Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant
Our commitment and passion for great hand-crafted beer and food is continuing to lead us down a path of our own. By using the freshest possible ingredients to ensure that whether your drinking our beer from arguably the freshest water in America or consuming our food, you too will see our commitment to excellence in everything we create.
With this philosophy and practice we have continually proven time and time again that we are the top tier of year round restaurants in Ely, MN. Come on in today and see what we’re talking about.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
