Announcements

  • TPB is OPEN for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays at 11AM
  • Sawmill Sipper in 22 oz bombers are still available.
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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, 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 3-11pm Monday through Wednesday and until midnight (or later!) Thursday through Sunday. We open at 11am Saturday and 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 7th 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 | 3PM-11PM
  • Thursday-Friday | 3PM-midnight (or later)
  • Saturday-Sunday | 11AM-midnight (or later)

Dining Hours

  • Monday-Friday | 3PM-10PM
  • Saturday-Sunday | 11AM-10PM

Special Events:

Live from the Thirsty Pagan Stage

  • Friday, May 3, 2013
  • 6PM | Rev Hilstrom
  • 9PM | Standard Deviation
  • Saturday, May 4, 2013
  • 6PM | Madame Gazelle
  • 9PM |Tangled Web
  • Sunday, May 5, 2013
  • Brunch | Haley Lawson
  • 6PM | Joe and Friends
  • 10PM | Open Mic
  • Monday, May 6, 2013
  • 6PM | TBA
  • Tuesday, May 7, 2013
  • 6PM | Chris and Wild Bill
  • Wednesday, May 8, 2013
  • 6PM | Little Big Band
  • Thursday, May 9, 2013
  • 6PM | Jason Wusso and Friends
  • Friday, May 10, 2013
  • 6PM | Stel
  • 9PM | Yeah Scherz
  • Saturday, May 11, 2013
  • 6PM | Madame Gazelle
  • 9PM | Joe and Friends
  • Sunday, May 12, 2013
  • Brunch | Haley Lawson
  • 6PM | Joe and Friends
  • 10PM | Open Mic
  • Monday, May 13, 2013
  • 6PM | TBA
  • Tuesday, May 14, 2013
  • 6PM | Chris and Wild Bill
  • Wednesday, May 15, 2013
  • 6PM | Little Big Band
  • Thursday, May 16, 2013
  • 6PM | Jimi Cooper
  • Friday, May 17, 2013
  • 6PM | Deja Vu Drifters
  • 9PM | DJ Nola
  • Saturday, May 18, 2013
  • 6PM | Next of Kin
  • 9PM | The Getarounds
  • Sunday, May 19, 2013
  • Brunch | Haley Lawson
  • 6PM | Joe and Friends
  • 10PM | Open Mic
  • Monday, May 20, 2013
  • 6PM | TBA
  • Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  • 6PM | Chris and Wild Bill
  • Wednesday, May 22, 2013
  • 6PM | Little Big Band
  • Thursday, May 23, 2013
  • 6PM | Jimi Cooper
  • Friday, May 24, 2013
  • 6PM | Stel
  • 9PM | Bernie King and the Guilty Pleasures
  • Saturday, May 25, 2013
  • 6PM | Ryan Van Slooten
  • 9PM | Madame gazelle
  • Sunday, May 26, 2013
  • Brunch | Haley Lawson
  • 6PM | Joe and Friends
  • 10PM | Open Mic
  • Monday, May 27, 2013
  • 6PM | Gaelynn Lea
  • Tuesday, May 28, 2013
  • 6PM | Chris and Wild Bill
  • Wednesday, May 29, 2013
  • 6PM | Little Big Band
  • Thursday, May 30, 2013
  • 6PM | Jimi Cooper

* Subject to change

For booking email benb@thirstypaganbrewing.com

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

The old brewery location

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 India Pagan Ale.

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

  • 5. Lawn Chair
  • This is an ale version of a Premium American Lager. Fermented cool, it is crisp, clean, low hopped & easy drinking. 5.2% ABV 11 IBUs
  • 6. Doppel-Ganger
  • A rich malty Doppelbock. Historically was the liquid bread for the monks, but this is a more modern higher alcohol version. Careful: it’s 8% alcohol could bring out your bad twin. 8.0% ABV 10oz
  • 7. White Winter Winery: Hard Cider
  • Brewed by our friends over in Iron River, WI. A nice hard apple cider with a great gentle apple aroma and a dry clean finish. 4.5% ABV
  • 8: Spring Saison
  • Spring will be here eventually... This saison has a nice restrained Belgian aroma and subtle noble hops 5.1% ABV 24 IBU
Thirsty Pagan's Hand Pump

Thirsty Pagan's Hand Pump

Hand Pump

  • Thirsty Pagan Brewing Hand Pump
  • Dark English Mild
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 kid menu

Appetizers

  • TPB Bread | $8.95
  • 10” round of fresh-baked pizza dough topped with olive oil, fresh garlic, cheese & 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
  • Served with our house-made mustard.
  • Garlic Bread | $4.95
  • Made with real olive oil, fresh garlic & cheese.
  • Bohemian Salad | $8.95
  • Fresh spinach, red onions, red pepper, mushrooms, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives & pepperoncini. Served with bread & a side of house vinaigrette or ranch dressing.
  • Side Salad | $3.95
  • Spinach, tomatoes, onions, cheddar & a side of house vinaigrette or ranch dressing.
TPB is Kid Friendly!

Even the kids love Thirsty Pagan!

Kid Menu

  • Mini Pizza | $3.95

  • 6" fresh baked pizza topped with sausage or pepperoni.
  • Mini Sub | $3.95
  • Ham, cheese, spinach & 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
Sausage, pepperoni, salami, ham, black olives, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, spinach, garlic & pepperoncini
$13.95 $19.95 $27.95
TPB Special
Spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions & green peppers.
$11.95 $17.95 $24.95
Veggie Pizza
Mushrooms, onions, black olives, green peppers, garlic, spinach & pepperoncini.
$11.95 $17.95 $24.95
Mediterranean Pizza
Feta, spinach, garlic & sun-dried tomatoes.
$11.95 $17.95 $24.95
Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Red peppers, broccoli, spinach, chicken breast & homemade Alfredo sauce.
$11.95 $17.95 $24.95
Pizza Diane
Pesto sauce topped with chicken, feta and mozzarella cheese, tomato & spinach.
$13.95 $19.95 $27.95
Calzone
Select any three toppings from the pizza ingredients
$11.95    
Past Thirsty Pagan Specials

Past Thirsty Pagan Specials

TPB Food Specials May 9th to May 23rd

  • Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza | 10" - $13.95 |13" - $19.95 |16" - $27.95
    A spicy yet sweet sauce that we have made right here at TPB. We cooked the chicken in this sauce and then used the drippings to make the base to this one. It is mixed with our TPB made red sauce. Put on the chicken, green onion, pineapple, jalapenos, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. DELICIOUS!!! ~Recommended Beer Pairing - IPA

  • Greek 3 Olive Pizza | 10" - $13.95 |13" - $19.95 |16" - $27.95
    A white garlic dill sauce starts this one off. We then put on black, green, and kalamata olives, sliced red onions, tomatoes, mozzarella, and feta cheese. ~Recommended Beer Pairing - Lawn Chair

  • We are discontinuing soup for the summer. Well, in hopes that summer is here. We may have some specials with soup if the cold wants to hang around though! |

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Happy Hour

  • Monday-Thursday | 3-6PM
    $3.25 Pints

  • Sunday-Thursday | 3-6PM
    $5.00 TPB Bread Special

    • Margherita - olive oil, garlic, fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese
    • Artichoke and cheese - Artichoke hearts, spinach mayo, parmesan, garlic, and melted mozzarella

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

Merch Specials

  • 22 oz. bomber of the Sawmill Sipper $20

Thirsty Pagan Wine Selection

Thirsty Pagan Wine Selection

Wine Selections

  • Black Swan Merlot | $5.50 Glass
  • Five Rivers Cabernet Sauvignon | $5.50 Glass
  • Cono Sur Pinot Noir | $5.50 Glass
  • Cline Red Zinfandel | $5.50 Glass
  • Mirassou Chardonnay | $5.50 Glass
  • Lagaria Pinot Grigio | $5.50 Glass
  • Redwood Creek White Zinfandel | $5.50 Glass