Lakefront Brewery
Address:
1872 North Commerce Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212
United States
Phone: 1-414-372-8800
Website:
http://www.lakefrontbrewery...
Description:
Started in 1987, the microbrewery located on the Milwaukee River has become a Milwaukee landmark. Its rich history includes partnerships with local taverns, preservation of local historical pieces, unique tours, family style dining options and most importantly, great beer.
President Russ Klisch said it all started with his brother, Jim. Jim expressed interest in beer making near his birthday and Russ humored him by purchasing him a book on the subject. Jim read the book and brewed the beer. Although not known, according to Russ, as a gourmet cook, Jim made a good beer. Russ was impressed and decided he could do it better. In short, sibling competitiveness and common interest lead both to entering contests in beer making. They both received awards, and family and friends encouraged them to start the business.
Their family had roots in the beer industry as well. Their grandfather worked for Schlitz driving a street sweeper and a truck. Russ Klisch remembers him bringing home short fills to his dad. He recalls, even as a kid, that it was a cool job if you got to bring beer home at night. Taverns were also owned by several family members.
With that family history and their common interest in beer making, the brothers started their business. They decided to start small. Initially, they bought an old pizza bakery building down the street from their home in Riverwest. They liked the location and the fact that they could walk there from home. They sold their first barrel on December 2, 1987. They stayed at that location until winter of 1998.
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Lakefront Brewery News
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Steingarten La Hosts A Night Of Deschutes Beer April 10, 2012
Fri, Apr 6th, 2012 | Via: thefullpint.com
Steingarten LA Proudly Welcomes: Deschutes Brewery. Please join us for a special night featuring: “A Hats Off to Homebrewers!” Seven Amazing Draft Beers • THE ABYSS 2011 • BLACK BUTTE XXII (NEVER BEFORE SERVED) • CHAINBREAKER WHITE IPA (EVENT EXCLUSIVE) • MIRROR POND PALE ALE • INVERSION IPA • BLACK ... Read More
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Lakefront Brewery’S Evel Knievel Tribute Beer Now Available
Thu, Jul 8th, 2010 | Via: Beernews.org
(Milwaukee, WI) – Lakefront Brewery was enlisted to brew a one-time beer for a one-time exhibit. The Evil Knievel exhibit at the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee begins this Saturday and runs through September 6th. To help promote the event, the museum hired the local Lakefront Brewery to brew a ... Read More
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2009 Kohler Festival Of Beer
Thu, May 21st, 2009 | Via: thefullpint.com
May 22-24, 2009 Kohler, Wisconsin Join us in the Village of Kohler for a weekend of good food and great beer! Don’t miss this inaugural event featuring breweries from across the country, demonstrations, tastings and entertainment. Here’s the festival events schedule: Friday, May 22 8pm Tapping Party at the Horse ... Read More
Beers by Lakefront Brewery (19)
Beer Line 2000
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Big Easy Beer
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Bock
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Broke Spoke Pilsner
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Cattail Ale
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Cream City Pale Ale
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Eastside Dark
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Fuel Cafe
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Holiday Spice Lager Beer
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Oktoberfest
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Old 3rd Street XXX Belgian Strong Ale
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Organic Extra Special Bitter
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Pumpkin Lager
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Rendezvous Bière de Garde
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Riverwest Stein Beer
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Snake Chaser
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White
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