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Thanksgiving is the time of year where we get together with friends and family, over eat,watch football, talk politics, and – most importantly – drink beer! We are thankful for greatconsumers who support local and enjoy all of our craft drinks. Looking for last minute ideas to bring to your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving feast? We…

Looking for Lift Bridge Brewing swag to show off during the State Fair? We have you covered! New this year, we have a Mini Donut Raglan T, Green State Fair T-shirt, Lift Bridge Trucker Hat, and Rainbow sunglasses. You can order online by visiting our ‘Merch’ tab or by visiting our taproom. See you at…

Looking to find your favorite Lift Bridge Brewing Craft Drinks? We’ve got you covered! Below is a list of our beers, hard seltzers, sodas ad ciders available at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair. See the State Fair Map for location information. BEER LOCATIONS:– Mini Donut Beer: Ball Park Cafe *State Fair Exclusive– Key Lime Pie…

Lift Bridge is excited for the Twin Cities to host the largest Craft Brewing Conference in the country with some exclusive brews and collaborations that will only be available for a short time! Follow us on social media to keep up to date also on events and beers in the market and in either of…

Buy one 12-Pack of any Lift Bridge Hard Seltzers and get a $7.00 rebate. Click Here to get StartedPurchase any Lift Bridge Hard Seltzer 12-Packs and get a $7.00 rebate.

Our Mango Blonde Ale is a subtly sweet, refreshing treat, perfect for the changing season. We will be featuring some awesome live music, delectable food, and fun and games for the whole family at our New Richmond, WI Taproom. LIVE MUSIC: 2:30-5:00PM Tony Williams 6:00-9:00 PM Socaholix FOOD: 2 Smokin Fat Guys – All day…

The Women of Lift Bridge have teamed up to brew something extra special in honor or International Women’s Day coming up March 8th. While a large part of this beer creation is to raise awareness of various roles women hold in the beer industry by highlighting men aren’t the only ones ‘wearing the pants’ in…

Join us for the return of Lift Bridge Irish Coffee Stout Fest on March 19th! Entertainment starts at 6pm with the local favorite Hotel Blue. We’ll have food on site with Smug Pug Food Truck featuring a delicious, Irish inspired menu. Crowlers of our award winning Irish Coffee Stout will be available for purchase as…

Lift Bridge Brewery took home 2 awards from the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild’s MN Brewers Cup Competition, thestate-wide, blind taste-test competition for Minnesota breweries and brewpubs. Mango Blonde, our light bodied blonde ale, with a subtle mango sweetness, took home 1st place in theFruit Beer category. Taking home 2nd place award in the Imperial Stouts…

Join us for the return of our Annual Commander® Barleywine Release Party on November 13th, 2021! We will have great music, great food and of course, Lift Bridge Beer. This event is FREE TO ATTEND. Expect exclusive tappings of some of our cellared beer + Commander pours straight out of the barrel! About the Beer:Commander…

Fireside Flannel Pumpkin Chili (Vegetarian) 12 oz can Lift Bridge Brewery Fireside Flannel2 c. cubed fresh pumpkin1 c. diced carrot1 c. diced onion1 c. diced bell pepper1 c. diced celery1 c. diced mushrooms2 c. chopped kale1 tbsp diced garlic24 oz can stewed tomatoes2 c. vegetable stock4 oz can tomato paste1 tbsp cumin3 tbsp chili powder1…

Guess what returned to Lift Bridge, its our famous State Fair beers, Mini Donut and Key Lime Pie. Our taproom will have Mini Donut and Key Lime Pie on tap and in Crowlers to go starting at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 13 in our Stillwater Taproom AND 3 PM on Wednesday, September 15th in…

That’s right, Lift Bridge has brought back our Oktoberfest Bier so we decided to throw a party – at BOTH our Stillwater and New Richmond locations. Kowalski’s Food truck will have Brats and Pretzels for purchase, Candyland Popcorn is available in our taproom, and of course, plenty of Lift Bridge Oktoberfest to go around. We’ve…

We are pleased to announce the Second Annual Minnesota State Beer Mile Road Race Championships! This one of a kind event will be held at Lift Bridge Brewery in scenic Stillwater, Minnesota. What is a beer mile road race?To complete this event, participants must drink 1 beer, run a quarter mile, drink another beer, run…

We’re excited to officially announce a refresh of our original brand, Farm Girl. One of our most popular brands since the Lift Bridge launched 13 years ago, Farm Girl has now transitioned from its longtime “Saison” style to that of a golden ale — a decision based on more than one year of market research…

In celebration of our Getaway Pilsner hitting the market, we’re giving away a free night in Stillwater! Enter in a chance to win this Stillwater Getaway that includes the following: 📍1 night stay at the Lora Hotel Downtown Stillwater🍽 $100 gift card to Lolo American Kitchen Stillwater 🍻 $100 gift card to our Stillwater Taproom🛍…

Lift Bridge Brewery is expanding! We’re excited to finally share our plans to lease a new taproom and facility in New Richmond, from our friends at Big Watt Beverage Co. Big Watt specializes in coffee and plant-based energy drinks, born under the roof of iconic Twin Cities coffee shop Five Watt Coffee. After more than…

We are happy to finally announce the hiring of local brewing industry expert Brett Splinter as our Directory of Hospitality. In his role, Splinter will sit on the brewery’s leadership team and oversee operations, experiences and events at both the Stillwater, Minn. taproom and our New Richmond, Wisc. taproom, which will open to the public…

Order your Irish Coffee Stout here! Inspired by it’s namesake, a toasty and creamy Milk Stout is blended with whiskey barrel aged Imperial Stout before it’s finished off with responsibly sourced, locally roasted coffee from Five Watt Coffee. Five Watt brings years of coffee sourcing and blending expertise to this collaboration which has been perfected…

Order your Free The Bibs Blood Orange Hefeweizen here! Brewed by the women of Lift Bridge Brewery to commemorate International Women’s Day. A crisp and clean German wheat beer brewed with blood orange. This beer was brewed by the women of Lift Bridge with their bibs & boots to commemorate International Women’s Day. A portion…

Recipe 1: Lift Bridge Berry Blonde Vinaigrette1/2 c Berry Blonde1/2 c olive oil2 tbsp Red Wine vinegar1 tbsp dijon mustarddash of salt and pepper Put all ingredients in mixing bowl and whisk vigorously for 1 minute. Pour on top of a field greens salad with fresh radishes, cucumbers, blackberries, and crumbled goat cheese. Recipe #2:Lift…

Q: What is a Crowler?A: A crowler is a 750ml (25.4 oz) can of beer that is filled directly from our draft system and fusion seamed on site. The size is dictated by the State of MN for taproom sales. Q: How long will my Crowler last?A: Always keep your crowler cold and unopened until…

We’re excited to hear Governor Walz will be loosening restrictions on inside dining / drinking and looking forward to reopening our doors to customers Wednesday, January 13th. We want to ensure our patrons are safe and comfortable when they visit our Taproom. Here are some precautions we are taking to follow current COVID guidelines: –…

ORDER YOUR BARREL AGED SILHOUETTE HERE Our annual release of one of the world’s top rated imperial stouts will be even more special this year with two new variants.About this EventPre-order your 750mL bottles of Silhouette Barrel Aged Imperial Stout here! Pre-sale will begin December 29th, with pick-up starting January 14th @ 2:00 PM. Maximum…

ORDER YOUR CHOCOLATE DIPPED BISCOTTI HERE Just in time for the Holidays, we present Biscotti, our Chocolate infused Brown Ale. Available for pre-order with pick-up in the taproom. Pre-order your 750mL crowlers of Biscotti beer here! Pre-sale will begin November 29, with pick-up starting December 3 @ 12:00 PM. Maximum order of 12 per transaction.…

We’re bummed to not be able to carve pumpkins with you at our Annual Big Carve this year. So instead, the Big Carve is coming to you! Now through November 1st, enter your pumpkins in a chance to win a Lift Bridge prize pack worth over $200! How to enter:1. Like the contest post on…

CLICK HERE TO ENTER *LOCAL SWEEPSTAKES: No purchase necessary. Must be 21 to enter. Register to win online atwww.Liftbridgebrewery/blog/Veteransday. Begins October 19th, 2020 and goes through November30th, 2020. Prize includes Lift Bridge, 93x and 23rd Veterans merchandise. (Approximate retail value $150) Prize subject to change upon availability. Employees of Sponsor its parent company, affiliates, subsidiaries,…

Lift Bridge Brewery is excited to announce that its most sought out and limited beers “Mini-Donut” and “Key Lime Pie” will be available this year! Through special provisions from the State Fair Board to maintain its “exclusive” status, Lift Bridge will be able to sell both Mini-Donut and Key Lime Pie beers for Taproom customers…

Looking for some Summer inspired cocktail recipes? We teamed up with Steady Pour to create some delicious and refreshing cocktails for you to try at home using our Hard Seltzers! Juice Box Collins1.5 oz vodka (or gin)1 oz lime juice¾ oz ginger syrup Short shake with ice, strain into glass with fresh ice and top…

Lift Bridge Brewery is excited to announce that its most sought out and limited beers “Mini-Donut” and “Key Lime Pie” will be available this year! Through special provisions from the State Fair Board to maintain its “exclusive” status, Lift Bridge will be able to sell both Mini-Donut and Key Lime Pie beers for Taproom customers…

Ingredients: 1 stick butter + 1 oz8 oz Lift Bridge Irish Coffee Stout or Silhouette Imperial Stout (reduced from 12 oz)8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips2 large eggs½ cup sugar + 1 tbsp1 tsp vanilla extract⅓ cup AP flour1 tsp baking powder Directions: Ahead of time: Reduce 12-14 oz of Lift Bridge Irish Coffee Stout or…

Ingredients: 12 oz Lift Bridge Black Cherry Soda 4 oz Croix Valley Private Stock BBQ sauce 2 sprigs rosemary ½ cup dried or fresh cherries (pitted) Add all ingredients and simmer until ⅔ liquid remains. Use to glaze meats or root vegetables while grilling and also serve when plating.

Lift Bridge Brewery is happy to announce that the Stillwater Taproom will reopen on June 1st at 3pm per MN State Guidelines. We have a great new patio area with appropriately spaced cleanable tables and a whole new service strategy. Here are some key points if you would like to visit: New Hours! Mon-Thurs 3pm-8pm,…

Presenting the Miles for Military Virtual Challenge to support veterans assistance nonprofit 23rd Veteran, and for a chance to win special prizes! Starting on Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 (Happy Memorial Day!), Minnesotans are encouraged to show their support on social media for local military members and veterans with a walk or run…

Your Beer ran into a problem and needs to restart. We’re just collecting some Citra and Mosaic hops, and then you can restart drinking. UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS 8.5% ABV DOUBLE DRY HOP DOUBLE IPA BEER W/ BLUEBERRY PUREE ADDED While we have you, would you be willing to take a short survey?By completing this survey, your…

We appreciate everything our local beer lovers are doing to support us in this strange time for our industry. In order to better accommodate our customers, we have adjusted our Taproom hours and have some deals (listed below) you can take advantage of! We are open Monday – Thursday 1-7 PMFriday – Saturday 12-8 PM…

We have been following the updates on the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). Everyone at Lift Bridge is taking this situation very seriously and acting in proactive ways to minimize the impact on our families, co-workers & customers. Yesterday, Governor Walz issued an executive order 20-04 which requires our taproom to close effective today at 5:00 pm…

Irish Coffee Stout™ special celebration event. No need to purchase a separate event ticket! Simply pre-purchase a bottle of our 2020 Irish Coffee Stout™ and you’re in! Bottles of Irish Coffee Stout™ will be $16 the day of the event and there will be a $5 cover for the party, so be sure to buy…

Lift Bridge is hosting a night of hilarious comedy paired together with a cast of other performers, all adding up to a night of entertainment unlike anything you have ever experienced with an evening show on February 22nd. We’re excited to invite all sorts of special performances including comedy, juggling, singing, and local live music!…

Named after the popular Twin Cities radio station’s morning show, the 93X Half-Assed IPA is an American India pale ale featuring a burst of citrusy hops without being bitter or heavy. At 4.5% ABV and rated to 53 IBU, this brew is the perfect session IPA to rock you all night long. This is the…

To celebrate the release of the award winning Silhouette Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, we will have a full day of bottle pick-up, food, and fun winter activities on January 11th from 3 – 10 PM. As day turns to night we will kick off the Snowball Formal, so please come dressed in your most fancypants…

This is a wonderful way to support local shops and check things off your Christmas gift list. Come out Saturday, December 14th from 12-5 to enjoy over 20 vendors and beer while you shop! Marquess StudiosTru BohoHop Hea Craft BrewleryFacepunch FoodsLicense Plate ArtStillBilly ProjectBeeNaturalzStillwater Soy Candle Co. Woodland Dudeist House of OilworxBest from BroganCroix ValleyCraft…

As we get closer to Thanksgiving, Lift Bridge Brewery has put together a lineup of deals you should be thankin ’bout. Including new beer releases, pie pickup, savings both online/in store. Check out the complete list below!: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH – OPEN 12-10 PM Beer & Pie Pick Up: Come down to pick up bottle(s)…

Join us for the 9th Annual Commander® Barleywine Release Party on November 9th, 2019 from 3-10 PM. We will have games, prizes, a DJ, great food and of course, Lift Bridge Beer. Pre-purchase your ticket to save money and skip the line! Event tickets are $7 on Eventbrite and $10 at the door. Your entry…

Since rolling out the first barrels of Mini Donut Beer in 2013, Lift Bridge Brewery, one of the most active and innovative breweries, has literally shaped the entire State Fair beer scene. You can now enjoy Lift Bridge Brewery all around the Minnesota State Fair grounds, checking into some of our classics like Farm Girl…

Join us on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Lift Bridge Brewing Company for the first annual Run, Bike & BELCH! Want to run a 5K or 10K? We’ve got either one! Want to bike 25 or 50 miles? We have you covered! Want to run a 5K or 10K, and then bike 25 or 50…

Lift Bridge Hard Seltzers are here in 6 packs and Variety Packs. They are great on their own but if you’re looking to elevate them they also make for some creative cocktails! We’ve put together a few recipes for you to try: Cape Cod Juice BoxIn a tall ice filled glass mix:– 2oz your favorite…

Brunch is awesome. Beer is awesome. Mom’s are awesome. Join us on Saturday, May 11th from 11-2 pm to celebrate all three of these awesome things simultaneously! Elevation 5280: Street Food Elevated will be providing Brunch until 2pm and Lift Bridge will be offering $15 BOTTOMLESS BEERMOSAS until 2 as well! While you sip on…

Finally! Please join us in celebrating our long awaited, delicious Mango Blonde! We will be featuring some awesome bands and a big hog roast from Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse. We will also have a limbo contest, a hula dancing contest, and other activities throughout the day. So come ready to shake your grass skirts!! The…

Irish Coffee Stout™ special celebration event. Get a ticket for the event which includes a beer token and access to some great dancers and bands! Then pick up 750ml bottles of this limited edition stout at the brewery the day of the event. (Bottle redemption and sales begin at 12pm). Entertainment starts at 5pm with…

Silhouette™ special release event on January 19, 2019. Get a ticket for the event to be a part of all the fun and enjoy our brews together!To celebrate the release of the award winning Silhouette Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, we will have a full day of bottle pick-up, food, and fun winter activities. As day…

Join us for the 8th Annual Commander® Barleywine Release Party on November 10th, 2018 from 12-10 PM. We will have games, prizes, a DJ, great food and of course, Lift Bridge Beer. Pre-purchase your ticket to save money and skip the line! Event tickets are $7 on Eventbrite and $10 at the door. Your entry…

We wouldn’t be where we are today without loyal beer drinkers like you! In honor of our tenth year in business, we’re going all out on August 18th for the Lift Bridge Brewery Ten Year Anniversary Bash. We want this event to celebrate all of the love and support that Minnesota has given Lift Bridge…

As you get ready to go to the Great Minnesota Get-Together, don’t forget your official Lift Bridge beer map! We’re at 15 locations across the fairgrounds this year. Including our famous Mini Donut Beer at the Ball Park Cafe! Don’t miss out on our newest fair beer, Key Lime Pie at Cafe Caribe. Screen shot…

Get hazefaced with us this Friday for the Taproom release of Hazy McHazeface from noon-10PM. Featuring the hazy IPA on draft and on sale to bring home in 750ml bottles. RSVP FOR THIS EVENT AND GET 10% OFF ALL OUR OTHER LIMITED RELEASE BREWSThat means Commander, Silhouette, Batch 2363, Alewives Golden and more! This Friday…

In 2013 we were the first Minnesota brewery to launch a State Fair-inspired brew with the introduction of the Lift Bridge Mini Donut Beer. The golden brown ale with a cinnamon sugar rim rapidly became a crowd favorite and spawned the creation of additional fair-inspired beverages from other brands. Between the success of our first…

Lift Bridge Brewing Company, Stillwater’s first craft brewery since Prohibition, today announced that it has purchased 5.5 acres of property in Stillwater to build a much larger production and distribution facility, as the company continues to grow. Construction on the first phase of the new location will begin this August to kick off the brewery’s…

Winter is getting long…like really long. Luckily the Mango Blonde Release Party & Luau is less than a week away to help you get through this cold! Our Mango Blonde Ale is subtly sweet, refreshing treat perfect for the changing season. This beer will transport you to the easy life of hammocks, sandals and island…

The Irish Coffee Stout™ special release event is coming up March 3rd from 12:00pm-10:00pm. Get a ticket for the event which includes a beer token and access to some great dancers and bands! Try Irish-inspired food options by Acapulco/112 starting at 12pm and Patriot’s Tavern Catering starting at 4pmThen pick up 750ml bottles of this…

Update: Due to weather, we will be postponing our Alewive’s Golden Release Party event tonight and rescheduling to May 18th. We care about the safety of all our guests and vendors and due to the snownami, we’re deciding to reschedule. Our Taproom will still be open! We’ll still have Alewive’s Golden on tap and bottles…

Lift Bridge Brewery is incredibly proud to be celebrating 10 Years Strong as a craft brewery in Minnesota. As such, we are throwing a huge 10 Year Anniversary Bash on August 18th, 2018. BUT up until that time, we are having celebrations/activities every 10th of the month, starting with JANUARY 10TH. GOAL: 1. Get your…

Silhouette™ special release event on January 20th, 2018. Preorder your bottle today and get a ticket for the event to be a part of all the fun! About the Beer:10.5% ABV, 27 IBU, 10 SRMBrewed in the style of a Russian Imperial Stout and aged for up to 2 years in Bourbon barrels. Black as…

With December comes lots of holiday activity here at Lift Bridge Brewery. That includes bottling one of our favorite beers – Biscotti – Chocolate Dipped (formerly known as Biscotti). This year we decided to change up the recipe to give you guys something new to enjoy over the holiday season. Chocolate Dipped Biscotti has sweet…

Hang out with us over the long weekend! We’re the perfect stop for groups large or small and have events and deals planned just for you. Check them out below! Thanksgiving Hours: Wednesday, November 22nd open 12-10pm Thursday, November 23rd (Thanksgiving) CLOSEDFriday, November 24th open 12-10pmSaturday, November 25th open 12-10pmSunday, November 26th open 12-6pmTours available…

Just in time for the Commander® Release Party this Saturday (November 11th 12-10pm) we’ve been honored with a gold medal for our Commander Barleywine From Tastings.com! Read the full article here! For those who haven’t tried it from previous years, Commander® is our English-Style Barleywine ale brewed with an excessive malt bill and subtle, sweet…

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Lift Bridge at the Minnesota State Fair this year!Our Mini Donut Beer was among the many featured in Buzzfeed Food’s Beer feature at the State Fair. Check out the video below! #### video ####text:

Come see us at the Great Minnesota Get Together! We’re at 17 locations this year. You can become a part of the Farm Girl Bottle in a photo op at the Blue Barn on August 27th before the Grand Stand concert! #FarmGirlonthePatio.Don’t forget about Mini Donut Beer! Exclusively at the Ball Park Cafe at the…