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!
👕 🎉 We teamed up with @hoppassport and @bfreshgear for this LIMITED EDITION shirt we’ll be selling this FRIDAY!
Paddlefish Members will have priority access from 5:30-6pm and then access to the general public from 6-7pm.
These shirts are perfect for all of the outdoor things: hiking, biking, fishing, boating, beachin’, golfing, frolfing, gardening, canoeing, and napping in a hammock.
Don’t miss out on these exclusive shirts—once they’re gone, they’re gone!
See you there!
🎣 Reeling in some big news: A baby boy will be joining the Paddlefish crew this September! Owner Dave Long and his wife are excited to ofishialy share this with all of you!
🚨⚾️ SPECIAL BEER RELEASE ⚾️🚨
Introducing our THUNDER DOME BELGIAN TRIPEL
9%ABV
31 IBUs
It’s time to take YOUR All-Star Break ⭐️ into Paddlefish and grab this homerun of a brewski.
During the 1987 World Series, loud and proud Minnesota sports fans earned the Metrodome a new name... “The Thunder Dome”.
Clocking in at 125 decibels, comparable to a jet airliner and close to the threshold of pain, the fans were electric as the Minnesota Twins took home their first World Series title.
Spicy, sweet, clove-like, complex, and uniquely tasty; Thunder Dome Belgian Tripel is as strong as a Minnesota sports fan’s loyalty, as bold as a World Series Title, and as powerful as the wind tunnel leaving the Metrodome ⚾️💨
🍻 What’s tappening this week! 🍻
🎉 Oh and hey, it’s our 6 month anniversary tomorrow! 🎉 Come celebrate with Doc E’s BBQ Food Truck, Trivia at 7 and Buy One Get One 50% Off allll day🍺🍺
Bringing the Black IPA back to life!
🕳️ Below the surface of Saint Peter lies hidden
history and secret spaces. Underneath the Engesser Brewery building you will find a tunnel running beneath South Front Street. Historians believe it was most likely used for beer storage and movement between the beer cellars and their ice house. Some long-time locals have their own theories...the truth? We may never know. 🕳️
What exactly is a Black IPA?
In short, it’s a typical IPA recipe, but it uses some darker malts. These malts not only bring the color to the beer, but also more roasty, toasty, caramel and even chocolate or coffee notes to the beer. This, combined with a heavy dosing of hops, is what creates these unique beers.
🍺 Our Black IPA uses Dark Munich Malt and Roasted Barley with a mix of Hallertau hops (for a spicy-herbal, complex aroma), Fuggles hops (for a crisp, earthy woodsy flavor), and East Kent Golding hops (for a smooth and delicate lemon and thyme bitter finish). 🍺
🌊 💪 Highlighting the 99 Bridge over the Minnesota River 💪 🌊
Located only a few hundred feet from our taproom, we realize just how important this historic Broadway Bridge is to our space, especially as the recent flooding has caused it to close along with other roads and bridges leading into and around St. Peter.
Here are some fun facts about our Broadway Bridge:
• Built in 1931: This bridge has been standing strong for nearly 100 years, making it a testament to the engineering and architectural styles of the early 20th century.
• No stranger to flooding: In one of the following pictures you’ll see how similar the current water level is to the historic 1965 flood. Other notable flood years (1908, 1993, 2010)
• Rehab Project: In 2017, the bridge underwent a significant rehabilitation project to preserve its historical integrity while enhancing its safety and functionality.
• Connecting Communities: The bridge serves as a crucial link between the east and west sides of St. Peter, facilitating smooth transportation and connectivity within the city.
• Steel Truss Design & Cultural Significance: Its distinctive steel truss design not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also showcases the engineering techniques of its time. It’s also a cherished part of St. Peter’s heritage, often featured in local events and community activities.
🍺 Even though there are several road closures around the area and it’s currently a bit of a detour labyrinth to get to our taproom, we are still OPEN! 🍺
📖 Thank you for taking part in our history lesson today 📖 Have any other fun facts about the bridge? Feel free to share!
Stay safe out there and see you in the taproom!
“Sooo why Paddlefish??” Introducing one of our most frequently asked questions in our taproom!
When initially looking for a brewery name in St. Peter, we stumbled across an article with a picture of a guy holding a giant paddlefish (Jared Holland, first pic). After reading the article, we went down a paddlefish rabbit hole and the rest is history…
• Apparently, the paddlefish love chillin’ near the Highway 99 bridge, just a couple of blocks from our brewery. We learned that in Oct & Nov of 2021, the DNR studied the paddlefish population in Minnesota (Mississippi, St. Croix and Minnesota Rivers) and found that roughly half of the MN paddlefish population are living in and around St. Peter.
Once we realized no one has a brewery named “Paddlefish”, we were off to the races and kept learning fun things about them…
Fun facts:
• Paddlefish are the oldest surviving animal species in North America, older than dinosaurs. Their ancestors lived in North America about 125 million years ago.
• Adult paddlefish have no predators, so they usually live for more than 20 years.
• The name paddlefish comes from Greek and Latin words meaning “many teeth” and “spatula”.
• Paddlefish may be among the fastest growing fish in North America rivers.
• They can be found in streams from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico as well as river drainages as far west as Montana and as far east as Pennsylvania.
• You ‘snag’ a paddlefish, not ‘catch’ it. In the state of Minnesota, it is illegal to snag a paddlefish with intent and it must be released with least possible harm. All of these photos are under this category, just FYI! However, there are several states that have a snagging season, including Iowa, South Dakota, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma and a couple of other states.
• In March of 2024, the largest paddlefish ever snagged was a 164 pound, 13 ounce fish caught in the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri!!
If you have a photo with a paddlefish or know someone that does, send it our way! These will be framed and put up in the hallway where our restrooms are located!
If you’re wondering, Jared (the guy holding the paddlefish in the article, also first pic here) is a regular here!
Let’s raise a glass to the Timberwolves’ epic Game 7 victory and fill that glass with a FREE beer while we watch Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals tomorrow night! 🍻
All you have to do is “bring ya a**” to the taproom wearing some T-Wolves swag during the game! We’ll stay open until the game ends 🐺
Trivia starts at 7 and game starts at 7:30. Can you do both at the same time?? Of course. Cheers to the T-Pups! 🏀👏
#Timberwolves #minnesotapride
🔔 HAPPY HOUR ALERT 🔔
Starting Tuesday, May 28th, we’ll be rolling out with Happy Hour deals and special discounts for our members and fellow educators/staff 🍻
Tuesday-Thurs: $1 off pints from 3-6pm
Tuesday: $2 off pints ALL day for Members & Educators
Friday: $2 off pints from 12-2pm
Sunday: $1 off your first pint
🏀 Also be on the lookout for some Wolves deals and watch parties in our taproom! 🏀
🚨 We’re extending our hours!! 🚨
Starting the week of Memorial Day, we’ll be open…
• Tuesdays 3-9pm (previously not open)
• Fridays at noon (previously 2pm)
• Sundays until 8pm (previously 6pm)
We are looking forward to keeping those doors open longer and tap lines flowing! 🍻
**SAVE THE DATE - May 4th**
We are now officially less than one week away from the Hops `N Heroes Release Party and Fundraiser! Paddlefish Brewing in partnership with Helping Minnesota Heroes will be releasing a new special brew - a delicious Blonde Ale! A portion of the sales from the Hops `N Heroes Blonde Ale will go to the Helping Minnesota Heroes First Responder Fund.
Join us on May 4th (International Firefighters Day) to raise a pint and show support for our first responders. Come help us "Beer it Forward" and say cheers to our First Responders!
Also come hungry! We will also have Amazing Momo`s food truck at the taproom serving perfectly made dumplings from 12pm until 8pm.
We will see you on May 4th! Cheers! 🍻
SPECIAL BEER RELEASE! ⚠️
We’ve got another brew comin’ your way! The crackling of a bonfire, waves gently lapping on the shore, a fresh breath of pine-scented air… there aren’t many things in life that are quite as wonderful as a weekend at the cabin. Step into the warmth of the woods with every sip!
With a crisp, toasty flavor and residual caramel-like sweetness, this Vienna lager is sure to transport you to your home away from home. Made for sharing around a fire with friends, let the relaxation begin! 😎
Today’s happenings:
HOURS:
Open noon till 11 pm
FOOD:
On Every Corner Food Truck (Noon- 8 pm)
MUSIC:
Melissa Ann Schulz (6 pm- 9 pm)
See ya in the taproom with a good ole pint of our Vienna Lager! 🍻🌲
No need to make dinner for Trivia tonight! Amazing Momo’s will be with us tonight from 4-8pm 🤤🍻 Their dumplings and our beer harness the ultimate brain power to win big tonight!
What’s your favorite Paddlefish flagship beer?? How about artwork? Stop in to buy a crowler or 3-pack (receive a free wooden beer token when you buy a 3-pack). Cheers for beers! 🍻
10/10 would recommend. See you tonight! In fact, we’ll see you EVERY Wednesday night from 7-8:45pm for some @triviamafia
It’s time to build that dream team and join us on 4/10, because TriviaMafia has officially made it to St. Peter! 🍻 Win prizes, drink beer, win beer, and drink prizes!
Start time @7pm. See you there!
🪵 🪓 SPECIALTY BEER ALERT 🪵 🪓
Introducing our (Paul) Bunyan Hops American IPA, available on tap this week!
ABV 6.4%
53 IBUs
We brewed this one in Paul Bunyan’s honor, because nothing screams ‘lumberjack’ quite like an American IPA.
We packed a piney and floral aroma into this brew, reminiscent of a stroll through the dense forest, just like Paul was used to. A solid, clean and fresh hoppy taste with Centennial and Chinook hops, and a hint of malt in support, this IPA is sure to make you want to chop some wood and split a beer in half.
We’re open our normal Wednesday—Sunday hours this week, with TRIVIA starting next Wednesday, April 10th @7pm!! See you in the taproom!
Spring into our taproom this week! It’s the FIRST day of spring AND it’s the FIRST day of our 10 barrel batch! It’s an exciting day!
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We are back to normal weekday hours AND we have 7 beers on tap, including our seltzers. You read that right, 7 BEERS ON TAP!! 🎉 Open to 3-9pm on Wed & Thurs. See you soon!
Thanks to @madtapmedia for shooting an amazing video!
Tap into the luck of the Irish at Paddlefish this St. Patrick’s Day!🍀🍺 Come celebrate with us!
Today we’re serving up some specials with some special hours, open NOW-9PM!
LEPRECHAUN LAGER🍺
A light, crisp, and clean lager, with a festive green hue and smooth taste! Some say this leprechaun is distant cousins with the Engessers!
LUCKY LIMEADE SELTZER🌈
Housemade @riverrockcoffee lime syrup mixed with green Paddelfish seltzer base
Also, our dearest Sweet Pea is taking a field trip to the parade this afternoon at 3 pm (assuming she starts in this cold weather!)❄️
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Reopening Friday, March 15th!
We are in the process of brewing more beer in our new, larger tanks so we don’t have to do this in the future! Thanks for your patience!