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EARTH RIDER FEST 2025
Earth Rider Brewery is thrilled to announce event details for the seventh annual Earth Rider Fest, taking place this Saturday, August 16th. This year’s festival will mark the brewery’s eight-year anniversary with live music and special small batch beer releases.…</p>
Aug 143 min read


Craft Brewing And Silent Sports: Kindred Spirits
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…</p>
Aug 53 min read


Brewing Competitions: The Sport of Brewing
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…</p>
May 93 min read


Recipes to Fuel your Adventures
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. …</p>
Jan 155 min read


Pacific Northwest Hop-growers Impress Earth Rider Brewers
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…</p>
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Festbier is the Life of the Party!
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,…</p>
Sep 13, 20242 min read


Why Earth Rider is Superior Craft Beer
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…</p>
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Earth Rider Loves Trail Blazers
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…</p>
Mar 1, 20241 min read


Bock Beer is brewed for celebrations!
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…</p>
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Selecting the perfect Craft Beer for any occasion
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.
Dec 6, 20233 min read


Hand Selected Hops Create Superior Flavors
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...
Sep 28, 20232 min read


New Beer and Fun Times at Earth Rider
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...
Apr 8, 20211 min read


Tis the Season
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’ special from us to keep!
Dec 6, 20202 min read
EARTH RIDER FEST 2020
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....
Jul 17, 20204 min read
COVID-19: Curbside Orders & Taproom Adjustments
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...
Mar 16, 20201 min read
2019's Earth Rider Life Shot of the Week Champion
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 ...
Jan 8, 20201 min read
Earth Rider 2019 Rewind
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...
Dec 30, 20191 min read
Making of Earth Rider Bière de Garde
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...
Oct 24, 20191 min read
Earth Rider Brewery Wins Gold Medal at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival®
Duluth Coffee Pale Ale stands out at world’s largest commercial beer competition Earth Rider Brewery was awarded a gold medal at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, the world’s largest commercial beer competition. The GABF, presented by the...
Oct 14, 20192 min read
In Honor of Wisconsin’s Craft Brewery Day A.B.S.F. Announces Official Beer of the Birkie
Earth Rider Brewery named “Official Beer of the Birkie” The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation announced a new relationship with Earth Rider Brewery. Launching with the Birkie Trail Run Festival, Earth Rider Brewery is now providing the Official Beer of the...
Sep 27, 20192 min read
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