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THC/CBD Beverages

+ Green Party

– GREEN PARTY – 10mg THC/10mg CBD
*Pineapple, Mango, Tangerine

– GP JUSTICE PAGE – 10mg THC/10mg CBD
*Blueberry, Pink Guava, Plum

+ FIZZ

– Tropical Punch – 10mg
– Mixed Berry – 10mg
– Kiwi Strawberry – 10mg

+ Birch's

– Ginger Ale – 10mg/15mg CBD

Sparkling Waters

+ BC Hop Water

w/ cryo pop hops

+ BC Lake Water

w/ Blueberry & Pomegranate

+ Sauna Water

w/ lemon, spruce, cardamom & Juniper

Other N/A Beverages

+ Craft Sodas

Killabrew Root Beer
Gray’s Cream Soda
Gray’s Black Cherry Soda
Northern Diet Root Beer
Apple *Juice

+ J’s Kombucha

Nectarine
Mango
Raspberry
Blackberry
Ginger
Lime-Mint-Ginger

+ Yerba Mate

Bluephoria
Enlighten Mint
Lemon Elation
Berry Lemonade
Peach Revival
Mango

+ ABV Technologies
N/A Beer

Cranberry Crisp

+ Best Day Brewing
N/A Beer

Kolsch
West Coast IPA
Hazy IPA

HAPPY HOUR

HAPPY HOUR

The place to be from 12-3

$5 tap beer // $3 N/A BEER // $3 Pretzels

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday
*Holidays excluded from HH

Hours

MON 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
TUE 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WED 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
THU 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRI 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SAT 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SUN 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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BACK CHANNEL SAUNA EXPERIENCE

BACK CHANNEL SAUNA EXPERIENCE

The Nordic Haus sauna at Back Channel Brewing is open Thursday through Sunday, 11 AM to 9 PM, bringing a Scandinavian-inspired mobile sauna + cold plunge setup lakeside for the ultimate Nordic wellness experience.

Each 1 hr 20 minute/2 hr session includes access to our wood-fired sauna, cold tubs, and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere right at the brewery.

WAIVER REQUIRED:
Please review and sign The Nordic Haus Waiver before your session: Complete the waiver here

What to Bring:
– Towel
– Sauna/cold tub attire
– Water bottle
– Flip-flops or slides (optional)

Book a session

Session Options:

• Individual Public Session — $30/person

Share the sauna and cold tubs with up to 12 guests. Perfect for solo visits, couples, or friends who love to meet new people.

• Private Group Session — $300/group

Reserve the sauna + cold plunge exclusively for your crew (up to 15 people). Great for celebrations, team outings, or wellness resets with friends.

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Back Channel Brewing is a destination brewery/taproom located on Lake Minnetonka, serving high quality small-batch beers. We brew across the board, with a special emphasis on Lagers, IPAs, and Imperial Stouts.

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