Paddlefish Brewing
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First Apostle Porter

Porter

This dark and robust masterpiece combines a symphony of malts, including 2-Row, Victory, Roasted barley, Flaked oats, Chocolate malt, Caramel 60L, and Cara-pils. The result? A rich, velvety body with layers of roasted coffee and chocolate flavors that dance on your taste buds. We’ve rounded it out with the earthy, spicy notes of Fuggles hops, making this porter an irresistible choice for those seeking a bold and full-bodied beer experience. Embrace the dark side with the First Apostle Porter!

Style:


Porter

Flavor Profile:


Coffee, Chocolate, Earthy, Spicy

ABV:


6%

IBU:


28

Availability:


Year Round

Hops:


Fuggles

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M LoFaro 2 months ago
Kombucha is awesome as well as beer sample today of raspberry bock.
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joe bedeaux 3 months ago
These folks are great and great beer. What else could be better ? Free swag for the beer fridge. Thanks guys
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Tonya Rhoda 3 months ago
This is a cool place to try some really great tasting IPA beers. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about their beers too which is nice since I’m kinda of a IPA connoisseur.
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Dar Allen 3 months ago
This is a great little brewpub. A great selection of beers, spacious room, really nice, friendly staff. Our second time here this winter. We enjoy this place. It's nice and cozy to relax and sip beer.
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Briana D 3 months ago
Great beer, comfortable setting
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Maya Goldbaum 3 months ago
Love this place! Best beer. Best people. So cute.
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Lindsay James 3 months ago
Most amazing community EVER. Such good vibes and great beer. love the plants!
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Keith B 3 months ago
This is one of my favorite breweries
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arlo lehtinen 4 months ago
Great beers, great staff, great atmosphere... and that's all I need to say.
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This week at Paddlefish! 🍻🌎🎶🛍️

Here’s what’s on tap:

Tues 4/22:
$1 OFF pints all day for Educators & Members 🍎
EARTH DAY Sustainable Craft Night ♻️ (Free! 6–8PM)

Wed 4/23:
Happy Hour from 12–4PM – $1 OFF pints 🍺

Thurs 4/24:
Russell’s food truck 4–8PM 🍲
Initials Game Live! 7–8:30PM 🧠

Fri 4/25:
Fatbellies BBQ 4–9PM 🍗
Kaleb & The Old Guy live music 6–9PM 🎶

Sat 4/26:
Jersey’s food truck 12–8PM 🥪

Sun 4/27:
Mother’s Day Makers Market 12–3PM 🧶🕯️

See you this week! 🍻

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This week at Paddlefish! 🍻🌎🎶🛍️ Here’s what’s on tap: Tues 4/22: $1 OFF pints all day for Educators & Members 🍎 EARTH DAY Sustainable Craft Night ♻️ (Free! 6–8PM) Wed 4/23: Happy Hour from 12–4PM – $1 OFF pints 🍺 Thurs 4/24: Russell’s food truck 4–8PM 🍲 Initials Game Live! 7–8:30PM 🧠 Fri 4/25: Fatbellies BBQ 4–9PM 🍗 Kaleb & The Old Guy live music 6–9PM 🎶 Sat 4/26: Jersey’s food truck 12–8PM 🥪 Sun 4/27: Mother’s Day Makers Market 12–3PM 🧶🕯️ See you this week! 🍻
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🚨 BREWERY DOLLS - JUST DROPPED 🚨

We had to jump on the AI action figure trend—so here she is, Paddlefish-style.

This one’s rocking a 4-pack of Mountain Mama IPA, but each “doll” comes with a different brewski.

Which 4-pack would your action figure be holding?

Collect them all… or at least stock up on Mountain Mama ⛰️

Disclaimer: Action figure is generated, and not available or for sale…Maybe some day

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🚨 BREWERY DOLLS - JUST DROPPED 🚨 We had to jump on the AI action figure trend—so here she is, Paddlefish-style. This one’s rocking a 4-pack of Mountain Mama IPA, but each “doll” comes with a different brewski. Which 4-pack would your action figure be holding? Collect them all… or at least stock up on Mountain Mama ⛰️ Disclaimer: Action figure is generated, and not available or for sale…Maybe some day
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Helpful beertender tips to avoid embarassment!

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Helpful beertender tips to avoid embarassment!
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🚨 It’s time to crown the Best Brewery in the Mankato area— and we need YOUR help! 🚨

We’re honored to be nominated in the Best of Mankato 2025 and would love your support. You can vote once a day through April 30 at the link in our bio!

🗳️ Find us in the “Brewery” category (second from the bottom—right after wineries and before Mediterranean cuisine).

Let’s show ‘em what Paddlefish is all about 🍻

Vote daily 🗳️

Tag your beer-loving friends & let’s bring it home! 🏆

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🚨 It’s time to crown the Best Brewery in the Mankato area— and we need YOUR help! 🚨 We’re honored to be nominated in the Best of Mankato 2025 and would love your support. You can vote once a day through April 30 at the link in our bio! 🗳️ Find us in the “Brewery” category (second from the bottom—right after wineries and before Mediterranean cuisine). Let’s show ‘em what Paddlefish is all about 🍻 Vote daily 🗳️ Tag your beer-loving friends & let’s bring it home! 🏆
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🍺 This Week at Paddlefish! 🍺

📅 Mon 4/7: Happy National Beer Day!🍻
🍺 Tues 4/8: Educator & Member Tuesday – $1 off pints all day + Whimsical Garden Cookie Decorating Class from 6-8pm! 🍪🎨
🥙 Wed 4/9: Pharaoh’s Gyros food truck from 4-8pm!
🍔 Thurs 4/10: The Squeaky Cow food truck from 4-8pm, plus a Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser (15% of beverage sales from 4-8pm)! ✏️ 📚
🍗 Fri 4/11: Fatbellies BBQ food truck from 4-8pm, plus live music by Mike Fugazzi w/ Possum Willy from 6-9pm! 🎶🍖
🦞 Sat 4/12: Norseman Lobster food truck from 12-8pm! 🦞🍽️ (or until they sell out!)
🐾 Sun 4/13: @russellstravelingkitchen from 11am-3pm, @elmexicanofoodtruck from 3-7pm, Paint Your Own Pet Class from 1-4pm! 🐶🎨

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🍺 This Week at Paddlefish! 🍺 📅 Mon 4/7: Happy National Beer Day!🍻 🍺 Tues 4/8: Educator & Member Tuesday – $1 off pints all day + Whimsical Garden Cookie Decorating Class from 6-8pm! 🍪🎨 🥙 Wed 4/9: Pharaoh’s Gyros food truck from 4-8pm! 🍔 Thurs 4/10: The Squeaky Cow food truck from 4-8pm, plus a Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser (15% of beverage sales from 4-8pm)! ✏️ 📚 🍗 Fri 4/11: Fatbellies BBQ food truck from 4-8pm, plus live music by Mike Fugazzi w/ Possum Willy from 6-9pm! 🎶🍖 🦞 Sat 4/12: Norseman Lobster food truck from 12-8pm! 🦞🍽️ (or until they sell out!) 🐾 Sun 4/13: @russellstravelingkitchen from 11am-3pm, @elmexicanofoodtruck from 3-7pm, Paint Your Own Pet Class from 1-4pm! 🐶🎨
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📰 Who knew St. Peter was home to flying Paddlefish and great Paddlefish beer? 🤷

#Paddlefishinthesky #BreweryLife #StPeterMN #flyingfish #lovalnews

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📰 Who knew St. Peter was home to flying Paddlefish and great Paddlefish beer? 🤷 #Paddlefishinthesky #BreweryLife #StPeterMN #flyingfish #lovalnews
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🌸 Exciting Events This Week! 🌸

From Paint & Sip to Live Music to Sunday Yoga, we’ve got something for the whole crew! Check out our lineup below and mark your calendars. 📅

🎨 Tues 4/1 – Educator & Member Tues, $1 off pints all day + Paint & Sip 6-8pm @paintandsipmn (still space available! Link in bio)
🍻 Wed 4/2 – Russell’s 4-8pm + Trivia Mafia 7-8:45pm
🍪 Thurs 4/3 – Whimsical Garden Cookie Decorating Class 6-8pm
🍺 Fri 4/4 – New Beer, New Month: Mexican Lager + Tapping at 5pm
🍲 Sat, 4/5 - Russell’s Food Truck here alll day 12-8pm
🧘‍♀️ Sun 4/6 – Yoga at 10am + Free Drink After! Live Music with Katy Tessman 2-4pm

#EventsThisWeek #HappyHour #Trivia #PaintAndSip #LiveMusic #YogaTime

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🌸 Exciting Events This Week! 🌸 From Paint & Sip to Live Music to Sunday Yoga, we’ve got something for the whole crew! Check out our lineup below and mark your calendars. 📅 🎨 Tues 4/1 – Educator & Member Tues, $1 off pints all day + Paint & Sip 6-8pm @paintandsipmn (still space available! Link in bio) 🍻 Wed 4/2 – Russell’s 4-8pm + Trivia Mafia 7-8:45pm 🍪 Thurs 4/3 – Whimsical Garden Cookie Decorating Class 6-8pm 🍺 Fri 4/4 – New Beer, New Month: Mexican Lager + Tapping at 5pm 🍲 Sat, 4/5 - Russell’s Food Truck here alll day 12-8pm 🧘‍♀️ Sun 4/6 – Yoga at 10am + Free Drink After! Live Music with Katy Tessman 2-4pm #EventsThisWeek #HappyHour #Trivia #PaintAndSip #LiveMusic #YogaTime
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⛄️ Meet Frosty’s cousin, Barrelsworth. He prefers craft beer and outdoor seating.

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⛄️ Meet Frosty’s cousin, Barrelsworth. He prefers craft beer and outdoor seating.
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🍻 Beertender Spotlight: Jason Sletta!

Meet Jason — Paddlefish beertender, sales rep, and everyday math wizard. He’s got a thing for cream ales, 40s music, and helping you find the perfect beer.

• His go-to pour? Boundary Waters Cream Ale
• Weirdest job before beer? Pig farm or stone quarry (yes, both—but not at the same time)
• Hidden fear? Marionettes. Especially Pinocchio. 😳
• Not-so-hidden talent? Growing a mustache and umpiring baseball. He’s been an umpire since the beginning of time. Happy MLB Opening Day! ⚾️

Come grab a pint with Jason—just beware, you might leave with 14 growlers!

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🍻 Beertender Spotlight: Jason Sletta! Meet Jason — Paddlefish beertender, sales rep, and everyday math wizard. He’s got a thing for cream ales, 40s music, and helping you find the perfect beer. • His go-to pour? Boundary Waters Cream Ale • Weirdest job before beer? Pig farm or stone quarry (yes, both—but not at the same time) • Hidden fear? Marionettes. Especially Pinocchio. 😳 • Not-so-hidden talent? Growing a mustache and umpiring baseball. He’s been an umpire since the beginning of time. Happy MLB Opening Day! ⚾️ Come grab a pint with Jason—just beware, you might leave with 14 growlers!
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We’re honored to be nominated for Best Brewery in Mankato and would love your vote!

Vote once per day through April 30
️ Find the “Brewery” category — it’s second from the bottom!

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