Trove Brewing in Burnsville has slipped into Chapter 11 bankruptcy but is still serving beer while the owners try to steady the ship. The south metro brewery, which opened in late 2023 and quickly picked up fans for its Kölsch-style flagship and rotating food trucks, is looking at ways to reshape how it operates rather than shutting down. For now, the taproom continues to post hours on its website and pour pints while the company explores potential partners and contract-brewing deals.
Federal court records show that Trove Brewing, LLC filed a Chapter 11 petition on June 3, 2026, and the case appears on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota open Chapter 11 report. Filings compiled by Omni Agent Solutions list the case as 26-31864 and place the company’s assets in the 50,000 to 100,000 dollar range, with liabilities estimated between 500,000 and 1 million dollars. Those early figures indicate the owners are using the reorganization process to buy time while they search for additional revenue.
The owners told the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal that they have slimmed down operations and are actively pursuing contract-brewing agreements and a food partner to help build sales. Trove’s official website still lists taproom hours and the Burnsville address, signaling that the taproom remains open to customers. Fans who want to double-check today’s hours or weekend plans are directed to the brewery’s site for the latest details.
Background
Trove opened in October 2023 as a family-run taproom created by Jeffrey and Angie Crane, who converted a former buffet space in Aurora Village. As noted by Bring Me The News, the concept centers on a compact brewhouse, a spacious taproom and an outdoor patio, and initially leaned on food trucks instead of building out a full kitchen. City planning records on Burnsville CivicWeb show the site was approved for tavern and taproom use during the permitting process.
What Comes Next
Chapter 11 allows a business to reorganize under court oversight while it keeps operating, although the timeline and outcome can vary. According to U.S. Courts, debtors typically remain in control as “debtors in possession,” must submit regular financial reports and are required to propose a reorganization plan that creditors and the court can either approve or reject. For Trove, that process will likely involve creditor notices, a meeting of creditors and periodic hearings as the company works to improve cash flow and exit Chapter 11.
For now, the taproom at 1719 County Road 42 West is still a spot where locals can stop in for a beer, with hours and contact information posted on the brewery’s website. The owners say they hope securing a food partner and contract-brewing work will boost both wholesale and taproom revenue and eventually allow the business to emerge from Chapter 11 as a leaner operation. Updates will follow as new court filings or company statements are made public.
