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Brad Glynn from LiftBridge on drinking at the fair, evolution of Minnesota beer culture
11 minutes Posted Sep 1, 2026 at 8:24 pm.
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Brad Glynn from LiftBridge Brewing joins Jason DeRusha on the WCCO Radio porch to discuss alcohol consumption at the fair. Beer used to be king at the fair but these are different days. Brad Glynn talks about the origins of the happy accident that is their mini donut beer. Jason alludes to the balance you need to have for a specialty beer. Jason asks about their beverage options which now include more mocktails and slushies. Brad and Jason talk about the evolution of alcohol service at the fair over the last few years and the factors influencing the shifts.