Central Waters Brewing Milwaukee

We are out of towners without the kids!I had the Honey Blond Ale and enjoyed it a lot. Not too strong but very flavorful. Husband had the HHG and said it was very good. His second beer was Rift. The layout is super cool in an old German Methodist church. It's bright and open. The bartender was friendly. Food is a separate place: Troublemakers:They have a good option with Mexican style options. We order the loaded street corn fries and they were amazing. I got the shrimp taco special-very good because anything with pickled red onions is a win!

Nice space. The outside is a historic old church, the inside is pretty standard industrial with a lot of wood and metal. There's a great deal of natural light. We didn't eat but we had a few drinks. The beers are okay. Honestly, all craft/micro brews seem to be the same and have the same flavor profiles. They do offer different sized pours which is a lovely option. The service was good. Friendly and helpful.I should not we hit this on Krampusnacht and it was a nice respite from the crowds on the street in and in other establishments.

When in Wisconsin, we are always on the lookout for new Breweries to try and this one has to be on your list! Street parking nearby! The brewery is situated inside an old church, which makes for a unique and cool interior. Plenty of long, communal tables and bar spots, but the best seats are located upstairs with some more casual and private seating for small-medium groups. Service was plenty friendly as we ordered our beers at the bar. The beer was pretty solid! We had a flight of beers including their honey blonde, pineapple sour, red ale, and coffee stout! All were tasty in their own right and their menu is quite extensive! I'm sure you're bound to find something you'd like!

Central Waters Brewing is probably my favorite brewery in the whole world. I've been to the flagship location in Amherst, but never to the Milwaukee location...until July 6, 2024. I went with a big group of friends and we had a great time! The brewery is housed in an old church (I'm assuming it has been deconsecrated). It is a very attractive space with beautiful windows and vaulted ceilings. They offer approximately 24 beers on tap. My friends and I all ordered and shared a wide variety. Everything was delicious! The place is clean, and service is excellent. I can't wait for my next visit!

My second visit to the Milwaukee location. When I first to Wisconsin, I did make a pilgrimage to the original brewery. Wonderful beers! I do love a barrel aged stout and more that they create. I'm so glad they have this nice space closer to me. It was a quiet Wednesday late afternoon. Mostly just the bartender and I. Very friendly. Let me be with my book which I always appreciate. Such a nice place to calm down after work day. The other time I went was on a Sunday. Very different feel.

While visiting town, this was my favorite brewery. I had a flight and a couple full glasses while here. The bartender was informative about the building's history and the beers. Summer Nights was my favorite beer here. They also have a food vendor on site. I had the loaded fries, which were quite good.

Highlights/Lowlights 1) Outdoor Seating 2) Food Available 3) Gluten-Free BeveragesLove Central Waters! I've only visited during the winter so was excited to learn they have an awesome outdoor beer garden in the summer! There was plenty of outdoor seating and part of it was shaded. There is a rotating (seemingly) food vendor at Central Waters. It used to be Dairyland (which I loved) and is currently a taco/Mexican restaurant. We ordered a few tacos and the chips and queso. While the main Central Waters servers were great and friendly, I found the taco shop service to be a little brash. Our food was OK but appreciated that we had the option to get lunch while enjoying our drinks. I don't drink beer but there were several gluten-free hard seltzer options available. This continues to be one of my favorite breweries in Milwaukee!

When I heard Central Waters was moving into the Pabst space, I nearly spilled my beer with excitement! This unique building and Central Waters' one-of-a-kind brews are a match made in beer heaven. Now, I can enjoy those special brews close to home, and believe me, we're here so often we practically have our own barstools. Good brews deserve good service and the crew working the taps is top notch!Sure, the area is a bit in no man's land, but the journey to the backside of Milwaukee for some top-notch beer is all part of the fun. Here's to Central Waters for making the move to a second home and thriving in their new digs. Long live Central Waters!

My boys and I rolled in on a Sunday evening, we were in awe of the exterior...what to do with an old abandoned church? Turn it into a modern and marvelous brewery of course! Where there were once pews in the sanctuary are now high top tables and stools. Where the preacher and choir once sang, is now a small stage for live music and entertainment. In the back is the bar, with what seemed to be over 20 beers on tap, and another 20 available in bottles in cans. Lots of stouts too, my favorite! Friendly barman, warm ambience, great beer, and a perfect place to end chill Sunday night.

I'd had several of their cans before, but had never been to the brewery itself until my most recent trip to Milwaukee. I was quite impressed. The building seems to be like an old gym, with a stage. It was a cool look that you don't ever see in breweries/bars. They have so many beers on tap, of all different styles to choose from, something for everyone. They also do half/8oz pours, which I always love, as it helps you try more. I got to try several of their IPAs, all were very good. There's also an outdoor patio area if it's nice out. They serve food inside, which I believe is from a nearby Mexican place. I didn't get to have any, but it's good to have that as an option. There's lots of merch and apparel available, and just overall was a cool space. It's just down the street from the Pabst mansion and the Pilot Project brewery, so there's plenty to do in the area. I hope to come back again next time I'm in Milwaukee, and maybe make this one of my regular stops.