Craft brewers consider kicking the aluminum tariff can to customers

For Minnesota’s craft brewers, tariffs on aluminum aren’t just a policy debate—they’re a real hit to the bottom line. As costs rise on everything from cans to grain, small breweries are left juggling tight margins and big decisions. Do they absorb the extra cost or pass it to the customer? At places like Jack Pine and Paddlefish Brewing, the answer isn’t simple—but the stakes are clear. In an uncertain market, these brewers are doing what they’ve always done: adapt, improvise, and keep pouring.

Why does this matter in Minot? North Dakota has craft breweries, too.