About

Bent Paddle Brewing Co. is a family-owned craft brewery in Duluth, MN, founded in 2013, producing a range of beers like Bent Hop IPA and Grapefruit Light Lager, alongside hemp/THC beverages under their Canna line. They operate a family-friendly taproom in Lincoln Park with live music, events, food trucks, and emphasize community support and sustainability. Known for Festiversary block party and commitment to local farmers and environmental initiatives.

Bent Hop IPA Grapefruit Light Lager Harness Rye IPA Hemp/THC Beverages (Canna) Festiversary block party Sustainability and community focus
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Busy taproom atmosphere Grapefruit Light Lager can Harness Rye IPA can Bent Hop IPA can Taproom or event photo
What They Make
Grapefruit Light Lager
Light lager with burst of citrus, perfect for calorie-conscious drinkers.
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Harness Rye IPA
IPA with oats, rye, malted barley and enormous hop load.
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Bent Hop IPA
Minnesota's IPA, a true original from Bent Paddle.
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Venture Pils
Pilsner style beer.
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14 Degree
Beer offering.
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Black
Dark beer.
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Cold Press Black
Cold press black beer.
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Light Lager
Light lager.
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Lime Lite
Lime light beer.
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Retro Haze
Hazy beer.
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Snowmaker
Winter beer.
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Canna Hemp Beverages
Hemp/THC beverages manufactured and sold alongside beers.
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Awards
Multiple medals at Great American Beer Festival 2023
recognized for sustainability initiatives by Minnesota Brewers Guild. 2023
Upcoming Events
On The Record New Member Drive & Current Member Party
Thursday, April 16
Member party event.
Live Music: Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew
Thursday, April 16
Live music performance.
Blingo!! with the Crunchy Bunch
Friday, April 17
Blingo event.
Festiversary 2026
2026
Outdoor beer festival block party celebrating 13th anniversary.
Latest News

Grapefruit Light Lager coming soon; Festiversary 2026 announced; Bent Hop IPA highlighted as Minnesota's IPA; Live music on Cosmic Stage; Sustainability efforts for Earth Day 2025; Federal bill on hemp/THC beverages.