There will be hundreds of beers flowing at the Summer Beer Dabbler, this Saturday, August 20th at CHS Field (and tickets are going fast so get yours now). But if a person had to narrow it down to five beers not to miss… Bent Paddle Old Fashioned ESB The winners of the Lord Dabbler’s Cup … [ Read more]
Everything you need to know for Bent Paddle’s Festiversary party
April 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Bent Paddle Brewing Company is turning three, and taking over West Michigan Street for its annual Festiversary to celebrate. On Saturday, May 14, from 2–8pm, Bent Paddle’s block of West Michigan Street and surrounding parking lots will be filled with food trucks, vendors, activities, neighborhood groups, live music, and, of course, a whole lot of Bent Paddle … [ Read more]
Bent Paddle releases its barrel-aged beast of a beer
February 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Lots of excitement for the release of the Double Shot Double Black! Enjoy it while you can! Details here: pic.twitter.com/ulIICJrAcr — Bent Paddle Brewing (@bentpaddlebeer) February 3, 2016 Bent Paddle Brewing Co. released its biggest beer to date on Wednesday, February 3. Barrel-aged Double Shot Double Black is a robust version of Bent Paddle’s black … [ Read more]
Bent Paddle Barrel-Aged Double Shot Double Black Ale coming to bottles
January 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Bent Paddle announced Wednesday, January 27 that its Barrel-Aged Double Shot Double Black Ale, which they sampled at The Growler and Nomad World Pub’s Craft Collective Night, will be released in 750-milliliter bottles in the near future. Barrel-Aged Double Shot Double Black Ale is an amped up version of the Duluth brewery’s Cold Press Black … [ Read more]
Vikre Distillery to Release First Whiskey November 20
November 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Vikre Distillery has announced that their Sugarbush Whiskey will debut on November 20 in select liquor stores as well as their Canal Park headquarters. Sugarbush is Vikre’s first whiskey, made from 60% flaked corn, 25% barley and 15% rye. Those ingredients suggest a bourbon, but a maple-inflected aging process makes it wholly unique: “It’s shorter aged … [ Read more]
The Mill: T-Day Beers, Tryptophania, Christmas Markets and more
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Mill is just about set for Thanksgiving. We’re trying out turkey liver mousse recipes (like Tiny Diner’s, above) and we know which three beers we’re bringing on Thursday. Which local suds will grace your holiday tables? Any other T-Day beer events you’re excited about? Let us know what’s on your radar in The Mill by tweeting … [ Read more]
The Mill: Insight Grand Opening, The Beer Mile, Jingle Fever and more
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Mill is ready for the Holidays. We’re dusting off our secret turkey recipes, browsing the shops for new cable-knits, and drinking beer spiced with vanilla and cinnamon. What’s on your radar in The Mill this week? Let us know @growlermag. Insight Brewing Opens This Friday: We stopped by Insight Brewing yesterday for a sneak peek … [ Read more]
The Mill: Stouts, Trademarks, World Records and More
September 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Mill is bracing for the cold. We’ve seen the videos of snow in Calgary and hear that same front is headed our way. So, looks like it’s time to hunker down with some great stouts and terrible movies. Upcoming Events: Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness is hosting Brews And Canoes at Aria tomorrow. … [ Read more]
The Mill: Tandem Brewing and UV Resistance
July 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Mill is running a little slow this week. We’re still a little groggy from the all the sun, brats and brews over the holiday weekend. But we have good things to look forward to: Sisyphus opening, breweries collaborating, and one of our favorite festivals is just around the corner. Do you have any beer … [ Read more]
Bent Paddle Begins Limited Twin Cities Distribution This Week
November 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bent Paddle Brewing Co., which has been brewing beer for the Twin Ports region over the past 6 months, will begin distribution in the Twin Cities at select liquor stores. The following stores will begin carrying 12oz. 6 packs of Bent Paddle’s current flagship beers (pictured above) on Wed, Nov. 13th: North Loop Wine & … [ Read more]
GetKnit North Shore Brewery Tour
July 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We’ll admit, we’re a little late on this one — we had the opportunity to go on GetKnit’s first ever North Shore Brewery Tour way back in April — but better late than never, right? Let’s get right down to it, the North Shore Brewery Tour is awesome for a few reasons. First, if we went back … [ Read more]
