# Craft Notes — MN Craft Beer & Cocktails > Discover and enjoy local craft beverages with exclusive offers and community events. (iPhone/iPad app by The Thrifty Hipster, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-notes/id1414955574 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Thrifty Hipster, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/540750948) - Category: Food & Drink, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 4.39/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 75 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-09-24 - Data updated: 2026-07-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-notes/id1414955574/reviews.md ## What is Craft Notes? CRAFT DRINKS FOR ALL. Breweries, Distilleries, Wineries, Cideries, Culture... Craft Notes Social & Adventure Club connects you to the most influential and best Drink Craftsmen Minnesota has to offer and invites you to enjoy a complimentary drink from each. For people that want to explore, discover, and support the best of local craft culture. With the Craft Notes App, you'll always have something new to try, something fun to explore and people to meet. We curate a list of essential local businesses that are making the biggest contributions to craft culture. We help you expand your tastes and build a greater appreciation for quality and craft. Social Club members enjoy private tours, giveaways, craft beers, craft cocktails, networking, and other social adventures. --- APP FEATURES --- EXPLORE LOCAL CRAFT Find local breweries, distilleries, wineries, and craft drinks near you. Get recommendations from head brewers/distillers and learn more about how the products are made. GET 2-FOR-1 DRINKS Try something new! Enjoy three 2-for-1 drinks when you visit. ENGAGE WITH A COMMUNITY Share photos and connect with a community of fellow craft lovers at specially curated events. (currently done with Instagram @craft_notes) --- CRAFT NOTES CLUB ETHOS --- A city defines itself by its industries, art, architecture, and Food & Drink. At the center of local culture are the creative artisans and craftsmen that combine their skills with local ingredients, local knowledge, and local art to create something wholly unique and special. To us, this is the definition of “craft.” What goes into the products we consume? Where are they from? What makes something better than another? How and by whom is it made….? Our focus is on the most unique, important, and essential purveyors (makers) of local craft. We curate an experience designed to encourage exploration, learning, and friendships, and a better appreciation of local culture. The Craft Notes Club is a community of curious craft lovers that seek to learn more about local culture by exploring local tastes and flavors. --- WHAT YOU GET --- Curated Discovery. A Guide to the most essential local craftsmen, chosen for their impact on local culture and dedication to their craft; the places you will absolutely love. Safe. Know enough to feel comfortable. Sometimes it’s hard to try the unknown. We hope our guide will give you enough to feel safe going. Recommendations. Know what to order, the head brewers and distillers recommend their favorites. Events. Special events, tours, and give-a-ways. ## Key features - Explore local breweries, distilleries, wineries - Get 2-for-1 drink offers - Connect with craft lovers - Discover curated local businesses - Learn about product creation - Attend special events and tours ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-notes/id1414955574/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Surly wouldn’t redeem the 2 for 1 deal *2025-08-08* Just tried using this at Surly in Minneapolis and wouldn’t accept it ### 5/5 — One of the best! *2023-06-09* It’s a great app and company! I really live their passport note! So cute! Amazing people! Great places and I’ve meet wonderful people! The stories in the note are so amazing. ### 5/5 — Amazing Company *2022-08-04* It is hard to get helpful and quick responses from companies however Matthew got back to me with an App issue in less than 20 minutes and within 1 day had the problem all figure out! I will absolutely be a returning customer for pub passes to come! Super excited to get my drink on! ### 1/5 — Makes a simple experience complex and cutesy *2022-07-27* The interface has no logical flow, the written content is a tangled mess of hype, the relationship between the app and the “passport” is unclear, charges appear without authorization, and the local contact seems not to know how to fix anything. Bored brewmasters compete to see who can make the bitterest IPA and still get people to pay for it. This app makes everything more bitter still. If it were possible to spit an app on the floor and walk out, that’s what I would do with this one. ### 5/5 — Great App & Company *2022-06-08* Just received my Craft Notes Passport; Wisconsin edition in the mail today :) I love how there is a passport & app … I’m so excited to use both the app & passport for the first time. The Craft Notes team has been great to work with! Highly recommend. I also love that there are portions of the app that don’t require a membership 🙌🏻 Great way to try the product first. ### 5/5 — Local lovin’ *2022-05-11* Love this concept! As someone that loves supporting small local businesses and trying craft brews and cocktails this app is perfect! Turn on your locations and let the app do the work for you. Can’t wait to explore the places I haven’t been to yet. ### 5/5 — The app for beer lovers everywhere! *2022-04-16* I enjoy using my paper passport to explore new breweries around the Twin Cities but this app unlocks even more places to go! Places that I typically don’t see in other passport type programs! ### 5/5 — Awesome App for Beer Lovers *2022-04-15* Such a great app for beer lovers in MN! It’s a great way to save $ and to get out and support small businesses! ### 5/5 — Great way to discover and explore local spots! *2022-03-18* We’ve loved using craft notes to explore places we hadn’t even heard about! It’s hard to get used to the $15/mo subscription idea at first, but if you go to even 2 breweries that cost is already covered and after that it’s completely free beers! Super great idea ### 5/5 — Must have for beer fans *2022-03-05* If you are a craft brew nerd living in MN it WI, this app is simply the best. The passports make great gifts, and the app has helped us find so many fun spots around the state. I also love learning about the brewers and how they contribute to local communities. Their suggestions for activities around breweries also help make mini-vacations for us to get over the work week blues. Highly recommend! ## Frequently asked questions about Craft Notes ### What is Craft Notes? Craft Notes is a social and adventure club app that connects users to influential craft beverage makers in Minnesota. It helps you explore, discover, and support local breweries, distilleries, and wineries. ### What kind of drink offers does Craft Notes provide? Craft Notes offers users the chance to enjoy three 2-for-1 drinks when visiting participating establishments, encouraging exploration of new beverages. ### How does Craft Notes help me engage with the community? You can share photos and connect with other craft beverage enthusiasts through the app. The app also facilitates specially curated events for members to meet and socialize. ### What makes Craft Notes' recommendations unique? Recommendations come directly from head brewers and distillers, offering insights into their favorite products and how they are made. This curated discovery helps you appreciate quality and craft. ### Is Craft Notes available on all devices? Craft Notes is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users. ### How often is Craft Notes updated? The app was last updated on June 28, 2023, with version 2.3.4. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions. ### What is the age rating for Craft Notes? Craft Notes has an age rating of 17+, suggesting content or themes that may not be suitable for younger audiences. ### Does Craft Notes have ads? No, Craft Notes does not contain advertisements. As a free application, it focuses on providing a seamless user experience without interruptions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3.4 — 2023-06-28 It's a redesign! We've thrown on a fresh coat of paint, mowed the lawn, and polished our windows. This paves the way for bigger, better things in the weeks to come. 2.3.4 - Subsequent venue list refreshes are now based on your current location ### 2.3.3 — 2023-06-13 It's a redesign! We've thrown on a fresh coat of paint, mowed the lawn, and polished our windows. This paves the way for bigger, better things in the weeks to come. ### 2.3.2 — 2022-12-05 In this update, we've added a new feature and made a bunch of improvements to keep you up to date with your local community. - Partnerships with curators and many new venues added to app! - Featured local content on your homepage - Venue page enhancements - Improved search filters; find dog-friendly businesses! - #CraftNotesPlantsTrees = A featured drink each month for everyone. Use it, and we'll plant a tree in your name! 2.3.2 - Improved communities ### 2.3.1 — 2022-08-08 In this update, we've added a new feature and made a bunch of improvements to keep you up to date with your local community. - Partnerships with curators and many new venues added to app! - Featured local content on your homepage - Venue page enhancements - Improved search filters; find dog-friendly businesses! - #CraftNotesPlantsTrees = A featured drink each month for everyone. Use it, and we'll plant a tree in your name! - Bug fixes and other improvements 2.3.1 - Refined Voucher text ### 2.3.0 — 2022-06-06 In this update, we've added a new feature and made a bunch of improvements. - We've added featured content across the top of the explore screen to keep you up to date with your community. - Using activation and promo codes has been simplified: You don't have to figure out which is which--just enter the code, and we'll figure it out for you! - Various UI and notification improvements - Bug fixes and other improvements ## Apps similar to Craft Notes | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PubPass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubpass/id1260241223) | 4.9 (1,693) | Free | Food & Drink | | [BeerPass App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beerpass-app/id1498801454) | 4.9 (27) | Free | Food & Drink | | [My Burger App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-burger-app/id6449504047) | 4.8 (2,105) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Pizzeria Pezzo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pizzeria-pezzo/id1558202123) | 4.8 (228) | Free | Food & Drink | | [PURALIMA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puralima/id1666328774) | 4.3 (144) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Green + The Grain](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-plus-the-grain/id1084821014) | 4.8 (103) | Free | Food & Drink | ## More apps by The Thrifty Hipster, LLC - [Happy Hour Now](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-hour-now/id540750945) All apps by The Thrifty Hipster, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/540750948 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-10.*