The old joke says brewers are just glorified janitors. If that’s true, they are the most driven, passionate, and dedicated janitors on earth. Last week, I traveled to the Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia with Cameron (Head Brewer) and Frank (Lead Tech Brewer). The convention was packed with thousands of industry professionals, from brewers to sales teams, all chasing the same goal: mastering the craft and connecting with their peers. The experience is a whirlwind of e

In Duluth, we know that once the snow finally melts, it reveals a winter’s worth of “lost treasures” (bottle caps, sandwich wrappers, and straws galore). This is the time of year when the Lincoln Park community comes together to give our neighborhood a much-needed spring cleaning. As we re-introduce our core values, we’ve shared stories about Work Hard, Live Wild, Boldly Curious, and Made for the Northland, but today we’re talking about the heart of our community efforts: Do

By Amanda Agamaite At Ursa Minor, we recently gave our core values a serious glow-up. Our mission is now driven by four pillars: “Boldly Curious”, “Made for the Northland”, “Do Good”, and “Work Hard, Live Wild”. These values embody who we are as a company, and what we strive for every day as we continue to grow, learn, and serve our community. Historically, we’ve been comfortable living the “Work Hard” part. We set and achieve goals, expand our reach, and constantly obsess ov

By Ben Hugus "People are what drive us, our craft just allows us to create the tools that bring them together." — Ben Hugus, Founder We started Ursa Minor with three simple goals. First: to brew incredible beer with true variety from crisp lagers and vibrant sours to the deepest traditional styles. Second: to craft 'from scratch' pizza with real ingredients that make you feel good, not just full. And third: Most importantly, to bring the two together in an inclusiv