Several Northland-Made Beverages Making Their Debut At The 2025 Minnesota State Fair

Not long after the Minnesota State Fair dropped its list of new foods for 2025, a list of the new drinks making their debut at the fair was released, and they sound pretty amazing!

Referred to by fair organizers as "Specialty Sips", these specially-made craft beers, ciders, seltzers, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks bring a combination of photo-worthy visuals and imaginative flavor combinations to fairgoers looking for a beverage.

Like many of the foods that make their appearance at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, a vast majority of the beverages that appear at the fair are creations of Minnesota businesses.

As in years past, most of the new beverages come from businesses in the greater Twin Cities area. That said, the Duluth area is the second-most represented region of the state, with a solid handful of beverages appearing at this year's fair.

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A total of 6 new beverages from the Northland are making their debut at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, with another returning beverage from last year, making for a total of 7 Northland beverages that will be at the fair this year.

Here are each of the beverages and where you'll be able to find them!

Northland Beverages At The 2025 Minnesota State Fair

Cherry Apple Pie Cider made by Wild State Cider in Duluth is one of the new beverages for this year. Being served at the Blue Barn (see a map), they describe it as a cider with "Bold cherry with notes of apple pie spice, creating a balance between sweet and tart flavors. It's like a bite of fresh pie in every sip." This cider has 6% ABV.

The Pomegranate Spritz, also made by Wild State Cider in Duluth, is another new beverage for this year. Found at Dino's Gyros (see a map), they describe it as "A bright and bubbly pomegranate craft cider. Effortlessly festive, striking the perfect balance between fun and easygoing." This cider has 5.5% ABV.

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A new Strawberry Lemonale from Castle Danger Brewing in Two Harbors will also be found at Dino's Gyros (see a map). It is described as having "The sweet aroma of strawberries, raspberries and lemons paired with an undertone of vanilla. Full bodied and silky smooth, with a bright bubbly surprise." This beer has 4.8% ABV.

A new Dragon Fruit Cider from Wild State Cider in Duluth will be found at O’Gara’s at the Fair (see a map), marking the third beverage that Wild State will be introducing at the fair this year. They describe it saying, "Dragon fruit leads the way with a bold, tropical punch in this craft cider. Refreshing and unexpected, it’s juicy and striking." It has 5.2% ABV.

Castle Danger Brewing's new Pineapple Peach Hazy Pale Ale will also be found at O’Gara’s at the Fair (see a map) this year. They describe it as "Light, clean haze with big notes of candied peach and fresh-cut pineapple. Slight biscuit and oat character and a medium hoppy flavor combine for a mouthwatering brew." This beer has 4.8% ABV.

The only returning Northland beverage from last year, the Blood Orange Cream Ale from Castle Danger, will also be found at O’Gara’s at the Fair (see a map) this year. They describe it as "The zesty tang of blood oranges combines with the smooth characteristics of Castle Cream Ale." This beer has 5.5% ABV.

The final new addition from a Northland beverage maker is the Apple Cider Pumpkin Spice from Duluth Cider in Duluth. It will be found at Shanghai Henri’s (see a map). They describe it as "A sweet pumpkin cider made with freshly pressed apples and seasonal spices. This drink gives you that first taste of fall!" They highlight this is a gluten-free beverage and has 6% ABV.