*(4.7) Awesome little place in west Duluth. I walked here from downtown and it was maybe forty…read moreminutes, which means you don't need to spend ridiculous amounts of money on the exorbitant cabs in town. Rant aside, very good ciders with a strong selection, including NA and THC. Maybe a tiny bit overpriced, though that's the trend these days, I guess. Ironically, I felt their takeaway ciders to be reasonably priced. Wild State is sitting nearby another cidery, two breweries, a distillery, with a handful of nice dining options. No offense to the others, get the pizza here and thank me later. This will be a mainstay of my seasonal visits.

Wild State Cider was one of the stops during our Duluth pub crawl, and it's always a place I enjoy…read morecoming back to. The indoor space has a great atmosphere, and I was excited to see they added Wrecktangle Pizza, even though it happened to be closed during our visit. We still got to enjoy a flight of ciders along with their popular soft serve, which was the perfect treat. The staff was welcoming, and the overall vibe makes it easy to spend a couple of hours here. It's still one of my favorite cider spots in Duluth and definitely worth a visit.

We wrapped up our pub crawl at Duluth Cider, and it offered a completely different experience in…read morethe best way. The atmosphere was quieter and more laid back, making it a nice place to slow down after visiting a few busier spots. They get very creative with their cider menu, offering unique flavors like Girl Scout Cookie and pickle, which were fun to sample even if they weren't my favorites. Their classic cider options continue to be the ones I'd recommend. Overall, it's a fun place to visit whether you're looking to try something adventurous or stick with a traditional cider.

What a great cidery! There was no line to order, and the dining room was a pleasant, cozy place to…read moreimbibe. I had a flight featuring sweet ciders that I can't find down in SE Minnesota. All of them were fantastic. They really established themselves as one of my favorite cideries in the US.

Loved the friendly staff and drink options. Their food trucks and nearby restaurants were a great…read moreoptions for the kiddos.

I had heard great things about Bent Paddle Brewing's taproom - and it did not disappoint. A huge…read morestage with music set up outside and the inside was extremely expansive. Bent Paddle Brewing Company is a family-owned and operated craft brewery and taproom in Duluth, Minnesota. The brewery opened in May 2013 and uses Lake Superior water to brew it's beers and hemp beverages. Bent Paddle's mission is to create a unique craft beer experience while also being sustainable for the business, employees, environment, and community. And they deliver on it all. I got a flight to enjoy some of their more limited offerings. Munchin Pretzels: An Oktoberfest beer brewed with traditional German Malts and Hops. I get toasted bread malt character with a bit of sweetness, but rounded out by a hop bitterness. The malt profile is definitely the forefront and I wished I had a pretzel to go with it. Infinity Stuf: An Oatmeal Stout that they went all out with 100 pounds of Oreos. Nutty oatiness, chocolate, and medium fullness. I appreciate it not being a Pastry Stout, but still get lots of Oreo character. A Beer of Their Own: A Hoppy Pale Ale brewed in collaboration with a Bar Of Their Own in the Twin Cities. Tropical fruit forward - primarily melon and cantaloupe, with a nice finish. Stratarado: A Hoppy Pale Ale brewed with Strata and El Dorado (get the name?). Tropical fruit, pineapple, some sweetness on the tongue. Liked this one a lot. ______

I spent a long weekend eating and drinking my way around Duluth, and my favorite brewery we stopped…read moreat was Blacklist! It has such a fun atmosphere, but also a wide variety of great drinks!! I LOVED the seltzers, particularly the blueberry basil, but the peach hazy IPA and the Razz beer were also amazing! Also, their beers are on the stronger side so take note if you are trying to pace yourself! Now for the fun-- Blacklist also has axe throwing!! It is pretty affordable, too. It cost $100 for my group of 6 to play for an hour. The instructor was also super personable and helpful! He kept it safe but also super fun, and he was able to step in when someone needed help but hang out when we were doing okay on our own. He also ensured no one ever had an empty glass and everyone was having fun!! I would recommend Blacklist to absolutely anyone, and would totally come back when in Duluth!

I had actually never been to Blacklist in Duluth. Now that some of the old Hoops Brewing folks are…read moreover there it gives even more reason to finally make the stop. While walking around Duluth prior to All Pints North I made a pit stop for a flight. Peach Hazy A Hazy IPA with Peach that brings you back to sitting on the beaches of the lake eating a summer beach. No. 15 Pale Ale: A down to earth original Pale Ale with lovely orange and tropical fruit notes, with a nice bitter backbone. Or de Belgique A Belgian Gold Strong with a touch of sweetness with waves of bitterness and malt flavors. Finally We Got our IPA: A West Coast IPA with pleasant notes from California yeast and bright hop notes. ________

This is always a MUST DO when we're in Duluth. It's the cutest distillery I've ever been to and…read moreyou know how much they love what they do when they painstakingly take the time to craft the most beautiful menu (each menu has a cool theme) and of course the most beautiful cocktails. The theme of the menu this past time was board games. The drink I had on my most recent trip was Princess Lolly and an Espresso Martini. My previous trip was mini cocktails. Mac was my most recent server, and she was not only friendly but very helpful on selecting a beverage. Drinks were divine! I also love their lounge with comfy chairs and fun games. On the previous visit, they even had live music.

Came here with friends on a Saturday night, really great cocktails! We were added to the waitlist…read moreand told there were two parties ahead of us but not given an estimate of how long the wait might be. We walked out to the end of the pier at Canal Park and then got just across the lift bridge before we were up, maybe 20 min? Went as a group of 5 and each got 2 drinks and passed them around so we could try as many drinks as possible. Every single drink was good, the balance and flavors were fun and delicious. All the cocktail glasses are mismatch thrifted which is super cute and fun! This is a distillery in spitting distance from the lift bridge so the cocktails were pricey, but definitely got bang for your buck. Realizing now that I did not take a picture of the menu which was a mistake because a quick google informed me they must mix up their menu pretty often! The theme when I went was Boardgames so there was Clue, Yahtzee, Candyland, etc. themed drinks. All were good, I got one called The Longest Road (or something like that) that had walnut bitters and it was just so smooth and delish. Excited to come back another time to try another themed menu!

This was a must-visit place for my husband. We were able to find a parking spot in the lot at 4:30…read moreon a Friday, but the lot was pretty tight. Many people were outside and on the deck on a nice June day. The ordering process was fast; my husband bought a flight, which he really enjoyed.

Food trucks available outside otherwise they don't serve food. The bartender seemed a little…read morepreoccupied and not attentive to customers. Seems like it could be a fun place.

Hands-down, the coolest cocktail bar in Duluth. Anytime I have friends visiting town. This is where…read moreI take them for a unique experience and wonderful drinks. It's a type of cocktail bar that definitely seems like it belongs in LA or NYC. It's a small spot, but there is about a 10 person bar, couches and lounge seating inside and then there are some tables out on the smaller back patio. It's also located above a very cool boutique outdoor store and there is a hostel located in the same building that partners to do boundary water trips, which is so fun. The cocktails are all unique, come in fun cups, and there is a large selection of items - so something for everybody. It's fun to watch the bartender make all the various craft cocktails and it keeps everything interactive and fun. I've tried a few different cocktails as I like to get something different each time and they always hit. We all enjoyed our drinks and sitting on the cozy couches, relaxing, and taking our time chatting. We ordered the stop and smell the flowers (it had chartreuse in it, which is very hard to come by in this day and after speaking with the bartender, he said that they have actually two bottles at a time each month, which is very impressive!), zero Italian spritz, and the jungle bird.

This speakeasy was amazing. Classic cocktails and specialty ones too. The service was just as…read moreamazing with our bartender. We love talking cocktails while drink one. This is one of those comfortable sized bars where you can get to know other people if you want or sit in a corner or at the corner of the bar and mind your own. Can't wait to come back.

I was quite excited to see what Duluth has to offer on our recent first visit (especially as a fan…read moreof Bob Dylan's music). Researching different parks, restaurants, coffee places and breweries, Warrior's art caught my eye. Curious to try the beer behind the bottle, we had the chance to drop by on our way southbound to Minneapolis about a month ago. Despite being in a multi-business strip mall, Warrior commands its own space the second you walk in. The owner was incredibly laid-back and welcoming, offering suggestions base on taste palate and providing a couple of free small samples before committing. I'm open to try any style myself, from the lightest table beer to the most robust barrell-aged stout; Warrior's selection runs the gamut in bold, distinct contrast. I highly recommend the flight (even if you're not the biggest beer fan, you have to appreciate the sword-shaped serving board). Personal standouts were the Barbarian Imperial Stout (much less harsh or boozy than you might expect) and the Samurai Red IPA. A short drive southwest of downtown, don't miss Warrior on a trip through Duluth. I may have to battle that commute from STL to make another visit myself someday.

Great backstory. This is the location of the former Lake superior brewery. The beer was pretty…read moregood. Super friendly service. No food but a nice outdoor space, you can have dogs outside. Nice merch