Announcements

TPB Merchandise

You can now view the current selection of TPB T-Shirts, Hats, and Glassware at the online Thirsty Pagan Store. Click here to view the current selection of Thirsty Pagan merchandise online. Be sure to check out the great holiday specials and free shipping on TPB Gift Certificates!

Welcome to the Thirsty Pagan Family.

Welcome to the Thirsty Pagan. We are a small microbrewery and pub located in the historic Russel Creamery building at 1623 Broadway, in Superior, WI. Our brewer, Nate McAlpine, designs 9 unique varieties of beer for you to partake of. 4 of which are house specialties and 5 are delicious seasonal batches that rotate quickly.

The Thirsty Pagan Family is happy to welcome you. Our hours are from 4-11pm Monday through Wednesday and 4-midnight (or later!) Thursday through Sunday. Our most excellent kitchen closes at 10 every day. We have the best pizza in the world, so have some. Kids are welcome!

We are a SMOKE FREE environment 365 days a year! We like it, and since we own it, that's nice.

Please come in and join us for a pint or pizza, or both! We can't wait to see you!

The original Thirsty Pagan brewery

The original location of the Thirsty Pagan Brewery

Brewery History

In May of 2006 Susan and Steve Knauss purchased the existing Twin Ports Brewing Co. This simple sentence gives insight to the simple approach that these two took in producing a wonderful company, Thirsty Pagan Brewing. Building on a firm foundation of pizza and beer, our two entrepreneurs quickly took a down and out location to a thriving destination. "We recognize our potential in focusing on just two things, pizza and beer. Do those two things correctly, and the world will come to us," says Steve Knauss; and obviously, they have.

In February 2011, Gustave Axelson of the New York Times hit the road for a midwestern beer tour of northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Axelson's tour included a stop at Thirsty Pagan, but you'll have to read the New York Times article to find out the rest.

Just recently, Thirsty Pagan has celebrated their 5th year anniversary. "We continue to fine tune our well oiled machine, and look out for our next great adventure, just around the corner!" What that is, Steve would not elude to... However, with the Pagan's pizza and beer as their foothold on the restaurant community, we can only imagine what these folks may have up their sleeves.

Hours of Operation

Daily Hours

  • Monday-Wednesday | 4PM-11PM
  • Thursday-Sunday | 4PM-midnight (or later)

Dining Hours

  • Every day | 4PM-10PM

Special Events

TPB and COGGS team up to raise money to build more trails in Duluth!

Date: ON SALE NOW

Time: 4pm to Close

Details: $100.00 donation gets you a great cycling cap with the Thirsty Pagan and COGGS logos on it and some FREE BEER all year long!!! Every time that you wear your cap into TPB in 2012, your first round of beer will be 2 for the price of 1. There's no limit on the number of times you can use this deal through out the year, but it is only for your first round each visit. Ask at the bar for more details.

 

Need a place to host your event or party?

TPB can host your lunch meeting, anniversary party, club or team get-together, or work parties. We will even open early. Contact Paddy for more information and to make a reservation.
Call Paddy at the bar at 715-394-2500 or email her: paddy@thirstypaganbrewing.com

Live from the Thirsty Pagan Stage

  • Wednesday, January 11, 2012
  • 6PM | Little Big Band
  • Thursday, January 12, 2012
  • 6PM | Jason Wussow
  • Friday, January 13, 2012
  • 6PM | Stel & Lefty
  • 9PM | Kyle Scherz Band
  • Saturday, January 14, 2012
  • 6PM | Sarah Pray
  • 9PM | Honest Noise
  • Sunday, January 15, 2012
  • 10PM | Open Mic
  • Monday, January 16, 2012
  • 6PM | James Moors
  • Tuesday, January 17, 2012
  • 6PM | Chris and Wild Bill
  • Wednesday, January 18, 2012
  • 6PM | Little Big Band
  • Thursday, January 19, 2012
  • 7PM | Jimi Cooper
  • Friday, January 20, 2012
  • 6PM | De'ja' vu Drifters
  • Saturday, January 21, 2012
  • 6PM | Steve Turner
  • 9PM | A Winters Downpour, Lion or Gazelle, The Moon is Down
  • Sunday, January 22, 2012
  • 10PM | Open Mic
  • Tuesday, January 24, 2012
  • 6PM | Chris and Wild Bill
  • Wednesday, January 25, 2012
  • 6PM | Little Big Band
  • Thursday, January 26, 2012
  • 7PM | Jimi Cooper
  • Friday, January 27, 2012
  • 6PM | Stel & Lefty
  • 9PM | Excuse Me Princess, Machine 22
  • Saturday, January 28, 2012
  • 6PM | Bethany Larson & the Bees Knees
  • 9PM | Honest Noise
  • Sunday, January 29, 2012
  • 10PM | Open Mic
  • Tuesday, January 31, 2012
  • 6PM | Chris and Wild Bill

* Subject to change

How do I find the Thirsty Pagan?

Get driving directions here:

Thirsty Pagan Brewing
1623 Broadway
Superior, WI 54880
715.394.2500

The Thirsty Pagan Delivers Pizza for Lunch!

The next time you are having a meeting or a big wig comes to town, call the brewery 715-394-2500. Thirsty Pagan now DELIVERS pizza from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for businesses.

If your staff is looking for something new to try, or, if someone has been raving about the great pizza at the Thirsty Pagan, here is the chance to see what it's all about! Currently, Thirsty Pagan only delivers to businesses in the Twin Ports during the work week for orders placed in advance. No delivery fees!! Call now, 715-394-2500

What are the delivery requirements?

Before we can prepare and deliver our most excellent pizza to your office:

  • » Please place your order (at minimum) 24-hours in advance.
  • » Please have a minimum order of three 16 inch pizzas.
  • » Delivery destination must be a business in Duluth or Superior.
  • » Deliveries will be made only during the work week, 11AM-1PM.

How do I order?

Easy! Take a look at our specialty pizza or custom gourmet pizza then call us at 715-394-2500.

Thirsty Pagan

Nate McAlpine, master brewer

Brewery Selections

We have expanded the selection of beer, so there are nine different varieties, something for everyone! We feature 4 different house specialties: North Coast Amber, Derailed Ale, Burntwood Black, and Gitchi Gummi Golden.

One of the seasonal brews is often found on our hand pump. This wonderful invention allows us to have an English style beverage available at all times. The beers on this tap have a bit more flavor, and are sometimes dry hopped. The hand pump is always served in 20 ounce glasses the way the English do it!

Our four other seasonal beverages rotate out rather quickly as they are very popular, so, make sure to grab a growler on your way out the door if you find something you like. Because, when you come back for that same awesome seasonal, it may already have been rotated out!

Want to take our beer home with you to share with your friends? Can do! We sell growlers (64 oz containers). We will also fill other breweries growlers if you bring them in. We aren't fussy, we just want you to enjoy quality beer. Doesn't everyone?

Seasonal Brews

  • Capitalist Pig Russian Imperial Stout
  • Aged for almost one year, this strong dark beer is considerably smooth!
  • Broadway Blond Ale
  • A Belgian style pale ale brewed with High Gravity Trappist yeast!
  • The Black Pils
  • A Black American Pilsner with a firm roast charater.
  • Kick Your Own Ass Ale
  • This IPA not only has big hop character but it also has a huge malty backbone!
Thirsty Pagan's Hand Pump

Thirsty Pagan's Hand Pump

Hand Pump

  • Thirsty Pagan Brewing Hand Pump
  • Various beers handpick by the Brewers
Thirsty Pagan Brews

Thirsty Pagan House Specialties

House Specialties

  • North Coast Amber
  • Well balanced Amber Ale. Brewed with Munich and caramel malts.
  • Derailed Ale
  • Classic American Pale Ale. Brewed with Colombus, Cascade and Glacier hops.
  • Burntwood Black
  • Roasty, malty, Black Ale brewed with seven varieties of barley for complex, robust flavor.
  • India Pagan Ale
  • Thirsty Pagan's version of a West Coast style IPA, it has a light body with a tropical fruit like finish!
Thirsty Pagan

Menu

Check out our excellent eats and other treats by selecting a category to the left. Our specialty is pizza, although we offer a fine selection of appetizers in addition to the kiddie menu

Appetizers

  • TPB Bread | $8.95
  • 10" Round of fresh baked bread topped with olive oil, fresh garlic, cheese and spices. Served with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
  • Stuffed Mushrooms | $9.95
  • Stuffed with garlic, spinach, parmesan, secret herbs & spices then smothered with mozzarella.
  • Pretzel & Mustard | $2.95
  • In a beer joint, why wouldn't you?
  • Garlic Bread | $5.95
  • Made with real butter and fresh garlic.
TPB is Kid Friendly!

Even the kids love Thirsty Pagan!

Kiddie Menu

  • Mini Pizza | $3.95

  • 6" fresh baked pizza topped with sausage or pepperoni.
  • Mini Sub | $3.95
  • Ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato with chips and a pickle spear.
  • Pretzel & Mustard | $2.95
Thirsty Pagan Pizza

Customize Your Own Thirsty Pagan Pizza!

Pizza

Our gourmet pizzas are made to order using the finest meats, fresh cut vegetables, and topped with real Wisconsin cheese. For a dollar more, we'll make you a half n' half pizza!

  10" 13" 16"
Cheese $9.95 $13.95 $18.95
Each Ingredient $1.25 $1.50 $1.75
Ingredients to choose from:
  • Spicy Italian Sausage
  • Pepperoni
  • Ham
  • Salami
  • Pepperoncini
  • Chicken
  • Black Olives
  • Broccoli
  • Feta Cheese
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Green Olives
  • Green Peppers
  • Jalapeños
  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • Pineapple
  • Red Onion
  • Red Peppers
  • Spinach
  • Sun dried Tomatoes
  • Tomatoes

Specialty Pizza

  10" 13" 16"
Derailed
All 11 original ingredients, a real meal!
$13.95 $19.95 $27.95
TPB Special
Spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions and green peppers.
$11.95 $17.95 $24.95
Veggie Pizza
Mushrooms, onions, black olives, tomatoes, green peppers, garlic, spinach & pepperoncini.
$11.95 $17.95 $24.95
Mediterranean Pizza
Feta, spinach, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.
$11.95 $17.95 $24.95
Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Red Peppers, broccoli, spinach, chicken breast and homemade Alfredo sauce.
$11.95 $17.95 $24.95
Pizza Diane
Pesto sauce topped with chicken, feta cheese, tomato and spinach.
$11.95 $17.95 $24.95
Calzone
Select any three toppings from the pizza ingredients
$11.95    
Past Thirsty Pagan Specials

Past Thirsty Pagan Specials

TPB Food Specials 1/21 to 2/3

  • Northland Hawaiian | 10" - $12.95 |13" - $18.95 |16" - $25.95
    Our Northland Hawaiian is topped with smoked Wild Alaskan salmon caught by local fisherman Dave Rogotzke, sliced red onions, capers and pineapple; a northern original. ~Recommended Beer Pairing - Burntwood Black

  • Pesto Pizza | 10" - $11.95 |13" - $17.95 |16" - $24.95
    Pesto, tomato, green peppers, black olives, red onion, artichoke hearts and a sprinkle of feta top off this vegetarian treat. ~Recommended Beer Pairing - Tap #4

  • Wild Rice Turkey Soup| Cup - $3.75 | Bowl $5.75
    This traditional wild rice soup boasts chunks of turkey, carrots, celery, shallots, mushrooms, and freshly chopped parsley, simply delicious! ~Recommended Beer Pairing - Northcoast Amber

  • Please ask your server about our fresh house desserts especially made by Paddy for an outstanding finish to your meal!!!

Holiday Gift Specials | Contact Paddy@thirstypaganbrewing.com

  • Gift Certificates
    Buy a $25 gift certificate, get a $5 gift certificate free!
    Buy a $50 gift certificate, get a $10 gift certificate free!

  • Bomber Gift Set
    22 oz. bomber of the Sawmill Sipper and 2 color logo pints (a $40 value) for only $30

  • The Gift of Beer
    Growler glass + certificate for 4 fills-$50

  • TPB Gear
    Shirts and Hats-$20

Happy Hour

  • Monday-Thursday | 4-6PM
    $3.25 Pints

Daily Specials

  • Sunday Night |
  • $9 Pitchers from 9-11
  • Monday Night |
  • Late Night Happy Hour 8-Close
  • To-Go Special that includes 2-Topping Medium Pizza and Growler fill for $20
  • Tuesday Night |
  • $6 growler fill with any dine-in pizza
Thirsty Pagan Wine Selection

Thirsty Pagan Wine Selection

Wine Selections

  • Black Swan Merlot (Australia) | $4.75 Glass
  • Offers subtle berry aromas with cherry flavors and a hint of herbs that provide a smooth finish.
  • Five Rivers Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | $4.75 Glass
  • Deep, dense and rich with aromas of hazelnut and black plum along with a juicy entry featuring a full mouthfeel, plush tannins and plum flavors.
  • Cono Sur Pinot Noir (Chile) | $4.75 Glass
  • This voluptuous Pinot Noir is full of rich aromas and flavors of cherry, plum and strawberry, finished with a subtle spiciness.
  • Mirassou Chardonnay (California) | $4.75 Glass
  • A well-balanced, medium bodied wine with intense fruit flavors of citrus, tropical fruit and green apple.
    Redwood Creek White Zinfandel (California) | $4.75 Glass
  • Light-bodied wine expresses itself with fragrant floral notes of forward fresh strawberry and white peach nuances.

Thirsty Pagan Brewing Merchandise is now available for shipping.

You can now view the current selection of TPB T-Shirts, Hats, and Glassware at the online Thirsty Pagan Store. Click here to view the current selection of Thirsty Pagan merchandise online.

Online shopping is currently unavailable, but you can fill out the online form and Paddy from the TPB office will get back to you ASAP to confirm that your selection is in stock, and collect your payment information.