Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille 600 east superior. Fitgers brewhouse hand crafted beer and fresh fare of duluth minnesota glass mug. Irvin ore boat museum and lake superior maritime museum are cultural highlights. Our artisanal pub grub also has plenty of vegetarian options, like black bean chili, an unforgettable maple salad and our famous wild rice burgers. Celebrate the anniversary of fitgers brewhouse with the annual cherry batch release. Unfiltered, lake superior water, hopps, and dry finishing made fitgers brewhouse a huge hit in 1997. Overall, i was pleasantly surprised by the quality of both brew and grub. The fitgers brewhouse has consistently pushed the definition of duluths craft beer scene towards greatness. Fitgers also serves pub food that is both progressive and tasty and beef from their scottish highland cattle comes straight from their farm. Fitger s brewhouse brewery and grille produces over 1,100 barrels of local, awardwinning ales and lagers each year from our 10barrel duluth, minnesota brewpub. Fitgers brewery closed its doors on september 30, 1972, ending 115 years of brewing on the shores of lake superior. Try the beers, including a very drinkable americanstyle lager lighthouse golden via the sevenbeer.
Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille is a pet friendly restaurant in duluth. Superior, duluth share spotlight in brewery book superior telegram. Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille opened in the fitgers facility in 1995 after its founders returned from a ski trip inspired by the growing brewing scene of the western u. Chocholousek is the fifth brewer to head up operations at the brewhouse and says he looks forward to continuing the brewpub s legacy of quality and innovation. Our brewery is operated by a small crew of hardworking brewers who all have the passion for using small batch, handcrafted brewing techniques.
Popular attractions amsoil arena and miller hill mall are located nearby. Dec 08, 2019 the fitgers brewhouse in duluth, minnesota, offers greattasting and awardwinnind lagers and handcrafted ales that are brewed on the premises. Fitgers is listed on the national register of historic places. Fitgers duluth lakefront hotel, shopping and dining. Fitgers brewhouse cofounder launching brewery in wisconsin. The menu offers seasonal beers and specials every day. Thank you for visiting the fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille website. Fitger s brewhouse brewery and grille offers the finest in locally inspired cuisine and craft beer. As a longtime beer salesman, pete clure is happy to be a cog in the local scene even if the craft beer explosion has intruded on brands he. Fitgers brewhouse owner finds way around law to distribute.
New book on duluth and superiors brewing history sets the record. Here they built their duluth brewery and began making beer with water from the. Fitger s brewhouse, minnesota s original brewpub, serves inspired, authentic, and local duluth pub food to compliment your beer. Fitgers brewhouse, minnesota s original brewpub, serves inspired, authentic, and local duluth pub food to compliment your beer. Black forest torte eating contest 5 pm fitgers courtyard team beer drinking contest 6 pm fitgers courtyard. A great location on the boardwalk close to canal park. Mar 02, 2015 unfiltered, lake superior water, hopps, and dry finishing made fitger s brewhouse a huge hit in 1997. Fitgers brewhouse is expensive but tasty, definitely. Voted duluth s favorite burgers by duluth reader weekly, fitger s brewhouse s famous burgers offer a savory taste of fresh, local ingredients.
They plan to open in late fall or early winter, but the brewery wont be in place until sometime next spring or summer. The fitgers brewhouse is once again brewing beer on the premises. Be it a tshirt of your favorite duluth brewhouse beer or a growler to go we have what you need. The historic fitgers mall offers visitors an intimate shopping and dining experience.
We offer some of the best beer and artisanal pub food youll find in the duluth area. See uptodate pricelists and view recent announcements for this location. Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille produces over 1,100 barrels of local, awardwinning ales and lagers each year from our 10barrel duluth, minnesota brewpub. Bring your friends and enjoy food and drinks with us. Our covid19 coverage is available to everyone regardless of subscription status. Fitgers history historic fitgers on lake superior shop. The brewery s industrial smokestack and water tower now carry the fitgers name and star logo as regional landmarks. The new year ushered in some changes at fitgers brewhouse. Fitgers, as it is now known, has undergone adaptive reuse as an indoor mall with shops, restaurants, nightclubs, a hotel, and a museum on the brewerys history. But the owner of fitgers brewhouse, rod raymond, says he and his son, beau raymond, have found a way to work around that law legally and finally bring brewhouse beers to the market come.
The historic fitgers mall offers visitors an intimate. He took his first dip in the citys beery history when the owners of the building that had housed duluths last regional brewery fitgers wanted a history written about the complex, which now houses a variety of businesses, including fitgers brewhouse. Noon2 pm in and around fitgers volksmarch 2 pm march on the lakewalk the big dip. But the owner of fitgers brewhouse, rod raymond, says he and his. Our guest today, dave hoops, shares the secrets of starting up a brewpub as opposed to a.
Dec 05, 2014 fitgers brewhouse named minnesotas best brewpub december 5, 2014. Our collection of books features the history, cultures, nature, lifestyle, cuisine, activities, and folklore of our locale lake superior, the north. Fitgers bockfest is a traditional welcoming of spring with outdoor campfires, point bock beer, campfires to get your bock beer poked. Along with the candy bars, fitger s cranked out case after case of lovit pop, a popular favorite on a hot summer s day down at park point. Fitgers news historic fitgers on lake superior shop. The area s natural beauty can be seen at leif erickson park and rose garden and park point beach, while s. Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille home facebook. Award winning and just plain delicious the brewhouse offers so many flavors throughout the year that it s hard to keep track. Duluth s first brewery was started by sidney luce in 1857. Candy lovers in duluth during the roaring twenties enjoyed the fitger s flapper, the fitger s spark plug, the five cent fitger s nut goodie, the king bee nougat, and fitger s skookum. Like the peoples brewery creation myth, for example. Mar 09, 2016 the brewers at duluths fitgers brewhouse are embracing their darker sides in a new series of limitededition beers. The brewerys industrial smokestack and water tower now carry the fitgers name and star logo as.
Whether youre a local foodie searching for the best burger in town or a craft beer aficionado on the hunt for a oneofakind local brewing company in minnesota, youve come to the right place. Brewery duluth, mn fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille. Fitgers brewhouse and the brewery brewpub decision. Brewing history fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille. Fitger s brewhouse brewery and grille 600 e superior st, duluth, minnesota 55802 rated 4. Visit our bar and grill and experience the local flavors of duluth, mn.
Fitgers brewhouse our awardwinning ales and lagers are handcrafted in small batches using brewerselected, allnatural ingredients and pure lake superior water. Fitgers beer has been brewed in duluth for over 150 years and is the original brewery in duluth. Fitgers brewing company grew directly out of a brewery established in 1859, making it the first commercial brewery at the head of lake superior and the oldest continuously operating. The brewery and its people tells the story of those who. Fitgers, as it is now known, has undergone adaptive reuse as an indoor mall with shops, restaurants, nightclubs, a hotel, and a museum on the brewery s history.
Fitger s closed in 1972, marking the end of duluth s oldest manufacturer but the. The fitgers inn in downtown duluth was one of the best hotels ive had the pleasure of staying in i. Located in duluth, fitger s inn is connected to a shopping center. Book taps centuryplus of duluths brewing history duluth news. Saturday culminates in a bock hunt, volksmarch on the lakewalk, brave people taking the big dip into lake superior, 4person stein race obstacle course, black forest torte eating contest, and team beer drinking contest, delicious foodall events take place in. Fitger s, as it is now known, has undergone adaptive reuse as an indoor mall with shops, restaurants, nightclubs, a hotel, and a museum on the brewery s history. Located within the old fitgers brewery complex now a mixeduse shopping center, the brewhouse serves up fresh microbrews alongside a menu of beer bites and burgers, and occasional live music. The heart of our operation is the fitgers brewhouse brewery. The fitgers brewery complex was reopened in september of 1984 with a 48 room hotel, three full service restaurants, and a retail center. Along with the candy bars, fitgers cranked out case after case of lovit pop, a popular favorite on a hot summer s day down at park point. Alex coke chocholousek stepped into the role of head brewer on jan.
If you like craft beer, local food, and live music, this is one duluth restaurant you. Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille, duluth menu, prices. The bookstore at fitgers specializes in northeastern minnesota regional books. Bock fest 2020 historic fitgers on lake superior shop. Book the fitgers inn stay at this 4star businessfriendly hotel in duluth. Find local beer duluth, mn fitgers brewhouse brewery. Experience our historic brewery, learn about duluth craft beer. Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille, restaurants business in duluth. Fitgers mall offers duluth visitors an intimate shopping and dining experience and we are proud to be a piece of that experience. Ownership changes at fitgers brewhouse perfect duluth day. Fitgers was duluth s first brewery and was started by sidney luce in 1857.
Former brewhouse owner moves on a few key points from the article. Fitger brewhouse historic fitgers on lake superior. As it is, we had to whittle it down to the 590 images in the book itself. When the man who was hired to write that history died, dierckins and his copy editor finished the project. Fitger s inn was once a brewery in the 1920 s and 30 s but has been transformed into a unique experience for travelers. Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille is pet friendly. The fitgers brewhouse has consistently pushed the definition of duluth s craft beer scene towards greatness. I had a burger and the onion rings along with a side salad with both the chipotle and maple dressings to try. Learn about the upcoming events happening at fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille. Welcome to our links page, for information about other sites and resources on the net. The five constellation series beers, which debuted at winterfest and range from a czech dark lager to a strong dark sour ale, are each named for a different constellation and fall on the high side of the srm scale. Duluths premiere historic lakefront hotel and entertainment complex.
Our awardwinning ales and lagers are handcrafted in small batches using brewerselected, allnatural ingredients and pure lake superior water. The brewery s industrial smokestack and water tower now carry the fitger s name and star logo as regional landmarks. Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille offers the finest in locally inspired cuisine and craft beer. For the atmosphere, the rating is based upon the entire fitger s experience their superb location sitting on lake superior, the aroma of brewing beer as you walk through the complex, etc. Tony dierckins writes local history books for a living, but his latest release didnt seem like work. Candy lovers in duluth during the roaring twenties enjoyed the fitgers flapper, the fitgers spark plug, the five cent fitgers nut goodie, the king bee nougat, and fitgers skookum. The resulting brews are served fresh, from our conditioning tanks right to your glass. The star tribune reported that fitgers brewhouse plans to open a new brewpub in downtown minneapolis at 107 3 rd ave. Award winning and just plain delicious the brewhouse offers so many flavors throughout the year that its hard to keep track.
Our famous elk and wild rice burgers are made to pair perfectly with our microbrewed beer, handcrafted in our onsite brewery. The charm of yesterday with modern conveniences makes this a must place to stay. The brewery and its people hardcover historic fitgers. Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille 600 e superior st, duluth, minnesota 55802 rated 4. Duluth, mn fitgers brewhouse has won the vote in the growler magazines pretty big deal awards for being minnesotas best brewpub. Combining the relaxed ambience of a mountain brewery with an uncompromising dedication to quality, the duluth brew pub established a tradition of offering duluth. Fitgers brewhouse releases limited constellation series beers. Combining the relaxed ambience of a mountain brewery with an uncompromising dedication to quality, the duluth brew pub established a tradition of offering duluth craft beer, fantastic local food wild rice burger, anyone. Fitger s is listed on the national register of historic places. Order food online at fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille, duluth with tripadvisor.
Mar 10, 2020 order food online at fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille, duluth with tripadvisor. Selfguided tour maps of the fitgers brewery complex are available throughout the complex, and in the museum. Explore fitger s brewhouse from duluth, mn on untappd. Fitger s brewhouse brewery and grille, restaurants business in duluth. Fitgers brewhouse in duluth was just the fifth craft brewery in the state when it was founded by nelson and others in 1995. Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille produces more than 1400 barrels of award winning local beers, ales and lagers from our 10barrel duluth, minnesota brewpub. Fitgers wanted a history written about the complex, which now houses a variety of businesses, including fitgers brewhouse. Fitger s brewing company grew directly out of a brewery established in 1859, making it the first commercial brewery at the head of lake superior and the oldest continuously operating. Its no secret the craft brewing industry is continuing to explode in the twin ports. Jul 20, 2015 at that time, duluth had two other breweries, fitgers brewery unaffiliated with fitgers brewhouse and duluth brewing and malting company, but heavyweights from the twin cities and wisconsinsuch as pabst and millerhad a strong foothold in the duluthsuperior market, according to author and beer historian doug hoverson. Bar and grill in duluth, mn fitgers brewhouse brewery and. Customers are free to download and save these images, but not use these digital files watermarked by the zomato logo for any commercial purpose, without prior written permission of zomato. Fitger s brewhouse is expensive but tasty, definitely. The elk burger was subpar, i thought, especially for the price.