Carlos Creek

Tinsel Taproom
2025-12-14 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-13 12:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
✨ THE TINSEL TAPROOM ✨
A Minnesota Holiday Pop-Up Bar & Christmas ExperienceDecember 13 – January 4 | 22 Northmen Brewing Co. | Alexandria, MN
21+ | Open Every Day the Brewery is Open (brewery hours)
Looking for the best Christmas things to do in Minnesota, a festive holiday pop-up bar, or a magical winter experience worth traveling for? Step inside the Tinsel Taproom at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN—an immersive holiday destination overflowing with twinkling lights, cozy winter vibes, and unforgettable seasonal drinks.
Hidden in the back of our taproom, the Tinsel Taproom transforms into a glowing, glittering Christmas hideaway drenched in nostalgia and over-the-top holiday décor. It’s one of Minnesota’s most enchanting holiday experiences—perfect for date nights, friend gatherings, winter getaways, and anyone searching for unique holiday events in Minnesota.
Sip your way through the most wonderful time of the year with exclusive holiday beer cocktails, crafted only for this seasonal pop-up. Enjoy our full tap menu, then extend the celebration by visiting Carlos Creek Winery next door for seasonal cocktails, mocktails, wine, and cider—making this a must-visit destination for holiday travelers and festive drink lovers. Don’t forget about that Gingerbread Cinnamon Roll wood-fired pizza from Stoke.
Whether you’re road-tripping for Christmas adventures, planning a winter weekend in Alexandria, or searching “holiday bars near me,” the Tinsel Taproom delivers an unforgettable experience.
Every moment is pure, can’t-miss holiday bliss.
This is the 22 Northmen experience…reimagined and wrapped in tinsel.
Tinsel Taproom Hours 12/13/25-12/31/25:

Monday – Tuesday | 12-7

Wednesday – Thursday | 12-9

Friday – Saturday | 12-10

Sunday | 10-7

Tinsel Taproom Hours 1/2/26-1/4/26:

Friday- Saturday 12-9

Sunday 10-6

Sparkling Sunday Mimosa Flights
2025-12-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Raise a glass to cozy weekends! Our fan-favorite Sparkling Sundays with mimosa flights are back at Carlos Creek Winery! Enjoy them alongside our seasonal brunch favorites at Stoke. Make your Sunday sparkle at Carlos Creek!

Sunday Brunch
2025-12-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Carlos Creek, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-9857, United States
🥂 Sunday Brunch at Carlos Creek 🍳
If brunch is your love language, consider this your official invitation. We’re serving up more than just a meal — we’re curating the ultimate Sunday vibe from 10 AM to 2 PM, year-round at Carlos Creek Winery.
Think dream-worthy brunch pizzas, perfectly balanced cocktails and mocktails, and our fan-favorite Nitro Cold Brew Coffee — all crafted to match the season, mood, and moment.
Whether you’re here for a bubbly mimosa, a bold espresso martini, or just a cozy place to gather, brunch at Carlos Creek is where flavor meets feeling. Come hungry, leave happy — every Sunday.

Saturday Night Live Music - Bruce Archer
2025-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Keep the weekend vibes going with Saturday Night Live Music at Carlos Creek, hosted inside the 22 Northmen Brewing Co. taproom
Every Saturday from 6-9pm, we bring in top local and regional musicians to set the stage for an evening of amazing sips and community!
Pair the music with one of our wood-fired pizzas, made with premium ingredients and baked to perfection. Looking for something beyond beer? 22 Northmen also offers Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, French Lemonade, and other non-alcoholic sips, while just a few steps away at Carlos Creek Winery, you’ll find handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, wine, and cider to round out your night.
Grab a drink, order a pizza, and enjoy a perfect Saturday night at Carlos Creek!

Saturday Afternoon Live Music - Matt Hagstrom
2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Ease into the weekend with Saturday Afternoon Live Music at Carlos Creek, inside the Carlos Creek Winery Tasting Room.
We feature incredible local and regional musicians, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of great wine, delicious food, and good company.
Pair the music with one of our wood-fired pizzas, made with premium ingredients and baked to perfection. Looking for something beyond wine? Carlos Creek Winery also offers handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, cider, and locally made non-alcoholic sips like French Lemonade and Nitro Cold Brew Coffee.
Grab a drink, order a pizza, and enjoy a perfect Saturday afternoon at Carlos Creek!

Cookie + Cocktail Flight
2025-12-13 12:00 - 20:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
COOKIE & COCKTAIL FLIGHT — SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 ✨Carlos Creek Winery | Alexandria, Minnesota | While Supplies Last
Make your holiday season a little sweeter with a festive Minnesota Christmas event! Join us at Carlos Creek Winery on Saturday, December 13 for our Cookie & Cocktail Flight — a cozy, delicious holiday experience perfect for anyone searching for Minnesota Christmas things to do, winter weekend plans, or holiday activities in Minnesota.
Enjoy four festive mini cocktails paired with four handcrafted holiday cookies, all designed to bring out the warm, nostalgic flavors of the season. Flights are sold as a set (cookie + cocktail together) and available only in the Winery Tasting Room — and only while supplies last.

Lemon Shortbread Cookie – Dipped in white chocolate with lemon zest

Sleigh My Name Cocktail – Ida Graves Distillery vodka infused with Raspberry Shortbread Tea from the The Spice & Tea Exchange of Alexandria MN + Carlos Creek Ruby Minnescato

Ginger Molasses Cookie – Just like grandma used to make

Resting Grinch Face Cocktail – Gingerbread mule with Ida Graves Distillery Organic Gin + Big Bruno Juniper Ginger Cider, garnished with fresh mint

Orange Cardamom Sugar Cookie – Santa approved

Jingle Juice Cocktail – Spiced Christmas Margarita with pomegranate featuring Minnterra Rosé + housemade rosemary syrup. A cranberry-cinnamon sugar & salt rim from the The Spice & Tea Exchange of Alexandria MN.

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookie – A festive treat for chocolate lovers

Candy Cane Lane Cocktail – 22 Northmen Brewing Company nitro cold brew, Ida Graves Distillery vodka, dark chocolate and peppermint with crushed candy cane + peppermint sugar from The Spice & Tea Exchange of Alexandria MN.

If you’re looking for Christmas events near Alexandria, MN, Minnesota holiday outings, or a unique way to celebrate winter with friends, this is your must-do stop.
Sip, snack, and soak up the holiday spirit at Carlos Creek Winery. ✨🍪🍸

All property closed by 5pm
2025-12-12 17:00 | Carlos Creek, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-9857, United States
All of property is closing early for a staff gathering. Stoke Pizza will close at 4:00 pm. The winery and brewery will close at 5:00 pm.
Normal hours resume 12/13.

Bingo Night
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Get ready for a night of fun, food, and friendly competition at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN! Join us from 6:30–8:30 PM for Bingo Nights. Come early to snag a table, enjoy delicious eats, and sip on your favorite drinks before the games begin. Bingo kicks off at 6:30 PM sharp, with exciting rounds leading up to a grand prize finale you won’t want to miss!
Staring Thursday, November 6 and running into April!

Trivia Wednesday
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Trivia is back starting Wednesday, November 5 at 22 Northmen Brewing Company in Alexandria, Minnesota. Almost every Wednesday into April!

teams of 1-6 people
Free to play for prizes
4pm-7pm specials:

$3 off Appetizers
$5 beers (all sizes)

Don’t forget to grab a trivia punch card while you’re there for a chance to win free beer this season!

Wednesday Flight Club
2025-12-10 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Wednesday Flight Club🕑 Every Wednesday | 2–5 PM📍 Carlos Creek Winery
The first rule of Wednesday Flight Club?Tell all your friends.
This is your midweek moment to slow down, sip up, and socialize. Join us for a guided wine social every Wednesday from 2–5 PM. You’ll enjoy hand-selected wine flights (5 one-ounce pours for just $5!), connect with fellow wine lovers, and maybe even find your new favorite bottle.
🍷 $5 wine flights (5 x 1oz pours)🍇 10% off bottles from your flight📦 Buy 6+ bottles = 15% off (not stackable with other discounts)
Whether you’re a wine newbie or a seasoned sipper, this is a relaxed and welcoming space to taste, chat, and explore our latest offerings—no secret passwords required.

Soup Wednesday - Sausage & Gnocchi
2025-12-10 12:00 - 20:00 | Stoke Wood-Fired Pizza, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-9857, United States
It’s Soup Season—and we’re doing it right. 🥣
Introducing Soup Wednesdays, starting November 5! We’re moving our soup tradition to midweek, because honestly, Wednesdays could use something warm, cozy, and comforting.
Each week, our kitchen will whip up a new batch of homemade deliciousness—hearty, flavorful, and made from scratch to keep you going through the Minnesota cold. Think of it as your weekly permission slip to slow down, grab a bowl, and savor the season.
Because around here, Soup Wednesdays aren’t just a meal—they’re tradition.
Get cozy. Get hungry. Get here.
Served while supplies last!

Vikings Sunday
2025-12-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Vikings Sundays at 22 Northmen Brewing Co.📅 Every Sunday Vikings Game during our open hours/days | Alexandria, MN
9/21, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/21,
Game day just got more epic. 🏈🍺
Cheer on the Vikings inside our Viking-inspired brewery while enjoying game-day specials made for true fans:⚔️ $5 beers (all sizes)⚔️ $16 Viking-Sized Pretzel + 4 sauces (Honey Mustard, Parmesan Garlic, Popper Sauce, Salted Caramel)
Bring your crew, grab a pint, and let’s make Sundays legendary—Skol!
9/21, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/21

Saturday Night Live Music - Tate McLane and the Coffin Dodgers
2025-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States

Saturday Afternoon Live Music - Robb Justice
2025-12-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States

Friday Night Live Music - Jackson Burns
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Venue: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Warm up your weekend in Alexandria, Minnesota with Friday Night Live Music inside the 22 Northmen Brewing Co. taproom. Every Friday from 6-9 PM, we feature incredible local and regional musicians, creating the perfect backdrop for crisp beers, hearty bites, and a laid-back night out.
Pair the tunes with one of our wood-fired pizzas, baked to perfection with premium ingredients, or explore our seasonal beers on tap. Not feeling beer? Sip on a nitro cold brew coffee, French Lemonade, or other n/a sips. Just steps away at Carlos Creek Winery, you’ll find handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, wine, and cider to round out your evening.
📍 Every Friday | 6-9PM | 22 Northmen Brewing Co. Taproom

2-for-1 Fridays
2025-12-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Carlos Creek, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-9857, United States
2-for-1 Fridays Begin November 7! Weekends are meant for good company and great drinks — so we’re giving you a reason to start yours early!
Join us every Friday from 3–6 PM at Carlos Creek Winery & 22 Northmen Brewing Co. for:

2 BEERS (16 OZ) of your choice = $8 (excludes axe series)
2 wines or ciders OF YOUR CHOICE = $8 (excludes 300 series, dessert wines)
$2 off cocktails

Whether you’re clinking glasses with friends after work, cozying up by the fire with your favorite pour, or trying something new from the tap, our happy hour is your perfect weekend warm-up.
Where: Carlos Creek Winery & 22 Northmen Brewing Co.When: Fridays • 3–6 PM

Soup Wednesday - White Chicken Chili
2025-12-03 12:00 - 20:00 | Stoke Wood-Fired Pizza, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-9857, United States

New Wine of the Month - Zinfandel
2025-12-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us at Carlos Creek Winery on the first of every month as we unveil our Wine of the Month*! Each month, we feature a new standout wine, available at a special price in our tasting room and online. Enjoy a $5 glass of the featured wine when you visit our tasting room and discover its unique flavors firsthand.

December Wine of the Month – 2020 Zinfandel

Red Wine
American – American
Alcohol 15.1%

DRY RED WINE
medium body – soft tannin
Zinfandel grapes sourced from one of the best Zinfandel growing regions in the world – Lodi, California. Aromas of strawberry and watermelon with flavors of strawberry, red cherry, and black pepper. Finishes with a sweet oak and warm spic note. This vintage was aged 100% in Minnesota oak barrels.
LIFE PAIRING: A night by the bonfire.
$5 glasses in the tasting room + $24 bottles (regularly $28) all month long in-store and online!

See you this month!
Whether you’re a longtime fan or trying something new, this is the perfect chance to explore a delicious, hand-selected wine at an unbeatable price. Come try it today!
📍 Carlos Creek Winery | Alexandria, MN🍷 New featured wine every month💰 $5 glasses in the tasting room🛒 Available for purchase online and in-store
*If Carlos Creek Winery happens to be closed on the first day of the month, the wine will be for sale online, and you can find it in the tasting room the next day we are open.

Cyber Week 2025
2025-12-01 09:00 - 2025-12-05 23:30 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
DECEMBER 1-DECEMBER 5
Shop Cyber Week at Carlos Creek Winery!
ONLINE ONLY SPECIALS!
First 10 orders each day get a $10 gift card!
$20 gift card all week for purchases over $250, free $50 gift card on purchases over $500 all week!

ALL WEEK: buy 6 or more OF any bottles, get free shipping

excludes HI & AK; stackable with wine club discount

MONDAY 12/1 – 20% OFF SELECT WHITE WINES

Petit Ami, Chardonnay, Vintner’s Select, La Crescent, Itasca

TUESDAY 12/2 – 20% OFF SELECT ROSÉ WINES

Crimson Rosé, MinnTerra Rosé, You Betcha Blush

WEDNESDAY 12/3 – 20% OFF SELECT FRUIT WINES

Peach, Raspberry

THURSDAY 12/4 – 20% OFF SELECT RED WINES

Cuvée, Barbera, Carignan, MinnTerra Red, Zinfandel

Friday 12/5 – 20% OFF SELECT SPARKLING WINES

Ruby Minnescato, Crimson Pet Nat, Aurora

New Pizza of the Month - Spinach Artichoke
2025-12-01 | Stoke Wood-Fired Pizza, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-9857, United States
December Pizza of the Month at Stoke – Spinach Artichoke
New Month, New Flavors! 🍕We celebrate the seasons with fresh, flavorful Pizzas of the Month. Our chefs craft each Pizza of the Month using local ingredients and creative combinations you won’t find anywhere else!
Stop by to see what’s new, enjoy the best of the season, and find your next favorite slice. New flavors drop at the start of every month and you can get them that month anytime Stoke is open!

New Dessert Pizza - Gingerbread Cinnamon Roll
2025-12-01 | Stoke Wood-Fired Pizza, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-9857, United States
Something Seasonally Sweet 🍓🍯
Stoke Wood-Fired Dessert Pizzas are all about celebrating the sweeter side of the season. We craft a new creation seasonally featuring fresh, local ingredients and flavors inspired by what’s growing and glowing around us. From fruity and fresh to rich and indulgent — there’s always something new to treat yourself to at Carlos Creek!

Cocktails & Mocktails of the Month Debut
2025-12-01 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Craft Cocktails & Mocktails in Alexandria, MN – Sip Something Extraordinary at Carlos Creek
Searching for the best cocktails and mocktails in Alexandria, MN? Welcome to Carlos Creek, where handcrafted drinks—both spirited and spirit-free—take center stage. Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, our winery is more than just one of the top Minnesota wineries—it’s a destination for thoughtfully crafted cocktails and mocktails made with high-quality spirits, house-made syrups, and fresh, local ingredients.
Whether you’re in town Googling cocktails and mocktails near me, planning a night out, or looking for unique things to do in Alexandria, our drink program offers something for everyone. Each month, we roll out new signature cocktails and elevated mocktails—intentionally designed by our team and inspired by the season, local flavors, and creative moments behind the bar.
📍Located in the heart of Alexandria, MN, near popular attractions, wineries, and live music venues—Carlos Creek is a must-visit stop for unforgettable sips, no matter how you like to drink.
