How to Win Beer Bingo at the Minnesota State Fair

The only thing better than spending time with your friends drinking beer at the Minnesota State Fair is to reassert your superiority by besting them at a friendly game of Beer Bingo.

Beer Dabbler has brought back our popular Beer Bingo T-shirts (on sale exclusively at the Beer Dabbler Store booth in the West End Market). You and your friends can choose from three different game board designs and start your sampling adventure for just $20 per shirt.

To give you a leg up in the competition we’ve compiled a handy Beer Bingo Cheat Sheet, showing you all the locations of the beers displayed on your game board.

Make sure to snap a phote B(eer)4 and After. Happy hunting!

In alphabetical order by brewery name:

Bald Man Minnesota Mule Ale

Purees of ginger and lime mimic the flavor of a Moscow Mule cocktail in this refreshing ale. 4.4% ABV. Brewed in Eagan, Minnesota, by Bald Man Brewing.

At Coasters, located on the southeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street

Bauhaus The Shandlot Golden Tea Edition

With the flavor profile of an Arnie Palmer, this refresher pairs lemon shandy beer with an infusion of fresh-brewed black tea. 4.5% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by Bauhaus Brew Labs.

At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch & Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Bent Brewstillery Celegrapetion Ale

This bright and grippy Italian grape ale is made with Sangiovese grapes and features notes of citrus, rose, and spice. It finishes off-dry with loads of berries on the end. Made with 100% Minnesota malt and hops. 6.5% ABV, 20 IBUs. Brewed in Roseville, Minnesota, by Bent Brewstillery.

At Mancini’s al Fresco, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson & Underwood streets

Bent Paddle Clasico Salted Lime Cream Ale

An American classic cream ale made with Lake Superior water and CZN hops takes on south-of-the-border flair thanks to hints of salt and lime. 5% ABV. Brewed in Duluth, Minnesota, by Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch & Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Big Wood Chocolate Chip Cookie Beer

Honoring two State Fair traditions—chocolate chip cookies and craft beer—this sweet sipper with a malty backbone is golden tan in color and features hints of chocolate and vanilla. Each glass is rimmed with semi-sweet chocolate. 5.2% ABV, 25 IBUs. Brewed in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, by Big Wood Brewery.

At Andy’s Grille, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Liggett & Nelson streets

Blacklist Dill Pickle Ale

Infused with fresh dill and cucumber, this brew is served garnished with a dill pickle and a cube of Havarti dill cheese. 4.7% ABV. Brewed in Duluth, Minnesota, by Blacklist Brewing Company.

At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located on the southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

Castle Danger Strawberry Cream Ale

Deep gold in color with a soft malty aroma, this dreamy ale is infused with flavors of bright citrus orange and finished with a slightly sweet and creamy texture. 5.5% ABV. Brewed in Two Harbors, Minnesota, by Castle Danger Brewing.

At O’Gara’s at the Fair, located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street

Eastlake Kirby Pucker Watermelon Paloma

Influenced by the classic Paloma cocktail, this beer undergoes a second fermentation with lactobacillus and then adds watermelon and a kiss of salt for sweet summer goodness. 5% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by Eastlake Craft Brewery.

At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch & Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Excelsior S’Mores Beer

Vienna, Munich, and Caramel malts combine to give this amber ale its distinctly smooth and approachable character, with flavors of graham cracker, chocolate, marshmallow, and a hint of smoke. Each glass is rimmed with chocolate and crushed graham crackers and topped with a marshmallow. 5.5% ABV. Brewed in Excelsior, Minnesota, by Excelsior Brewing Co.

At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located on the southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

The Freehouse Frozen Fruit Punch

A refreshing frozen hard seltzer with the tropical flavors of passion fruit, pineapple, mango, and hibiscus. 5% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis Minnesota, by The Freehouse.

At The Blue Barn, located at West End Market, south of the History & Heritage Center

Fulton Prickly Pear IPA

A perfect choice for a summer day at the fair, this approachable, easy-drinking IPA is fruited with prickly pear purée. 5.5% ABV, 35 IBUs. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by Fulton Brewing.

At Frontier Bar, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Liggett & Nelson streets

Indeed Mountain Brew

A fluorescent thirst-quencher, Mountain Brew is a bright citrus lager perfect for hot summer days. 5.4% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by Indeed Brewing Company.

At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch & Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Insight Waffle Dog Breakfast Ale

Brewed with maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla, this beer hits all of the right notes. Without being too sweet, this breakfast in-a-glass is delicious any time of day. 7% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by Insight Brewing.

At The Hangar, on the northeast corner of Underwood Street and Murphy Avenue

Lakes & Legends Cotton Candy Hard Seltzer

A refreshing hard seltzer with a cotton candy twist. Enjoy this fizzy gluten-free sweet treat in a glass. 5% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by Lakes & Legends Brewing Company.

At O’Gara’s at the Fair, located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street

Lift Bridge Mini Donut Beer

This creative beer’s warm tan color, malty base, and natural flavors are reminiscent of a fresh State Fair mini donut. This sweet summer sipper has enough rich flavor not to overwhelm the palate. Each glass is served rimmed with cinnamon sugar to enhance the aromas. 5% ABV. Brewed in Stillwater, Minnesota, by Lift Bridge Brewing Company.

At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch & Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Lupulin Key Lime Hypezig

A take on Leipzig German goses, this slightly tart beer is infused with key lime, vanilla, sea salt, and coriander. 5% ABV, 5 IBUs. Brewed in Big Lake, Minnesota, by Lupulin Brewing Company.

At Aldo’s, Sabino’s, Swine & Spuds, and Snack House, located in the Warner Coliseum

Mankato Triple Berry Cheesecake Lager

This lager is a tasty combination of cheesecake goodness and triple berry. It’s a fruity, sweet berry blast in a glass that’s a perfect fair-time treat. 5% ABV, 10 IBUs. Brewed in Mankato, Minnesota, by Mankato Brewery.

At The Hangar, on the northeast corner of Underwood Street and Murphy Avenue

Modist & Dangerous Man MN Brew Together Peaches and Cream Milkshake IPA

This milkshake IPA is packed with a creamy hop snap and conditioned on peaches and vanilla beans, then dry-hopped with El Dorado hops. 6.5% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by a partnership between Modist Brewing and Dangerous Man Brewing Company.

At Ball Park Cafe, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch & Carnes avenues, outside The Garden

Schell’s Cherry-Go-Round

Dusty crimson in color, this brew is made with 6,600 pounds of Montmorency cherries for a lingering sour-yet-sweet cherry zest over a toasty malt backbone. 6.4% ABV, 5 IBUs. Brewed in New Ulm, Minnesota, by August Schell Brewing Company, proud sponsor of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater.

At Schell’s Pavilion, south of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater

Sociable Cider Minnesota Maple Mead

Soft, smooth, and effervescent mead is made from upper Midwestern honey and spiked with a splash of Minnesota maple syrup. Gluten-free. 6% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by Sociable Cider Werks.

At LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater

Summit Berry Bazaar Kölsch-Style Ale

This mildly tart Kölsch-style ale is brewed with black currant and cranberry purees. Lightly hopped, slightly hazy, and low in carbonation, it features aromas of mixed berries and finishes with hints of pie crust. 4.8% ABV. Brewed in St. Paul, Minnesota, by Summit Brewing Company, proud sponsor of the International Bazaar Stage.

At Shanghaied Henri’s, located at the International Bazaar

Surly Caribbean Dream Passion Fruit Tart Ale

Take your palate on a trip to the Caribbean with this fruit-forward beer. Sweet and tropical passion fruit flavors mingle with a light body and a pop of tartness that begs for another sip. 6% ABV, 20 IBUs. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by Surly Brewing Co.

At Cafe Caribe, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Chambers & Nelson streets

Sweetland Minnesota Mule Cider

A play on a favorite cocktail, this gluten-free cider starts with fresh, Minnesota-grown apples and is transformed by adding loads of hand-squeezed lime and ginger. The result is a little spicy, a little citrusy, and a whole lot refreshing. 7% ABV. Brewed in Webster, Minnesota, by Sweetland Orchard.

At Coasters, located on the southeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street

Third Street Peach Tree Ale

This clear American-style golden lager is accented with fresh peach flavor. 4% ABV. Brewed in Cold Spring, Minnesota, by Third Street Brewhouse.

At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located on the southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods

Urban Growler “Hans On” IPA

This special summer IPA bursts with notes of bright orange and pine from Simcoe and Bergamot hops, culminating in a classic, straightforward IPA. 6.8% ABV, 66 IBUs. Brewed in Saint Paul, Minnesota, by Urban Growler Brewing Company.

At Hildebrand Concessions, located in the Grandstand concert venue

Waconia Golden Cookies N Cream Ale

A classic combination of cookies and cream plus a hint of vanilla are highlighted in this dessert-like ale. 5.6% ABV, 20 IBUs. Brewed in Waconia, Minnesota, by Waconia Brewing Company.

At Coasters, located on the southeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street