What to drink this weekend at Twin Ports breweries
DULUTH - Turkey pairing? Something sessionable? Après hunting suds? Local brewers have you covered with these new offerings.
Deer Camp Brown
Ursa Minor Brewing
Ursa Minor, in a knowing nod to its audience, has made a British brown ale to take to the woods. Smartly, this one has a low ABV.
Details: Get it at the Lincoln Park taproom.
Fitger's Natural
Fitger's Brewery
This tribute beer is brewed in the spirit of the original Fitger's lagered pilsner. The brewery says its light color and body replicate what would have been on tap in the 1970s, right before the original Fitger's closed.
Details: Get it on tap at the Brewhouse and in crowlers.
Bliss
Duluth Cider
This pretty semi-sweet cranberry and herb cider was made for Thanksgiving. Literally. Cranberries from Wisconsin, sage, rosemary and thyme round out the flavors. All you need is stuffing.
Details: Get it on tap and to-go at the Lincoln Park cidery.
These offerings from previous weeks may still be available.
Frankenstein IPA
Castle Danger Brewery
Halloween is over but Castle Danger doesn't care. This beer was made using leftover grains from past pilot system brews, hence the name. It has it all: grapefruit, pineapple, fresh cut grass and gooseberry. It's sweet and bitter!
Details: Get it at the Two Harbors taproom.
Valhalla Scotch Ale
Earth Rider Brewery
Full-flavored, malty brew with notes of caramel and dark fruit. Ascend to Valhalla, the brewery says.
Details: Get it at the Superior taproom and in stores.
Christmas Cookie Cream Ale
Bent Paddle Brewing
This limited edition holiday fave returns to benefit Bentleyville and will be tapped tonight at the brewery. If that's not enough, a couple other new ones are on offer: Double Shot Double Black (released Saturday) and the latest in the Wilderness Tuxedo series, a blood orange and papaya American sour ale.
Details: Get it at the Lincoln Park taproom.
Rocky Rappel
Canal Park Brewing
This red lager has a malty backbone, a hoppy flavor and light finish, the brewery says, "perfectly balanced, poised on the ledge just as the sun dips down below the horizon."
Details: Get it at the Canal Park taproom.
