Dangerous Man Brewing Plans Seasonal Taproom, Launches Community Fundraiser
Dangerous Man Brewing announced plans on November 19, 2025 to build a seasonal taproom and adjacent beer garden at its Maple Lake production site, and launched a GiveButter fundraiser seeking 165,000 dollars to help make the project sustainable. The move signals a return to small batch production while relying on community support to cover early operating costs and infrastructure for a two acre outdoor site.
Dangerous Man Brewing revealed plans on November 19, 2025 to construct a seasonal taproom and beer garden at its Maple Lake production campus, and opened a GiveButter fundraiser to underwrite the project. The brewery said the campaign would support growing the production facility and building an outdoor shipping container taproom on a two acre grassy site, a setup intended to host visitors during warmer months while the company concentrates on higher quality small batch brewing.
The fundraiser carries a target of 165,000 dollars, and by the time of publication had raised roughly 17,000 dollars, about 10 percent of the goal. Brewery leaders framed the appeal as covering roughly three months of operating costs as the new site is developed, and urged patrons to contribute through a community pitch that included the line "if just half of our Instagram followers give $10..." The effort follows a series of changes for the Twin Cities stalwart after it closed its original Northeast Minneapolis taproom in 2023 and shifted emphasis toward production work and alternative service models.
For homebrewers and craft beer enthusiasts the proposal matters on several levels. The Maple Lake site could restore a public face to Dangerous Man while preserving the brewery's renewed focus on small batch releases. A seasonal taproom and lawn side beer garden would create a local gathering space for can releases, collaborations and tap takeovers, and provide opportunities for hobbyists to sample experimental beers that may not reach broad distribution.
The fundraising approach also highlights a broader reality in craft brewing, where community backing can bridge gaps in operating capital while breweries expand production or experiment with new service concepts. As the campaign progresses, watchers will be looking for how quickly the fundraiser climbs toward its goal and how the seasonal venue shapes Dangerous Man's role in the regional scene when it opens for its first season.
