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What’s Tappening – March

Festiversary Tickets on Sale Now! Festiversary tickets are on sale now! Get your tickets, book your hotels and save! We’ve got an amazing line up this year featuring: Tropical DJ Vibes Curated by TNT HiFi, plus music from Berserk Blondes, Tin Can Gin, Boss Mama & The Jebberhooch with guests from Hot Tamale Cosmos, Feeding Leroy, and Wetland Willows, Gochujang, Kiss the Tiger, and Big Wave Dave and The Ripples.…
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Festiversary 2026!

Festiversary – An Outdoor Beer Festival Block Party Celebrating Bent Paddle’s 13 Year Anniversary – is Back!!!
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Bent Hop: Minnesota’s 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.…
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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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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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Event Rental at Bent Paddle in Duluth, MN

Make your next event rental in Duluth unforgettable by booking your rental space at Bent Paddle Brewing Co.!
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Harness Rye IPA

Harness IPA celebrates the tethered teamwork and balance that typifies the deployment of a harness. Harness IPA supports an enormous hop load with and anchored malt bill of oats, rye and malted barley. Climbing gear is not necessary to enjoy this beer! …
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Harness RYE IPA available now
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Federal Bill Passed Impacting Hemp/THC Beverages

Bent Paddle Brewing Co. has been safely manufacturing and selling hemp products for years, alongside so many other Minnesota breweries and cideries — working closely with local farmers and emulsion suppliers. When beer sales began to decline, hemp literally helped save our small businesses.…
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These 5 Minnesota Beaches Should be on Your North Shore Bucket List.

Minnesota’s North Shore is a haven for nature enthusiasts and beach lovers alike! Check out these five beaches you don’t want to miss on your next trip up the shore.
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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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Snowmaker Pale Ale

Sometimes lake effect snow isn’t enough to blanket our thirst – enter Snow Maker. Our version of a Robust Pale Ale piles on Centennial and Simcoe hops for a wonderfully groomed bitterness that carves through the malt backbone.…
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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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