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Stillwater’s very own Lift Bridge Brewery hosted a 10th anniversary celebration this past August, and soon they will break ground on a brand new production and distribution facility. The building will be located in Stillwater’s industrial park, a sizable upgrade from the garage it was originally founded in. It will be approximately 35,000 square feet, which is about three-times larger than the current brewing company headquarters, located less than half a mile away.
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St. Croix-area micro-brew options are multiplying so quickly they filled a feature story in this magazine this past June. Now, two more breweries are pulling up a seat to the proverbial table.

Hop and Barrel Brewing, Hudson

Attorney Justin Terbeest called a friend to tell him about a crazy idea he had: to open a micro-brewery in the heart of Hudson. Read more about Two New Breweries are Joining the Micro-brew Scene This Fall

In its inaugural 99 Beers in 99 Cities ranking, livability.com put Stillwater at No. 17 on its list of the best cities in the United States for craft beer. The ranking, based on consumer data and input from beer experts, cited Stillwater’s growing local brewery industry and its draw as a picturesque tourism destination. Read more about Bottoms Up With Stillwater Craft Beer