All Pints North Returns to Bayfront with More Craft Beer

DULUTH, Minn. — Bayfront Festival Park was jamming out for the 12th All Pints North event this weekend.

This year over 100 members of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild showcased their best lagers and ales.

New to the brew this year were THC-infused drinks for people to try.

Craft beer enthusiasts have the chance to sample and possible indulge in locally made beer from all parts of Minnesota.

“It means a lot for us to make sure that craft beer locally made beer breweries,” said Laura Mullen, the co-founder of Bent Paddle. “Like ours all across the state are employing so many local people and all of that so it’s just really important for us to get together and celebrate that people remember to to drink local.”

In recent years, All Pints North has become so popular that it generally becomes an sold out event. But a few festival attendees were looking forward to celebrate a birthday while drinking Minnesota’s best craft beers.

“It’s a lot of fun, but it’s really hot though,” said birthday girl Amy Bounsall. “I look like a glazed doughnut and it’s my first time here. Ten out of ten.”

“Ten out of ten,” agreed Ashley Dufner, Amy’s friend. “They need more seltzer options in my opinion.”

All Pints North will return to Bayfront next year. Each year the proceeds help Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild’s nonprofit mission to promote and grow Minnesota’s craft beer industry.