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Potosi Brewery

About

Brewery - Brewpub - Home of the ABA's National Brewery Museum
*All Profits to Charity*
Est 1852/2008 · Potosi, Wis
Brewed In Beer's Hometown

Story

One of the oldest breweries in Wisconsin, Potosi started in 1852 to quench the thirsts of local miners. Ownership of the brewery changed hands several times and Potosi was fortunate to survive the Prohibition era. The Brewery eventually closed in 1972 due to swiftly changing market conditions.

In 1980, the brewery buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 1995 local artist and woodworker Gary David and his cousin Denis David bought the brewery buildings for the cost of back taxes with the goal of restoring them.

Five years later in 2000, renovation efforts expanded to involve the entire community with the establishment of the 501(c)(3) non-profit Potosi Brewery Foundation, modeled after the philanthropic Newman’s Own Foundation.

In 2004, the Potosi Brewery Foundation received a major boost to its redevelopment efforts when the brewery was chosen by the American Breweriana Association (ABA), an organization of beer historians, collectors, and preservationists, to be the home of the National Brewery Museum.

2008 was the year the beer started flowing again largely in part to the local volunteers supporting the brewery’s business model, noting that “the organization is volunteer-driven and it would not likely have the impact it has had without those efforts.”

In 2015 Potosi opened its new state-of-the-art [production facility and unveiled its new branding that both celebrates Potosi's past and looks boldly towards the future.

Mission

To channel profits towards supporting historical preservation and education-based initiatives and other local and regional charitable causes.

Products

Craft Beer brewed in small batches by the fine people of Potosi, WI.

Address: 209 S Main St, Potosi, WI 53820, USA
Phone: (608) 763-4002
moc.yrewerbisotop@ofni
State: Wisconsin
City: Potosi
Zip Code: 53820


Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM

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Reviews
Go and see this wonderfully historic brewery and all the fantastic beer and food that goes with it. Continue your trip along the Great River Road to explore new places!
7 years ago (24-02-2018)
No scenic autumn ride along the river should fail to include a stop off for a good meal and a cold beer at the Potosi Restaurant and Brewery. Schedule your time to include the Museum tour and try the 6 choice flight at the end. Warm service and good food, the staff was attentive and friendly. Part of an incredible adventure that shouldn’t be missed.
8 years ago (24-11-2017)
Potosi is a true treasure of southwestern Wisconsin. My bartender, Tony, was both knowledgeable and friendly and the food was delicious. I would absolutely recommend the restaurant as well as the ever changing variety of craft beers on tap.
8 years ago (20-12-2017)
Great place up close with brewery experience. Great museum and restaurant.
7 years ago (10-03-2018)
Cool place. Great service. Great beer.
7 years ago (24-02-2018)
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