“A Promise is a Promise” – Sweet Pea Gets Some Sweet Coat Racks! 🚐💚

We have the BEST customers, and Ole Johnny is proof of that. A true Paddlefish & Sweet Pea fan (he has his own blue VW bus named Neil 🛻), Johnny handcrafted these two amazing coat racks just for us—from the goodness of his heart.

Not only do they match Sweet Pea’s exact paint color (he color-matched it at Sherwin Williams 🎨), but they also feature authentic VW German hubcaps as the base! Absolute perfection.

In the photo, John is in the middle (next to his wife), and Keith Dorn (who helped John with them) is on the far right. Huge shoutout to Keith, a talented scrap metal artist who also did work for Mankato Brewing!

And the best part? Johnny is bringing LOTS of VW friends with their VWs to Paddlefish on Friday, May 23rd for a big meetup, live music (Squid City Slingers 🎶), and On Every Corner Mexican Cuisine 🌮. Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss it!

Ole Johnny, you’re one of a kind. Thanks for making Paddlefish even more special 🍻

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Lucky Hours Today 🍀

Lucky Hours are running 11AM-8PM, and Russell’s is back from 4-8PM serving up some Shamrock Specials! 🌈🍽️

PLUS, we’re continue to taste the rainbow with our:
🍹 $5 Lucky Limeade Seltzer
🍺 $5 Leprechaun Lager

🚐 Sweet Pea is rolling through the parade at 5:30pm! Keep your eyes out for some sweets… or maybe even a lucky piece of gold (AKA a FREE BEER TOKEN)! 🍬🍺✨

🍀 Cheers to St. Paddy’s… or shall we say St. Paddlefish?🍻 Grab one of our special edition 2025 “St. Paddlefish” t-shirts today during our celebration and rep the luck of the Irish! ☘️🎉

🍀 This Week at Paddlefish! 🍀

We’ve got a jam-packed week leading up to St. Patrick’s Day! Get ready for books, brews, puzzles, and pints—and of course, our big St. Paddy’s Day Celebration on Saturday! 🎶🍻

📚 Tuesday 3/11 – Book Swap 📖 (6-8PM)
📖 Bring a book, swap for something new-to-you, get $1 off and sip while you read!

🧩 Wednesday 3/12 – Puzzle Competition 🧩 (6-8PM)
SOLD OUT!

🍺 Thursday 3/13 & Friday 3/14 – Happy Hour (12-2PM)
$1 OFF pints to get your weekend started early!

☘️ Saturday 3/15 – ST. PADDLEFISH DAY CELEBRATION! ☘️ (11AM-10PM)
🍀 TWO Food Trucks & St. Paddy’s Day Food Specials!
🍀 $5 Green Beer & Lucky Limeade Seltzer!
🍀 LIMITED EDITION St. Paddlefish T-shirts available for sale (only 20 available!)

🎨 Sunday 3/16 – Cozy Craft Day 🧶✂️ (All Day!)
Bring your own craft and get $1 off any drink! Plus, $15 Growler Fills to take your favorites home!

☘️ Monday 3/17 Special St. Patty’s Day Hours (11AM-8PM) Come see Sweet Pea in the St. Patty’s Day at 5:30pm! Russell’s Food Truck will be here and our Saturday specials continue!

🍀 ALL THINGS IRISH at Paddlefish! 🍀
It’s time to get your green on and raise a pint to all things Irish! Here’s what we’ve got coming up over the next week and a half:

🍺 Friday, March 7 | 5PM
Pearly Gates Irish Dry Stout release – on nitro! Smooth, roasty, and the perfect pour for the season.

🎶 Sunday, March 9 | 2-5PM
Live Irish Music with Legacy Celtic Music in the taproom! Traditional Irish tunes, great vibes, and of course, great beer!

🍀 Saturday, March 15 | 11AM-10PM
St. Patty’s Day Celebration!
🍴 Russell’s Food Truck serving up St. Patty’s Day specials
🍺 $5 Green Beer & Lucky Limeade Seltzer all day long!
🎤 Karaoke with Karl 6-9PM – bring your best Irish singalongs!

🌈 Monday, March 17 | St. Patrick’s Day!
Special Hours: 11AM-8PM
🍻 More time for green beers & good cheer!
🌟 Find Sweet Pea in the St. Peter Parade at 5:30PM and score some treats!

It’s about to be a shamrockin’ good time—who’s joining us? 🍻💚

🍀 March is packed with events, and we’ve got something for errrrryone! From a Book Swap, Schitt’s Creek Trivia, Initials Game Live, to live music, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and our Pot Painting and Plant Swap, there’s no shortage of fun (or green beer 🍀🍻).

🔥 New Month New Beer has also officially started! Each first Friday of the month, we’ll be tapping a new brewski—stay tuned for the deets on this banger of an Irish Dry Stout! 🍻

🚨NEW BEER DROP ALERT!🚨

The wait is over—Our Mountain Mama West Coast IPA and Jolly Giant Hazy IPA are now available in fresh 16oz 4-packs!🍻🎉

🔥 Our Mountain Mama brings the bold, crisp & piney bitterness of a classic West Coast IPA, while our Jolly Giant packs a juicy, hazy hop punch that’s smooth and refreshing.

🏡 Available NOW in the taproom! Swing by and stock up! And keep an eye out 👀 for these beauties at your favorite local liquor stores soon!

Huge shoutout to @woodenhillbrewing for helping us get these into cans! Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes footage of the canning process next! 🎥 🍺

Which one are you cracking open first? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️🍻

🌾 NEW BEER RELEASE: Prairie Pioneer Kernza! 🍻

We just tapped Prairie Pioneer, our brand-new Kernza beer—just in time for our Beer & Biodiversity event with @greatrivergreening and @cargill 🌾 Even @riverrockkitchenandbakingco got in on the fun by baking up some bagels and chocolatey goodness using Kernza flour!

This brew is indeed sumpin special. It features raw & medium-roasted Kernza, a perennial grain developed by the University of Minnesota to make farming more efficient & sustainable. Since Kernza grows back year after year, it reduces costs for farmers and improves topsoil quality.

While still new to the market, Kernza has found success in brewing, bringing a unique, subtly nutty & bready flavor to beer. Prairie Pioneer uses 15% Kernza in the grain bill, creating a crisp, smooth beer most similar to an American Blonde Ale with a 5.1% ABV & low IBU.

🍺 Best served in a Nonic glass—on tap NOW! Stop in, grab a pint, and taste this sustainable brew for yourself. 🌾🍻

🏆 GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! 🏆

Congrats to __________ and __________ for winning a $25 gift card to Paddlefish! 🎉🍻 (watch post for both winners!)

Thanks to everyone who entered and stay tuned for more chances to win soon! 🏆

🎉 Happy Birthday, Hayley! 🎉

Today we celebrate the incredible force behind our beertending magic and team leadership. Whether you’re dazzling us with the stunning jewelry from Comet Designs, creating adorable dog bandanas, or unleashing your creativity with that fancy Cricut of yours, you always add a brilliant spark of sass and style to everything you do.

Cheers to you, Hayley, for inspiring us daily with your creative spirit and fearless passion. Have an amazing birthday! 🎂

Fun fact: Hayley went on a solo adventure to Ireland this last year! ☘️

Such a fun, eclectic turnout of musicians last night for our monthly (3rd Tuesday) Open Mic! Hip-hop, Jazz, Country, Blues, Folk, Alternative...we had a little something for everyone!
Chase D. Burkhart will be back hosting open mic again March 18th from 6-8pm, so save the date!

💘 Love is in the air…and in your glass

Tomorrow, we’re dropping a Limited Valentine’s Day Special– Love Potion Seltzer!✨ A flirty mix of Hibiscus Ginger Lime, Orange Bergamot, and a splash of cranberry juice, made with handcrafted syrups from @riverrockcoffee . 🍊🫐💖

Topped with blueberries, an orange wheel, and a heart sucker, this one’s got you covered in a blanket of love. 💕

💵 Only $5 all day! Whether you’re celebrating with your Valentine, your besties, or just treating yourself, this is the perfect sip for the occasion.

Tag your Seltzer Soulmate and make plans to sip on some love! 🍻

❄️When life gives you snow, make a Paddlefish! ❄️

Shoutout to Team House of Thune for sculpting the coolest Paddlefish at the Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition—and taking home 1st place!🥇See the pupper in the back?? 🐶

This masterpiece was led by Jason Arney-O’Neil, David Aichinger, and Dusty Thune, sponsored by @paddlefishadventures. Jason currently works for @stpaulbrewing, creating incredible art, and also contracts with The Beer Dabbler as an artist. If you’re ever looking for graphic design for swag, a mural, or even a giant sculpture, hit him up—he’s the real deal! 🎨🍻

Now come on down to Paddlefish where the vibes are warm and the brews are cold! 🍻