Irish Coffee Stout™ will be back again and is the latest Limited Release beer by Lift Bridge Brewery.  The Irish Coffee Stout™ will be available on tap and in 750ml bottles from the brewery, on March 9th during our Release Party. Bottles will be released the following week in fine beer stores.  The event will feature Live Music, Irish Toasts, Games and 750ml Bottle Sales.

About the Beer

It is inspired by the delightful combination of whiskey, coffee, and cream. You don’t have to be Irish and it doesn’t have to be the morning to enjoy this labor of love. Our Russian Imperial Stout was aged in whiskey barrels, then blended with a big Milk Stout, and finally infused with locally roasted coffee.

Release Party

To celebrate the release of the beer, we are having a party at the brewery. What can you expect at the event?

• Sample of the Irish Coffee Stout™
• Good. Irish. Music. – The Langers Ball
• Irish Toast Contest
• Costume Contest
• For Purchase:
  • Lift Bridge Beers
  • Food
    • RA Mac Sammy’s
    • Tot Boss

Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available for purchase during normal taproom hours or Online.

When: Saturday, March 9th, 2013, 6-10 PM.
Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN
Cost: $5 from the brewery or Online (+transaction fees), 750ml bottles will be for sale for $14 (tax included).

FAQs

Below is a list of questions we commonly get. We will update the list as they come in.

• Can I buy tickets the day of?  We have a limited number of tickets, so your best bet is to pick them up now.  If there are tickets available the day of the event, you will be able to purchase at the door.
• Do you accept credit/debit cards? Yes, most credit cards are accepted.
• What if I can’t make it to the brewery to pick up the tickets? No problem, tickets can be purchased online here.
• What if I just want to pick up beer? That is fine, you do not need to buy a ticket to the event.  Stop in anytime from 12-10 PM to pick it up in the taproom.
• Can I buy the beer in fine beer stores? A limited amount of beer will be for sale the following week at fine beer stores in the area.
• Will the beer be on tap at my favorite bar? Yes.  We will be kegging the Irish Coffee Stout and releasing it for sale in fine beer bars in the area the following week.

Help us celebrate the release of our latest barrel aged beer, Silhouette™.  The Release Party will be held on February 9th, 2013 6-9 PM.  We are celebrating the winter with an outdoor “ice taproom”.  There will be live music, fire, great food and of course Lift Bridge Beer.  This event is free, but we encourage you to reserve your spot.

About the Beer

Silhouette™ is as dark as a moonless night.  Brewed in the style of a Russian Imperial Stout, aromas of coffee, molasses, chocolate, and prune meld with an intense dark roasted character.  This complex beer is rich, full bodied and will warm the senses. 

We will be releasing two versions of Silhouette™, barreled and un-barreled.  The barreled version was brewed in 2011 and has been aged in 12-year old oak bourbon barrels.  It is masterfully blended by our brewmaster Matt Hall.   Look for bourbon, leather, and oak notes.  The barreled version will be available from the brewery in 750ml bottles.  There will be 1500 400  individually numbered bottles available. 

The un-barreled version will be released the following week to retail locations.

To Preorder Beer:

When: Tue-Thu 5-8 PM, Fri 12-8 PM, Sat 12-5 PM.
Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN or Online
Cost: $15 per 750ml bottle, limit 6 3 per person.

Release Party

To celebrate the release of the beer, we start the event when the silhouettes come out in the cold winter.  What can you expect at the event?

• Outdoor Ice Taproom
• Fire pits
• Cool Hat Contest
• Live music by Thrift Store Sonata
• For Purchase:
  • Silhouette™
  • Lift Bridge Beers
  • Food by local Food trucks
    • NateDogs
    • GastroTruck

Reserve your tickets for the 21+ event at the brewery during normal taproom hours and online now.

When: Saturday, February 9th, 2012, 6-9 PM. 
Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN
Cost: Free from the brewery or Online

FAQs

Below is a list of questions we commonly get.  We will update the list as they come in.

• What ages can attend? This is a 21+ only event.  Sorry, there will be NO EXCEPTIONS.  Oh, and we will card everyone, so bring a valid ID.  
• Do you accept credit/debit cards? Yes, most credit cards are accepted.
• What if I can’t make it to the brewery to pick up the tickets, will you take orders by phone or online? No problem, you can pick them up online. 
• I don’t like paying online fees, how can I avoid that? We don’t either, so you can stop in during taproom hours and pick up a ticket.
• I can’t make it to the event that day, can my good buddy (sibling, best-man, parents, etc.) pick up my beer for me? Sorry, no.  The tickets for the beer are not transferrable.  See below.
• What if I can’t make it to the brewery to pick up my beer the day of the event? We will hold your beer until the end of the month and you can pick it up during normal taproom hours.
• What if I just want to pick up my beer? That is fine, you do not need to get a ticket to the event.
• Do I have to pre-buy tickets to pick up a bottle?  No, however those with tickets will get their bottles first.  If there are any left, you will be able to purchase a bottle.
• Can I buy the beer in fine beer stores? Yes, if you are quick. This limited beer will be available from fine beer stores. 
• Will the beer be on tap at my favorite bar?I  Yes, we will have a limited amount available at fine beer bars.

To celebrate the release of one of the most culinary brews in our lineup, we are hosting a bake-off at the brewery and taproom on Saturday, December 15. We will have regular taproom hours throughout the day with tours at 1 and 3 and then stay open until 9pm. 750ml bottles of Biscotti™ will be available for purchase during the day and evening. This will be your first chance to taste and purchase it before it hits the bars or store shelves!

About the Beer

Biscotti™ was created to emulate the traditional Italian cookie baked during the holiday season and celebrates the warmth and comfort of a hot oven radiating sweet aromas of tasty treats. By utilizing an array of malts, oats, wheat, pure local honey, light European hops and delicately spicing with Grains of Paradise, Madagascar vanilla beans, whole star anise, all brought together with traditional Belgian yeast, the result is a cloudy, deep copper colored, complex experience. This delight to the senses should be served in a 9 ounce footed glass and allowed to warm to 50 degrees to fully gather the malt and spice spectrum.

Bake-Off

We encourage you to get baking, iron your apron, and arrive with your signature cookie or sweet bread delight by 6pm. Local baking gurus will be on hand to judge your efforts and award prizes (judges and prizes to be announced next week!). Special attention given to contestants that work in a beer theme, and the winning recipe will be posted on our website for all to try to replicate. Bring enough to share as there will be a "crowd favorite" category as well.

If you would like to participate in the bake-off, please send a quick email to bake-off@liftbridgebrewery.com with the following info:  Name, email address, name of baked delight BY 12/12/2012.  Remember that a Lift Bridge beer theme will give you more points.  This can include actual beer in the recipe or shape / decoration of your baked delight.  Remember to bring your dish to the brewery BY 6:00PM on the day of the event!

Ugly Sweater Contest

For you non-bakers, there is still a chance to win something: We’ll have a Holiday sweater contest; the most creatively nostalgic (i.e. ugly) sweater will be voted on for prizes!

If you want to enter the ugly sweater contest, just show up in your sweater! We’ll be judging by 7:00pm, so you must be there by then.

Normal taproom prices for pints, flights, growlers, and 750ml bottles of Biscotti or Commander. Timeline: If you wish to enter the bake-off, you must bring your cookies by 6pm for registration. Awards Ceremony and grand Biscotti bottle opening at 7:30pm. We will close at 9pm.

Tickets

Tickets for the 21+ event are on sale now at the brewery during normal taproom hours and are available online now.

When: Saturday, December 15th, 2012, 5-9 PM. 
Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN
Cost: $5 from the brewery or Online

FAQs

Below is a list of questions we commonly get.  We will update the list as they come in.

• What ages can attend? This is a 21+ only event.  Sorry, there will be NO EXCEPTIONS.  Oh, and we will card everyone, so bring a valid ID.  
• Do you accept credit/debit cards? Yes, most credit cards are accepted.
• What if I can’t make it to the brewery to pick up the tickets, will you take orders by phone or online? No problem, you can pick them up online. 
• I don’t like paying online ticket fees, how can I avoid that? We don’t either, so you can stop in during taproom hours and pick up a ticket.
• I can’t make it to the event that day, can my good buddy (sibling, friend, parents, etc.) pick up my beer for me? Sorry, no.  The tickets for the beer are not transferrable.  See below.
• What if I can’t make it to the brewery to pick up my beer the day of the event? We will hold your beer until the end of the month and you can pick it up during normal taproom hours.
• What if I just want to pick up my beer? That is fine, you do not need to buy a ticket to the event.
• Do I have to pre-buy tickets to pick up bottles?  No, however those with tickets will get their bottles first.  If there are any left, you will be able to purchase bottles.
• Can I buy the beer in fine beer stores? Yes, if you are quick. This limited beer will be available from fine beer stores. 
• Will the beer be on tap at my favorite bar?I  Yes, we will have a limited amount available at fine beer bars.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Commander™ Barleywine Release Party on November 17th, 2012 3-8 PM.  This year we will feature an Old Timey Circus Theme.  We will have contests, prizes, classic carnival games, live music, great food and of course Lift Bridge Beer.  You can purchase tickets to the event and pre-order the 2012 Commander™.

About the Beer

This is the 2012 vintage of The Commander™.  For those who haven’t tried it from last year, it is our English-Style Barleywine ale brewed with excessive malt and subtle, sweet cardamom. We aged in bourbon barrels, its bold, complex flavor reaches heights measured only by the building of its namesake. This 12.5% ABV treat is best enjoyed in smaller portions when you have some time to savor it,between now and 2021.  The  barrels were shipped directly from Heaven Hill Distillery in Kentucky shortly after they were emptied.

To Preorder Beer:

When: Tue-Thu 5-8 PM, Fri 12-8 PM, Sat 12-5 PM.
Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN or Online
Cost: $16 per 750ml bottle, limit 6 per person.

Release Party

To celebrate the release of the beer, we are having a Old-Timey Circus themed party at the brewery. What can you expect at the event?

• Sample of the Commander™ and a Limited Release glass
• Live music by Thrift Store Sonata
• Games:
  • Commander™ Mustache Contest (Start growing it now!)
  • Circus Costume Contest
  • For Purchase:
    • Lift Bridge Beers
    • Food by local Food trucks (TBA)

Tickets for the 21+ event are on sale now at the brewery during normal taproom hours and are available online now.

When: Saturday, November 17th, 2012, 3-8 PM. 
Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN
Cost: $10 from the brewery or Online

FAQs

Below is a list of questions we commonly get.  We will update the list as they come in.

• What ages can attend? This is a 21+ only event.  Sorry, there will be NO EXCEPTIONS.  Oh, and we will card everyone, so bring a valid ID.  
• Do you accept credit/debit cards? Yes, most credit cards are accepted.
• What if I can’t make it to the brewery to pick up the tickets, will you take orders by phone or online? No problem, you can pick them up online. 
• I don’t like paying online ticket fees, how can I avoid that? We don’t either, so you can stop in during taproom hours and pick up a ticket.
• I can’t make it to the event that day, can my good buddy (sibling, best-man, parents, etc.) pick up my beer for me? Sorry, no.  The tickets for the beer are not transferrable.  See below.
• What if I can’t make it to the brewery to pick up my beer the day of the event? We will hold your beer until the end of the month and you can pick it up during normal taproom hours.
• What if I just want to pick up my beer? That is fine, you do not need to buy a ticket to the event.
• Do I have to pre-buy tickets to pick up a bottle?  No, however those with tickets will get their bottles first.  If there are any left, you will be able to purchase a bottle.
• Can I buy the beer in fine beer stores? Yes, if you are quick. This limited beer will be available from fine beer stores. 
• Will the beer be on tap at my favorite bar?I  Yes, we will have a limited amount available at fine beer bars.

Join us to carve pumpkins how it was meant to be: in a brewery with a wagon full of Bergmann Green House & Farm Market pumpkins to choose from, with the Thrift Store Sonata playing music, while eating Rustic Pies of Stillwater, and being served deliciously fresh craft beer and root beer with you and your family, keeping all of the pumpkin guts out of your kitchen… need we say more? We hope to see you there!

Event Details

What can you expect from this event?

• All ages welcome
• Live music by Thrift Store Sonata
• For Purchase:
  • Root Beer
  • Lift Bridge Beers
    • On-site
    • Growlers to go
  • From Bergmann’s
    • Kettle Corn
    • Pumpkins and carving kits.

When: Tuesday, October 16th, 2012, 5-8 PM.
Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN
Cost: Free to attend, $5 for a pumpkin and carving kit

FAQs

Below is a list of questions we commonly get. We will update the list as they come in.

• How about kids? This is a family event, so bring the kids.
• Do need to get tickets/RSVP? No need to RSVP, just join us at the brewery.  If you want you can say you are going on the Facebook Event page.  
• What about food and beverages? Bergmann’s will have kettle corn for sale.  The brewery will have Root Beer and beer for purchase in the taproom.
• Can I bring my own carving kit/knife/chain saw? Please leave the hardware at home.  We will provide kid safe carving kits.
• Do you accept credit/debit cards? Yes, most credit cards are accepted.

The St. Croix Valley Brew-B-Que is a benefit event for Valley Outreach.  Hosted by Croix Valley Steak Sauces, Heritage Liquor and Lift Bridge Brewery.  Our latest release, Hop Dish™ IPA will be available on tap and in growlers from the brewery. In addition to getting into the event, your ticket will get you food samples, sides buffet, live music, beer samples and knowing you are helping out a great cause.

Event Details

We are having a party at the brewery to celebrate BBQ and Beer. What can you expect at the event?

• 4 tickets to sample ribs & wings from competitors
• 3 beer sample tickets, including the new Hop Dish™ IPA
• Sides buffet – Beans, slaw, etc.
• Live music all day
• Local vendors with samples and information
• Games
  • Hammerschlagen
  • Chicken Races
  • Beer Dunk Tank
• For Purchase:
  • Lift Bridge Beers
    • On-site
    • Growlers to go
  • Local vendor products
    • Cigars
    • Steak Sauce
    • Food
    • Gear

Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available for purchase during normal taproom hours (Thu-Fri 5-8 PM and Sat 1-5 PM) or Online.

When: Saturday, May 26th, 2012, 3-8 PM.
Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN
Cost: $18 from the brewery or Online (+transaction fees), $20 at the door.

FAQs

Below is a list of questions we commonly get. We will update the list as they come in.

• How about kids? Sorry, due to the nature of the event, we are not allowing anyone under the age of 21 into the event.
• Can I buy tickets the day of?  Yes, we plan on reserving tickets so people can purchase them the day of the event.  However, we recommend you pick them up today.  
• Do you accept credit/debit cards? Yes, most credit cards are accepted.
• What if I can’t make it to the brewery to pick up the tickets? No problem, tickets can be purchased online here. 
• What if I just want to pick up beer? That is fine, you do not need to buy a ticket to the event.  Stop in anytime from 1-8 PM to pick it up in the taproom.
• Is Hop Dish™ IPA available in fine beer stores? Yes.  Hop Dish™ IPA is joining our line up as a year round brew.  It is available on draft and will be available in bottles later this summer.

The Irish Coffee Stout™ is the latest Limited Release beer by Lift Bridge Brewery.  The Irish Coffee Stout™ will be available for the first time on tap and in 750ml bottles from the brewery, on March 10th during our Release Party. In addition to getting into the event, your ticket will get you a glass and a ticket for your first beer. The event will feature Live Music, Irish Toasts, Games and 750ml Bottle Sales.

About the Beer

It is inspired by the delightful combination of whiskey, coffee, and cream. You don’t have to be Irish and it doesn’t have to be the morning to enjoy this labor of love. Our Russian Imperial Stout was aged in whiskey barrels, then blended with a big Milk Stout, and finally infused with locally roasted cold pressed coffee.

Release Party

To celebrate the release of the beer, we are having a party at the brewery. What can you expect at the event?

• Sample of the Irish Coffee Stout™
• Logo Glass to take home with you
• Good. Irish. Music.  The Langer’s Ball
• Irish Toasts
• For Purchase:
  • Lift Bridge Beers
  • Great local tavern cuisine by The Patriot’s Tavern
    • Stout Stew
    • Ruben Sliders

Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available for purchase during normal taproom hours (Thu-Fri 5-8 PM and Sat 2-5 PM) or Online.

When: Saturday, March 10th, 2011, 4-8 PM.
Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN
Cost: $10 from the brewery or Online (+transaction fees), 750ml bottles will be for sale for $12 (tax included).

FAQs

Below is a list of questions we commonly get. We will update the list as they come in.

• Can I buy tickets the day of?  We have a limited number of tickets, so your best bet is to pick them up now.  If there are tickets available the day of the event, you will be able to purchase at the door.  
• Do you accept credit/debit cards? Yes, most credit cards are accepted.
• What if I can’t make it to the brewery to pick up the tickets? No problem, tickets can be purchased online here. 
• What if I just want to pick up beer? That is fine, you do not need to buy a ticket to the event.  Stop in anytime from 1-8 PM to pick it up in the taproom.
• Can I buy the beer in fine beer stores? A limited amount of beer will be for sale the following week at fine beer stores in the area.
• Will the beer be on tap at my favorite bar? Yes.  We will be kegging the Irish Coffee Stout and releasing it for sale in fine beer bars in the area the following week.

To celebrate the release of one of the most culinary brews in our lineup, we are hosting a bake-off at the brewery and taproom on Saturday, December 17, 2011. We will have 750ml bottles of Biscotti™ to sell direct to you during the day and evening.  This will be your first chance to taste and purchase it before it hits the bars or store shelves!

Schedule

We will have regular hours throughout the day (tours at 1 and 3), but then keep the taproom open until 9pm.

• 1:00 PM – Public Tour
• 2:00 PM – Tap Room Open
• 3:00 PM – Public Tour
• 6:00 PM – Bake-Off Entries to Judges
• 7:30 PM – Awards & Grand Biscotti bottle opening
• 9:00 PM – Closing time

About the Beer

Biscotti™ was created to emulate the traditional Italian cookie baked during the holiday season and celebrates the warmth and comfort of a hot oven radiating sweet aromas of tasty treats.  By utilizing an array of malts, oats, wheat, pure local honey, light European hops and delicately spicing with Grains of Paradise, Madagascar vanilla beans, whole star anise, all brought together with traditional Belgian yeast, the result is a cloudy, deep copper colored, complex experience. This delight to the senses should be served in a 9 ounce footed glass and allowed to warm to 50 degrees to fully gather the malt and spice spectrum. 

Bake-Off

We encourage you to iron your apron and arrive with your signature cookie or sweet bread delight by 6pm. Local baking gurus Stephanie Jameson from Chef’s Gallery, Kristin Klemestrud from Savories Catering, and author and photographer Becca Dilley of The Heavy Table will be on hand to judge your efforts and award prizes from Lift Bridge Brewery and Chef’s Gallery. Special attention given to contestants that work in a beer theme, and the winning recipe will be posted on our website for all to try to replicate. Bring enough to share as there will be a "crowd favorite" category as well. There is no cost or cover charge to enter;  If you wish to enter the bake-off, please email bake-off@liftbridgebrewery.com (to assure space) and you must bring your cookies by 6pm for registration.

We have just updated the schedule for tours and taproom hours for this week. 

• Wednesday, Nov. 23 – 3-8 PM Taproom Open, Pints and Growlers
• Thursday, Nov. 24 – Closed
• Friday, Nov. 25 – 10 AM-8 PM Taproom open
• Saturday, Nov. 26 – Tours 1 & 3 PM and Taproom open 2-5 PM

When the Taproom is open, you can pick up your bottles of Commander, fill your growler or stop in for a glass of fine beer.

Commander Bottles Update

We have Commander bottles available for sale, $18/bottle, limit 6.  Next week we will be delivering Commander bottles to fine beer stores throughout the metro.

Commander on Draft

We have a limited number of kegs which will go to customers beginning the week of November 28th.  Please stay tuned for locations. 

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Purchase a ticket to reserve your 750ml bottle of Commander™ at the brewery from now until Nov. 18th  With your ticket you can pick up your bottles on Nov. 19th from 3-8pm during the Commander™ Release Party.   If you can’t make the date no problem, your bottle/s will be set aside in the brewery after Nov 19th until the end of the year and can be picked up during normal taproom hours.

To purchase tickets:

When: Thu-Fri 5-8 PM and Sat 2-5 PM.
Where: Only at Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN
Cost: $15 per 750ml bottle, limit 6 per person. 

About the Beer

The Commander™ is our English-Style Barleywine ale brewed with heavy fists of malts and subtle, sweet Cardamom. Aged in bourbon barrels, its bold, complex flavor reaches heights measured only by the building of its namesake. This 12.5% ABV treat is best enjoyed in smaller portions when you have some time to savor it,between now and 2020.  The  barrels were shipped directly from Heaven Hill Distillery in Kentucky shortly after they were emptied.

Release Party

To celebrate the release of the beer, we are having a party at the brewery. What can you expect at the event?

• Sample of the Commander™ and a Limited Release glass
• Live music throughout the day (TBA)
• Games:
  • Hammerschlagen
  • Bags tournament
  • Commander™ Mustache Contest (Start growing it now!)
• For Purchase:
  • Lift Bridge Beers
  • Food by local Food trucks (TBA)

Tickets for the event will go on sale at the brewery on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 5 PM.  Tickets will be available for sale during normal taproom hours (Thu-Fri 5-8 PM and Sat 2-5 PM). 

When: Saturday, November 19th, 2011, 3-8 PM. 
Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN
Cost: $10 from the brewery

FAQs

Below is a list of questions we commonly get.  We will update the list as they come in.

• Do you accept credit/debit cards? Yes, most credit cards are accepted.
• What if I can’t make it to the brewery to pick up the tickets, will you take orders by phone or online? Sorry, at this point tickets are only available at the brewery during the hours listed above. 
• I can’t make it to the event that day, can my good buddy (sibling, best-man, parents, etc.) pick up my beer for me? Sorry, no.  The tickets for the beer are not transferrable.  See below.
• What if I can’t make it to the brewery to pick up my beer the day of the event? We will hold your beer until the end of the year and you can pick it up during normal taproom hours.
• What if I just want to pick up my beer? That is fine, you do not need to buy a ticket to the event.
• Do I have to pre-buy tickets to pick up a bottle?  No, however those with tickets will get their bottles first.  If there are any left, you will be able to purchase a bottle.
• Can I buy the beer in fine beer stores? With our limited production, it is unlikely it will be available in your local beer store.
• Will the beer be on tap at my favorite bar?  With our limited production, it is unlikely it will be available in your favorite bar.