Scoop: Solemn Oath Brewery Expands to Milwaukee's Bay View
Chris Drosner, the Wisconsin Beer Baron, has landed the exclusive story: Solemn Oath Brewery of Naperville/Chicago is making a bold cross-state move, announcing plans to open a Milwaukee location in the former 1840 Brewing Company space in Bay View.
Drosner sits down with Solemn Oath Owner/Brewer John Barley to discuss the exciting new chapter. The conversation covers:
Logistics & Location: Why the 1840 Brewing location at 342 E. Ward St. was the right fit, and the details of bringing Solemn Oath's Belgian-inspired and experimental styles (like their Hidden Hand line) across state lines.
Previous Attempts: Barley addresses the brewery's long-standing desire to expand into Wisconsin, including previous attempts and their emotional connection to the state, where both he and his brother grew up.
Wisconsin Vision: What the Solemn Oath brand—known for flagship beers like Lü Kölsch and Snaggletooth Bandana IPA—will look like in the Milwaukee market, and how they plan to join the city's rich brewing heritage.
This move marks a significant expansion for the highly-regarded Chicagoland brewery and is a major win for the Milwaukee craft beer scene.
