Brewery Profile

Paddlefish Brewing

For visitors interested in St. Peter’s beer scene, Paddlefish Brewing has a clear historical marker: it is the first brewery to operate in the city since 1942. That fact gives the stop a local significance beyond the beer list. When a visitor walks in, the main draw is the chance to see what is currently pouring from a brewery tied directly to the community. Its site was formerly known as a Red Owl grocery store, and that past is reflected in the beer name Red Owl. The brewery’s identity also shows up in names such as Gustie Golden and Almost Capital, which give the tap list a St. Peter frame of reference rather than a generic one.

Travelers exploring craft beer in this part of Minnesota often look for a taproom that offers both familiar styles and a sense of place. Paddlefish fits that pattern with a lineup that includes Mountain Mama, a West Coast IPA; Gustie Golden, a Golden Ale; Red Owl, an Amber beer; and Almost Capital, an American Pale Ale. Those styles cover a useful range for a mixed group: hop-forward, lighter, malt-focused, and balanced pale ale options. The brewery also features rotating beers on tap, so the exact selection may vary by visit. For someone passing through St. Peter or making a small-city brewery stop, the appeal is less about a long checklist and more about sampling beer made for the local market.

Practical planning should stay flexible, because the day’s pours can change. Paddlefish maintains regular hours from midday to evening throughout the week, making it a plausible stop for an afternoon visit or an early evening beer. Since specific amenities beyond the beer service are not established here, the taproom is the place to confirm what is available that day, including the current draft list and any rotating selections. Visitors who have a particular beer in mind, such as Mountain Mama or Red Owl, should check directly before going if availability matters. For most guests, the most reliable approach is to treat the visit as a straightforward taproom stop: arrive during posted hours, review the current board, and use the rotating list as part of the experience.

Paddlefish Brewing Company is the first brewery to operate in St. Peter, Minnesota, since 1942. It offers a variety of craft beers, including a West Coast IPA called Mountain Mama, a Golden Ale named Gustie Golden, an Amber beer titled Red Owl, and an American Pale Ale called Almost Capital. The brewery’s location occupies a site formerly known as a Red Owl grocery store, linking its present identity to local history. Paddlefish Brewing maintains regular hours from midday to evening throughout the week and features rotating beers on tap.

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108 S Minnesota Ave, St Peter, MN 56082, USA, St Peter, Minnesota, 56082

Phone: (507) 978-5004

Website: https://paddlefishbrewing.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM","Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM"]