Lift Bridge Brewing Company

What Lift Bridge Brewing Company does

Lift Bridge Brewing Company is a privately-held craft beverage producer founded in 2008 and headquartered in Stillwater, Minnesota, operating two owned production facilities and taprooms in Stillwater, MN and New Richmond, WI, with regional wholesale distribution across the northern Midwest and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (liftbridge.shop) shipping craft sodas to all 50 states. The company's revenue model spans on-premises taproom sales, packaged wholesale, e-commerce, private event venue rentals, and an annual Mug Club membership, with pricing tiers ranging from $12 curated beer flights to $2,500+ full buyout events. Its product portfolio is unusually diversified for a sub-50 employee craft brewery, spanning core year-round beers (Good Company IPA, Lost Landing Hazy IPA, Mango Blonde, Farm Day), limited and barrel-aged releases (Silhouette Imperial Stout aged up to 4 years in bourbon barrels; Commander Barleywine), a Cocktail Series of flavored malt beverages, a Mocktail Series of zero-proof beverages, craft sodas, and a fast-growing line of hemp-derived THC beverages, gummies, and the Believer Wellness Tonics sub-brand formulated with THC/CBD/CBG/CBN combinations targeting distinct dayparts. Production technology centers on physical craft processes rather than software — notably bourbon barrel aging up to four years, reverse osmosis nano-filtration for gluten removal in the Cocktail Series, and mandatory third-party SC Labs testing of all hemp-based products — and the portfolio is anchored by two registered trademarks (SILHOUETTE® and COMMANDER® BARLEYWINE).

The company serves three primary customer segments: individual craft beverage consumers (visiting taprooms and the DTC online store), wholesale distributors and retailers throughout the northern Midwest, and a long-tail of local non-profits supported through the Townie Tuesday community giveback program launched in 2013. Marketing is community-led and centered on taproom event programming (trivia nights, Friday Flight Nights, live music, food trucks, Zumba, line dancing), a Brewsletter email newsletter, an extensive social media footprint across Facebook/Instagram/TikTok/Pinterest/LinkedIn/X with location-specific accounts, and presence at regional festivals and events. The company shows no public listing, no disclosed funding rounds, and no institutional investor backing in the source data, operating as a founder/owner-managed independent craft beverage business.

Name

Lift Bridge Brewing Company

Legal name

Lift Bridge Brewing Co.

Website

https://liftbridgebrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lift Bridge Brewing Company is a privately-held craft beverage producer founded in 2008 in Stillwater, MN, operating two taprooms and production facilities in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with wholesale distribution across the northern Midwest, a DTC e-commerce channel shipping nationwide, and a diversified portfolio spanning craft beers, sodas, RTD cocktails, mocktails, and hemp-based wellness beverages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beverages

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Alcoholic Beverage Production (Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzer) (AFAFAAAE), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Cocktail Mixes & Alcoholic Beverage Bases (non-alcoholic mixers, RTD spirit bases) (AFAFAGAH)

Keywords

• Craft brewery products
• Craft soda beverages
• Barrel aged beer
• Wellness tonic drinks
• Flavored malt beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Stillwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: Direct retail sales of craft beers, cocktails, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption at Stillwater and New Richmond taproom locations.
2. E-commerce Sales: Online store sales shipping craft sodas, THC beverages, and merchandise to consumers in all 50 states.
3. Wholesale Distribution: Sale of packaged beverages to distributors and retailers throughout the northern Midwest region.
4. Private Events: Venue rental fees and beverage minimums for private events including low-key gatherings ($150 venue fee), private pours ($300 + beverage minimum), brewhouse bashes (40-150 guests, $650-$1,200 venue fee), and full buyouts ($2,500+).
5. Membership Programs: Local Legends Mug Club membership offering $1 off pints, 10% off merch, free birthday pours, and other perks for annual membership fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lift Bridge Brewing Company produces and sells a diversified portfolio of craft beverages including craft beers (IPAs, stouts, barleywines, ales, lagers), craft sodas, flavored malt beverages, non-alcoholic mocktails, functional wellness tonics (with THC/CBD/CBG/CBN), and hemp-based THC sparkling beverages and gummies. The company operates two company-owned taprooms in Stillwater, MN and New Richmond, WI for on-premises consumption, runs an e-commerce store shipping craft sodas and select products to all 50 states, and distributes packaged beverages through a regional wholesale network across the northern Midwest.

Product overview

Lift Bridge Brewing Company operates as a diversified craft beverage company with a broad portfolio spanning multiple categories: craft beers (IPAs, stouts, porters, lagers, and specialty ales), craft sodas, spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails, non-alcoholic mocktails, functional wellness tonics, and hemp-based THC products. The core beer lineup includes year-round offerings like Good Company IPA, Lost Landing Hazy IPA, Mango Blonde, and Farm Day, alongside seasonal releases like Oktoberfest and limited offerings like Silhouette (barrel-aged Imperial Stout) and Commander Barleywine. The Cocktail Series provides flavored malt beverages inspired by popular cocktails. The company also produces non-alcoholic products including craft sodas (Root Beer, Ginger Ale, Mini Donut Cream Soda, Black Cherry) and a Mocktail Series. A growing wellness segment includes Believer Wellness Tonics (Emerge, Focus, Float, Dream) and THC sparkling beverages and gummies. The company operates two taprooms (Stillwater, MN and New Richmond, WI) and ships select products nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Believer Wellness Tonics: Functional wellness beverages with THC and CBD variants targeting different daily occasions from morning energy to evening calm
• Lift Bridge Soda Co.
• Cocktail Series
• Mocktail Series
• Local Legends

Products and services

• Good Company IPA Modern West Coast IPA that is crisp, clear, and endlessly drinkable, bursting with bright citrus and piney hops for a dry, refreshing finish. ABV: 7.2%, IBU: 45.
• Lost Landing Hazy IPA Hazy IPA featuring a bouquet of tropical and citrus hops smoothed out with pilsner, oat, and wheat malts. ABV: 6.5%.
• Mango Blonde Light bodied blonde ale with tropical mango aroma and subtle mango sweetness that does not overpower the golden malt. ABV: 4.75%, IBU: 15. Available year round.
• Farm Day Easy drinking Golden Ale with a delicate balance of malt sweetness and a blooming hint of floral hops. ABV: 4.8%.
• Pineapple Blonde Light bodied blonde ale with subtle notes of sweet pineapple. ABV: 4.75%, IBU: 13.
• Peach Mango Blonde Classic mango blonde enlivened with the addition of juicy peach flavor. ABV: 4.75%.
• Mega Mango Blonde Double ABV version of Mango Blonde with double the mango flavor. ABV: 8.1%.
• Hazy Mango IPA Tropical hazy IPA dripping with bold mango flavor. ABV: 6.8%.
• Silhouette Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Barrel aged Imperial Stout brewed with coffee, molasses, chocolate and prune notes, aged in Bourbon Barrels for up to 4 years. ABV: 11%, IBU: 50.
• Commander Barleywine English Style Barleywine Ale brewed with heavy malts and subtle sweet Cardamom, aged in Bourbon Barrels. ABV: 12.5%, IBU: 29.
• Mega Bass Barrel aged Imperial Stout aged in 10-year Willet and 6-year Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrels, rested on Tahitian vanilla beans, finished with toasted coconut and Ecuadorian cacao nibs. ABV: 12%, IBU: 50.
• Oktoberfest Brewed in the modern day Oktoberfest style, lighter side of traditional Marzen. ABV: 6%, IBU: 25.
• Fireside Flannel Brown Ale Original roasty, toasty brown ale in the Fireside Flannel series.
• Fireside Flannel Peanut Butter Original roasty, toasty brown ale with Peanut Butter in the Fireside Flannel series.
• Fireside Flannel S'mores Original roasty, toasty brown ale with S'mores in the Fireside Flannel series. ABV: 4.7%.
• Fireside Flannel Coffee Original roasty, toasty brown ale with Cold Press Coffee in the Fireside Flannel series.
• Green Light Cocktail Series Cocktail inspired limeade flavored premium malt beverage.
• The Bomb Cocktail Series Premium malt beverage with Blue Raspberry, Lime, and Cherry flavors, marketed as 'The Official Popsicle of the Summer.' ABV: 7%.
• Orange Drink Cocktail Series Cocktail inspired orange flavored premium malt beverage, crafted to remove gluten. ABV: 7%.
• Grape Ape Cocktail Series Cocktail inspired grape and lemon-lime premium flavored malt beverage. ABV: 7%.
• Lemon Drop Cocktail Series Cocktail inspired lemon flavored premium malt beverage.
• Tropic Punch Cocktail Series Fruit punch inspired premium malt beverage.
• Root Beer Craft Soda Old fashioned, rich and creamy root beer reminiscent of childhood memories. Ships to all 50 states.
• Ginger Ale Craft Soda Refreshing craft soda made with natural ginger flavor, real sugar, and carefully selected spices and botanicals.
• Mini Donut Cream Soda Creamy, cinnamon flavored craft soda reminiscent of the popular Minnesota State Fair Mini Donut Beer.
• Black Cherry Craft Soda Full-flavored craft soda, perfectly sweetened and rich in black cherry flavor. Available year round.
• Margarita Mocktail Zero proof non-alcoholic margarita flavored mocktail.
• Moscow Mule Mocktail Zero proof non-alcoholic Moscow Mule flavored mocktail.
• Blackberry Tonic Mocktail Zero proof non-alcoholic blackberry tonic flavored mocktail.
• Negroni Spritz Mocktail Zero proof non-alcoholic Negroni Spritz flavored mocktail.
• THC Limelon Sparkling Beverage THC sparkling beverage with blend of honeydew and watermelon with citrusy kick of lime. 10mg THC per serving. Gluten free. 60 calories, 15g sugar per 12oz.
• THC Fruit Cup Sparkling Beverage THC sparkling beverage with a combo of peach, pineapple, pear, grape, and cherry flavors.
• THC Mini Donut Gummies THC gummies with mini donut flavor. 5mg THC per gummy.
• THC Fruit Cup Gummies THC gummies with fruit cup flavor combination.
• THC Limelon Gummies THC gummies with honeydew, watermelon, and lime flavor combination.
• Emerge Wellness Tonic Wellness tonic targeting morning energy. Contains 3mg THC and 5mg CBD.
• Focus Wellness Tonic Wellness tonic designed to keep you focused, creative, and fully present. Contains 5mg THC and 5mg CBG.
• Float Wellness Tonic Wellness tonic targeting afternoon relaxation. Contains 10mg THC and 5mg CBD.
• Dream Wellness Tonic Wellness tonic targeting evening calm and sleep. Contains 10mg THC and 5mg CBN.
• Mango Mix Pack Mix pack featuring Mango Blonde, Peach Mango Blonde, Mega Mango Blonde, and Hazy Mango IPA.
• Local Legends Mug Club Annual membership program valid at both taprooms offering $1 off pints, 10% off merch, $1 off cocktails, free birthday pours, and referral bonuses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 363 non-profits supported since 2013 through Townie Tuesday Program
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• New Belgium Brewing Company: Large craft brewery (now part of Kirin-owned Little World Beverages) with national distribution, fat tire flagship, and broad portfolio including lagers and seltzers. Broader incumbent competing in shared craft categories with much greater distribution scale.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Major craft brewery (now part of Heineken) with national distribution across IPAs, stouts, and hop-forward ales. Broader incumbent operating at much larger scale but competing in the same craft beer category with overlapping IPA-focused lineup.
• Bell's Brewery: Established Michigan craft brewery with national distribution and a broad portfolio including flagship IPAs, stouts, and specialty releases. Larger incumbent in the craft category whose product mix and Midwest origin overlap with Lift Bridge's positioning.

Direct peers

• Fulton Brewing Company: Minneapolis craft brewery producing year-round and seasonal beers with taproom presence and Midwest distribution. Direct Twin Cities peer operating at similar scale with overlapping IPA and lager categories.
• Toppling Goliath Brewing Company: Decorah, Iowa craft brewery recognized for high-rated IPAs and barrel-aged stouts, with taproom and broader Midwest distribution. Comparable regional craft peer with strong specialty/premium beer positioning similar to Lift Bridge's Silhouette and Commander programs.
• Surly Brewing Company: Minneapolis-based craft brewery operating a large destination taproom and broad portfolio of year-round, seasonal, and specialty beers. Direct regional peer to Lift Bridge in the Minnesota craft market with similar taproom-centric GTM and comparable Midwest distribution footprint.
• Indeed Brewing Company: Minneapolis craft brewery with a taproom-focused model, diversified portfolio including IPAs, lagers, and specialty releases. Highly comparable Twin Cities craft peer with similar scale, distribution reach, and taproom-driven community engagement approach.
• Castle Danger Brewery: Two Harbors, Minnesota craft brewery with taproom and regional distribution focused on approachable ales and lagers. Comparable Minnesota craft peer with similar mid-size regional footprint and taproom experience model.

Emerging players

• Athletic Brewing Company: Leading non-alcoholic craft brewery scaling rapidly with national distribution. Comparable in non-alcoholic positioning (overlapping with Lift Bridge's Mocktail Series and craft soda line) but operates at materially larger scale and is the category-defining emerging player.
• CANarchy Craft Brewing Collective: Craft brewing collective producing hard seltzers, flavored malt beverages, and craft beers across multiple brands. Most directly comparable peer for Lift Bridge's Cocktail Series flavored malt beverage line, operating in the same RTD-adjacent malt beverage category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/liftbridge
• Facebookfacebook.com/LiftBridgeBrewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lift-bridge-brewing-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/liftbridge
• Pinterestpinterest.com/liftbridge
• TikToktiktok.com/@liftbridgebrewery

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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