinking a Pumpking, because that’s one of the best damn pumpkin beers you can get. It’s also made my review a little, erm, rambly. But it’s ok, because this is the best damn beer store ever. New things every time you walk in. Beer tastings, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff, also, beer tastings. (I may have finished the pumpking and moved on to another pumpkin beer). If you love beer, go here. If you want to love beer, go here. And if you don’t really like beer, go here, because you will discover at least one that you love. Then you’ll love beer.
Side note, they have a connoisseurs club (spellcheck was involved, i’m drinking), and you sign up (fo free) and save monies. You save more monies if you pay in cash. It’s nice.

Best selection of beer in the cities and very helpful staff makes this one of the best places to pick up a six pack after work.

Yeah dude… shit’s good.
Really nice staff here, were happy to answer my out-​of-​state questions and talk shop. Their prices are good and they have an unreal keg selection. If I were having a big party in Minneapolis, I’d definitely buy my beer from them. What a place.

This is the best beer store in town hands down!
So many different things, tastings on the weekends — sometimes with delicious snacks!
And an über knowledgeable staff!
Go there — it’s a destination thang even if you live on the other side of the city — we typically bring our out of town guests here and everyone is blown away!!!

This is easily my favorite place to buy beer. The peeps are friendly and knowledgeable, the beer is rare and incredible and the ambiance in general is cool.
I have been here a few times and always walked out with more beer than I intended purchasing, but I am always a happy customer. The suggestions are incredible. The staff spends time with me to determine the best beers for what I desire at that particular moment. I always look forward to a trip to the FF and although I was just there (again!) yesterday, I may have to go back again today!

Beer prices are expensive here.
Take a look around… 3 other Liquor stores in SLP within 3 miles that have
90% the same selection at cheaper prices.
Used to be a go to place now other stores have caught up on selection

The Four Firkins is to Total Wine as authentic Italiano Restaurante is to an Olive Garden. FF is legit.
They sell single bottles an cans of many fine craft brews and you can mix and match a six-​pack (you get 5% off for being awesome and doing so).
The store itself is packed full of bearded men who care about beer and are willing to help you pick up your favorites or pick out new or seasonal favorites. They have vintage beer items on display as well as growlers from all around. They sell glassware and stickers for all the really geeky beer nerds.
Overall, best selection and store around. Yay FF!!!

Solid beer store in the west metro. I am rating the lower due to the cancellation of the loyalty program recently. The prices are also a bit higher than other stores in the cities where you can now find the same beer.
The staff is amazing and wonderful. Their marketing and beer tastings are simply fun! How can you not like a store than knows about beer!!!
I wish they had more room and were closer to my house.
I always stop by when I am on that side of town and/​or read the weekly newsletter!

What a fantastic place! Every kind of beer you could imagine. Great selection from around the world. Really liked the ‘build your own’ 6 pack idea. The layout is great and successfully makes this store feel like a real pub/​tavern.
Staff are friendly and genuinely seem happy to be there. More than happy to help me and give advice or help with my questions. The prices were pretty reasonable too.
It looks pretty unassuming from the outside but inside it really is a special place. 100% worth checking out. I will definitely be back plenty of times!

Christmases and birthdays just got a hell of a lot easier thanks to The Four Firkins. This place is beer wonderland.
A friend of mine was turning 21, and I wanted to get him some of my favorite German beers from study abroad. Upon researching with Google, I was finding that the nearest places that sold my beloved brands were in Chicago. Thankfully, I turned to Unilocal and discovered this little gem of a store.
The Four Firkins had everything I was looking for and more. Although I declined their offer for assistance, their staff was very helpful to other customers. I went for the build-​your-​own-​six-​pack option and went to town scavenging their shelves. They had all my favorites: Stiegl, Paulaner, Erdinger, Weihenstephaner. I stocked up my perfect combo and headed to the checkout.
This place really is perfect if you are struggling to find a gift for a relative, friend, or holiday party. My friend loved his heavenly mix-​and-​match, and I know I will be gifting many more of their beers.

I never realized how close to Microcenter this place is. Beer and Computers in one trip, now that’s convenience.
Of course they have a lot of great beer, the key is figuring out what you cant get elsewhere in MSP. The list is surprisingly long. We settled on a delicious trippel, along with a great brown beer from Mankato brewing I haven’t yet seen elsewhere. And a bottle of pear cider because I was feeling whimsical.
Personally, I give the place 5 firkins, they’ve earned it.

Magical.
Annie D. once referred to this place as «the Diagon Alley of beer» and she couldn’t have been more right.
You walk into this dimly lit shop and it feels like there is magic in the air. Hoppy, malty, creamy magic.
This shop is all beer. Oh, and a couple meads. There was a tasting going on, so we tasted. Naturally. If you look at their website, they often have tastings and little seminars. So basically, I’m moving in.
The staff were all very knowledgeable and helpful, and I loved that you could build your own six-​pack, buy a six-​pack, or buy a bottle. I like my options.
Its a great place to get something new to try. The prices are a bit high, and understandably so. if you’re looking to just pick up some Nordeast, go somewhere else and save a few dollars. But if you’re looking for a magical unicorn adventure, come here.

Great selection. Good help. I almost decided to take one star off for some steep prices and the distance/​traffic situation from Northeast MPLS, but the selection is just too good. I also wish you could save a little more than just 10% for getting a mix and match 6-​pack. I think a punch card for every 12 beers you buy and get one or two free would be a good deal. Just throwing it out there. Anyway, great place for beer lovers!

Forget about the ill-​suited suburban condo location — this place is legit. It’s like the Diagon Alley of beer. Yes, I just referenced Harry Potter, but it really does look and feel like a medieval and magical place.
They’ve blocked out the sunlight (to keep the beer fresh, I presume) and have lined all the walls with brews both local and imported. It would be a shame not to go the build-​your-​own-​six-​pack route here, because there are just SO many things to try.
My amigas went home with armfuls of good stuff, but I resisted. I actually have to limit my beer-​intake to special occasions so I got some Crispin Brownslane and a limited Fox Barrel (cardamom and orange peel!). It was pretty hard not to pick up another bottle of the Indeed LSD (lavender and honey) though. So interesting and good.

If you’re a beer lover and you haven’t been to the Four Firkins, you’re insane. It does not get any better.
They have an incredible selection and the staff is extremely knowledgable and friendly — they can answer any question you might have, and make some great recommendations.
The build-​your-​own-​six-​pack section is terrific, and you save money if you buy a full six. They also offer discounts when you pay with cash.