Bent Paddle Brewing Co. of Duluth

HuskyGrad Jan 05, 2013 12 Comments

I noticed banners on the side of a building off of West Michigan Street proclaiming Bent Paddle Brewing Co. taproom and brewery to open soon. Does anybody know more about it?

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nicolai

about 11 years ago 

They have a Facebook page. 

And here's a story on Heavy Table: Bryon Tonnis and Colin Mullen of Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

Hot Shot

about 11 years ago 

I've been itching for a local brew. It's refreshing to have an option now.

Brandon M.

about 11 years ago 

I'm looking forward to this, since this seems to be closer to the Keweenaw Brewing Company I grew to love while at college. Just craft beer, no food.

Bret

about 11 years ago 

Cans?

nicolai

about 11 years ago 

@Bret Yup that's what it sounds like.  There seems to be a big push to cans in the craft brew world.  Makes sense to me, I normally pour bottles into a glass anyway.  Cans are cheaper to ship and make and then hopefully are cheaper to sell.  I wish Surly sold 12oz not 16s but whatever.   Sorry Surly you may be an awesome brewery but you are pricing your beer too high for me.

DaVe

about 11 years ago 

And Bryon studied brewing in Germany.

John

about 11 years ago 

I hope they do more than just mild pilsners, like it says in the Heavy Table interview.  I'm not a fan.  I like IPAs and nut browns.  I hope they put out a decent variety. I'm excited to see an operation like that opening in Duluth, though.

Barrett Chase

about 11 years ago 

Cans are popular among canoeists, backpackers, and others who go places where glass is illegal or discouraged.

bentbrewer

about 11 years ago 

Cheers Folks!

I'm one of the four owners of Bent Paddle Brewing Co. and thought I'd chime in.  We are super excited to be Duluth's newest craft brewery opening in early spring!  We will have a 30 BBL brewing system and will be packaging our beer in kegs, 12 oz cans, and of course by the pint in our taproom.  We DO love a good pilsener so we will be featuring one as a flagship brew along with three other styles.  We will also be brewing seasonal beers of many different styles.  Barrett is right, one of the many reasons we are choosing to package in cans is the fact that we are avid outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy packing our beer in and out of many outdoor areas where glass is either discourraged or not allowed. 

Cheers!

Bryon Tonnis

digit3

about 11 years ago 

Hurrah for a canned Pils! Just say no to nut browns ;)

Good luck with the venture!

Jake

about 11 years ago 

Drinking overly hoppy beer while hiking seems to be the biggest driving force in the micro beer world.

Shane Bauer

about 11 years ago 

Just don't pack your cans for canoeing or hiking in the BWCA - even if you're really good at "leaving no trace." The fine isn't a small one.

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