Let’s Celebrate!

We’re so happy to welcome you to our brand-new brewery in Paynesville, MN

Koronis Brewing Company cares about creating 

a space that cultivates community,

fosters belonging, supports sustainability,

celebrates wonder and promotes joy.

Sustainability, belonging, and wonder are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re so excited to share this journey with you. Look for us to open in early 2025— it’s going to be worth the wait!

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Koronis Brewing family! #BreweryWithABoat

Our Story!

The Vision began in the fall of 2021 when Mary Peterson had a Super Stupid Triple IPA at Drastic Measures, a brewery in Wadena, MN while watching the Minnesota Vikings. Mary was excited to share her thoughts and dreams with friends from her hometown of Paynesville, MN. These conversations connected Mary to Eric Johnson, who was starting a brewery with college friends in St. Peter, MN called Paddlefish. Mary, a Lutheran Pastor in Portland, OR, and Eric knew they could not do this venture alone. 

At the heart of this dream was and is community.

Having been born and raised in Paynesville, MN

Mary and Eric saw the value and the need 

to bring the community together,

to create a business and a team of people

who could realize this dream together 

for the sake of creating a space that 

provides great beer and food as well

as a place to meet after sporting events,

for community gatherings, family reunions.

and other exciting events on the horizon.

This dream is made possible by 

Laura and Alex Naujokas

who also value relationships, adventure, connection

to the land, sharing good food and drink.

Thanks, Laura and Alex, for saying yes!

Laura is not only the manager 

for Koronis Brewing Company, she is also

our brewer along with Sibley Mattson who is 

the assistant brewer. 

Yay! for women brewers.

This dream is also possible because of our investors.

All of our investors care about 

being in community and working with the community.

Together we are creating a legacy.

Together we have been working to

create a space that is fun, funky,

warm, cozy, and inviting. 

All are welcome in this place!

Pictured: Alex Naujokas, Bryce Savage, Devon Savage, Steve and Sheri Bjerke,

Shannon Olmscheid, Dee Johnson, Mary Peterson, 

Laura Naujokas, Chris and Missy Stanley

Not pictured: Aaron and Bobbie Kranz, Dan Savage, 

Dean and Heidi Howard, Neil and Katie Christenson, Tom Opatz, Brandon Fowler, Karla and Shawn VanDrehle.

Our story is all about connections.

Connections with one another and the land.

A fun fact is that Eric, Laura & Alex, and Sibley are all

Gustavus Adolphus graduates.

Go Gusties!

The brewery, located in Paynesville, Minnesota,

is along the North Fork of the 

Crow River and Lake Koronis. 

Many people are drawn to Paynesville

because of Lake Koronis.

Lake Koronis is roughly 3,000 acres and is known 

for its fishing, boating, skiing, tubing, and wake boarding.

The lake is surrounded by a 16.5 mile paved 

trail for biking and hiking. 

Also, unique to Lake Koronis is the Koronis Kafe,

a houseboat that serves food and drink

on Second Island.

Koronis Brewing Company is a brewery with a boat.

A land-lake connection that is about bringing people 

together for the sake of making the community

a better place to live and be.

We look forward to sharing in this adventure with all of you,

our beloved community!