Since opening in 2015, the only way to get your hands on Forager Brewery’s beer has been to visit the Rochester brewpub. But soon the brewery’s beers will be distributed under a new beer brand set to launch in early 2020—Humble Forager Brewery. Humble Forager Brewery will use recipes developed at Forager Brewery to produce … [ Read more]
Fitgers and Duluth Pack present Duluth Pack Pale Ale
Duluth Pack and Fitger’s Brewhouse Brewery and Grill are once again combining their creative minds and gracing beer lovers with a collaboration beer: Duluth Pack Pale Ale. In 2013, they partnered to create a customized specialty growler pack. Now, they have something to go inside of it. “Having the opportunity to have a brew in reference to Duluth … [ Read more]
Fitger’s Brewhouse releases limited Constellation Series beers
The brewers at Duluth’s Fitger’s Brewhouse are embracing their darker sides in a new series of limited-edition beers. The five Constellation Series beers, which debuted at Winterfest and range from a Czech dark lager to a strong dark sour ale, are each named for a different constellation and fall on the high side of the SRM … [ Read more]
Fitger’s Brewhouse turns 20, releases annual Cherry Batch
Duluth’s iconic brewpub is turning 20 years old this week and is celebrating with the release of its annual Cherry Batch, a red ale with nearly 1,000 pounds of Door County cherries. After 20 years, the brewpub is seeing some major changes with co-founder Tim Nelson selling his stake to business partner Rod Raymond, and with the … [ Read more]
Major ownership, brewer changes at Fitger’s Brewhouse
A lot has changed in the beer world since Tim Nelson and Rod Raymond opened Fitger’s Brewhouse in 1995 as one of only four breweries operating in the state of Minnesota. Today some big changes for the Duluth brewpub were announced. Nelson is selling his interests in the business to Raymond and head brewer Dave Hoops is … [ Read more]
Homegrown Hempen Ale Returns to Fitger’s Brewhouse
The Homegrown Music Festival is returning to the Twin Ports of Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wis., April 26 – May 3 and along with it comes the return of Fitger’s Brewhouse’s “gateway beer,” Homegrown Hempen Ale. Described as a “full-bodied amber ale,” the beer is brewed with ground hemp seeds and carries an ABV of … [ Read more]
The Mill: Dabbling, Kielbasas, 99-packs and More
The Mill is back to work, back to school, back to the grind. Now that September is upon us, it’s imperative to squeeze out every last ounce of summer. And what better way to do that than by coming to Midway Stadium this Saturday for the Summer Beer Dabbler? Events: Kramarczuk’s is holding their 5th … [ Read more]
FDA rule that threatens brewer-farmer relationships to be reconsidered
By Joseph Alton, @JoeAlton Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH) is requesting that the FDA exempts beer and alcohol facilities from the animal feed rule. Spent grain is a natural byproduct of the brewing process. After grains have been used in the mashing process they remain nutritionally viable as feed for dairy and beef cattle. In fact, leftover grains … [ Read more]