Load up on loaded fancy fries at Edina's Wooden Hill Brewing Company

What to expect: While most breweries in the Twin Cities lean on a rotating cast of food trucks, Wooden Hill has its own counter-service kitchen.

• The menu features burger joint fare with some flare — think kimchi hot dogs with spicy soy harissa or a cajun crispy chicken sandwich.
• In addition to the award-winning beer, they have hard seltzers and "beertails."
• Booze-free options are available for adults and kids, but beware the sugar high from that pink lemonade.

Plus: There's plenty of seating and space to spread out, including family-friendly booths.

What we ordered: Too much. But highlights included the Blackberry BBQ Burger ($15) with tangy sauce, pickled red onion, and cheese curds on a brioche bun. We upgraded our side to the "fancy fries" with spicy gochujang honey, pickled jalapeños, and sriracha mayo.

• Of the beers, we sampled the Code 3 juicy IPA, a winner of the 2021 MN Brewers Cup, and the Scorched Shoulder Kolsch with pineapple and jalapeños. The latter had a nice kick.

What we passed on: The "picklebeer" — a concoction of Kolsch and, you guessed it, dill pickle juice. But it could pique the interest of all the pickleheads out there.

My thought bubble: Fun flavors, award-winning beer, and a family-friendly vibe. The recently expanded kitchen turned around our food in a flash. What else could you ask for?

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