Click on any of the photos below to view each team member’s bio!
Owner/General Manager
Owner/General Manager
Owner/Business Manager
Owner/Business Manager
Owner/Head Brewer
Owner/Head Brewer
Dog Ambassador
Dog Ambassador
Favorite Paddlefish Beer: Almost Capital — “It’s hard to describe something so perfect.”
Go-To Style: Lagers
Best Pairing: Fried Brussels sprouts from Russell’s + any Paddlefish beer.
Craft Beer Journey: First love was Grain Belt. His daughter telling him to work at Paddlefish sealed the deal 🍻
Fun Fact: Andy used to be an Elvis impersonator. Yep, really.
Life Before Beer: A lifelong social worker — now retired, but still rocking that social spirit.
Coolest Place Visited: Remote land in the Superior National Forest 🌲
Local Hangouts: The Picklebarn and the Food Co-op — what else do you need?
Weirdest Job: Donating plasma
Guilty Pleasure Movie: Time Bandits
Favorite Customer Question: “What does the porter taste like?” — loves giving a sample and getting them hooked.
Beertender Oops: Poured the wrong beer… but hey, someone’s gotta drink it.
Best Shifts: Summer Saturdays when everyone’s in a good mood and stopping in for a quick beer = great community vibes.
Playlist Pick: 90s country 🤠
What He Loves Most: “The amazing customers that come into Paddlefish and the space we get to share with them.”
Beer Named After Him: Almost Andy — of course!
Rapid Fire:
🐶 Dogs or Cats: Dogs
☕ Coffee or Tea: Coffee
🎃 Holiday: Halloween
🎤 Dream Concert: Elvis Presley, front row — and yes, he winks at Andy
🍕 Forever Meal: Probably pizza
⏳ Superpower: Time travel
📍 MN Favorite: Northern Minnesota
Favorite Paddlefish Beer: Mountain Mama – light, cute, and refreshing!
Go-To Style: Blonde ales
Perfect Pairing: Summer Shandy & Dot’s pretzels (elite combo).
Beer Origin Story: Drips & Drops—her first bar job sparked a love for exploring beer styles.
Fun Fact: Cat has lived in 6 different states and plays five instruments (ukulele, guitar, clarinet, alto sax, bass guitar)!
Coolest Destination: Hawaii 🏝️
Local Favorite Spot: Charlie’s
Weirdest Job: Ice cream artist 🍦
Guilty Pleasure: “Brass Monkey” on repeat.
Beer Tip: Polish your glass while chattin’ for a solid pour and good convo.
Favorite Q to Answer: “What beers are gluten-free?”
Fun Paddlefish Moment: Her very first shift — and every family member in the state showed up.
Work Vibe: Classic rock and a whole lot of fun with the Paddlefish crew.
Beer Named After Her: Golden Gustie 💛
Rapid Fire:
🐶 Dogs or Cats: Dogs
☕ Coffee or Tea: Yes
🦃 Holiday: Thanksgiving
🎶 Dream Concert: Jack Johnson
🍕 Forever Meal: NY-style pizza with a Caesar salad
🌀 Superpower: Teleportation
🌲 MN Fave: Hidden Falls Park
Favorite Paddlefish Beer: First Apostle Porter – rich, flavorful, and super drinkable. Seasonal fave? Kiss the Pig Peach Wheat.
Go-To Styles: Loves dark beers in winter and fruit-forward or amber ales come spring/summer.
Perfect Pairing: A burger or wings with a Summit EPA or pale ale.
Craft Beer Origin Story: Lift Bridge Mango Blonde was her gateway, thanks to brewery-hopping with her parents.
Fun Fact: Chloe lives on a hobby farm with 2 kids, 30+ chickens, ducks, guineas, barn cats… and a green thumb.
Coolest Destination: St. Croix, USVI 🏝️
Weirdest Job: Customer service rep for an online wig retailer (yes, really).
Local Hangout: Wine Café in Mankato 🍷
Guilty Pleasure: Brass Monkey (she owns it).
Beer Hack: Remembering names goes a long way with customers.
Fun Beer Fact: Beer is the third most consumed drink in the world (after water and tea).
Favorite Paddlefish Moment: Watching Kilinn and friends crush Brandy at karaoke.
Work Jams: Fleetwood Mac Radio or '70s hits on Noga Kahan Radio.
What She Loves Most: “Being Paddlefish’s graphic designer is genuinely my dream job. I’m so grateful every day. The creativity, the community, and the crew — it’s all amazing.”
Beer Named After Her: Chicken Math Farmhouse Ale 🐓
Rapid Fire:
🐱 Dogs or Cats: Cats
☕ Coffee or Tea: Coffee
🎄 Holiday: Christmas
🎶 Dream Concert: Fleetwood Mac
🌯 Forever Meal: Buffalo chicken wrap
🧠 Superpower: Read minds or fly
📍 MN Fave: Duluth
Favorite Paddlefish Beer: Oktoberfest — rich, smooth, and full of fall flavor.
Go-To Style: Lagers
Best Pairing: Beer and a burger — can’t go wrong.
Beer Origin Story: First love? Grain Belt Premium. Craft beer love? Born while working at a brewery.
Fun Fact: Danny plays saxophone, guitar, bass, ukulele, piano — and writes short horror stories.
Random Fact: His blood cells are spherical. (Yes, really.)
Coolest Destination: Tie between Spain and London 🇪🇸🇬🇧
Local Hangout: Coffee Hag in Mankato ☕
Weirdest Job: Camp counselor
Guilty Pleasures: Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan & Legally Blonde
Beertender Hack: Stack similar glasses to dry — makes cleanup a breeze.
Beer Fun Fact: Beer is one of the oldest and most consumed beverages in human history.
Funny Moment: A customer who hated IPAs… then ordered a full IPA flight.
Wildest Shift: Gustavus Homecoming — total chaos, total fun.
Playlist Vibe: 70s rock & Led Zeppelin radio
What He Loves Most: The regulars — they make it feel like home.
Beer Named After Him: The McNutter Butter — a peanut butter Irish stout 🥜
Rapid Fire:
🐾 Dogs or Cats: Both
☕ Coffee or Tea: Coffee
🎃 Holiday: Halloween
🎶 Dream Concert: IDLES at First Ave
🍽️ Forever Meal: Pork loin with mashed potatoes & gravy
🌀 Superpower: Reality manipulation
📍 MN Favorite: The lift bridge in Duluth
Favorite Paddlefish Beer: Winter Thaw Raspberry Wheat – light, fruity, and easy-drinking. For year-round go-to's: Sister City or Orange Bergamot Seltzer.
Go-To Style: Fruited beers like Mango Cart, Summer Shandy, or a refreshing Radler.
Best Pairing: Nachos, burgers, and fries.
Craft Beer Origin Story: Fell in love with Raspberry Radler from Boulevard Brewing in KC.
Fun Fact: Hayley is a sugar cookie decorating pro 🍪
Coolest Adventure: Solo travels to Ireland and Greece 🇮🇪🇬🇷
Local Hangout: River Rock in Mankato
Weirdest Job: Booking flights to Fort Myers for a charter travel company ✈️
Guilty Pleasure: Dirty Dancing — she knows every lyric and isn’t afraid to prove it.
Beer Hack: Touch the edge of the spout to the glass for less foam (shhh!)
Favorite Customer Q: “What’s the difference between IPA styles?”
Beer Fact: Beer is the oldest alcoholic beverage ever created.
Funniest Moment: Meeting regular Patricia, who tries to recruit her into a vintage sewing machine maintenance class.
Wildest Shift: A Saturday rush with a line out the door — just her and Dave behind the bar, sweating it out for 5 hours straight.
Playlist Energy: Early 2000s punk rock (thanks, Pandora).
Why She Loves Paddlefish: “The regulars, the friendships, and seeing familiar faces every shift.”
Beer Named After Her: Hayley’s Comet – no clue what style, but it’s gotta be fun 🚀
Rapid Fire:
🐶 Dogs or Cats: Dogs (but cats are cool too)
☕ Coffee or Tea: Coffee
🎄 Holiday: Christmas (with Halloween as a close second)
🎶 Dream Concert: Good Charlotte or Shania Twain… again!
🍳 Forever Meal: Breakfast — the most versatile meal of the day
🕊️ Superpower: Flying
📍 MN Favorite: Still exploring, but loves Duluth, North Shore & Twin Cities’ historical sites
Favorite Paddlefish Beer: Jolly Giant — a perfect hazy that hits just right.
Go-To Style: DDH (Double Dry-Hopped) IPAs all day.
Best Pairing: Jolly Giant + anything edible 😄
Craft Beer Origin Story: Hippie Shake from Highlands Hollow in Boise opened his eyes to what beer could be.
Fun Fact: Jason makes custom birthday cakes for his family 🎂
Random Knowledge: Australia is wider than the moon. Go ahead, Google it.
Coolest Experience: Sipped Guinness at a London pub during the World Cup… at age 16.
Local Hangout: Wing King in St. Peter
Weirdest Job: Grave digger 🪦
Guilty Pleasure: Jaws 4 — it's not as bad as they say.
Favorite Question: “What’s your favorite beer here?”
Beertender Hack: Pouring is an art—every beer pours differently.
Beer Fun Fact: There’s a brewery in Austria with a beer-filled swimming pool. Yup, it’s real.
Funny Moment: His son, a customer’s kid, and a trampoline — say no more.
Work Jams: Whatever Sletta’s playing — always fun.
Why He Loves Paddlefish: “The crew’s a blast, and the customers feel like friends.”
Beer Named After Him: Old Man Ale — seasoned, smooth, and full of character.
Rapid Fire:
🐕 Dogs or Cats: Dogs
☕ Coffee or Tea: Beer
🎃 Holiday: Halloween
🎶 Dream Concert: Flogging Molly at the Guinness brewery
🍕 Forever Meal: Pizza
🕊️ Superpower: Flying (despite not loving heights)
📍 MN Favorite: Sugar Loaf Bluff in Winona
Favorite Paddlefish Beer: Boundary Waters Cream Ale — smooth, easy-drinking, and just plain satisfying.
Go-To Styles: Cream ales and darker beers
Perfect Pairing: Pizza. With everything. Always.
Beer Origin Story: Castle Danger Cream Ale got him hooked on the creativity and variety of craft beer.
Fun Fact: Jason is low-key a math whiz — everyday math, not calculus.
Biggest Fear: Marionettes. (Seriously, keep Pinocchio away.)
Coolest Trip: Lake Helen, 4 miles into the Big Horn Mountains on foot 🏞️
Weirdest Jobs: Quarry slab cutter or pig farm hand 🐷🪨
Local Hangout: His living room
Guilty Pleasure: Gangs of New York — no shame.
Favorite Question: “What do you like?” Then finding the perfect beer match.
Beertender Hack: Seltzers are a solid stand-in for cider fans.
Funny Moment: Customer came in, ordered, paid, and finished his pint before the foam even settled.
Most Memorable Shift: The church holiday party and talent show — legendary.
Shift Soundtrack: '40s music, no debate.
Why He Loves Paddlefish: The fast pace and meaningful customer convos.
Beer Named After Him: Umpire: God’s Perfect Pitch — a baseball twist on the BWCA Cream Ale ⚾
Rapid Fire:
🐱 Dogs or Cats: Cats
☕ Coffee or Tea: Coffee
🎄 Holiday: Christmas
🎶 Dream Concert: Grateful Dead in Paris, 1974
🍲 Forever Meal: Loose hamburger mixed with baked beans
🧠 Superpower: Mind control
📍 MN Favorite: Duluth
Favorite Paddlefish Beer: Jolly Giant Hazy IPA – bright, citrusy, and oh-so-refreshing.
Go-To Beer Style: IPAs all day.
Best Pairing: Burgers or wings + a cold beer = perfection.
Beer Origin Story: Spotted Cow by New Glarus marked the moment Kris started caring more about quality than quantity.
Fun Fact: Kris was a college drummer and also knows how to juggle.
Coolest Destination: Homer Spit, Alaska 🌲
Weirdest Job: Custodian and teacher at a school — at the same time.
Local Hangout: Honestly… home.
Guilty Pleasures: Melissa McCarthy movies & anything that makes you laugh hysterically.
Beertender Hack: Just like the diner days — make sure there’s a nice head of foam and always check IDs!
Beer Fun Fact: Brewing is all about chemistry and biology — Kris is loving learning the process.
Funny Moment: Was kissed on the lips by a very friendly customer after a few beers.
Memorable Shift: The 4th of July crowd in 2024 was next-level!
Shift Playlist: 70s hits, Noah Kahan, or Fleetwood Mac Radio 🎶
Why Paddlefish is Special: “Making new connections and renewing old ones has been so fulfilling. I love creating a space where people can enjoy good beer together.”
Beer Named After Them: Memory Lane Lager – honoring a life in St. Peter and all the great memories made.
Rapid Fire:
🐶 Dogs or Cats: Dogs
☕ Coffee or Tea: Coffee
🎄 Favorite Holiday: Christmas
🎶 Dream Concert: Ben Platt… or P!nk three times
🍝 Forever Meal: Any type of pasta
⏪ Superpower: Rewind time
🌊 MN Favorite: Farm Island Lake, Aitkin MN – “The lake, for sure!”
Favorite Paddlefish Beer: Red Owl – his tried-and-true go-to pint.
Go-To Style Outside the Brewery: Hazies or ambers get the job done.
Best Pairing: A good beer and a soft pretzel — always a win.
First Beer Love: Schell’s Oktoberfest sparked a love for seasonal brews.
Fun Fact: Wes is a drummer, filmmaker, and once survived a brief stint in insurance sales (for about 15 seconds).
Coolest Trip: Lived in Germany as an exchange student 🇩🇪
Favorite Local Spot: Patrick’s Pub, hands down.
Guilty Pleasure: Morgan Wallen tunes — very guilty.
Favorite Question to Answer: “What do you recommend?” (He’s got opinions.)
Pro Hack: Give change in small bills — it boosts tips.
Beer Fact He Loves to Share: How Luke got his start in brewing 🍻
Best Paddlefish Moment: The 1-year anniversary celebration!
Inside Joke: The legendary “Thirsty Thorsten” mug distress signal.
Work Playlist Vibes: Irish folk all day.
Why He Loves Paddlefish: “We’re a beer family. Everyone shows up for each other.”
Beer Named After Him: The Anxious Pulse 😅
Rapid Fire:
🐶 Dogs or Cats: DOGS
☕ Coffee or Tea: COFFEE
🎃 Holiday: HALLOWEEN
🔥 Dream Concert: Rammstein (again!)
🥙 One Meal Forever: Pharaoh’s gyros
🧠 Superpower: Telekinesis
📍 Favorite MN Spot: Duluth
Favorite Paddlefish Beer: Red Owl Amber — rich caramel flavor and a blast to brew.
Go-To Style: Pilsners
Best Pairing: Coors Light & a hot dog — elite simplicity.
Beer Origin Story: Castle Danger Cream Ale, shared with his dad and friend Jay, started it all.
Fun Fact: Will is weirdly good at catching grapes in his mouth 🍇
Random Detail: He’s shaved his head twice (bold moves only).
Coolest Place Traveled: Freiburg, Germany 🇩🇪
Local Hangout: St. Peter Food Co-op
Weirdest Job: Brewing at Paddlefish — yep, full circle.
Guilty Pleasure Song: “Believe” by Cher (and he does believe in life after love 🎶)
Favorite Question: “How do you pronounce that one?” (It’s Engesser Lager, by the way.)
Beertender Hack: Open the tap just before putting the glass under — less foam, less waste.
Beer Fun Fact: Adding oxygen can shift beer’s flavor toward vinegar — wild.
Most Memorable Shift: Opening day — nonstop action and a rewarding celebration of hard work.
Shift Soundtrack: Bob Dylan, always.
Why He Loves Paddlefish: “The community — with staff and with customers alike.”
Beer Named After Him: Dill Riitters — a dill pickle sour with character 🥒
Rapid Fire:
🐾 Dogs or Cats: Both
☕ Coffee or Tea: Both
🎉 Favorite Holiday: Flag Day (yes, Flag Day!)
🎶 Dream Concert: Kendrick Lamar & Bob Dylan (what a combo)
🌭 Forever Meal: Mini corn dogs
🎲 Superpower: The ability to change probability
📍 MN Favorite: Mississippi River Headwaters
Favorite Paddlefish Beer: Mountain Mama — complex yet approachable (and she’s patiently waiting for the imperial to return).
Go-To Beer Style: IPAs or anything light and refreshing, depending on the vibe.
Perfect Pairing: A soft pretzel and cheese with a crisp beer — the ultimate comfort combo.
First Beer Love: PBR, courtesy of older siblings. Craft beer followed soon after.
Fun Fact: She may have more plants at home than we do in the taproom.
Hidden Talent: Impeccable handwriting.
Coolest Trip: Japan 🌸
Previous Life: Yearbook photographer. Say cheese!
Guilty Pleasure: Hot Rod. Not guilty about it.
Favorite Thing About Paddlefish:
“It feels like hanging out with friends—even when it’s someone’s first time in.”
Rapid Fire:
🧡 Dogs or Cats: Yes
☕ Coffee or Tea: Black coffee, always
🎃 Holiday: Halloween
🎶 Dream Concert: The Beatles
🌮 Forever Meal: Tacos
🕊️ Superpower: Flying
📍 Favorite MN Spot: Duluth
From prehistoric caves, laboratories, thunderstorms, and hot tubs to forests, dreams, and showers—ideas of all shapes and sizes come to us in a myriad of ways—but the best ideas are almost always conceived over a couple of beers among friends. The Marine Corps. Shark Week. Buffalo Wings. The Ironman Triathlon. And…Paddlefish Brewing Company—the first brewery in St. Peter since Engesser Brewery Distributors threw in the towel in 1942. That is over eighty years without selling “pure grains of keg beer distributed in single service containers” (as an old advertisement of Engesser’s quipped.) It goes without saying that that is eighty years too long. Thankfully, a trio of beer lovers named Eric Johnson, Luke Dragseth, and Dave Long are bringing a brewery business back to this fine town in the fall of 2023.
This is the story of how St. Peter’s first brewery in over 80 years came about. It begins, as it should, with some damn good beer. At Paddlefish Brewing Company, everything worth talking about begins with damn good beer. In this case, we must raise a glass to Paddlefish head brewer Luke Dragseth—born and raised in “Brew City” Milwaukee—for concocting and sharing his delicious home-brewed Cream Ale for his friends at Gustavus Adolphus College. One of those friends lucky enough to imbibe that batch was none other than owner and business manager Eric Johnson. With Luke’s Cream Ale nourishing his friends in body, mind, and soul, Eric got an idea and joked that he’d like a chance to sell Luke’s product. The idea germinated unseen until Paddlefish’s entrepreneur extraordinaire was enjoying a cold one at Bent Paddle—another Gustie-owned brewery—and that seedling of an idea that sprouted as a joke among friends transformed into a glorious vision to create St. Peter’s very own brewery and taproom.
So after spending hours crafting and perfecting the best beer recipes using equipment in his dorm room, Luke is elevating his talents to the next level. Eric, having put several thousand miles on his feet completing the many tasks of a brewery business manager is also ready and so is their industry expert Dave who has been busy developing the brand and stepping up his managerial skills. The ultimate goal of selling Luke’s damn good “keg beer in single service containers” is fast approaching. Stay tuned for all the ways you can join the fun and contribute to our mission to become St. Peter’s finest community-oriented brewery, a place where you can enjoy some of the best damn beer in the state among your friends for years to come.
And now our beloved beer fans, this is where Paddlefish Brewing Company’s story is almost ready to merge with your own. With gratitude, excitement, laughter, humility, nervousness, and a whole lot of passion, we simply can’t wait to raise a glass of Paddlefish pure grains together!
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
We stopped by @burnbrosbrew on their final day on Saturday just before Pyro poured out for the very last time (around 7:30ish). A bittersweet moment, but also a powerful reminder of the legacy they built since 2014 and the community they inspired in the MN Craft Beer World.
During MN Craft Beer Week, it feels right to raise a glass to trailblazers like Burning Brothers, who sparked something truly special in Minnesota craft beer—especially for the gluten-free community.
Wishing their entire team nothing but the best in their next chapter. Cheers to the sparks you lit and the flames that will keep burning!
#CheersToBurningBrothers #MNCraftBeerWeek #CraftBeerCommunity #MNBeer #GlutenFreeBeer
Say it with us: En-GESS-er (hard G, like ‘guess’).
This chair has rocked generations of the Engesser family—babies soothed to sleep, stories passed down, and yes, more than a few cold beers enjoyed nearby.
It’s been in the family for decades and, while we can’t say for certain, it’s very possible this very rocker once sat in the original Engesser Brewery right here in St. Peter before it closed in 1942.
Ever wonder why these old rocking chairs sit so low to the ground? In the Victorian era, women’s heavy dresses and hoop skirts made lower chairs more practical—and frankly, a bit safer to ease in and out of.
Today, this piece of Engesser history lives on in our taproom, just like the name lives on in our Engesser Light American Lager—a crisp, clean, easy-drinking beer brewed in honor of Minnesota’s brewing roots.
Take a seat. Sip some history. And guess what? You’re saying it right.
A hidden piece of St. Peter brewing history… and we’re rockin’ it! 🪑🍺
This chair has been in the Engesser family for generations —and it may have even sat in their brewery before they closed back in in 1942!
Today, we’re carrying that legacy forward—one easy-drinking pour at a time—with our Engesser Light American Lager.
Come take a seat, sip some history, and don’t worry… we’ll teach you how to pronounce it 😉 (It’s En-guess-er!)
#CheersToHistory #EngesserBrewing #PaddlefishBrewing #StPeterMN #BrewedInStPeter #CraftBeerHistory #LightAmericanLager #DrinkLocal #BeerWithAStory
🌸 This Week at Paddlefish (5/6–5/11) 🌸
Tacos, trivia, Paddlefish history, BBQ, bluegrass and Building-a-Bouquet — what more could you want this week??
🎨 Tues – El Mexicano + Educator & Member Pint Specials
🍗 Wed – Doc E’s BBQ + Trivia Mafia
🎣 Thurs – Paddlefish Presentation w/ John Hoxmeier!
🐄 Fri – Squeaky Cow returns!
🎣 Sat – Fishing Opener Bash! Free games & prizes all day
💐 Sun – Celebrate Mother’s Day with some BBQ, bouquet building & bluegrass
BREAKING: Our lil southwest Minnesota brewery just won GOLD at the World Beer Cup—a.k.a. the Olympics of beer.
Vinter Liv, our Swedish Farmhouse Ale, is officially the best historical beer on Planet Earth.
Brewed in St. Peter. Judged by the world.
Stay tuned for a SPECIAL RE-RELEASE EVENT of our Vinter Liv at the end of May!
🫐 NEW MONTH NEW RELEASE: Tangled Up In Brew Lambic
“There’s music in this glass, and it sings in blueberry.”
Our latest First Friday drop is a jammy, funky lambic with a Minnesota twist—fruit-forward, tart, and just a little wild (like a certain Highway 61 local hero).
Pouring today at 5PM.
Only at Paddlefish. Only until it’s gone.
7.7% ABV | 5 IBU | $7
🍻 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.
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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
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