In celebration of American Craft Beer Week we have several events planned.  We hope you will join us.

• Tuesday – 4-6 PM - Beer on the patio at Pairings Food and Wine Market
• Wednesday – 6-9 PM – Discounted local pints at the Mad Capper Saloon and Eatery
• Thursday – 9 PM – $3 Lift Bridge Pints at Stub & Herbs as part of the MN American Craft Beer Week
• Friday – 4-9 PM – Discounted Lift Bridge Pints at the Mad Capper Saloon and Eatery

We are looking forward to Firkin Fest 2010.  Thanks to The Happy Gnome for putting on this event.  We hope you will join us there and have a great time.

Farm Girl Saison®: “Honey Ginger Girl” – 5.5% ABV – An interesting take on our flagship, Farm Girl, this saison is infused with local honey and whole fresh ginger in the cask and aged for a unique experience. Relax and have a few!

Crosscut Pale Ale™: “Ol’ Pine Box” - 5.5% ABV - Well balanced amber pale ale accentuated by multiple additions of floral Cascade hops, including a copious amount within the cask, and our unique introduction of grapefruit zest to compliment the citrus notes of the hops. Aged on oak and spruce essence!

Chestnut Hill™: “A La Nutsack” – 7.5% ABV - A wonderfully big nut brown ale crafted with roasty toasty malts balanced with Yakima hops and just enough alcohol to keep you warm on an early spring afternoon. Aged with an overloaded sack of fresh roasted hazelnuts, heightening the experience. Enjoy!

Grumpy’s in Roseville will be tapping a firkin of Ginger Honey Girl on Friday at noon for Firkin Friday.  This is your chance to preview a pint before Firkin Fest on Saturday.  Stop by and check it out.

When: Friday, March 19th, 2010.  Noon – Until the firkin is empty
Where: Grumpy’s Roseville, 2801 Snelling Avenue North, Roseville, MN‎

128 Café offers a traditional and progressive America food in a welcoming environment.  We are pleased to work with Stillwater local Jill Wilson, who owns 128 Café.  Join us at 128 Café in St. Paul on Tuesday, March 30th for a delicious beer dinner. 128 Café will be serving a 5-course dinner paired with 5 of our tasty beers.

Menu:
• First Course: Belgian Style ‘Fritjes’ (French Fries" with Meyer Lemon Aioli – Farm Girl Saison®
• Second Course: Steamed Mussels in Crosscut ale with chives – Crosscut Pale Ale™
• Third Course: Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese Crostini with Apple Chutney – Harvestör™ Fresh Hop Ale
• Fourth Course: Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes, Sauerkraut, sautéed vegetables and Demi – Biscotti™
• Dessert: Choice of Brownie or Sorbet – Chai Girl

When: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010.  Dinner at 6:30 PM.
Where: 128 Café, 128 North Cleveland Avenue, St. Paul, MN
Tickets: $55 per person.  Reservations required, please call (651) 645-4128 or e-mail the 128 Café staff directly at info@128cafe.net to get your seat. Space is limited.

On Thursday, January 14th, 2010 from 6-8PM Roma will have a supply European beers for you to sample.  We will have cask of Farm Girl Saison® infused with Raspberry Indulgence from our friends at St. Croix Vineyard.  A great excuse to grab dinner at Roma Restaurant, Bar & Market.

When: Thursday, January 14th, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Roma Restaurant, Bar & Market,  460 Stillwater Rd, Willernie, MN

The Mad Capper Mad Capper Saloon and Eatery will have a special cask to celebrate their 30th Anniversary.  The cask will be tapped in the afternoon.  We will join the party from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  The Capper is doing their 1979 menu so come on down and check it out.

When: Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Mad Capper Saloon and Eatery,  224 S Main St, Stillwater, MN

We hope you will join us.

This Saturday, we will be attending The Art of the Velodrome exhibition at One On One Bicycle Studio.  The photography exhibition has photos from the Velodrome captured by six local photographers.  If that wasn’t enough reason to come, we will be there will beer.  So come on down, check out the gallery, have a beer and chat with friends.

When: Saturday, January 9th, 2010.  7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: One On One Bicycle Studio, 117 Washington Ave N., Minneapolis, MN 55401
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please RSVP on Facebook

Grumpy’s in downtown Minnapolis will be tapping a firkin of Double Hopped Crosscut Pale Ale™ today at noon for Firkin Friday.  Just released in bottles this week, this firkin got an extra round of dry hopping.  Stop by and check it out.

When: Friday, December 4th, 2009.  Noon – Until the firkin is empty
Where: Grumpy’s Downtown, 1111 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis MN

Join us at The Chef’s Gallery in Stillwater for an evening of beer and food.  Learn about the brewing process and beer ingredients while sampling several distinct Lift Bridge beers that you will learn to taste from a culinary standpoint from Steve, Dan and Brad.  We will prepare some of our favorite tailgating foods: Brad’s Famous Bloody Mary Bar, Crosscut Pork Lollipops (made with Crosscut Pale Ale™), Bacon-wrapped Jalapeño Poppers, Mini Blucy Burgers (inspired by friends and owners of The Blue Door Pub in St. Paul), and Fall-spiced Vegetable Skewers, made with exclusively local produce.

When: Friday, November 20th, 2009.  6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: The Chef’s Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater, MN
Cost: $60, call (651-351-1144), stop in or complete the online form

Kings Wine Bar is a new restaurant in Minneapolis focusing on great food and drink.  Lift Bridge has partnered with Chef Maccaroni to put together superb dining experience.  Please note that this dinner has Vegetarian options.

Menu:
• First Course: Fall Acorn Squash From Dragsmith Farms Soup served with Parmesan Crisps – Farm Girl Saison®
• Second Course: Pleasant Ridge Reserve Cheese served with Green House Micro Greens and House made Mustard – Crosscut Pale Ale™
• Third Course: Harvestör™ Cucumber Salad Pallet Cleanser – Harvestör™ Fresh Hop Ale
• Fourth Course: Smoked Fischer Farms Pork Chop served with Hazelnut demi glaze, wilted Swiss chard and creamy orzo* – Chestnut Hill™
• Dessert: Sautéed local apples and Pears with brown sugar and butter – Farm Girl Saison® infused with Raspberry Indulgence from Saint Croix Vineyards.

* Vegetarian Option for the Fourth Course: Smoked Sietan With mushroom Ragout served with wilted beet greens and creamy orzo.

When: Tuesday, October 27st, 2009.  Dinner at 7PM.
Where: Kings Wine Bar, 4555 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis, MN   
Tickets: $40 per person.  Reservations required, please call (612) 354-7928 for reservations.