Our mission is to brew damn good beer, highlight local artists, and create a space that nurtures community.
We do not have a kitchen in our taproom, however we partner with several local establishments who will deliver directly to the brewery. Jake's Pizza and Great Wall will deliver for free AND we also give you a dollar off of your beer if you show us you purchased it! (Their menus are in our taproom).
We also have FOOD TRUCKS whenever we are able to book them. You can stay updated with our food truck schedule on our online calendar. Generally, we'll have food trucks as much as we can Fri-Sun.
We are also in connection with 3rd Street Tavern, Patrick's Bar, Wing Kings, and others in the St. Peter area.
Oh, and you are also welcome to bring in your own food!
We do have snacks available for purchase, including Von Hansen's Pretzels (7 flavors), Auntie Wendy's Kettle Corn, and River Rock Bakery Cookies.
A: YES! We love our four-legged furry friends! Read on to learn more about having your canine pals at Paddlefish:
Owners must maintain control of dogs at all times. Dogs must be on a non-retractable, standard leash no longer than six (6) feet while on premises. No dogs behind the bar or in production areas. Please keep your pup out of aisles!
Dogs must be house trained.
A current Animal License must be affixed to a properly fitted collar.
Dogs must get along with people and other dogs.
No barking! (one or two barks is understandable, but nothing excessive)
Dogs must stay on the floor. No dogs on furniture or laps.
Dogs may eat/drink ONLY from separate dog bowls on the floor.
* We reserve the right to ask your dog to leave at any time *
A: We serve alcoholic seltzer in rotating flavors.
Under our license, guest taps and outside alcohol are currently prohibited by state law.
A: Yes! We currently have a number of options. Check with any beertender to see what’s available. We are also working hard to offer one of our flagship beers as non-alcoholic.
A: Yes, of course! Families with kiddos of all ages are more than welcome. We only ask that parents/guardians make sure their kiddos are behaving appropriately (i.e. not running around screaming, throwing potatoes, etc)
A: Nope! Folks of all ages are welcome. Obviously, you have to be at least 21 to drink alcohol!
A: Yes, we currently have 4. The owners are diehard Twins/Wild/Wolves/Vikings fans (except Luke, who’s a silly Packer’s fan), so we will make sure to have those games on when possible!
A: We will! Starting in the spring of 2024, we'll have a small patio that fits roughly 20-25 people.
A: We currently don’t have a private space separate from the taproom, however, we can rope off about 1,000 sq feet for a small fee. The entire taproom can also be all yours on a Monday or Tuesday or before we open (i.e. Saturday or Sun from 10am-noon, etc). If you are interested in roping off some space or hosting a soiree on a Monday, Tuesday or before we open, you can fill out your info on the Private Events page and we’ll get back to you!
A: Yes! We love our music. We are currently planning on having live music in the taproom on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Check out our Taproom/Events page for upcoming events. If you are a musician and looking to play live for us, please fill out our artist submission form on our website under the 'Contact' tab.
A: Not yet!
A: Yes we do! For groups over 20, we appreciate a formal heads up. Please reach out to us at [email protected], and we will make sure our staff is ready to accommodate your group. We do not reserve tables for large groups (see above), and we don't offer large group discounts.
A: Not yet, but if a Monday shindig is preferable to say your vows perhaps you would like to be the first? See above for our event rental information.
A: All unpaid, open tabs are closed out at the end of the evening and a 20% gratuity is added. You can pick up your card during public taproom hours.
A: If you think you left something behind, please email us at [email protected] and we can confirm whether we have it or not. Your items can be picked up during normal taproom hours
A: Parking is located on the south side of our building and also on the street. If you need to leave your car, please do so! Be safe and responsible.
A: When we do have an opening, we will share job openings via our social media accounts, so make sure you’re following us! Also check out our jobs page for all openings.
A: If you have an event idea that we feel makes sense for Paddlefish to host during public hours, we’d love to hear about it! However, almost all special events that we host require a private event contract and can only occur during non-public taproom hours (i.e. on a Monday or Tuesday).
A: All draft options will be up to date on our website, and inside our taproom.
A: YES! Please make sure your growler is clean when you bring it in. We will make sure it is clean and sanitized before we fill it with your fav brew!
If you have additional questions, please use our contact form or email us at [email protected] Thanks!
🍺 New Beer Drop Alert 🍺
Katie’s Ale – 7.2% ABV
We brewed this historical ale-style bock in partnership with the Women of the ELCA to honor the 500th anniversary of Martin & Katie Luther’s marriage.
🍌 Notes of banana & clove
🔥 Fermented warm, cold conditioned
📜 Inspired by Reformation-era brewing
$1 per pint supports the Women of the ELCA.
We held a DIY doormat painting night a couple of weeks ago and it was a blast! From “Buzz Off” to “Moove On In,” the creativity was flowing 🍻🎨
We love putting on unique events like this. Got another fun idea? Drop it in the comments!
It’s also going to be an eventful weekend, especially this Friday…
🍺 Katie’s Ale releases Friday @ 7pm (A tasty and unique beer—it’s a German Eisenbock!)
🎶 Matthew Aitch live Friday @ 6–9pm
🌻 Also catch us pouring at the Young John Denver Fest in Minnesota Square Park starting @ 5pm
🎉 Happy Belated Birthday to the one and only Auntie Wendy—the legend behind Auntie Wendy’s Kettle Corn and a true Paddlefish favorite!
She just wrapped up her incredible career at Gustavus and is kicking off retirement the right way—with a bag of her famous kettle corn and a half drank/half full pint of her go-to beer: Jolly Giant. 🍿🍺
Wendy, we’re so lucky to know you (and snack on your kettle corn). Cheers to your next chapter—and to another great year ❤️ Make sure to raise a glass and grab some of her infamous Kettle Corn in the taproom!
🎯 PAUSE CHALLENGE: Try to land on your favorite Paddlefish Flagship Beer! Screenshot and send back when you get the perfect match! 🍺
Unboxing one of our new beer signs has never been so exciting.
Make sure to try our new Sauna Beer this week! 4%ABV, easily crushable for a hot, sauna-like day.
🧖 Introducing our SAUNA BEER! A botanical Nordic lager brewed in collaboration with @superiorsaunas and inspired by the steamy stillness of a northwoods sauna.
🌲 Brewed with white pine needles, elderflower, eucalyptus, juniper berries, and birch leaves, it’s a layered yet easy-drinking lager that tastes like sitting deep in the woods after a good sweat.
🌿 At just 4.5% ABV, it’s perfect for crushing without consequence — light, botanical, and crisp.
And yes, we’re serving it with a cedar stir stick on the side to add a hit of sauna aromatics.
Releasing today at 5 PM, only at Paddlefish 🍻
🍻 JUNE EVENTS UNLOCKED at Paddlefish 🔓
Fri. June 6
🧖♂️ 5 PM – Sauna Beer Release (Botanical Nordic Lager)
🎶 6–9 PM – Live Music: Traveled Ground
Tues. June 10
🎨 6–8 PM – Paint & Sip Night (link in bio)
Fri. June 13
🎶 6–9 PM – Live Music: Matthew Aitch
🍺 7 PM – Katie’s Ale Release (German Eisenbock)
Tues. June 17
🎤 6–8 PM – Open Mic Night
Fri. June 20
🎶 6–9 PM – Live Music: Trent Shaw
Sat. June 21
⚠️ Taproom CLOSED for private event
Thurs. June 26
🧠 7–8:30 PM – Initials Game Live!
Fri. June 27
🎤 6–9 PM – Karaoke Night
🌮 Hungry? Be sure to check our food truck calendar on our website or the FB Events tab to see who’s rolling in each night!
🎥 We were honored to be back on Kato Living this past Friday to talk about our World Beer Cup win and the return of our gold medal–winning Scandinavian Raw Ale, Vinter Liv! Huge thanks to hosts Jackson (who couldn’t get enough of the beer) and Nataliya for having us on the show! Your enthusiasm about the win means so much to us.
🚨 Our re-release event on Sunday was a wild one!
We sold out of our final keg of Vinter Liv in just 40 minutes! We know some of you drove a long way and missed out, and we’re truly sorry. But don’t worry, we’ll be brewing it again in a few months, and we promise to keep you posted on the return.
📺 Missed the segment? Check it out [link in bio]!
🍺 And if you’re craving something equally botanical and refreshing, our next New Month, New Beer release drops this Friday at 5pm—a Sauna Beer brewed with white pine, elderflower, birch leaves, juniper, eucalyptus AND cedar wood. It’s like stepping into the North Woods in a pint glass—crisp, relaxing, and just 4.5% ABV. More on that tomorrow!
A huge shoutout to everyone who rolled through for our Road Trip Celebration and helped us raise a glass to John Jensen last week! The man is a legend—VW lover, Paddlefish superfan, and cancer survivor.
To mark the occasion, John commissioned a custom trophy for the “1st Annual Johnny Drive In”—topped with the phrase “Let the Good Times Roll,” a perfect nod to our one-year anniversary theme earlier this year :)
These are the kinds of celebrations we live for at Paddlefish, especially when they’re all about community.
We had chrome classics in the parking lot, Squid City Slingers jamming inside, VW cookies, and the debut of our custom VW flight boards. Pictured are our two Road Trip Raffle winners who got to take her out for the first spin!
(🚐 Want to try the VW bus flight board? Just ask your Paddlefish beertender for a Road Trip Flight!)
It’s definitely nights like this that remind us why we do what we do—bringing people together over great beer, good music, and shared stories. Whether you’ve been here 48 times or it was your first Paddlefish pint, this community always shows up with incredible heart!
🎉 Happy Birthday to one of our favorite faces behind the bar—Ryan! 🍻
You’ve seen him slingin’ pints and holding it down on busy weekends as Taproom Manager, but did you know…
🧠 He can wiggle his ears
🎖️ He’s a military vet, former police officer, and now studying nursing (career #3!)
🍕 He’d eat pizza every day, no questions asked
🎄 Favorite movie? Christmas Vacation
🐶 He’s team dogs, team coffee, and team Jolly Giant Hazy IPA (his favorite beer on tap!)
🎶 Dream Concert: Eric Church
If you see him this week, wish this guy a happy birthday!!
Big moment at Paddlefish—U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar stopped by to congratulate our team on bringing home a World Beer Cup Gold for our Vinter Liv Scandinavian Raw Ale!
She also spent time hearing our story and learning the real challenges small breweries face like rising costs, labor, and distribution.
You might be wondering, “Did she try the Vinter Liv?” Yes, and she loved it!
We’re proud to celebrate our craft, our team and our amazing community that built Paddlefish with us. We’re also proud to represent Minnesota craft beer and even prouder to do it from St. Peter. 🍻
🎉 Sunday, June 1st, 2-4pm: Vinter Liv Re-Release Event. One keg remains—when it’s gone, it’s gone! (Until we brew the next batch in a couple of months!)
🎣 Big congrats to Jason Heidemann; our Fishing License Raffle winner from our May 10th Fishing Opener Celebration!
He finally reeled in his prize the other day and celebrated the right way, with a pint of Pearly Gates Irish Dry Stout and some sunshine by the bus. 🍻☀️
Congrats, Jason and happy fishing! 🐟🍺
We’ve got a doozy of a week! From Initials Game to Vinter Liv’s gold-medal return, to a new digital monthly membership, it’s GBOTH (gonna be off the hook)!
🇺🇸 Monday – Memorial Day
Open 12–8PM
$1 off pints all day
$2 off for veterans, active military & first responders
🍎 Tuesday – Educators & Member Appreciation
$1 off all day
🔥 Wednesday –
Smokin’ Lady BBQ | 4–8PM
Charm Bar (DIY keychains, etc!) | 6–8PM
🎟️ Limited spots left – link in bio
🌮 Thursday –
Russell’s Traveling Kitchen | 4–8PM
The Initials Game | 7PM
🍽️ Friday –
Pep Island Food Truck | 4–8PM
🍖 Saturday –
S&B BBQ | 5–8PM
🏅 Sunday –
Yoga + Beer | 10–11AM | $20
Vinter Liv Re-Release | 2–4PM – LAST KEG of the gold medal batch!
🎉 Paddle Pass Membership Launch!
BOGO beers, monthly crowlers, and more for $25/month! Sign up on our website starting June 1st or talk to your beertender!
Which day are we seeing you? 👀
🌺 Our patio got a major glow-up thanks to a very special green thumb—Donna Long (aka Dave’s mom!) She spent the day planting geraniums, mint, and marigolds, and we’re loving the color and charm it brings to the patio space. Swing by, grab a pint, and surround yourself with the blooms!
Your craft beer adventure starts now. Our custom VW bus flight boards are here—and ready to roll. Ask your Paddlefish beertender how you can take her for a test drive
Highlights from Open Mic last night! We had a great turn out of both new and returning performers as well as people who came out to support them. Also many engaging conversations and joyful moments that reflect the fun and welcoming nature of our growing Open Mic community. Thanks to @chasedburkhart / Chase D. Burkhart Music for setting up and running sound, mc/hosting, and promoting this special event "Every Third Tuesday From 6-8pm"
🚐 Our Road Trip Celebration cruises into Paddlefish this Friday—and we’re unveiling something groovy for the ride. ✌️
Introducing the Road Trip Flight: a custom-built, VW-inspired beer flight board handcrafted by our friend Brad Carlson (@mnwoodbee). Only 2 exist, and you could be one of the first to use it!
Want a chance to take it for a spin?
Enter our $2 raffle on Friday to be one of the two lucky winners who get the very first Road Trip Flights—on the house.
Also rolling in on Friday:
• 🚗 Classic cars
• 🎶 Live music by @squidcityslingers (7–9pm)
• 🌮 On Every Corner Food Truck (4–8pm)
Bigggg week ahead at Paddlefish!! See you at ALL the events on ALL the days!! 🤪 But seriously… even if you can only make it to one, don’t miss Friday’s Road Trip Celebration—it’s the big one! Live music, classic cars, and great food! 🚐🎶🍻
🎤 TUES 5/13 – $1 Off Pints All Day for Educators & Members + Open Mic Night (6–8PM)
🍗 WED 5/14 – Doc E’s BBQ 4–8PM & YWCA Fundraiser + Tiny Home Raffle (6–8PM)
🎨 THURS 5/15 – Get crafty at Doormat Painting Night (6–8PM)
🚐 FRI 5/16 – Road Trip Celebration 3–9PM, On Every Corner Food Truck 4–8PM & Live Music by Squid City Slingers (7–9PM)
🌮 SAT 5/17 – On Every Corner Food Truck All Day (12–8PM)
🍖 SUN 5/18 – Smokin’ Lady BBQ & $15 Growler Fills (12–5PM)
Come on out for our montly open mic tomorrow May 20 from 6-8pm! We`ve had such a great gathering of talented local musicians for each event. If you have been itching to get up on a mic and show folks what you`ve got, this is your chance!! Our host Chase D. Burkhart cultivates welcoming atmosphere, our staff serve up tasty beverages, and our fellow musical troubadours would love to connect with you. See you there!
🎉 Happy Birthday, Joe! 🎉
When he’s not brewing your favorite brewskis, Joe’s off strumming his guitar, exploring the Boundary Waters, or proving that pizza and a lager is peak fine dining.
Joe is also known for diving headfirst into life’s biggest philosophical questions—like does folding pizza make it a sandwich and if beer is liquid bread, is he technically a baker?
Make sure to swing by Paddlefish, raise a glass, and wish this guy a happy flippin birthday!
📍 Joe’s Favorites:
🍺 Paddlefish Beer: Imperial Mountain Mama
🍻 Go-To Style: Czech Pilsner
🎶 Hidden/Not-So-Hidden Talent: Folk singer/songwriter
🌍 Coolest Trip: Yosemite National Park
☕ Hangout: @riverrockcoffee
🛠️ Weirdest Job: Discount Tire Technician
🎧 Guilty Pleasure Song: “We Built This City”
#HappyBirthdayJoe #PaddlefishBrewing #FolkStarBeertender #DrinkLocal
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