Minneapolis’ Falling Knife Brewing Co owner dies at 46

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Falling Knife Brewing Co. Tom Berg dies at age 46.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The owner of Falling Knife Brewing in Minneapolis died over the weekend, the company announced on Monday. 

Falling Knife Brewing Company owner dies

The backstory:

In a social media post, Falling Knife Brewing Company said its owner and chief brewing officer, Tom Berg, died unexpectedly at his home over the weekend.

"Whether his lifelong work in the Minneapolis music scene, his passion for the Minnesota Beer Community at large, or just meeting him out and about in the world, it felt like everyone knew Tom. And to know Tom was to be loved by him," the post read. 

Chief Revenue Officer Dan Herman told FOX 9 Berg was 46 at the time of his death and "his heart that was big enough to love everyone gave out. "

The company described Berg as a "dear friend, the visionary architect of what Falling Knife brews, and a guiding force in what we are and do."

Dig deeper:

The brewery opened its doors in the summer of 2019 with a full-service taproom and a 20-barrel brewhouse. Their beers can be found in over 200 bars, restaurants and liquor stores, according to the website. 

The brewery, located in the Mid-City Industrial neighborhood of Minneapolis, announced it would be closed Monday night to grieve the loss.