Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille opened in the Fitger's facility in 1995 after its founders returned from a ski trip inspired by the growing brewing scene of the western U.S. Combining the relaxed ambience of a mountain brewery with an uncompromising dedication to quality, the Duluth brew pub established a tradition of offering Duluth craft beer, fantastic local food (wild rice burger, anyone?) and excellent live music on Lake Superior's north shore.