Nationally, craft brewing contributed nearly $72 billion to the U.S. economy last year, and the state's taprooms have long been a proud part of that story. A Bemidji Brewing Company Is Getting New OwnersFounded in 2012, Bemidji Brewing Company has become one of northern Minnesota's most respected craft breweries, known for award-winning beers and deep community roots. However, effective October 31, 2026, the downtown brewery will be acquired by Minneapolis-based Fulton Brewing. What Fulton Brewing Brings to the TableStarted by four homebrewers in a Southwest Minneapolis garage in 2009, Fulton Brewing grew into one of Minnesota's most recognizable names, behind beers like Sweet Child of Vine and Lonely Blonde. Bemidji Brewing joins Fulton, FINNEGANS and N*RC Sparkling THC Waters in the True North portfolio.