Forager Brewing - Rochester, MN

Get to know your brewers @foragerbrewery. 


Say hello to Paul, Jake and Francisco. They are the perfecta trifecta of brewing at Forager Brewing in Rochester, MN. 


• Forager opened its doors in September of 2015. 


• Paul has been home brewing since 2009, with previous stints @theherkimerpub and bottling @rushriverbrewery. Jake has been with Forager for three years. Francisco joined Forager recently and is the head of crowlering.


• The first beer Paul brewed at Forager was a Belgian (he’s not sure which), but positive it was a Belgian because their glycol system wasn’t installed yet.  For Jake, Urban Hops IPA, and for Francisco, their Puebla Especial. 


• Forager brews on a 7bbl system with an oversized mash tun and kettle. They have the equipment for 10bbls if necessary. 


• Paul loves to brew Pilsners, hands down. Jake prefers Belgians (he loves the character you can coax out of it). Francisco prefers light and refreshing Lagers. 


• The most challenging thing operating a brewery for Paul has been managing the home/work balance the first few years. The hours can be erratic. Jake believes maximizing space is their hardest challenge—you have to get creative. 


• Future plans include getting creative and pushing the boundaries of their already award-winning brews. You have to stop on by to see what’s next!


• A great reason to visit Forager is their large selection of house AND guest beers—and also their delicious cuisine. Yes, they are a brew pub that’s open early and serves up some of Rochester’s best food. 


• Favorite crushable lawnmower beers? Paul—All Day IPA from @foundersbrewing. Jake—Hamm’s (naturally). Francisco—Modelo Especial. 


• When they’re not brewing, you can catch these guys doing anything dog related or cooking (Paul), working at the theater or writing (Jake), and spending time outdoors and with friends and family (Francisco).


Stop on in to Forager and take in their delicious brews alongside some mouth-watering food. Catch some live music on their spacious patio, and say hey to these three guys if you see them.