Meet Ryan Miller, our taproom manager who never fails to bring a smile, a great laugh, and top-tier customer service to every Paddle-shift. When he’s not serving up your favorite brews or cleaning and organizing, he’s hitting the books and finishing up clinicals for Rasmussen University, working towards becoming a nurse👨‍⚕️ Whether he’s in scrubs or behind the bar, make sure to say hi and give him a nice firm handshake 🤝🎉 🍻

WILL you be my friend? Shout out to Will Riitters, one of our incredible brewers who was with us until July 31!

He’s now off on a new adventure, teaching 1st and 2nd grade at the Minnesota New Country School in Henderson, MN! 🍎 He’s naming his classroom “Riitter’s Critters!” 🦊🦁

Will is the definition of hard-working, incredibly friendly, wise, adventurous, approachable, funny, and fun. We’re beyond grateful for all the passion and dedication he poured into Paddlefish Brewing 🙌

Though he’s moved on to shape young minds, we’re thrilled that he’ll still be gracing us with his presence as a beertender behind the bar every once in a while. 🍺

Thank you, Will, for everything you’ve done for us. We wish you the best in your teaching journey and can’t wait to see you back here soon and often!

🗞️ We made the Star Tribune! 🗞️

(Only a few errors, but that’s okay!)
• Sweet Pea, not ‘Seat Pea’
• It was indeed the dream of owner, Dave Long, to open a brewery
• Owner Dave Long & his brother, Keith @authorkeithlong, name the beers

🚨🚑 SPECIAL BEER RELEASE: AMBEERLANCE! 🚑🚨

This Saturday, we’re thrilled to team up with River’s Edge Hospital Foundation for a very special event at our taproom! We’re rolling out a new brew called AMBEERLANCE—and it’s not just deliciously filled with caramel, toastiness and an herbal presence, it’s also for a great cause.

🍻 What: AMBEERLANCE Fundraiser
📅 When: All day this Saturday
📍 Where: Here @ Paddlefish Brewing, St. Peter, MN

15% of all sales of AMBEERLANCE will be donated directly to the River’s Edge Hospital Foundation to help them purchase a new AMBULANCE! 🚑

Stop by, enjoy a pint (or two), and learn more about the fantastic work the River’s Edge team is doing for our community. They’ll have a station set up all day to answer any questions and provide more information.

Join us in raising a glass—and some much-needed funds! 🍺

• Ambeerlance
• 5% ABV
• 31 IBUs
• Type: California Common
• Profile: Caramel, toast, herbal, floral
• Northern Brewer Hops

🍺 Our first All Pints North!! 🍺

👕 🎉 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 ⚾️💨

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!

🔔 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! 🍻

Brews, Barks and Belly Rubs…We love our Paddlefish Pups! 🐶

**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! 🍻