Toppling Goliath & Drekker Collaborate On Lil’ Strawb

Today I have a new midwest collaboration can coming from Toppling Goliath in Decorah, Iowa and Drekker Brewing in Fargo, North Dakota. This is Lil’ Strawb and it will be a strawberry lemon sour ale that will slice in at a sessionable 4.2%-AbV. Look for Toppling Goliath Lil’ Strawb to be packaged in these 16oz cans an stay tuned here for release details.

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Label Text Toppling Goliath Lil’ Strawb:

“Brewed in collab by Toppling Goliath and Drekker Brewing. Lil’ Strawb is a sour ale with attitude. Refreshing, sweet, and a lil’ kick of tartness. Unfiltered beer. Sediment is normal. Brewed in beautiful Decorah, Iowa.”

About Drekker Brewing:

Drekker Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in Fargo, North Dakota, known for its creative and often heavily-fruited beers. 

Origins and philosophy
Founded in 2014 by four Fargo natives: Mark Bjornstad, Darin Montplaisir, Jesse Feigum, and Mason Montplaisir.
The name “Drekker” is inspired by Old Norse words like “drekka” (to drink), “drykkr” (a draft drink), and “drakkar” (Viking longship), reflecting the area’s Scandinavian heritage.

Initially focused on traditional styles like porter, pale ale, and black IPA, but expanded into innovative and adventurous small-batch beers.

Their philosophy emphasizes creating an amazing place and community around beer, not just the liquid itself. 

Brewhalla
In 2018, Drekker moved to a larger location called Brewhalla.
Brewhalla is housed in a beautifully renovated former locomotive repair building dating back to 1880.
It’s envisioned as a community space featuring a food market, shops, an event center, and even a hotel.
The taproom at Brewhalla has become a popular spot for happy hours, gatherings, and various events. 

Beers
Drekker is particularly renowned for its heavily fruited smoothie and pastry sours.
They often use massive amounts of fruit puree, lactose, vanilla, and sometimes even unconventional additions like cake, chocolate, or peanut butter in these beers.

Popular series include “Braaaaaaains” (double fruit smoothie sours) and “PLOP” (seltzer series).
They also brew a variety of IPAs (including New England, Imperial, Double, and Milkshake styles), stouts, porters, lagers, and more.
They also offer gluten-free and lactose-free seltzer. 


In essence, Drekker Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Fargo, ND, that has gained recognition for its innovative and often fruit-forward beers, its Viking-inspired branding, and its commitment to fostering a community around its Brewhalla location.

That’s our process & it’s what we believe; create experiences & destroy expectations. Crank up the good, turn down the suck. We’re just a band of misfits hell bent on creating a community and having a good time.


Since we opened in 2014 we’ve made it a point to help make our community a better place, so each month we select a different local nonprofit to be the recipient of our charitable efforts for the month. Keep an eye out for the next UnPillage night where we’ll donate $1 from every beer sold!


DO GOOD & GIVE BACK
UNPILLAGE


OVER
$100,000
donated to local nonprofits


Drekker Brewing Company
1666 1st Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
701-532-0506
Taproom Hours (21+ after 8pm):
Monday – Thursday: 4pm – 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am – 12am
Sunday: 10am – 10pm

About Toppling Goliath Brewing:

Clark and Barbara Lewey founded Toppling Goliath Brewing Company in 2009 in beautiful Decorah, Iowa after a runaway success in home brewing. In less than a decade, Toppling Goliath has become world-renowned for IPAs and barrel-aged stouts. We now distribute in 30 states and create more than 40 beers that rotate throughout the year.

Named 2021 US Beer Open Grand National Champions Toppling Goliath has been recognized for the quality of its beer by countless festivals and craft beer groups, and has been named the #2 brewery in the world by Beer Advocate. Our barrel-aged stout, Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout, has held the title of #1 beer in the world since 2015.
Toppling Goliath is proud to support not only the craft beer community but the communities that have helped us grow over the years.

Toppling Goliath offers its team members competitive pay, great benefits, and free beer! If you are interested in joining our ever-growing team, check out our job listings.

What’s on tap?
Beer, silly! To find out exactly which brews are on tap in real time, check our Tap List. We also serve cocktails and NA drinks.

Do you sell to-go beer out of the taproom?
Do we ever! We sell bottles, cans, growlers, and kegs at our taproom. Please check our To-Go Beer page to see what is available each week. You may also call our taproom at (563) 387-6700 to find out what is available that day.

Do you fill non-TG growlers?
Yes! We will fill any growler: your growler, your mom’s, your uncle’s, heck, even your third cousin twice removed. The only thing we require is that a government warning is on the growler. If your growler does not have one, ask one of our bartenders, and we can provide you with a decal of a government warning for your growler.

Do you allow outside bottle shares in the taproom?
We generally do not allow outside beer or bottle shares in our taproom. If you’d like to request a notable exception, call the taproom at (563) 387-6700 for prior approval.

Can I purchase beers over the phone or online?
We cannot ship beer. You can buy beer online for pick-up in our taproom.

Do you have brewery tours?
Yes! You can purchase a ticket HERE every Saturday at 3 pm

Toppling Goliath Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in 2009 by Clark and Barbara Lewey in Decorah, Iowa. It has achieved global recognition for its exceptional IPAs and barrel-aged stouts within a decade of its inception. 

Key aspects

Recognition and Awards: Toppling Goliath has received significant recognition and awards for its products, including being named the 2021 U.S. Open Beer Open Grand National Champions and receiving several medals at the 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship.

Brewing Philosophy: Toppling Goliath emphasizes crafting high-quality products in small batches, despite facing demand that often outpaces supply. They initially operated on a small nano-system and have expanded their facilities to accommodate the growing demand.

Expansion and Distribution: Toppling Goliath has expanded its distribution and produces a variety of products annually. They’ve also established partnerships to increase production and reach a wider market, such as a collaboration with Brew Hub in Florida.

Community Involvement: Toppling Goliath actively participates in its community, partnering with organizations like BREWS for BLiNDNESS to raise funds and awareness for causes like age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.

Membership Program: Toppling Goliath offers a membership program that provides exclusive benefits, including access to special releases. 
In essence, Toppling Goliath Brewing Company is a highly successful craft brewery with a strong commitment to quality and community engagement, solidifying its reputation as a leading player in the craft beer scene.