Lift Bridge Brewery is expanding and we are looking for a full-time Brewer/Cellar-person to add to our small but growing team.

The ideal candidate should be outgoing, hardworking, quality minded, a self-starter, and of high character. Previous experience in a commercial brewery and a formal brewery education is preferred. Preference will be also given to individuals with laboratory and/or mechanical experience.

Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

• Preparation of materials and vessels for production
• Brewing  
• Maintaining accurate production records
• Performing quality assurance testing
• Maintaining process equipment
• Yeast management
• Inventory management
• Beer filtration/clarification

Abilities and Skills:

• Must be able to lift 55lbs and move 165lbs occasionally
• Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours per day
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Should be computer literate/comfortable using MS Office
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to safely work with cleaning/sanitizing chemicals and in varying environments.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Wage will be determined based on skill set and prior experience.  Interested parties should complete the online application.

April 10th, 2013 - Thank you for your interest, the position has been filled. 

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.

We have completed our search for Beertenders and the application period is closed.  Thanks.

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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

STILLWATER, MN, October 22, 2012. – Lift Bridge Brewing Co’s Hop Dish™ IPA hits the shelves today.  This is the forth year round beer available in bottles.  The recipe draws inspiration from West Coast IPAs, but is rooted in Midwestern tradition.  We load 7 different varieties of American hops to give Hop Dish™ IPA citrus, pine, and fruit aroma and flavor notes.  As solid malt bill firmly supports the hops.  Stop in to your favorite beer store and check out the new Hop Dish™ IPA bottle release.

Beer style: India Pale Ale
ABV: 7.5%
IBU: 70

About Lift Bridge Brewing Co

Lift Bridge Brewing Co was established in 2008 by a group of Stillwater guys dedicated to creating well-balanced beers that will help you slow down, relax, and appreciate life. Our tasty brews can be found at fine retail establishments throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, as well as our own Brewery and Taproom at 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN.

Lift Bridge Brewing Co currently offers four year round beers including Farm Girl Saison®, Hop Dish™ IPA, Chestnut Hill™ Brown Ale, and Crosscut™ Pale Ale. We also release season and annual brews. Up next on the release schedule is Harvestör™ Fresh Hop Ale - October, Commander™ Barleywine - November, Biscotti™ - December.

Contact:
Dan Schwarz
dan @ liftbridgebrewery.com
1900 Tower Drive
Stillwater, MN 55082
Ph: +888-430-BEER (2337) x55

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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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

STILLWATER, MN, September 25, 2012. – Founded in 2008, Lift Bridge Brewing Co’s mission has been to create top quality beers for the region while developing relationships with local businesses. Since our first year, we have experienced tremendous growth in our home town of Stillwater and throughout the Twin Cities. We have selected Original Gravity partners in the Twin Cities to take over selling and servicing the territory only covered by Lift Bridge Brewing Co. This will allow us to continue our strong growth and meet increasing customer demand.

“It isn’t just about delivering beer, we enjoy the relationships with our retail partners,” says Dan Schwarz, CEO, Lift Bridge Brewing Co. “We have come a long way from delivering beer out of the back of a mini-van. This is a big step forward and we are excited to work with the team at Original Gravity.”

“We have watched Lift Bridge Brewing Co grow as we have grown over the last 3 years and admired their well calculated and strategic plan. We are extremely excited to add them to our great portfolio of craft beers and mutually grow together as locally owned companies for the years to come,” said Hans “Hanszee” Lofgren, Beer Guru at Original Gravity.

The transition will take place starting October 22, 2012.

About Lift Bridge Brewing Co

Lift Bridge Brewing Co was established in 2008 by a group of Stillwater guys dedicated to creating well-balanced beers that will help you slow down, relax, and appreciate life. Our tasty brews can be found at fine retail establishments throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin, as well as our own Brewery and Taproom at 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN.

Lift Bridge Brewing Co currently offers four year round beers including Farm Girl Saison®, Hop Dish™ IPA, Chestnut Hill™ Brown Ale, and Crosscut™ Pale Ale. We also release season and annual brews. Up next on the release schedule is Harvestör™ Fresh Hop Ale - October, Commander™ Barleywine - November, Biscotti™ - December.

About Original Gravity

Original Gravity is a central group of locally owned and operated distributors that are passionate about craft beer. Original Gravity is committed to a common mission of building quality craft brands with first-rate craft brewers through a dedication to education, innovation, relationships, service and camaraderie in the Twin Cities craft beer market. In three short years, Original Gravity has grown to be a premier craft distributor network for the growing Twin Cities craft beer market.

Contact:
Dan Schwarz
dan @ liftbridgebrewery.com
1900 Tower Drive
Stillwater, MN 55082
Ph: +888-430-BEER (2337) x55

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