Beer

I make beer in my kitchen.

I am inspired by the infinite creativity of the brewing craft, and the magic transformation of flavors that occurs during the fermentation process.

I love learning about the long history of brewing and the many ingredients and processes we've used over the course of time.

I am especially energized by the rich ancestral connection beer offers to us.

Amanda Thorstad

Beers my ancestors made.

I specialize in the beers my Norwegian ancestors made, reaching both into the long history and varied traditions in Norway, and in the adaptations the immigrants made when they arrived in the American Upper Midwest.

Brewing as a living tradition.

Ancestral Recipes

Recreating historical beers from Norwegian and Upper Midwest brewing traditions.

Local Ingredients

Sourcing grains and herbs from the land around Duluth and northern Minnesota.

Open-Fire Brewing

Traditional methods using wood-fired kettles and stone-heating techniques.

Teaching & Workshops

Classes and hands-on workshops at Duluth Folk School and community events.

Come brew with me.

Check the calendar for upcoming classes, or get in touch if you'd like to learn more.

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