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Festiversary 2025!

Festiversary – An Outdoor Beer Festival Block Party Celebrating Bent Paddle’s 12 Year Anniversary – is Back!!!

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Bent Paddle ‘Brewing’ a More Sustainable Future this Earth Day!

“We believe that businesses have a responsibility to minimize their environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future. Through our ongoing initiatives and partnerships, we strive to lead by example and inspire positive change in the brewing industry and beyond.”– Laura Mullen, Bent Paddle Co-Founder Leading up to Earth Day on April 22, 2025, Bent Paddle Brewing Co., a leading craft brewery based in Duluth, Minnesota, is proud to showcase its commitment to sustainability and positive environmental impact.…

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Live Music on the Cosmic Stage at Bent Paddle!

Looking for great live music in town? Stop by the Bent Paddle Taproom in Lincoln Park and catch rotating musicians performing throughout the week! Whether you’re in the mood for laid-back acoustic sets, high-energy bands, or something in between, we’ve got a lineup that keeps things fresh and exciting.…

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Bending Traditions (and Making Great Beer!) Since 2013 The Story of Bent Paddle Brewing Co. – Shared by Co-Founders Karen Tonnis, and Laura Mullen

Like many native Duluthians, Laura Mullen wanted to experience life elsewhere for a while before settling down. But, the siren song of Duluth – including the chilly climate and “perfect beer-brewing water,” among other enticements – ultimately brought her home.…

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Bent Paddle Brewing on Taking Risks and Giving Back | Credible Brand Podcast

Listen to co-founders, Laura and Karen, of Bent Paddle Brewing, share their journey of starting a craft beer brewery with a focus on sustainability and community engagement. They discuss the division of duties among the four co-founders and the implementation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System to streamline operations.…

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Hop Stream | Just Hops!

Hop Stream is a playful and invigorating non-alcoholic, non-canna sparkling water crafted with the crisp, clean water of Lake Superior and natural hop flavors. Unencumbered by alcohol, canna, calories or carbs, you need good water to make hop water.…

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Bent Paddle Celebrates 10 Transformative Years!

During our 10 years to brewing, we have crafted over 250 unique beers, supported over 6-hundred nonprofits, and won around 65 awards. Thank you to the community and paddlers that have supported us! We couldn’t have gone this far without you!…

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Buying Local Supports Local

Coming out of a pandemic into high inflation has been tough on everyone, especially local small business owners. Bent Paddle is committed to keeping our beers as affordable as possible so we are shouldering these cost increases directly.…

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Meet Maris, Bent Paddle’s Newest Taproom Resident

The river otter’s return to the St. Louis River and the Duluth Harbor is a sign that we’re doing something right. Their numbers dwindled during the era of wetlands destruction and widespread water pollution, but have surged since policies favoring clean water have been in force. We are lucky to reside in the Lincoln Park Craft District where creativity and arts are embraced and are proud to have this installation right outside our taproom.…

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Lime Light Lager

Step into the Lime Light! There is a beer for every occasion, and our Lime Light Lager is perfect for the calorie-conscious or the craft beer lover looking to “lighten” things up – all with a twist of lime.…

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Retro Haze

A smooth, hazy pale ale with a nostalgic twist. Bursting with juicy citrus and tropical hop notes, it balances a mellow bitterness with a pillowy, soft finish. Ideal for those who crave a laid-back vibe and smooth yet bold retro flavor.…

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Hop Stream – Just Hops

Just Hops is a playful and invigorating non-alcoholic water crafted with natural hop flavors. With zero calories and zero carbs, it’s the perfect refreshing companion for your adventures. Hop Stream captures the essence of El Dorado and Mosaic hops, creating a crisp and aromatic beverage experience.…

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From day one the founders of Bent Paddle Brewing Co. not only wanted to start and run a successful brewing business, they also wanted to leverage that business to become a strong community supporter, partner and voice for the company’s charitable and sustainable values.

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Paddle it forward

Paddle it forward

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Happy Earth Day! We’re giving a big shoutout to

Happy Earth Day! We’re giving a big shoutout to our friends at @atlasgamesinsta and their incredible Replay Workshop! 🌎💚⁠
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Our team got to see how they take our used PakTechs, and grain bags, and turn them into unique and fun game pieces, coasters, bookmarks, dice, and other fun products 🎲🍻♻️⁠
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Replay Workshop is allllll about upcycling plastic waste into functional, creative accessories. We’re proud to partner with a local business that shares our values and help make the planet a better place for all 💕

🎉 Lincoln Park Festiversary Giveaway!!! 🎉 W

🎉 Lincoln Park Festiversary Giveaway!!! 🎉

We’re celebrating 12 years of Bent Paddle—and we want YOU to celebrate with us!

– 1 Lucky Winner Will Receive –
🍻 2 Festiversary tickets
🍻 1 glass growler + 1 taproom growler fill from Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
🍻 1-night Festiversary complimentary stay at Zenith Basecamp (5/10–5/11)
🍻 $50 gift card to Free Air Life
🍻 1 hour of private karaoke or shooting sim at The Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub
🍻 2 complimentary craft cocktails or mocktails from Altitude Cocktails
🍻 $25 gift card to Bali Asian Cuisine

– How to Enter –
1️⃣ Comment + Like + save this post
2️⃣ Follow all 6 accounts:
@bentpaddlebeer
@balibaliasiancuisine
@free_air_life_co
@caddyshackduluth
@zenithbasecamp
@altitudecocktails

📜 Rules & Regs:
Must be 21+ to enter. No purchase necessary.
One winner will be selected and announced on 5/6/25 at 12 PM CST. Communication will only come from @bentpaddlebeer.

⚠️ We will never ask for personal or financial info. Be cautious of fake accounts or suspicious links—due to the prevalence of scams, the winner will be contacted directly.

📬 Want to enter by mail instead? Send a postcard to:
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN 55806

The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be chosen at random. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

This giveaway is hosted by Bent Paddle Brewing Co. and is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta.

We’re not waiting for the sun! The Jade Wave is

We’re not waiting for the sun! The Jade Wave is carving out those tropical vibes and is bursting with personality. Come experiance the newest seltzer to the lineup. It’s a crusher!⁠
Pineapple +⁠
Citrus Orange Tang + Twist⁠
Mango + Touch of coconut 🥥🌴

A lil Muse, a lil gummy - no better way to celebra

A lil Muse, a lil gummy - no better way to celebrate 4/20 😉 ⁠
We'll be closed tomorrow buuuut there's time to grab some treats to help you celebrate it alllll day long

Still celebrating our two awards last weekend at t

Still celebrating our two awards last weekend at the @mncraftbrewersguild Cup Awards! 🥈14° Amber Ale and Towering Pines! It's looking like the perfect weekend to stop on by and grab yourself a winner 😊

Nothin' like having a Bent Hop after getting the p

Nothin' like having a Bent Hop after getting the planter ready for spring! ☀️🍻

We've still got a handful of volunteer spots for F

We've still got a handful of volunteer spots for Festiversary!! If you're looking for a ticket to the coolest thing in town send us a message at volunteer@bentpaddlebrewing.com! ⁠
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What's the benefit?? ⁠
- Free Festiversary Entry for the Opposite Shift Worked⁠
- Commemorative Festiversary Pint Glass⁠
- Two (2) Free Festiversary Pint Cards⁠
- Commemorative Festiversary Swag⁠
- 2nd Shift Volunteers - Two (2) Penny Pint Cards for Use in the Taproom at a Later Date!⁠
- A Great Day of Community Volunteering!

We've been craving Lime Light, you've been craving

We've been craving Lime Light, you've been craving Lime Light, we've allllll been craving Lime Light... Welp, we're all in luck → it's available now everywhere!

Cheers to 5 years to our Director of Sales, Scott

Cheers to 5 years to our Director of Sales, Scott Ketcher! Rumor has it he cannot WAIT to get out on the water 🚣

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Duluth, MN 55806

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Duluth, MN 55806

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