Some of you may remember the Hamm’s Beer Commercials with Sascha the bear and trainer Earl Hammond. What you may not know is many of the commercials were filmed at the end of the Gunflint Trail.
It’s difficult to get a dog to behave in a canoe so imagine getting a fully grown bear to ride around in a canoe. That is exactly what the red canoe hanging above the retail area in the taproom was used for. Sascha stood on the gunwales in the bow of the canoe as Earl motored at the stern.
Ralph and Bea Griffis, owners of Chik-Wauk Lodge at the end of the Gunflint Trail, hosted Earl and Sascha at the lodge during the filming of the commercials. The canoe hung in their lodge until 2000 when the USFS took over ownership of the property. We were good friends with the Griffis and when we had an opportunity to purchase the canoe we couldn’t pass it up. It hung in our lodge at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters until 2015 when we moved it to the taproom where more folks could enjoy it’s beauty.
Today you can visit Chik-Wauk during the summer months, it’s a great museum and nature center at the end of the Trail. If you’re up there, stop by Voyageur Canoe Outffiters and enjoy a Voyageur beer!
We’re thankful for our long, cold winters in Grand Marais because it gives us another reason to celebrate. In Cook County we embrace hygge just like the Danish people do. Hygge, prononunced hoo-gah actually comes from a Norwegian word meaning “well-being.” At Voyageur Brewing Company we strive to create aContinue Reading
Cook County is a great place to be anytime of the year but especially during the winter. There are so many activities going on and we’re proud to be a part of many of them. We’re an official sponsor of the Gunflint Mail Run sled dog race happening on JanuaryContinue Reading
We hope you’re ready for some holiday partying this weekend. On Friday, December 15th we want to see you wearing your ugliest holiday sweater. We’ll parade everyone around at 7pm and then vote on the ugliest sweater, the winner will receive a $50 gift card to Voyageur Brewing Company. FollowingContinue Reading
We know folks get busy during the holidays and that’s why we’ve created so many reasons for you to visit Voyageur Brewing Company. We want you to add us to your “to do” list at least once each week. On Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30pm you can enjoy a craft beer andContinue Reading
If you’re looking for something to do in Grand Marais during the darkest days of the year then look no further than Voyageur Brewing Company. We have a full line up of events and activities to keep you entertained. We’re closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but open the rest ofContinue Reading
When the weather is too cold to venture outside or you’ve had your fill of frosty temperatures we will have plenty of reasons for you to visit us at Voyageur Brewing Company. We have a full line up of fun in store for the winter. In November and December we’llContinue Reading
It’s always time to celebrate at Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais. This weekend it’s all about Oktoberfest and great beer! Please join us for some awesome polka music, crazy games and delicious beer.Continue Reading
Why Should we honor First Responders at Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais, MN? I’ve been a first responder, a wildland firefighter, an EMT and believe me, we didn’t get the credit we deserved. I’ve also been on the opposite side of the card and needed the help of firstContinue Reading
When you live in a place as beautiful as Cook County, Minnesota there’s always a reason to celebrate. September is a favorite time of year for visitors and locals alike. The understory of the forest is beginning to change from green to yellow and the leaves in the trees areContinue Reading
Competition for Voyageur Brewing Company Ambassadors Do you love the North Shore? Do you find yourself daydreaming of paddling trips in the Boundary Waters and skipping rocks in the Grand Marais harbor? Does your trip up north always involve locally made Voyageur beer? We need you! Voyageur Brewing Company isContinue Reading