50 year Owatonna sign business owner Bob Bzozkie, known for production of the iconic letters on top of Owatonna Public Utilities and his involvement in the start of the Owatonna Aces, was known around town as The Ace. In tribute, we bring you The Ace Lager!

Cinder Hill is a steep 60-foot hill on Linn Avenue overlooking downtown Owatonna. It’s commonly referred to as “Cinder Hill” because cinders from the power plant boilers were spread on the road to enable traffic to climb the hill. MSB’s Cinder Hill Cream Ale is a very drinkable, refreshing beer that would hit the spot after a few runs up and down Cinder Hill.

Built in 1855, the Owatonna Power Plant and its three-story façade, three smokestacks, and signature red neon lettering stand out as a storied local landmark. We wanted to brew a big beer, fitting of this towering landmark, and we feel we’ve done so with the rich, full-bodied flavors in MSB’s Power Plant Porter, now with the added coconut flavor!

Back in the late-1950s, Emmett and Phyllis Jacobson built the structure that housed the first iteration of our brewery. To honor them, we’ve brewed a deep, copper-colored beer with a full-bodied, more pronounced malty caramel flavor. Cheers to Emmett & Phyllis!

Steele County’s Havana Township is directly west of Owatonna. Originally organized in 1857 as Lafayette Township, later renamed Freeman, then Dover, and finally Havana in 1869 (recognizing Havana, IL … seriously!). This Havana IPA was born from the creative mind of our brewer, Jack Wilson! Jack set out to craft a beer that mirrors the grit and character of the township: bold, classic, and (with a new twist) unmistakably West Coast!

Jon Hilstad is a gregarious lifetime Owatonnan and a founding father of MSB. We believe this Hefeweizen is a perfect match for Jon’s spirit and impact!

The Kaplan family has been synonymous with success in Owatonna for over 150 years. The crisp, clean old-world flavor of will take you back in time to revel in those successes. This is a refreshing German beer that draws you to that second Kölsch style ale.

Steele County’s rich farmland experiences the annual rituals of the harvest each fall, with the culmination for many referred to as ‘auger out’. This fall classic Helles style beer will have you celebrating alongside our farm community.

In tribute to the discipline and love of so many Hispanic leaders, mothers, chefs, and entrepreneurs who have graced the Steele County area, we lift a glass of La Reina Lager to you!

Lemond Township is just SW of Owatonna, forming a portion of the western border of Steele County. It’s easy to think of Lemond’s rich farmland and lazy summer days as you enjoy the lime flavors of this classic wheat beer.

Steele County's very own Czech village, Litomysl ("wistful thoughts"), is renowned as the home of Holy Trinity Church, built in 1940-41 w/ 600 loads of rock from local farm fields. We pay tribute to local Czech history with our wistful Litomysl Lager.

Meriden township is one of 13 townships comprising Steele County, located directly west of Owatonna. This marzen/Oktoberfest beer is a fitting link to Meriden, with a nod and celebration of its plentiful harvests and farm traditions.

From dancing to gambling, the Monterey Ballroom has been a special gathering place for Steele Countians since 1938. In tribute to this hopping venue, we bring to you the Monterey IPA. This version specially brewed by local renowned homebrewer Steve Searl with his very own secret recipe!

Brewed in collaboration with our friends at Foremost Brewing Cooperative, this easy drinking beer is brewed annually for the Community Pathways Palooza. The Palooza raises money for Community Pathways of Steele County, doing great work for the Steele County community!

Tim Pelton, Matt Kottke, and John Hilstad founded Mineral Springs Brewery back in 2014 as a fun, shared hobby. When the brick-and-mortar version of MSB was realized in 2019, Tim and Cindy opted to join the new ownership group, bringing Owatonna its first operational brewery since prohibition. This Czech lager is a tribute to Tim and Cindy’s impact and commitment to MSB, upon his retirement at the end of 2021.

The Sabra IPA is named in honor of Sabra (Whiting) Otteson, one of Owatonna's most successful and respected business leaders. Sabra was a third generation owner of J-C Press, a company dating back to the late 1800's. The Sabra IPA's hint of coconut with a sweet pineapple finish sets a new bar for summertime hazy IPAs. The 'Sabro' hops made for an obvious connection to Sabra's impact in Owatonna!

Somerset township is located southwest of Owatonna, and has a fitting name for the summer flavors of our first wheat beer, lightly infused with lemon. This is a perfect beer for MSB’s patio this summer, or for your own patio/deck.

Steele County was created by the Minnesota Territory legislature in February 1855, with Owatonna serving as the county seat. This Scotch ale is a fitting tribute to the hardworking heritage of the early settlers of Steele County.

The healing water of Owatonna’s Mineral Springs makes its way to the Straight River, rolling directly west of MSB’s brewery and taproom. This ‘lazy river’ imagery perfectly aligns with this hazy, citrusy, thirst-quenching IPA.

The Sweere family gifted Owatonna for more than 50 years through Mary’s ‘Antique Fair’, Joseph’s chiropractic care, and the whole family’s art's creativity. Their 1898 Victorian home and 2 others they restored.

Herb Joesting became known as the "Owatonna Thunderbolt" when he was an All-American fullback at the University of Minnesota. This American IPA will give you the hops and energy to thunder down the road of life.

The upper 9 of Owatonna’s Brooktree golf course is the home of home brewers FOHR Guys Brewing. MSB is proud to serve their stout recipe brewed in tribute to Fukushima, Olson, Holland, and Rethemeier!