Beer Can Appreciation Day with Bent Paddle

Lucas Kackman holding munchin pretzels beer can

Why We Appreciate the Can Beer Can Appreciation Day, celebrated on January 24, is all about recognizing the invention of the humble aluminum can. Cans allow beer to travel more responsibly than glass bottles, making them a more sustainable choice for us the brewery and for the drinker. Lightweight, durable, and infinitely recyclable, aluminum cans […]

These 5 Duluth Hikes Should be on Your Fall North Shore Bucket List

Bent paddle beer in coolie sitting on bridge in the fall

Duluth is a special place for nature enthusiasts and leaf lookers of all ages! Here, at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. We love getting out into nature any way we can. The cooler fall temps make for the perfect time to explore all of our beautiful trails located just a small drive away from our beautiful […]

Bent Hop: Minnesota’s IPA

Bent Hop Minnesotas Superior IPA

Minnesota knows good beer. From lakefront taprooms to backwoods campfires, craft brewing has become a defining part of how we gather, celebrate, and share stories. Among all the incredible beers that come from our state, one stands out as a true Minnesota original: Bent Hop IPA from right here at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. A Superior IPA, […]

What Sets Bent Paddle Canna Beverages + Gummies Apart From the Rest? 

Hightened Mule and Palomarita

Plus, What’s the Deal with CBD. CBN, and CBG, And Why the Entourage Effect (and Clean Extraction) Matter. If you’ve ever taken a look at any of the Bent Paddle canna beverages and wondered what makes them stand out about the rest as a high quality craft canna beverage, we’re here to help answer some […]

Summer Food Trucks at Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

Bent Paddle Summer Food Trucks

While we always allow folks to bring in their own food, and have food delivered to the taproom (take a look at this list of our local recommendations), we also love to provide food trucks during the warmer summer months. Take a look at whose bringing the goods to the taproom May through October The […]

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

Bent Paddle Boundary Waters Photo

“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, […]

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. Today, with a husband, child, her parents living nearby, and a busy career as the […]

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