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Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
Brewery, Bar, Beer-to-go
1832 W Michigan St
Duluth, Minnesota, 55806
United States
(218) 279-2722 | map
bentpaddlebrewing.com
1832 W Michigan St
Duluth, Minnesota, 55806
United States
(218) 279-2722 | map
bentpaddlebrewing.com
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Ratings by socon67:
Rated by socon67 from New York
4.43/5 rDev +4.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
Nov 15, 2018
4.43/5 rDev +4.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
Nov 15, 2018
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri
4.11/5 rDev -3.1%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.25
4.11/5 rDev -3.1%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.25
Large, old warehouse building in a reviving area of Duluth. Very long bar and a huge seating area with games and other entertainment option. Good selection -- all the regulars with rare releases. Staff was very busy and as helpful as they could be under the circumstances.
Jan 10, 2024Reviewed by morimech from Minnesota
4.13/5 rDev -2.6%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25
4.13/5 rDev -2.6%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25
I thought I had rated this years ago but this is my first visit since the taproom moved to the new location across from the parking lot from the production brewery. I believe this taproom is also home to the pilot brewery. To say the taproom is an improvement over the original location is an understatement. Plenty of room with a lot of seating. It feels homey without the cliched approaches. You can tell this is a professional designed and not some haphazard amateur effort. You know the beer is going to be good and there are plenty of options no matter the type of beer one enjoys. Service is fast and friendly. Definitely not understaffed despite the rapid fire amount of customers.
Sep 03, 2022Rated by Pivopijak from Washington
4.01/5 rDev -5.4%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
4.01/5 rDev -5.4%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
In a former furniture warehouse. Big and open brick building. Lots of table and bar space. The beer is mediocre.
Sep 27, 2021Reviewed by Taybeh from Minnesota
3.88/5 rDev -8.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
3.88/5 rDev -8.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
Stopped in on a weekend trip up to Duluth for some XC skiing and hockey back in January, and mid-day this place was absolutely packed, so we didn't stay for more than just one beer. Stop in another time, perhaps....
Apr 13, 2020Rated by eithne from Minnesota
4.03/5 rDev -5%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
4.03/5 rDev -5%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
20191005
Oct 08, 2019Reviewed by deleted_user_1239096
4.82/5 rDev +13.7%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75
4.82/5 rDev +13.7%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75
Very kind people, good service and willing to answer questions...even letting you sample before you buy. Good selection and some they don't can and only available there. Stop in!
Aug 10, 2019Rated by IntrinsicD from Minnesota
5/5 rDev +17.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
5/5 rDev +17.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
HOLY COW!!!! The new taproom is amazeballs! The beer is clean and crisp and fantastic!
May 04, 2018Reviewed by ipeters1017 from Wisconsin
4.54/5 rDev +7.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
4.54/5 rDev +7.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
Some of the best beer in the state. Odd location and somewhat uncomfortable seating, but friendly, knowledgeable staff and a great selection, with nitro or CO2 options for most of the beer. Only drawback is they limit growler fills to the stuff you can buy on shelves anyway--infusions have been off-limits in my experience.
Dec 01, 2017Reviewed by runmn from Minnesota
4.5/5 rDev +6.1%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25
4.5/5 rDev +6.1%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25
While not in the most convenient location of Duluth, well worth the visit. Their taproom is quite small but very nice. Small taproom with a solid amount of seating.It was pretty quiet when I stopped by and I am not too sure on how frequent they hold events. The taproom does not appear to be able to hold large events. Not sure if they get taprooms or if there is any good delivery in the area. The beer is some of the best in all of Minnesota, between their flagships and seasonals, one cannot go wrong. Their double shot double black might be the best beer in all of Minnesota, move over Darkness.
Feb 14, 2017Reviewed by fredmugs from Indiana
1/5 rDev -76.4%
vibe: 1 | quality: 1 | service: 1 | selection: 1
1/5 rDev -76.4%
vibe: 1 | quality: 1 | service: 1 | selection: 1
I had received several Bent Paddle beers as trade extras and really enjoyed most of them. I was really excited to have their offerings on tap and buy some cans to go for vacation. We walked into the bar on a Saturday about an hour after they opened. There was 10 stools at the bar and we sat right in the middle. There were 2 bartenders and both of them ignored up for over 10 minutes until we got up and left.
It was unbelievable sitting there at the bar and watch people walk up repeatedly and get served while we were ignored.
Jun 20, 2016It was unbelievable sitting there at the bar and watch people walk up repeatedly and get served while we were ignored.
Reviewed by SD-Alefan from South Dakota
4.51/5 rDev +6.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25
4.51/5 rDev +6.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25
The taproom is almost part of the brewery so the vibe is industrial/modern. Fairly small but the service is decent. It's a popular spot these days and was crowded when I was there. The draw is the excellent beers.
Jun 07, 2016Reviewed by Umdrunner from Wisconsin
4.21/5 rDev -0.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.75
4.21/5 rDev -0.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.75
This brewery is in a unique industrial area of Duluth. The taproom plays off this location with a more industrial vibe. Though small, very inviting. Really fun place, I'd go back for sure!
Dec 19, 2015Rated by green727 from Minnesota
4.29/5 rDev +1.2%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
4.29/5 rDev +1.2%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
Spooky neighborhood. Cool place.
Oct 07, 2015Reviewed by CraigP83 from Minnesota
3.84/5 rDev -9.4%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.5
3.84/5 rDev -9.4%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.5
Weird location and very small. Definitely more geared towards canning and distributing than providing a beer hall experience. Worth checking out if in Duluth though
Aug 21, 2015Reviewed by OCTop from Indiana
4.37/5 rDev +3.1%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
4.37/5 rDev +3.1%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
My favorite in Duluth. In addition to the 5 flagship beers they had 3 seasonal, four on nitro, and one cask.
Super friendly staff. They had a wave of customers arrive and the bartender was swamped. The warehouse crew came up front and served and had a blast doing it.
Jun 20, 2015Super friendly staff. They had a wave of customers arrive and the bartender was swamped. The warehouse crew came up front and served and had a blast doing it.
Bent Paddle Brewing Co. in Duluth, MN
Brewery rating:
3.89 out of
5 with
2558 ratings
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