HeadFlyer Brewing is calling last call on its Northeast Minneapolis taproom on April 5, ending a nine-year run in the Miller Textile building, the owners announced on social media. They said the brand will move away from a taproom-first model while keeping HeadFlyer beers on store shelves and in local bars.
Co-owners Amy and Neil Miller and partner Austin Lee wrote, “After nearly a decade together, the time has come for us to pivot our operating model,” adding that HeadFlyer will keep developing new beers and rotating its core favorites. The team also lined up a busy slate of collaborations and send-off events through early April, according to Star Tribune.
The taproom at 861 E. Hennepin Ave., inside the historic Miller Textile building, grew into a neighborhood standby known for its roomy patio, a handmade cribbage table and a full calendar of happenings. HeadFlyer Brewing lists the address, hours and event lineup that have long drawn regulars for games, watch parties and comedy nights.
Dangerous Man Rumors and the Space's Future
Among beer fans, the rumor mill is already spinning, with plenty of chatter that Dangerous Man could be the next tenant in the Hennepin Avenue space. Representatives for Dangerous Man have not immediately weighed in. The brewery was sold to a new owner last fall and wound down its Maple Lake production facility in March 2025, according to earlier reporting by Star Tribune.
Brewery Churn in the Neighborhood
HeadFlyer’s exit adds to a stretch of turnover for breweries in Northeast Minneapolis. Able Seedhouse shut down in 2022, as reported by Racket. The original 612Brew taproom changed hands and was rebranded as Padraigs in 2023, covered by PorchDrinking. Fair State closed its Minneapolis taproom in December 2025 while continuing to brew, according to MyNortheaster. The pattern has highlighted how smaller breweries are feeling pressure to rethink their models or bring in new ownership.
Reaction From Regulars
Regulars are already getting nostalgic, flooding local forums with photos, stories and plans to pack the place in its final weeks. Threads on BeerAdvocate and Reddit show patrons coordinating meetup dates and trading memories of everything from weddings to big-game watch parties held at the taproom.
In their note, the Millers closed by thanking staff and customers and inviting the community to “come raise a glass” over the next month. The taproom’s final day is set for April 5, and HeadFlyer says its cans and kegs will keep pouring around the Twin Cities while the owners shift the business toward brewing and distribution.
