The Growler’s editorial staff partnered with official BJCP judges in a blind tasting to determine the best Hazy IPAs in Minnesota. The results may surprise you.
The Mill: Bent Paddle building new taproom and pilot brewery
Bent Paddle Brewing is relocating its taproom to a larger space in a historic building right across the street from its current production brewery. The move will result in an expansion both for the taproom and for production, with the addition of a seven-barrel pilot brewing system for more experimental small-batch brews. There will also … [ Read more]
Everything you need to know for Bent Paddle’s Festiversary party
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 announces Hop Forest, a new double IPA
Fresh off winning the Lord Dabbler’s Cup at the Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival, Bent Paddle Brewing announced their newest seasonal offering, a double IPA called Hop Forest. Hop Forest will be sold in four-packs though the official release date has yet to be made public. Visit Bent Paddle Brewing’s website for more details as … [ Read more]
Firefighters and breweries bring warmth to kids in Minnesota one coat at a time
It’s almost unfathomable to consider enduring a Minnesota winter without a thick, warm, well-made, secure winter jacket. But thousands of people find themselves facing the harsh winds and biting temperatures each year without a coat to protect them. Many of those individuals are children. Operation Warm was founded in 2002 with the goal of serving … [ Read more]
Minnesota scores Gold, Silver, and Bronze at the Great American Beer Festival 2014
Brewers and representatives from more than 700 breweries from across the nation traveled to Denver this past weekend to participate in the largest U.S. beer competition and public festival—the 2014 Great American Beer Festival. Over 200 beer experts from ten countries tasted 5,507 commercial entries rating them across 145 different beer styles. Amidst this astounding … [ Read more]
Bent Paddle Brewing celebrates its 1st Festiversary this Saturday, May 17
Happy 1st birthday to Bent Paddle Brewing Company. The 30bbl brewery in Duluth, Minnesota, made quite a splash in the craft beer community in their first year and are going to celebrate with an outdoor festival Saturday, May 17 in the brewery’s Lincoln parking lot from 12–6pm. “We are so grateful to the overwhelming response … [ Read more]