Bent Paddle Brewing Co. of Duluth

They have a Facebook page. 

And here's a story on Heavy Table: Bryon Tonnis and Colin Mullen of Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

I've been itching for a local brew. It's refreshing to have an option now.

I'm looking forward to this, since this seems to be closer to the Keweenaw Brewing Company I grew to love while at college. Just craft beer, no food.

Cans?

@Bret Yup that's what it sounds like.  There seems to be a big push to cans in the craft brew world.  Makes sense to me, I normally pour bottles into a glass anyway.  Cans are cheaper to ship and make and then hopefully are cheaper to sell.  I wish Surly sold 12oz not 16s but whatever.   Sorry Surly you may be an awesome brewery but you are pricing your beer too high for me.

And Bryon studied brewing in Germany.

I hope they do more than just mild pilsners, like it says in the Heavy Table interview.  I'm not a fan.  I like IPAs and nut browns.  I hope they put out a decent variety. I'm excited to see an operation like that opening in Duluth, though.

Cans are popular among canoeists, backpackers, and others who go places where glass is illegal or discouraged.

Cheers Folks!

I'm one of the four owners of Bent Paddle Brewing Co. and thought I'd chime in.  We are super excited to be Duluth's newest craft brewery opening in early spring!  We will have a 30 BBL brewing system and will be packaging our beer in kegs, 12 oz cans, and of course by the pint in our taproom.  We DO love a good pilsener so we will be featuring one as a flagship brew along with three other styles.  We will also be brewing seasonal beers of many different styles.  Barrett is right, one of the many reasons we are choosing to package in cans is the fact that we are avid outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy packing our beer in and out of many outdoor areas where glass is either discourraged or not allowed. 

Cheers!

Bryon Tonnis

Hurrah for a canned Pils! Just say no to nut browns ;)

Good luck with the venture!

Drinking overly hoppy beer while hiking seems to be the biggest driving force in the micro beer world.

Just don't pack your cans for canoeing or hiking in the BWCA - even if you're really good at "leaving no trace." The fine isn't a small one.