Fargo Brewing Joins True North Beverage

We’re excited to announce that True North Beverage has acquired the Fargo Brewing Company brand, bringing one of North Dakota’s original craft beer favorites back to market.

Founded in 2010, Fargo Brewing helped pioneer North Dakota’s craft beer movement, building a loyal following and introducing countless beer drinkers to locally brewed craft beer. When the brewery closed its doors in 2024, it left behind more than a few empty pint glasses. It left a legacy worth preserving, and a flagship beer that deserved another round.

Back for Another Round

Fargo Brewing joins Fulton, FINNEGANS, and Bemidji Brewing under True North Beverage, a growing family of beer brands committed to preserving the identities, quality, and character that made each one a favorite in its community.

Leading the comeback is Stone’s Throw Scottish Ale, the beer that helped put Fargo Brewing on the map. First brewed in 2010, Stone’s Throw is returning with the original recipe that made it a local favorite. Smooth and malt-forward, this 4.5% ABV Scottish Ale balances rich caramel toffee, toasted bread, subtle cocoa, and a touch of honey sweetness.

The connection between Fargo Brewing and Fulton goes back more than two decades. Fulton co-founders Ryan Petz, Jim Diley, and Brian Hoffman attended Saint John’s University alongside Fargo Brewing founder Aaron Hill. The longstanding friendship and industry kinship helped bring the two breweries together and paved the way for Fargo Brewing's new chapter.

“We knew how much Stone’s Throw meant to the Fargo community,” said Fulton CEO and co-founder Ryan Petz. “This wasn’t about reinventing a classic; it was about honoring the decade-plus of brewing history our friends at Fargo Brewing created.”

A New Chapter for a North Dakota Original

True North Beverage was created to help established regional beer brands build on what made them successful in the first place. With the brewing expertise and production capabilities of Fulton Brewing in Minneapolis, we’re able to give brands with strong identities, loyal communities, and proven favorites an opportunity to grow and thrive in an evolving craft beer market.

For Fargo Brewing, that means bringing back the beers people remember, starting with Stone’s Throw, while introducing them to a new generation of drinkers. In partnership with longtime Fargo-area distributor Bergseth Bros., Stone’s Throw Scottish Ale is rolling out now in cans and on draught throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Fargo Brewing helped shape North Dakota’s craft beer culture, and we’re proud to play a part in keeping that legacy alive.