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Every February, thousands of skiers glide through the Northwoods on a ribbon of snow that connects generations, communities, and a shared love of winter. The American Birkebeiner isn’t just a race—it’s a pilgrimage. A celebration of endurance, camaraderie, and the rugged beauty of the Upper Midwest. For Earth Rider Brewery, the official beer of the American Birkebeiner, the partnership is more than a sponsorship. It’s a homecoming. Earth Rider is Proud to be the Official Beer of the Birkie in...

Allyson Rolph – Head of Brewing and Innovation, Earth Rider Brewery For more than a decade, Allyson Rolph has been a driving force in the Twin Ports craft beer community, known for her creative approach to brewing, deep technical expertise, and commitment to quality. As Head of Brewing and Innovation at Earth Rider Brewery, Allyson oversees every aspect of production, from recipe formulation and fermentation management to quality assurance, staff development, and new product design. Her work...

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 wine to improve the...