Churro Cream Ale Takes MN State Fair by Storm - Coming Back Soon!

The verdict is in: HeadFlyer Brewing's Churro Cream Ale was one of the breakout stars of the 2025 Minnesota State Fair! Featured in multiple media outlets and earning rave reviews from beer critics across the Twin Cities, this sweet and creamy ale captured the hearts (and taste buds) of fairgoers throughout the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

A Fair Sensation

Making its debut exclusively at Tejas Express during the fair, our Churro Cream Ale quickly became one of the must-try beverages of 2025. Multiple publications highlighted it as a standout among the fair's specialty beer releases, with Racket MN giving it their coveted "Slurp!" rating.

"I love churros. I love churros so much I could marry a churro," wrote Racket MN's beer critic Nissa Mitchell. "[...] I'm happy to say that this beer really does them justice."

The Science of Sweet Success

Creating the perfect churro-inspired beer wasn't easy. As we shared when announcing the release, "This beer took some extensive R&D with many brave churros sacrificed in the name of science." The result? A creamy, sweet, doughy, and cinnamon-y glass of deliciousness that captured everything people love about the classic fairground treat.

Critics Agree: It's the Real Deal

What made the Churro Cream Ale such a hit? According to the reviews, it's all about balance and authenticity:

"Its aroma is a nice, warm, mild cinnamon. Its flavor is sweet malt with a toasty cinnamon finish. In fact, it's basically everything I could ask for in a 'churro beer,'" Mitchell continued. "It's not too sweet, either, and totally justifiable as a quick treat on a hot afternoon."

The beer managed to walk the fine line between novelty and quality, delivering on the promise of its name without becoming a gimmicky one-note beverage. At 5.2% ABV with 20 IBUs, it offered the perfect combination of refreshment and flavor that fairgoers were looking for.

Featured Coverage

The Churro Cream Ale garnered attention from major media outlets covering the State Fair's beer scene:

The Return You've Been Waiting For

Due to the overwhelming response and incredible demand, we're excited to announce that the Churro Cream Ale will be returning to HeadFlyer Brewing in the near future! Keep your eyes on our social media channels and taproom announcements for the official release date.

Whether you tried it at the fair and fell in love, or missed your chance and heard all about it from friends, you'll soon have another opportunity to experience this unique and delicious brew right here at our Northeast Minneapolis taproom.

"The reaction has been absolutely incredible," says the HeadFlyer team. "We set out to create something that would bring the joy and nostalgia of eating a churro at the fair into a beer, and the response has exceeded all our expectations. We can't wait to bring it back for everyone to enjoy again."

A Sweet, Creamy, Cinnamon-y Future

The success of Churro Cream Ale at the State Fair is a testament to HeadFlyer's commitment to creative brewing and our willingness to take bold risks with flavor. It also shows that Minnesota beer drinkers are ready for inventive, dessert-inspired brews that don't sacrifice quality for novelty.

Stay tuned for the official return date announcement. Trust us—you won't want to miss this one. As Racket MN put it: this beer "really does [churros] justice."

Follow us on social media @headflyerbrewing for the latest updates on when Churro Cream Ale returns to the taproom. In the meantime, stop by and try one of our other amazing beers on tap—we've always got something special brewing!