Growlers coming to Boom Island Brewing

Boom Island's beers are only available in two bars right now, but the new Minneapolis brewery already has a buzz. More good news: A City Council subcommittee approved Boom Island's growler license on Monday. The license now awaits Mayor Rybak's signature. Brewer/owner Kevin Welch says he expects to have growlers for sale by late February or early March. The brewery is located a block down from Donny Dirk's in the industrial section of north Minneapolis.

Boom Island specializes in Belgian-style brews. So far he's released a pale ale called Silvius and an American IPA called Thoprock. You can find the beers on tap at Pig & Fiddle and Eli's East. Welch said he plans to expand to more bars in the coming weeks. The beers are also available in stores at Four Firkins, Ale Jail and South Lyndale Liquors.