Craft Notes vs Utepils Brewing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Craft Notes
Discover and explore local craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries. Enjoy exclusive 2-for-1 drink offers and connect with a community of fellow craft enthusiasts. Expand your appreciation for local culture and unique flavors.
- 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
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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.
Utepils Brewing
Access exclusive memberships, special perks, and stay updated on brewery offerings. Discover what's on tap, upcoming events, and food trucks. Join a membership program to earn rewards and get exclusive offers.
- Membership access
- Special perks and offers
- View current tap list
- Discover food trucks
- Find upcoming events
- Earn rewards
- Purchase gift cards
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Download the Utepils app for access to our memberships & special perks! With the Utepils app you will find: - Drink Utepils - Food Trucks - Upcoming Events - Buy A Gift Card - Join A MemBEERship - Rewards - Get Punched - Stay In The Loop Stay connected to Utepils! Check out what we have on tap, see what food trucks & events are upcoming, become a member, and receive exclusive offers & special perks all in one place!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Utepils Brewing at 5.0 against Craft Notes's 4.4. Utepils Brewing also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%). Craft Notes's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Utepils Brewing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Craft Notes has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Craft Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Utepils Brewing's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Craft Notes | Utepils Brewing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Thrifty Hipster, LLC | Utepils Brewing |
Customer experience
Craft Notes
Utepils Brewing
In-app purchases
Craft Notes
No in-app purchases
Utepils Brewing
No in-app purchases
Questions
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