HKS Holdings, LLC, and City of West Bend Welcome 1840 Brewing Company to The District
New Taproom to Continue Craft Brewing Legacy in Downtown West Bend
Photo courtesy of the City of West Bend.
West Bend, Wis. (May 9, 2022): 1840 Brewing Company is opening a new taproom in downtown West Bend as the premiere commercial tenant of The District, a mixed-use development taking shape at the highly-visible corner of E. Washington Street and N. Main Street. Construction of the 177-unit luxury apartment complex and 6,400 sq. ft. commercial space is currently underway. The south building, and future 1840 Brewing Company location, is planned to be completed by the end of the year. The buildings to the north will be completed in spring 2023.
Rendering courtesy of the City of West Bend.
“We explored a number of Wisconsin breweries and 1840 is the perfect match for The District,” said Tyler Hawley, Principal at HKS Holdings, LLC. “1840’s award-winning craft beer, trendy atmosphere, and collaborative events will be an amazing addition to the development and the downtown.”
The brewery’s name is derived from the first year that a commercial brewery started in Milwaukee—1840—paying homage to the city’s rich brewing heritage. “We immediately fell in love with this location’s history as the former West Bend Lithia Brewing Company and its location on the Downtown Riverwalk,” commented Kyle Vetter. “We will take great pride in continuing the site’s craft brewing legacy and look forward to being a part of the West Bend community!”
1840 Brewing Company has an urban farmhouse brewery located in the historic Milwaukee neighborhood of Bay View. It handcrafts high-quality ales, lagers, sours, and stouts with a focus on barrel aging and blending. This summer, 1840 Brewing Company is hosting four beer garden and music events at Riverside Park as well as a Creepfunk Haze Release Party and Fundraiser at Regner Park in October. Additional details will be announced soon.
“We hope you’ll slow down and enjoy every sip with us!” said Vetter.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
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