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The importance of acknowledging each other with a toast is rooted in a community’s need for connection. Long before there were pint glasses clinking in taprooms, people were lifting drinks in celebration, honor, or simple gratitude. The act of toasting goes back thousands of years, to ancient Greece, where hosts would raise a cup of wine to show their guests it wasn’t poisoned (a nice gesture, really). Later, in medieval times, people dropped spiced toast into their ale or wi

Earth Rider Brewery is thrilled to announce event details for the seventh annual Earth Rider Fest, taking place this Saturday, August 16th. This year&#8217;s festival will mark the brewery&#8217;s eight-year anniversary with live music and special small batch beer releases.&hellip;</p>

What Craft Beer and Endurance Sports Have in Common In a world that often feels driven by instant gratification, there’s something deeply satisfying about the long game. Whether you’re training for a race on forested singletrack or perfecting a lager&hellip;</p>

Brewing Glory: A Look Into the World of Beer Competitions At first glance, beer competitions might not seem all that different from your favorite sports tournaments. There are brackets, big wins, underdogs, and years of preparation behind every performance. But&hellip;</p>

In 2016 when Earth Rider was planning the launch of its brand and beer, founder and CEO Tim Nelson with his brother and Brand Director Brad Nelson were seeking a local artist who made authentic and unique art. Their goal&hellip;</p>

The right fuel is so important when it comes to competitions. With the Birkie coming up, we thought it would be fitting to create some delicious and hardy recipes for you that are perfect for pre and post race nourishment.&nbsp;&hellip;</p>

Every year, Earth Rider brewers travel to the Pacific Northwest during hop harvest. Harvest begins in late August and concludes in early October. Again this year, Director of Brewing Frank Kaszuba traveled with Head Brewer Allyson Rolph with a primary&hellip;</p>

The history of the Festbier style and Oktoberfest celebrations dates to October 12th, 1810 when Crown Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. After the ceremony, Marzen (March) beers were imbibed. They were the drink of season,&hellip;</p>

Craft Breweries have been popping up for many years around the world. The trend was born in the U.S. in 1978 when prohibition-era laws were overturned to allow home brewing. A small number of inventive individuals took to their kitchens&hellip;</p>

Earth Rider Brewery lies in Superior’s North End neighborhood at the heart of the Twin Ports. The working harbor at the base of Blatnick ‘High’ Bridge is the brewery’s backdrop and offers dozens of trail systems within minutes drive. Twin&hellip;</p>

The bock beer style originated in Einbeck, Germany during the 13th century. Fruitfully grown hops of the region allowed brewers to create a more delicate and light-malt-driven lager that was different from the dark gruit (an herb mixture used for&hellip;</p>

At Earth Rider Brewery, we are in constant pursuit of an evermore pleasing beer. An amazing and ancient beverage, Beer is brewed in a vast variety of styles. Each style can reveal unique flavors, colors, and levels of alcohol.

Earth Rider brewers are back in the Yakima Valley for their annual pilgrimage for hop selection. Many top brewers from around the country travel to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to select hops for their hand-crafted beer. Personal selection of ingredients...

Have you met Brett? Our Brett IPA that is! This complex India Pale Ale was aged in French Oak barrels with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis var. Drie and then dry hopped with Idaho 7, it is light-bodied and dry with pleasing notes...

SPREAD THE CHEER WITH BEER AND GEAR THIS SEASON We are currently offering a few specials that make giving the gift of Earth Rider beer even more festive. You get a little somethin&#8217; special from us to keep!

Saturday, September 12th, 2-10 PM Earth Rider Festival Grounds Hey Earth Riders, It is time for the Annual Tapping of Earth Rider Festbier + Rare Beer Releases! Come for the beer, stay for the fun. There will be performances by....

In order to comply with the CDC's current recommendations, and to protect our staff and community from the spread of COVID-19, Earth Rider's Cedar Lounge taproom will be limiting hours to 11am to 7pm daily. Some tables, stools, and chairs...

Congratulations to 2019's Earth Rider Life Shot of the Week Champion Michael Granke! His Raspbecrush-under-Lake-Superior-ice shot blew us away. Michael will receive a crowler of Earth Rider Beer every month this year. Use #EarthRiderLife on your social posts for ...

Thanks to your support, it's been an amazing year! Here are a few of the moments that defined the year for us. Earth Rider won a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival for Duluth Coffee Pale Ale...

The Best of Show prize for the Northern Ale Stars Great Northern Brew Ha Ha Home-brew Competition included brewing it with Earth Rider for submission into the Brewers Association Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am Division...