Simple enough that the first beer was probably an accident. The surviving brewery complex stretches for 720 feet 220 m along the lake superior shoreline and east superior street, one of duluths main roads. Be it a tshirt of your favorite duluth brewhouse beer or a growler to go we have what you need. The fitgers brewhouse is the brewpub that started it all. Fitgers was duluths first brewery and was started by sidney luce in 1857.
This italianate structure was made of chehalis brick, and replaced the original fourstory, wood frame brewhouse. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. New book on duluth and superiors brewing history sets the record. Thats also where fitger met fitgers cofounder percy anneke, who was a salesman for the bottling company that took over.
It also offers a mix of area history for teetotalers. A beer story explores the many ways beer established a niche in the north and continues to leave its mark on the region. Beer 101 the basics of beer beer is the simplest and most complex of beverages, all at once. Raymond scott the jingle workshop usa 2cd new sealed deluxe hardback book cover see more like this. Fitgers beer 70s ss tab august schell new ulm mn white background bottom open. The brewers tale is a beerfilled journey into the past. Fitgers history on tap tuesday, october 2 zenith city. On november 30, 1905, the flag was raised on their new, a sixstory tall brewhouse. The stories flow with the development of duluth and. The new book presents beer lovers with a historic lens through which to view their brew. Above there is the iconic bubble logo of fitgers beer. The history of beer and ale in the united states remains unmatched in breadth, depth and insight. Our store offers hip merchandise and apparel for all your brewhouse gear needs.
The brewerys industrial smokestack and water tower now carry the fitgers name and star logo as regional landmarks. The brewery and its people tells the story of those who. Sandstone for the foundation was brought in by wagon from a rock quarry at tenino. The menu offers seasonal beers and specials every day. Todd, 8 years ago i have a six pack of fitgers beer in a commerative wooden case from 1986. Its not totally dissimilar from ogles ambitious brews, but it focuses more on craft beer and more recent history. Beer production continued for forty years, until prohibition 1920 1933 changed matters for all breweries around the nation.
The historic fitger s mall offers visitors an intimate shopping and dining experience. 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 brewery in the state of minnesota until going out of business in 1972. A history of duluth written in 1910 relates, of the handful remaining in 1859 four men. Click below to book your lake superior brewing company tour. Vintage rare embossed rex beer bottle fitgers brewing. Grain, water and wild yeast from the air combined by chance, and fermented. Many breweries survived the dry years by producing near beer, or nonalcoholic. Fitgers brewhouse is duluth, mns original brewpub where premium beer and delicious food meet 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. Fitgers beer 06410 from our extensive collection of old beer cans and breweriana. The book highlights how research carried out during the last quarter of the 20th century has permitted us to rethink the way in which some ancient civilizations went about their beer production, and in doing so covers a timespan of around eight thousand years. Vintage hamms beer brotherhood calendar bear figure sign nice1.
Fitgers stayed alive by turning out new products such as soda pop and candy bars. While in recent years detroits craft beer scene has exploded with activity and innovation, brewing has a long history in the motor city. Duluths first brewery was started by sidney luce in 1857. There have also been some highly innovative technical developments, many of which have led to the sophistication and efficiency of 21st. Ownership changes at fitgers brewhouse perfect duluth day. Fitger s brewhouse is duluth, mns original brewpub where premium beer and delicious food meet 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. 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. Fitgers brewhouse, minnesotas original brewpub, serves inspired, authentic, and local duluth pub food to compliment your beer. Popular beer history books meet your next favorite book. Duluthsuperior beer and brewing history, duluth, minnesota. On the front of the sign there is the early graphic of the ore boat in the lower center stretching over the length of the sign. Bar and grill in duluth, mn fitgers brewhouse brewery.
Research carried out during the last quarter of the 20th century has permitted us to rethink the way in which some ancient civilizations went about their beer production. Brewery duluth, mn fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille. Our knowledge about brewing comes either from archaeological artifacts or written documents. The fitgers nonintoxicating beverage on the right was made by the fitger co. August fitger and percy anneke established fitgers in 1885 and grew the brewery into the largest manufacturer of beer in the lake superior region, and when it closed in. Fitgers duluth lakefront hotel, shopping and dining. Youll have to hunt a little online to find a copy, but itll be well worth the effort. Fitgers, as it is now known, has undergone adaptive reuse as.
The release for this book states it is brew dogs first beer book which i guess is true since partner james watts business for punks release last year was all biz based on the premise that, craft beer is a force for all that is good in this world, craft beer for the people takes a. Lake superior brewing company is duluths oldest craft brewery located in duluths. The brewery and its people archives historic fitgers on. Whether you are an aspiring brewer, history buff, foodie or simply an avid beer drinker, one of these books, written by some of the industrys leading lights, is sure. In the midnineteenth century, a wave of german immigrants, dismayed by americans penchant for whiskey and drunkenness, recreated their beloved, oldworld bier culture. A history of beer and brewing provides a comprehensive account of the history of beer. This auction is for a fitgers beer light up ore boat sign from duluth minnesota, not seen often or even ever in such nice condition. If you mapped the brewhouse family tree youd discover that many of our regions brewers and brewery staff have deep connections to the brewpub that literally started the craft beer scene in duluth. Fitgers beer has been brewed in duluth for over 150 years and is the original brewery in duluth. A history of beer and brewing provides a comprehensive account of the history of beer and is a fascinating read for all enthusiasts.
Brewing history fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille. Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille produces more than 1400 barrels of award winning local beers, ales and lagers from our 10barrel duluth, minnesota brewpub. As the title implies, the 173 pages of this book covers everything from the misty origins of beer through prohibition, homogenization, and the recent fanning out of styles and breweries. Probably not my starting point for the history of beer, but charlie bamforths book beer is proof god loves us is a worthwhile read. Authors tony dierckins and pete clure present from and sign copies of their new book naturally brewed, naturally better. By fitger s december 18, 2019 the brewing history of northern minnesota was built with passion, entrepreneurship and good taste. Fitgers beer historic fitgers on lake superior shop. Luce built his brewery a block and a half from our present site, and utilized a small, clear brook which later was known as brewery creek. Fitgers duluth beer it all started here fitgers inn.
Bottles may be picked up locally in duluth if so desired. Our brewery is operated by a small crew of hardworking brewers who all have the passion for using small batch, handcrafted brewing techniques. Some brave passerby tasted the foamy result, and was. These are the books you need to read to become a beer. Interview with dave hoops from fitgers brewhouse by ryan on january 27, 2010 in brewpubs, click here to read our interview with dave hoops of fitgers brewhouse in duluth. Fitgers brewing company was a beer manufacturer in duluth, minnesota, united states, from. He takes us on a spin through egyptian drinking history, introducing us to a 5,000yearold recipe for sorghum and grape beer flavored with herbs, and a thick and soupy beer that would have had to. Fitgers was a major local employer, producing 100,000 barrels of beer annually. Grain, is an excellent comparative history that goes deeper into the hand of man and craft engineering mindset that distinguishes beer from that other beverage. Vintage rare fitgers beer ore boat light sign duluth mn. The comic book story of beer is a gorgeously and ornately illustrated history of the brewski. Starting in ancient egypt, the book traces the evolution of beer and brewing up through the late 1800s. Lake superior brewing company tours the duluth experience.
Choose from 6 different historic fitger s beverage labels, the classic fitger s star logo, or labels of the current fitger s beer. Duluth beer it all started here fitgers beer has been brewed in duluth for over 150 years and is the original brewery in duluth. From the early days of the 19thcentury brewery through surviving prohibition. Without the back,and with the wrinkles,id put it in the 2 to 400 range. Fitgers brewhouse brewery and grille produces over 1,100 barrels of local, awardwinning ales and lagers each year from our 10barrel duluth, minnesota brewpub. Taste 5,000 years of brewing history as a timetraveling home brewer rediscovers and recreates the great beers of the past. Fink built a new, larger brewery on the present fitgers site.
Fitgers brewhouse owner finds way around law to distribute. As a longtime beer salesman, pete clure is happy to be a cog in the local scene even if. Former brewhouse owner moves on a few key points from the article. Revised ambitious brew is the story of how beer became american.
The story of beer in the twin ports isnt just the story of overalled men and daring women, historic buildings and the iconic breweries that filled them named peoples and northern and moose. Duluthsuperior beer and brewing history home facebook. Interview with dave hoops from fitgers brewhouse mnbeer. The natural beer bottle has a chip on the bottom rim. The history of duluths fitger brewing company, on tuesday, october 2 at 7 p.
Small brewers popped up during the mid1800s to support nearby saloons. Vintage rex embossed beer bottle in great condition. Fitgers is listed on the national register of historic places. Book taps centuryplus of duluths brewing history duluth news. In the words of the author himself, his tome was responsible for the bringing to light of many curious facts, so far as i am aware, never before noticed about the role of ale and beer in the history of mankind. Currently in restaurants and liquor stores throughout northern minnesota and wisconsin. His regional history books include crossing the canal.
Luce built his brewery a block and a half from our present site, and utilized a small. Luce built his brewery a block and a half from the fitgers present site, and utilized a small, clear brook which later. Rod raymond gives brewhouses beer recipe rights to son to. The history of americas craft beer revolution by tom acitelli published in 20, this is a fairly uptodate look at the history and development of the craft beer movement in the us. Fitgers fitgers beer cream 12 oz air filled can ss duluth schell minnesota 468. Gottlieb buschand leased them property near the present fitgers site along a clear brook that emptied into lake superior. His brewery grew, and in 1881 michael fink purchased the brewery.
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