1840 Brewing

1840 was the first year that a commercial brewery started in Milwaukee. The brewery chose 1840 as their name, because they wanted to pay homage to Milwaukee's rich brewing heritage and call to mind the rustic brewing techniques they employ. 1840 Brewing Company is an urban farmhouse brewery focused on barrel aging and blending located in the historic Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI At 1840 Brewing Company they blend classic styles with modern flavors to make truly unique beers. Their beers are made using a variety of fermentation and blending techniques. Most of their beers spend their entire life in oak barrels, and all of their beers take between a few months to a few years to make.