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11AM to 9PM. Sunday. 11AM to 5PM. At the Lakefront Beer Hall, we make homemade food with the finest ingredients from Wisconsin farms and local artisans to offer you a genuine taste of Milwaukee.
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- Brewery Tours
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- Tap List
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- Our Story
- Beginnings
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- Present Day
- Mission Statement
- Our Values
- Historical Preservation
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- Lakefront Brewery Code of Conduct
According to Brewery President Russ Klisch, the whole brewery started with his brother, Jim. Near his birthday, Jim expressed interest in beer making, and Russ humored him with the gift of a homebrewing book. To Russ’ surprise, Jim read the book, and brewed a beer. By Russ’ account, Jim was no gourmet cook, but he made a pretty good beer. Impressed...
The search was on for a new location and the City of Milwaukee had a building to sell. In 1908, Lakefront Brewery’s current building housed the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company’s coal-fired power plant. In 1998, the City considered tearing down the old power plant location, unless a non-industrial business was interested in the location...
Lakefront’s pioneering spirit has created many U.S. brewing-industry firsts. Among these, the brewery introduced the first beer in the United States made from 100% in-state-grown ingredients with the barley, wheat, hops and a first-of-its-kind, indigenous Wisconsin yeast strain (Wisconsinite Summer Weiss), the first certified organic brewery, produ...
Creating natural, sustainable, innovative food and beverages while celebrating Milwaukee hospitality to our visiting guests.
Hard Work
Hard work is its own reward. At our core, it’s the duty of all Lakefront Brewery employees to make an earnest effort; to make the best beer and give the best service.
Dependability
We know folks have only so much money, time, and room in their stomach. The choices are so vast that investing in that 6-pack or fish fry becomes a big decision. People rely on the dependability of our beer, our service, and our support.
Fun
We’re in the craft beer business, and a destination for fans across the nation. Our world is inherently fun. When people interact with us, whether it’s in a liquor store or the Beer Hall, we want them smiling.
Lakefront Brewery is the proud owner of Bernie Brewer’s Chalet. When the Brewer’s built their new stadium, the Chalet needed a new home, and the Klisch Brothers had just the home it needed. Russ jumped at the opportunity to buy the item. As a stop on the tour, it offers folks a piece of Milwaukee baseball history. Russ has received many compliments...
The Klisch brothers and their employees are not only great brewers, but they pride themselves on innovation within their industry.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. It’s not just the law, it’s a good idea. We simply owe it to our employees, our customers, and all our stakeholders to provide an environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination. Period! We do not discriminate in any employment policies or practices against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected basis.
Respectful Workplace
All employees have the right to work in an environment free from harassment. Harassment, including sexual harassment, of one employee by another employee, customer, or vendor serves no purpose and there is no place for it here at Lakefront Brewery.
Disability Accommodation
In keeping with our philosophy of inclusivity, we provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of disability. We offer reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
LAKEFRONT BREWERY, 1872 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, 2294 Photos, Mon - 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Tue - 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Wed - 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thu - 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Fri - 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sat - 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sun - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.
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Our Famous Tour - Brewery Tours | Lakefront Brewery. Experience America’s Favorite Brewery Tour. Buy Tickets. The Daily Tour. 50 MINS. of facts, lore, jokes, and beer. 21+. unless supervised by a parent. or legal guardian. $13/$16. Monday–Thursday: $13. Friday–Sunday: $16. FOUR 8oz. POURS. and a souvenir pint glass. included in tour price.
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Lakefront Brewery. 1,922 reviews. #7 of 328 things to do in Milwaukee. Breweries. Closed now. 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Write a review. About. On December 2nd, 1987, brothers Russ and Jim Klisch opened Lakefront Brewery and sold their first batch of Riverwest Stein Amber Lager to a neighborhood tavern in Milwaukee.
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Mar 16, 2022 · By: Hannah. Last updated: March 16, 2022. One of the original craft breweries in Milwaukee Lakefront Brewery has been brewing long before it was the cool thing to do. With 18 great beers on tap, a fun brewery tour, and some excellent traditional Milwaukee foods – you need to put this place on your list if you are visiting from out of town.
Lakefront Brewery, Inc. is a brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The brewery is based in the Beerline B neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1987 by brothers Russ and Jim Klisch, several of its brands are named after Milwaukee neighborhoods, such as Riverwest Stein Beer and East Side Dark.
