Lift Bridge Brewery

Lift Bridge BreweryLift Bridge Brewery
Lift Bridge BreweryLift Bridge Brewery
Brewery, Bar, Beer-to-go

1900 Tower Dr W
Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082
United States

(888) 430-2337 | map
liftbridgebrewery.com
BEER STATS
Average:
3.78
Beers:
78
Ratings:
2,427
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.12
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
61
pDev:
7.28%
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Ratings by couchsitta:
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Rated by couchsitta from Minnesota

3.95/5  rDev -4.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.75 | selection: 3

Aug 11, 2015
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Rated by eithne from Minnesota

4.01/5  rDev -2.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4
20200919
Sep 20, 2020
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Reviewed by Burgy from Minnesota

4.08/5  rDev -1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4
As well known in Minnesota as this place is, I thought it would be bigger, but the selection was solid and the beers were good. My favorite was the Mole Brownie Stout, which isn't as sweet as the name suggests, and is well balanced with notes of peppers and cinnamon.
Jun 24, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by TooGood from Minnesota

Jun 16, 2019
 
Rated: 3.93 by LXIXME from New Mexico

May 04, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by U2Chaser from North Dakota

Oct 15, 2018
 
Rated: 3.84 by runwild99 from Minnesota

Aug 10, 2018
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Reviewed by Oconomowocian from Wisconsin

3.79/5  rDev -8%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.5
Paid a visit to pick up BA Silhouette which is excellent. Its in an industrial area of Stillwater, its a pretty basic taproom that is pretty small, no frills. Very nice folks there, I would recommend the BA Silhouette I think it is a step above their other offerings.
Apr 27, 2018
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Reviewed by Vidblain from Minnesota

4.16/5  rDev +1%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25
While Lift Bridge is not my favorite MN brewery - it does offer some tremendous beers. I've visited the tap room three or four times now, typically for beer releases, or when I'm in the area, and I've enjoyed myself every time.

Qualities that recommend Lift Bridge: it's a smaller tap room, with several picnic table style benches, and with a few 4-person tables around the windows. The taproom offers free popcorn and plenty of board games. The beers on tap are typically a pretty varied bunch - the last few times I've been to the taproom, there were at least 6 very different styles offered. Lift Bridge never has so many beers as, say, Founders or Bells - but they do have a few quality brews, and flights are cheap (with generously sized pours). I'll also say that the service is usually super friendly and quick, and the taproom atmosphere in general is quite familiar, local-friendly, and jovial. It's a loud, chatty tap room, generally.

Things that do not recommend Lift Bridge: I will never recommend out-of-towners visit Lift Bridge - simply because a visit entails such a long drive. If you plan to visit a tap room and have several beers, it's an expensive Uber ride home from Stillwater. Parking isn't great either. When the brewery is full (happens all of the time for releases or in summertime), you'll be stuck drinking outside. If it's particularly cold or hot, this may not be tremendously pleasant. As far as selection go, while Lift Bridge does generally have quite a few beers on tap... many just are not that unique. You can typically find nearly all of them on a shelf in your local bottle shop.

I do like Lift Bridge, but there are things about it that could be improved... I'll come back every single year for Barrel Aged Silhouette though!
Feb 14, 2018
 
Rated: 4.18 by Curt3 from Ohio

Feb 04, 2018
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Reviewed by Victory_Sabre1973 from Minnesota

4.12/5  rDev 0%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25
Service is at the counter. Nice woodwork throughout the brewery. Nice selection - 14 beers on tap. Kind of dark in the brewery. They do have growlers and bottles to go.

Fun place to visit, and I will be back.
Dec 27, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by camiconnell from Minnesota

Jul 14, 2017
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Reviewed by runmn from Minnesota

3.99/5  rDev -3.2%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.75
Came here on a Sunday after a major event and the place was quite busy. Small taproom that is quite bright and inviting with communal seating and a popcorn machine. It does not look like food trucks frequent there often. They do seem to hold a lot of events. They are really known for their few bottle releases done each year. I have had all their flagships, a few seasonals, and a few special release and I have never tasted anything unpleasant. All their beers are very good for their style. This brewery is an excellent place for Stillwater and Neighboring Hudson.
Feb 14, 2017
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Rated by eawolff99 from Minnesota

3.9/5  rDev -5.3%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
Nothing special.
Sep 12, 2016
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Reviewed by gatornation from Arizona

3.79/5  rDev -8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
Well ive only been here 3 times and its always for the annual BA Silhouette release. Will say ts a drive from Minneapolis, its in a small industrial area, with plenty of parking on the street. The brew has always been good and service great. Brewpub is kinda rustic with lots of wood, they do open up the back with more seating.If this were closer would be here more often.
Aug 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by Ilafan from Minnesota

May 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by Taybeh from Minnesota

Apr 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by jakemn91 from New Mexico

Feb 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.23 by juanny from Minnesota

Jan 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.4 by Z_Anderson_0406 from Minnesota

Nov 08, 2015
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Rated by green727 from Minnesota

4.85/5  rDev +17.7%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75
The first time I went here they were having a baseball event where you win beer by hitting home runs. Amazing.
Oct 07, 2015
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Reviewed by oldsailor from Connecticut

3.62/5  rDev -12.1%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.25
Went to Lift Bridge a few days after hitting up Surly's Beer Hall. There's a huge difference! While I think the Lift Bridge beers are solid all-around beers, the tap room was a bit boring along with the overall selection. Had a pint of the Citra Kellerbier which was tasty, but I felt that I should be sitting in a rocking chair watching a PGA tournament the whole time. Very friendly staff and overall solid beer, just nothing very exciting.
Aug 21, 2015
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Reviewed by morimech from Minnesota

4.01/5  rDev -2.7%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5
Rather pedestrian taproom that lacks character. Noticed a bit of a trend of good breweries having their taprooms in industrial parks, while poor breweries have theirs in prime locations. Nice that Lift Bridge concentrates on what matters, the beer. All the beer is good with no flaws and the same as what you will buy on store shelves. I just wish there was more taproom exclusives besides a "session" ale. The cask that was scheduled did not go off as planned and did not get an opportunity to try.
Jun 12, 2015
 
Rated: 4.15 by CraigP83 from Minnesota

Jun 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by Bunuelian from Minnesota

Jun 02, 2015
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Rated by BigAl18 from Minnesota

3.21/5  rDev -22.1%
vibe: 2.25 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 2.75
Pretty generic taproom. Run of the mill offerings.
Apr 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.03 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Apr 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.37 by ladyfirern

Mar 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by TEdubbaD from Minnesota

Mar 22, 2015
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Rated by PlatonicOtterLuv from Minnesota

4.37/5  rDev +6.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25
Not a lot of tap handles, but their seasonals are outstanding, staff is great, and their events are tons of fun.
Mar 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.97 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Feb 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by Patrick_Redbeard from Texas

Feb 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.38 by tgates from Minnesota

Feb 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.22 by Punchy_Munchie from Wisconsin

Feb 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.6 by AdmiralOzone from Minnesota

Feb 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.61 by Norseman from Illinois

Jan 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.04 by kmanjohnson from California

Jan 09, 2015
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Reviewed by dav2080 from Wisconsin

4.22/5  rDev +2.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
This is a fun place! Great tasting beers. It is in an semi- industrial location. Nice open tap room and lots of fun stuff going on. On my way to something else, I will make a point to pack a sandwich and stop by for a beer or two.
The beers are awesome and the service is great.
Jan 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.34 by CPTKyle from Minnesota

Dec 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.79 by dheldman from Minnesota

Nov 28, 2014
Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater, MN
Brewery rating: 3.78 out of 5 with 2427 ratings