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!

Lift Bridge Brewing Co., located in Stillwater, MN, is looking to hire a full-time entry-level Delivery Driver who will deliver to retail accounts in the Twin Cities metro area and be a part of a fun and exciting brewery team.

Job Description

This person will be accountable for the delivery and service of pre-sold Lift Bridge packaged and draft products to retail accounts including: liquor stores and bars. Responsibilities will include loading and unloading the truck with beer, empty kegs, cases of beer for delivery several times a day. We are looking for a person who can keep accurate records and logs, count and verify counts of beer picked up from the brewery, and assure the trucks are kept clean and well maintained. It will be important that this person ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and DOT compliance regulations. Following all road regulations and driving safely will be important as a representative of Lift Bridge Brewing Company. Delivery drivers are responsible for the delivery of product and collection of payment. All product is stocked, rotated and merchandized upon delivery. This position will work 40 hours per week, the shift runs from 8:00am-5:00pm and will report to the brewery manager.

Requirements

• This position requires an individual who works well independently with a positive attitude
• Must be an effective communicator who can build relationships with retailers
• Working as part of a team with management and other brewery staff
• This position’s sole purpose is to service our retail customers
• Ability to repeatedly lift cases of beer up to 35 lbs, and occasionally kegs up to 180 lbs
• A clean driving record is required, no DUI’s DWI’s, Diversions, Felony arrests or convictions
• Lift Bridge is a Drug Free workplace. Pre-employment background check is required
• This position is a very physical job and requires appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions
• Ability to take on other tasks as assigned by brewery management

About Lift Bridge

Lift Bridge Beer Company was founded by a group of Stillwater locals who took their vision of restoring craft brewing to Stillwater, MN, the St. Croix Valley, and the region. After contract brewing the first few years, we now are proud to produce all of our beer out of our Stillwater, MN brewery location. To learn more please visit our website at www.liftbridgebrewery.com

How To Apply

Interested applicants can click on the link below to fill out an online application. Lift Bridge Brewing Co. will be accepting applications until Friday, November 18th. https://docs.google.com/a/liftbridge…lqYWh0QWc6M Q

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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Stillwater, MN – July 13th, 2011 - Lift Bridge Fans and Supporters, we have been hit with a bottled beer shortage which will cause us to be out of our bottled beer for a few months. The reason for the suspension of shipments is due to our supplier, Cold Spring Brewing Co who has not been able to produce beer for us. They have decided to prioritize other brands ahead of ours. It certainly is their decision on what to brew and when, however we were caught with extremely short notice.

In response to this situation we are working to purchase and install bottling capabilities at our brewery in Stillwater, MN. We currently produce 100% of our draft beer in Stillwater and have capacity to keep up with our draft account. Today, we are receiving additional fermenters, increasing our capacity by 66%. This will allow us react quicker and not be dependent on a single supplier.

This plan will take several months to complete, but we will have bottles back on shelves later in 2011. It is unfortunate for our distributor partners, bottle retail customers and our loyal customers but we will be back soon and better than ever.

Currently we have a quite a list of new beers planned for later this year. They include an oyster stout, Oktoberfest, the return of Biscotti, and a bourbon barrel aged barley wine.

We appreciate your continued support. Please feel free to stop by to check out the brewery, pick up a growler of fresh beer or join us on a tour. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.

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

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Lift Bridge Brewing Company Co-Owner Brad Glynn, Scandia Cattle Company Owner Chad Anderson, and Chef Jim Kynderg invite you to have a night of beer and beef that you will not soon forget. Brad and Chad will discuss everything you might want to know about craft beer, pure wagyu beef, and how barley grains are essential to both. Jim will be manning the hot side of the kitchen, working his culinary magic. There will be ample opportunity for great conversation, education, and fun.

Menu:
• Wagyu Beef Slider with smoked provolone, carmelized onions, and pork belly powder – Farm Girl Saison®
• Wagyu Tenderloin Carpaccio dressed with hop capers, enoki
  mushrooms, and micro greens – Crosscut Pale Ale™
• Limosine Beef Whole Shank braised in beer served with truffled fries and brewer’s grain grain sourdough bread – Chestnut Hill™
• Beef Fat Brownies with ice cream and barley malt caramel – You choice of Lift Bridge Beer.

When: Friday, June 10th, 2011.  Dinner at 6-9 PM. 
Where: The Chef’s Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater, MN
Cost: $65, call (651-351-1144), stop in.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Stillwater, MN – May 16th, 2011 - Lift Bridge Brewing Co is the first brewery in Stillwater since Prohibition ended.  For Minnesota Craft Beer Week we will be selling growlers for the first time.  Stop by any evening this week (Tue-Fri) from 5-8 PM to pick up a Suds Barge.   

Come get a growler for $5 and a fill of your favorite Lift Bridge Brew:

• Farm Girl Saison®: $11/fill
• Crosscut Pale Ale™: $11/fill
• Chestnut Hill Brown Ale™: $11/fill
• Hop Prop IPA™: $15/fill

All prices include tax.  Thanks to everyone who has helped us along the way.  Check us out on Twitter and Facebook or sign up for our E-News Letter.

We are located at 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN.  See you at the brewery!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Stillwater, MN – February 15th, 2011 - When Lift Bridge Brewing Co was first conceived, we toured breweries all over the country.  It became apparent that the legislation in Minnesota was not as favorable as surrounding states. We have been questioned as to why we decided on Stillwater and Minnesota in general. From a strict business perspective, it is hard to defend our decision, but it came down to being proud residents of Stillwater, the birth place of Minnesota.

There is a lot of confusion out there about what a brewery can actually do, how the laws compare to neighboring states and what the laws would look like should the proposed legislation get adopted.

Lift Bridge Brewing Company is in full support of Surly Brewing Company’s proposed legislation change. We understand the concerns of wholesalers, bars, restaurants and liquor store owners. In fact, they have been and will continue to be key partners. This law change will not adversely affect any of our partners; rather raise the profile of Minnesota beer. It will also help small local breweries get started and grow into successful local businesses, creating hundreds of quality jobs and generating millions in additional tax revenue.

We hope you will support the legislation change by passing this along to your family and friends and contacting your State Senator and State Representative. Please ask them to support the MN Craft beer to allow breweries to sell glasses of their beer in their brewery. After you do, please drop us a note on our Facebook Page or Tweet us @LiftBridge. 

We appreciate your continued support of Lift Bridge Brewing Co and Minnesota Beer.

Michael Agnew of A Perfect Pint and Minnesota’s first Certified Cicerone™ stopped by the brewery this week to see how things were coming along.  Check out what he posted. 

We just posted a time-lapse video of the equipment delivery.  Thanks to the guys at the upcoming TV show “Livin’ the BrewMasters Life” for shooting the video.  Enjoy.

Lift Bridge Brewery - Equipment Delivery from Lift Bridge on Vimeo.