Blacklist Artisan Ales was founded in 2012 by longtime friends and collaborators, Brian Schanzenbach and Jon Loss. From its humble beginnings with a Kickstarter campaign, Blacklist has grown steadily and in mid-2015, TJ Estabrook joined Jon and Brian as a partner. Specializing in Belgian style artisan ales, Blacklist continues to thrill its followers with bold flavors, innovative ingredient selections, and refreshing ales that are sure to leave a lasting impression. On Blacklist Friday, November 25th, 2016, their taproom opened at 120 East Superior Street in downtown Duluth, MN.