November 10, 2009
I’m pretty sure my previous rating of this place got deleted. Both my sister and good friend live in Cottage Grove not far from the location. It is a bit out of the way for most, unless you live on the south east side of the twin cities. Small store. Good craft beer selection. Not as expansive as Blue Max, but there are quite a few hidden gems here, and I think some of them don’t sell out as quick because of the remote location. I’ve spoken a couple of times to one (or both?) of the Dennis brothers. They are both very helpful and nice folks.

May 30, 2009
Best beer store I’ve visited! Amazing selection of 750+ beers, and the store’s atmosphere is terrific. The service is out of this world - we were helped by one of the owners, who spent about 15-20 minutes with us talking about various beers, gave us some recommendations, took our initial selections up to the counter while we continued shopping, and gave us a couple sweet Belgian glasses to go along with our purchase. Prices seemed a bit lower than many other beer stores in the area. Well worth the trip, we’ll be back frequently!

March 29, 2009
I feel extremely lucky to have such a great beer store so close to home. I have received great service from both John and Steve. John is the beer guy and Steve is your man for top shelf liquor and wine. The selection is excellent and the atmosphere is top notch. As a fan of interesting beer, John is a great resource and has not hesitated at all to discuss the latest offerings. Highly recommended.

March 26, 2009
I stopped in a couple weeks ago to see what was new and I really didn’t find anything too unique. I only got help after I wandered around for awhile. I was sadly disappointed when I got home and noticed that one of the beers was out of date.

March 13, 2009
Stopped by with KAF since he wanted cheap hopslam. The service was disappointing. The employees just stood around staring. The entire time I spent browsing, no one asked me if I wanted any help . The selection seemed to be on par with the rest of cities’ beer destinations. The store was absolutely beautiful, with gorgeous wooden shelving for much of it.

October 29, 2008
Definitely the most aesthetically pleasing liquor store I’ve ever been in. The selection is almost as good as Blue Max, which means it’s still pretty damn good. John is a cool guy to talk beer with and really knows his stuff. It’s a bit of a haul from downtown, but was still worth the trip.

October 10, 2008
I have been here three times now and was not overly impressed with the service I got. The staff did not seem overly happy to help and when I only purchased one beer the last time I was there the lady at register gave me a look like really, only one beer? even though it was a $12 bottle (which is more then someone spends on BMC!). I just did not get a good vibe. The selection however is quite good. A little heavy on the Rogue which I believe is highly overrated but some of their Mikkeller selection is great as is the availability of Cantillon. Their pricing is on par with other stores in the Cities. The biggest downfall of this store has to be its location. Cottage Grove is just too far outside the Cities (40 minutes). If you’re in the area definitely stop in as the selection makes it worth it but the forty minute drive is definitely a detractor.

July 5, 2008 [ Updated November 30, 2008 ]
Found Dennis Bros. after visiting BeerAdvocate.com (they are Minnesota’s highest rated beer store). The store is located in a mall on the corner of Cty Rd. 19 and 70th St. in Cottage Grove – approx. 12 miles from St. Paul. The store is clean, nicely displayed & well stocked with a huge selection of fine domestics, belgium, lambic, & seasonals. John “The Beer Man” has assembled a collection of large format & aged bottles that add to the already impressive display. Service from the Bros. is exceptional. They are happy to provide information, recommendations, or simply talk beer. Pricing (spot–on with other competitors) coupled with service & atmosphere add up to great value & experience. The store has 1400 wines & an impressive selection of specialty liquor including the best collection of scotch I’ve seen. I am proud to support this store & recommend it to anyone who values the benefit a family-owned business like this brings to the local beer community!

June 30, 2008 [ Updated April 8, 2009 ]
I was by the Brothers. Their sellection was nice, clean and in date, they just seemed to do it right. One word I can say is GREAT! Hard to find stuff to a full line of Victory, Bells, Surly including a mixed pack and the most complete line up of Rogue. I look forward to my next visit with the Brothers.

May 13, 2008
This place is about as good as it gets. Great selection of bombers, including lots of Rougue, Ballast Point, Mikkeler, Flat Earth of course, so many more that I cant think of. Competitive prices, I think Fury is 9.59, Bender 8.99. The customer service is where D bros really shines. John and Steve know their beer upside down and backwards, and are always willing to help make a selection if need be. Best customer service I have had in a liquor store hands down, somthing that Blue Max sorley lacks IMO. It is worth the drive for most, but im glad i live close.