Restaurant
Unclaimed profileZeitgeist Restaurant & Bar
Duluth, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program here is built for range rather than niche: four specialty cocktails and five classics on the summer menu, all with named ingredients and prices, plus a whiskey list that runs from a $5 Kentucky bourbon to Islay scotch. Nine drafts carry ABV and a flat $7 tag. A separate Zero Proof + Low Proof section gives non-drinkers three cocktails at $5 with optional spirit or cider additions. Weekly specials spread across taps, whiskey, and wine.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Rhubarb White Negroni, built on Vikre apertivo classico with gin, americano, and rhubarb bitters at $14. For a lighter route, the Hibiscus Molasses Paper Plane pairs bourbon, aperol, hibiscus molasses syrup, lemon, and amaro at $12. On the non-alcoholic side, the N/A Strawberry Paloma can take a Vikre apertivo addition for $3.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups with mixed drinking habits, since the Zero Proof + Low Proof section sits alongside full-strength cocktails and a whiskey list. Bourbon drinkers get a deep Kentucky roster; local-beer drinkers get Minnesota and Wisconsin taps.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour runs daily with 50% off drinks, exclusions apply. Tap Tuesday takes $2 off all taps, Whiskey Wednesday cuts 50% off whiskey pours, and Wine Thursday does the same for bottles. Those weekly specials are the clearest reason to time a visit around a specific category.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails $12–$14, classics $11–$15, drafts a flat $7, bottles and cans $5–$8, wine by the glass $8–$12 and bottles $33–$47. Zero-proof cocktails are $5, non-alcoholic beers $8, low-proof additions $2–$3. Bourbon pours $5–$19, scotch $10–$30.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A whiskey list that spans bourbon, scotch, rye, Irish, and Canadian categories, with Minnesota rye from Vikre sitting beside Kentucky standards like Colonel E.H. Taylor and Woodford Reserve. The cocktail menu also leans local, using Vikre apertivo classico in the Rhubarb White Negroni, and the Zero Proof + Low Proof section is a structured part of the menu rather than an afterthought.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Four specialty and five classic cocktails, all with named ingredients and prices. The specialty side runs a Peach Rosemary Cosmo, Hibiscus Molasses Paper Plane, Strawberry Sage Mezcalita, and Rhubarb White Negroni; classics cover a Mule, Dark & Stormy, Side Car, Hugo Spritz, and Last Word. Daily happy hour takes 50% off drinks with exclusions.
Menu strengths
- — The Rhubarb White Negroni uses Vikre apertivo classico, tying the cocktail list to a regional spirit rather than a generic modifier.
Standout selections
- — Rhubarb White Negroni — gin, Vikre apertivo classico, americano, and rhubarb bitters at $14.
- — Hibiscus Molasses Paper Plane — bourbon, aperol, hibiscus molasses syrup, lemon, and amaro at $12.
- — Strawberry Sage Mezcalita — mezcal, strawberry and sage syrup, lime, and orange liqueur at $12.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $12–$14; classics $11–$15
Wine
Wines by glass and bottle across white, sparkling, rosé, and red, drawn from Italy, California, New York, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Portugal, and Washington. Glass pours sit at $8–$12 and bottles at $33–$47. Wine Thursday takes 50% off bottles.
Menu strengths
- — The list crosses eight regions and includes sparkling, rosé, white, and red, giving real choice at both glass and bottle level.
- — Bottle pricing stays in a narrow $33–$47 band, so the range is about style rather than a steep tier jump.
Standout selections
- — Lubanzi 'Orange is Skin – Contact' — Western Cape, South Africa, $12 glass or $47 bottle.
- — Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough, New Zealand, $11 glass or $44 bottle.
- — Airfield Estates Cabernet Sauvignon — Yakima Valley, Washington, $12 glass or $47 bottle.
Pricing: Glass $8–$12; bottle $33–$47
Beer
Nine draft pours, each listed with ABV and a flat $7 price, plus bottles and cans from $5–$8. Draft selection draws on Minnesota and Wisconsin breweries including Bent Paddle, Castle Danger, Earth Rider, Hoops, and Ursa Minor. Tap Tuesday takes $2 off all taps.
Menu strengths
- — Nine drafts with ABV and price listed make the selection easy to navigate without guesswork.
- — The draft roster is anchored in regional breweries, with a mix of IPA, pale ale, amber, cream ale, stout, and cider styles represented.
Standout selections
- — Ursa Minor Galactic Face Slap Hazy IPA — draft, 6.8% ABV, $7.
- — Earth Rider North Tower Stout — draft, 6.0% ABV, $7.
- — Castle Danger Cream Ale — draft, 5.3% ABV, $7.
Pricing: Drafts $7; bottles and cans $5–$8
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Zero Proof + Low Proof section lists three zero-proof cocktails at $5, each with a stated modification path: substitute Wild State cider, add Vikre apertivo classico, or add Chambord for $2–$3. Three non-alcoholic beers — Sam Adams Just The Haze IPA, Summit Irish Style Dark, and Sierra Nevada Trail Pass Golden — run $8 each.
Menu strengths
- — Each zero-proof cocktail names a specific low-proof modification and its upcharge, so the strength level is a choice rather than a fixed format.
Standout selections
- — Greener Pastures — rosemary and cranberry syrup, lemon, grapefruit, and ginger beer at $5, with a Wild State cider substitution for $2 more.
- — N/A Strawberry Paloma — strawberry and sage syrup, lime, and grapefruit at $5, with Vikre apertivo classico added for $3.
- — All Systems Go — hibiscus molasses syrup, lime, and mint at $5, with Chambord added for $3.
Pricing: Zero-proof cocktails $5; N/A beers $8; low-proof additions $2–$3
Spirits
A whiskey list organized into bourbon, scotch, rye, Irish, and Canadian categories. Kentucky bourbons run from Cabin Still at $5 to Colonel E.H. Taylor at $19; Islay scotch covers Ardbeg 10 Year and Bunnahabhain 12 Year. Minnesota rye and brandy options round out the list. Whiskey Wednesday takes 50% off pours with exclusions.
Menu strengths
- — Five whiskey categories are represented, from value Kentucky bourbon through Islay scotch, so the list covers a wide range of styles and price points.
- — Minnesota rye from Vikre sits alongside the Kentucky and Islay selections, adding a regional option to a largely classic roster.
Standout selections
- — Colonel E.H. Taylor — Kentucky bourbon, $19.; Ardbeg 10 Year — Islay scotch, $23.
- — Vikre Temperance River — Minnesota rye, $24.; Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year — Irish, $24.
Pricing: Bourbon $5–$19; scotch $10–$30
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