I had heard great things about Bent Paddle Brewing's taproom - and it did not disappoint. A huge…read morestage with music set up outside and the inside was extremely expansive. Bent Paddle Brewing Company is a family-owned and operated craft brewery and taproom in Duluth, Minnesota. The brewery opened in May 2013 and uses Lake Superior water to brew it's beers and hemp beverages. Bent Paddle's mission is to create a unique craft beer experience while also being sustainable for the business, employees, environment, and community. And they deliver on it all. I got a flight to enjoy some of their more limited offerings. Munchin Pretzels: An Oktoberfest beer brewed with traditional German Malts and Hops. I get toasted bread malt character with a bit of sweetness, but rounded out by a hop bitterness. The malt profile is definitely the forefront and I wished I had a pretzel to go with it. Infinity Stuf: An Oatmeal Stout that they went all out with 100 pounds of Oreos. Nutty oatiness, chocolate, and medium fullness. I appreciate it not being a Pastry Stout, but still get lots of Oreo character. A Beer of Their Own: A Hoppy Pale Ale brewed in collaboration with a Bar Of Their Own in the Twin Cities. Tropical fruit forward - primarily melon and cantaloupe, with a nice finish. Stratarado: A Hoppy Pale Ale brewed with Strata and El Dorado (get the name?). Tropical fruit, pineapple, some sweetness on the tongue. Liked this one a lot. ______

Checked out Bent Paddle while in Duluth. I'm not from the area, but I was already well acquainted…read morewith their tasty malt beverages before I visited. They have all kinds of beer. I like a crisp, refreshing, clean tasting pilsner, and theirs has been perfected. The place has a nice atmosphere to sit down indoors or outdoors and just hang out, whether it's a date or just with friends. I will be back when in Duluth again!

The bartender was great. They had 4 types of Athletic Brewing which I really appreciated. We had a…read moredelicious soft pretzel.

Love this place! The service was spot on and the beer was spectacular. The flight was hand picked…read morewith the help of the well-versed staff. With axe-throwing offered, there's a lot of options in this spacious location. In town for a hockey tournament, we loved the "Bar Down Pale Ale" beer and pint glass!

The service was good, but the 15barrel Ruben has lost it's 5star rating. The one I got today was…read morelike cornbeef/sauerkraut slaw tossed with Russian/thousand Island dressing. It's become the WORST Reuben in town!

Canal Brewing Company in the heart of Canal Park is a must see while in Duluth. They offer beer, a…read morefull food menu, and an amazing view of Lake Superior. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We opted to sit outside to enjoy the scenery and play a game of bean bag toss. There are several beer options but you can also purchase nonalcoholic drinks or other cocktails. Grab a crowler and a Canal Park Brewing shirt for the road.

Fantastic pizza and some good beer too!…read more First time to this brewery and I already love it. The beer, the food, the atmosphere are all amazing. Can't say enough about the pizza. The crust is perfect, thin and slightly crispy while still being soft and chewy. The pizza sauce is so tasty without overdoing anything. I hate it when a pizza sauce is too acidic and you will not find that here. We really enjoyed all three of the pizzas we ordered. I don't want to overlook the beer. Excellent selection of craft beer. All different styles and flavors. I ordered the Oatmeal Stout and their Pils. Both were very good. Looking forward to going back to try more soon. They have a live music schedule, a kids area, excellent selection of games, and an outdoor patio. Highly recommend a visit to Ursa Minor!

We absolutely love Ursa Minor and stop by every time we head up north for a weekend getaway. It can…read moreget busy, but we've always found seating options--even if there aren't tables available, the barrel tables on the patio make for a great standing option. The patio is amazing and very dog-friendly, which we love! The pizza is incredible and the beer is just as good. Highly recommend!

Hoops is very airy and a large space with high ceilings. They have a wide assortment of brews with…read morefriendly staff. A comfortable space for the whole family to spread out. It accommodates Hugh crowds with out feeling cram in to a place

Self-guided US Hop Passport TourStop (I lost count) for MN, which is already a claimed state in the…read moreAmazing Brewery Race 2025 We stopped in on our HD Lake Superior Circle Tour for a break - it's cool, rainy, windy & foggy - good time for a brew! $8 / 2 after the Passport bogo I had the #99 Wood Smoked Hefe Hubs had #88 Stout - between both of our ratings for both brews, they came it a 4 average. Staff were nice enough & informative, including filling us in on their favorites & recommendations for other stops along our planned route. Which reminds me, time to move to the next stop

The place is so open and spacious. They have a patio and concert area. The fireplace seating is fun…read moreto sit and visit. There is a dining area and a large areas for privacy parties. The choices of brews are numerous. The staff is friendly and attentive.

Food trucks available outside otherwise they don't serve food. The bartender seemed a little…read morepreoccupied and not attentive to customers. Seems like it could be a fun place.

Always a top choice when we go out to eat. Delicious food and good service. Good ambiance as well…read more I get the California burger every time. Absolutely scrumptious. Always leaves me happy and full. The fries are great too. Servers are kind and attentive. 10/10 recommend

You know what shopping can be exhausting! at the Fitger's building. Located right on the bike path…read moreon Lake Superior this place offers a bit of nostalgia, scenic views, shopping, and eating and drinking. I can wax poetic about wandering around the building but, that can be for another time. The brewhouse is a cool place to hang after you've become weary of hitting all the shops on Canal street. Nestled in the old brewery you will experience first and foremost some solid beers (take some crowlers home with you), and some decent food. I think we at lunch here three times? I think one kind of gets tricked into eating here. One starts with a couple beers, then an appetizer, and the next thing you know, you're onto an entree without giving it a second thought. Honestly, I don't think I had anything or tasted anything that was bad. My favorites here are: 1. Poutine: fries, cheese curds, bacon and gravy? that is always a winner. 2. Elote Dip is super good. I'd fight somebody for the last scoop of the dip. 3. the Pretzels are good. Love the cheese sauce....I would ask for mustard too, but that is just me. 4. Pimento Cheeseburger is a favorite like the little bit of kick it offers with the Jalapenos, and it was made medium rare for me to boot I did try a bit of the Wild Rice burger. It was OK, non-meat options are not my gig for a burger. the person who ordered this, truly enjoyed it. I also want to mention the their beer is fresh, well-made, and there is usually a taproom only beer available. I have missed it the last few years but, they had a barleywine that was outstanding. I hope that comes back. If you're in Duluth it is totally worth the stop. Eat some food, drink some beers, buy some merch and support this local treasure.

Unique. Outstanding pizza! The crust, sauce and spicy sausage is perfection! Wish we had one of…read morethese in our hometown

Food was so good! We did the veggie pizza and the pretzel bites and everything was a hit. So much…read moreflavor. Service was meh. Everyone around us had to ask for refills. It wasn't terribly busy. Music was really loud and annoying.

More of a restaurant than a brewery feel, but had quite good beers. The pizza was standout. Great…read morecrust, good topping proportions. Crust was thin and held its shape well, nice and crisp without being crunchy. Amazing. Also tried their homemade bread - was tops. Servers were wonderful, as well.

We arrived with kids ahead of the rush. Seated quickly. All told, staff were helpful and friendly ,…read morebut orders of pizza and a burger didn't come out together, making some tiny bellies a bit less excited. We were in the " solarium, " which was nice extra seating but was HOT. Tough to say the ambiance was worth the price, wait, or hassle. The Mätzen was a good bet, but heated up quickly in the greenhouse we were sitting in.

Went with my wife to see a concert here. It is definitely worth checking out a show here if you…read morehaven't been. Can't go wrong with a good outdoor venue. Especially one that's a little away from the usual clustered hustle and bustle of other breweries etc. The sound, drink and merch booths were all handled very well. Security could have gone a little smoother to get in but other than that I can't complain. I tried a variety of their drinks throughout the night. The tap shack Caribbean lager with lime was really good! The coffee stout was also up there, and the IPA and hemp and hops were good, but pretty standard as far as those go in my opinion. Really good stuff!

If you're in Duluth and looking to find a great place minus all the traffic. Or just looking for a…read moregreat local brewery. Earth Rider brewery is a great place to check out. Great beers with the Wisconsin vibe too go with it.