USA, WI: 1840 Brewing Company now open in West Bend

The wait is over. 1840 Brewing Company in West Bend is now open, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on May 3.

The brewing company, which opened in Bay View in 2017, held its grand opening April 27 and 28 at 401 N. Main St. in West Bend and just released the hours for the new location.

The business will be open 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 3 to 10 p.m. on Thursday; noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

The brewery was hoping to open by November 2023.

1840 Brewing Company crafts "high quality ales, lagers, sours, and stouts with a focus on barrel aging and blending," according to its website.

According to company officials, the business will be adding coffee and food service in the future, and the hours will adjust accordingly. Right now, just the taproom and snack service are open. The restaurant is planned to open in a month with the coffee shop opening after.

Right now, the plan is to brew and craft all beer in Bay View and transport the products to West Bend. 1840 Brewing Company owner Kyle Vetter said in the future, the plan is to craft beer in the West Bend location.

1840 Brewing Company is in The District, a new mixed-use development near Washington and Main streets.

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