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🍻 Beertender Spotlight: Kris Koehler-Sandborg!
Meet Kris — IPA lover. Former college drummer. Secret juggler.
Catch Kris behind the bar pouring her favorite Paddlefish brew….Jolly Giant Hazy IPA
• Fun Fact: Once juggled teaching and custodial work at a school — at the same time
• Shift Playlist: Fleetwood Mac, Noah Kahan, and 70s gold.
• Beer Awakening: One sip of Spotted Cow = world changed forever.
• Most unforgettable shift? Let’s just say... unsolicited kiss.
• Favorite Place in MN: Farm Island Lake. The lake life is real.
• Guilty Pleasure: Anything starring Melissa McCarthy
“I’m like a human Funfetti cake.” Same energy. Kris brings it every shift — big laughs, great smile and top tier pours.
Catch her at the bar, soaking up the chaos and making it look easy — just don’t challenge her to a drum solo and a juggling contest. She will win. Cheers, Kris! 🍻
🎉 Another stacked week at Paddlefish! 🍻 Here’s what’s happening:
🍎 Tues 4/29: Educator & Member Appreciation — $1 OFF pints all day!
🍻 Wed 4/30: Happy Hour from 12–4PM — $1 OFF pints!
🌼 Thurs 5/1: Russell’s Food Truck 4–8PM + May Day Basket Making 6–8PM ($15)
🌭 Fri 5/2: Brat Dogs 4–8PM | 🎶 Ben Scruggs live 6–9PM | 🍻 New Beer Drop: Tangled Up In Brew Lambic taps at 5PM!
🥪 Sat 5/3: Jersey’s Food Truck 3–8PM
🧘♀️ Sun 5/4: Yoga at 10AM ($20 + free drink!) | 🍗 Doc E’s BBQ 12–8PM | $15 growler fills!
A South Dakota legend dropped off this gem — a “PADLFSH” license plate! He shared stories of snagging paddlefish every cast one day on the Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam (with a permit, of course).
Anyone else out there rocking a paddlefish plate??
This week at Paddlefish! 🍻🌎🎶🛍️
Here’s what’s on tap:
Tues 4/22:
$1 OFF pints all day for Educators & Members 🍎
EARTH DAY Sustainable Craft Night ♻️ (Free! 6–8PM)
Wed 4/23:
Happy Hour from 12–4PM – $1 OFF pints 🍺
Thurs 4/24:
Russell’s food truck 4–8PM 🍲
Initials Game Live! 7–8:30PM 🧠
Fri 4/25:
Fatbellies BBQ 4–9PM 🍗
Kaleb & The Old Guy live music 6–9PM 🎶
Sat 4/26:
Jersey’s food truck 12–8PM 🥪
Sun 4/27:
Mother’s Day Makers Market 12–3PM 🧶🕯️
See you this week! 🍻
🌸 Mother’s Day Makers Market – Call for Vendors! 🌸
Join us on Sunday, April 27th from 12–3 PM for a special Mother’s Day Makers Market! Showcase your creations and connect with the community as we celebrate moms and makers alike.
🛍️ Vendors of all kinds are welcome – from handmade goods and crafts to unique gifts perfect for Mother`s Day.
📲 Sign up now to secure your spot! Link in bio for vendor registration. Link in bio!
Big week ahead! Here’s what’s coming your way:
🍺 Monday: Kick off with Happy Hour (4–6 PM) featuring $1 off pints.
🎤 Tuesday: A day of drink specials for educators paired with an Open Mic session from 6–8 PM.
✏️ Wednesday: Test your Office know-how with our Trivia night (7–8:45 PM) and savor what Russell’s cooking up!
🍺 Thursday: Another round of Happy Hour (4–6 PM) with $1 off pints to keep the momentum going.
🌭 Friday: Satisfy your cravings with Minnesota’s Original Brat Dogs (5–9 PM).
💃 Saturday: Enjoy El Mexicano Tacos from 3–8 PM, plus get swept away by a live Flamenco performance by Molly Stoltz from 7–9 PM.
🐣 Sunday: Celebrate with special Easter hours from 11 AM to 8 PM.
🎉 Happy Birthday, Zoe! 🎉
If you’ve ever been greeted with a warm smile and impeccable handwriting at the bar... you’ve probably met Zoe. ✍️
She’s a Mountain Mama superfan (patiently waiting for the imperial 👀), a plant parent who might out-green our taproom, and a pro at helping you discover your new favorite beer. 🍺🌿
Whether she’s pouring pints, quoting Hot Rod, or reminiscing about her past as a school photographer 📸, she brings top tier energy and great beer recs every shift.
Wish her a happy birthday when you see her behind the bar this weekend!
💚 Beer of choice: Anything IPA or light & crisp
🎃 Favorite holiday: Halloween
🛫 Dream power: Flying
📍 Favorite MN spot: Duluth
🌮 Eats tacos for every meal (respect)
🚨 BREWERY DOLLS - JUST DROPPED 🚨
We had to jump on the AI action figure trend—so here she is, Paddlefish-style.
This one’s rocking a 4-pack of Mountain Mama IPA, but each “doll” comes with a different brewski.
Which 4-pack would your action figure be holding?
Collect them all… or at least stock up on Mountain Mama ⛰️
Disclaimer: Action figure is generated, and not available or for sale…Maybe some day
🚨 It’s time to crown the Best Brewery in the Mankato area— and we need YOUR help! 🚨
We’re honored to be nominated in the Best of Mankato 2025 and would love your support. You can vote once a day through April 30 at the link in our bio!
🗳️ Find us in the “Brewery” category (second from the bottom—right after wineries and before Mediterranean cuisine).
Let’s show ‘em what Paddlefish is all about 🍻
Vote daily 🗳️
Tag your beer-loving friends & let’s bring it home! 🏆
🍺 This Week at Paddlefish! 🍺
📅 Mon 4/7: Happy National Beer Day!🍻
🍺 Tues 4/8: Educator & Member Tuesday – $1 off pints all day + Whimsical Garden Cookie Decorating Class from 6-8pm! 🍪🎨
🥙 Wed 4/9: Pharaoh’s Gyros food truck from 4-8pm!
🍔 Thurs 4/10: The Squeaky Cow food truck from 4-8pm, plus a Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser (15% of beverage sales from 4-8pm)! ✏️ 📚
🍗 Fri 4/11: Fatbellies BBQ food truck from 4-8pm, plus live music by Mike Fugazzi w/ Possum Willy from 6-9pm! 🎶🍖
🦞 Sat 4/12: Norseman Lobster food truck from 12-8pm! 🦞🍽️ (or until they sell out!)
🐾 Sun 4/13: @russellstravelingkitchen from 11am-3pm, @elmexicanofoodtruck from 3-7pm, Paint Your Own Pet Class from 1-4pm! 🐶🎨
🚨 NOW SERVING THE NORTH METRO 🚨 Our Mountain Mama West Coast IPA is the featured draft on tap at Clive’s in Champlin! It pairs excellently with their BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich and chicken wings 🤤
Where else would you like to see us on tap??
It’s been a cloudy stretch, so we brewed our own sunshine☀️
Introducing Sol Del Norte—our bright and zesty Mexican Lager, perfect with a wedge of lime and good company.
Tapped today for First Friday at 5pm —New Month New Beer!
See you beer🍻
4% ABV
IBUs: 16
📰 Who knew St. Peter was home to flying Paddlefish and great Paddlefish beer? 🤷
#Paddlefishinthesky #BreweryLife #StPeterMN #flyingfish #lovalnews
🌸 Exciting Events This Week! 🌸
From Paint & Sip to Live Music to Sunday Yoga, we’ve got something for the whole crew! Check out our lineup below and mark your calendars. 📅
🎨 Tues 4/1 – Educator & Member Tues, $1 off pints all day + Paint & Sip 6-8pm @paintandsipmn (still space available! Link in bio)
🍻 Wed 4/2 – Russell’s 4-8pm + Trivia Mafia 7-8:45pm
🍪 Thurs 4/3 – Whimsical Garden Cookie Decorating Class 6-8pm
🍺 Fri 4/4 – New Beer, New Month: Mexican Lager + Tapping at 5pm
🍲 Sat, 4/5 - Russell’s Food Truck here alll day 12-8pm
🧘♀️ Sun 4/6 – Yoga at 10am + Free Drink After! Live Music with Katy Tessman 2-4pm
#EventsThisWeek #HappyHour #Trivia #PaintAndSip #LiveMusic #YogaTime
⚠️ Warning: May cause spontaneous singing and peak enjoyment. Contents are dangerously crisp, wildly hoppy, and born in the heart of St. Peter.
Close your eyes, take a sip, and let Mountain Mama take you home 🏔️ Oh, and take home a 4-pack while you’re at it!
6.5% ABV, 55 IBUs
🍻 Beertender Spotlight: Jason Sletta!
Meet Jason — Paddlefish beertender, sales rep, and everyday math wizard. He’s got a thing for cream ales, 40s music, and helping you find the perfect beer.
• His go-to pour? Boundary Waters Cream Ale
• Weirdest job before beer? Pig farm or stone quarry (yes, both—but not at the same time)
• Hidden fear? Marionettes. Especially Pinocchio. 😳
• Not-so-hidden talent? Growing a mustache and umpiring baseball. He’s been an umpire since the beginning of time. Happy MLB Opening Day! ⚾️
Come grab a pint with Jason—just beware, you might leave with 14 growlers!
🐶 Meet 4 of our four-legged Paddlefish Pups 🐶
Bjorn, Elizabeth, Bowie, and Winston are here to remind you that hoppy tails and wagging ales are best enjoyed at Paddlefish 🍻
Woof!
No matter what the weather is doing outside of Paddlefish, there’s always a cold one waiting for you 🍺 ☀️⛈️❄️🍺
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