Brewery Profile

Brewed Omen

In Hartford’s beer scene, the draw here is less about a large production-brewery experience and more about a small gathering place with a broad beverage list. Brewed Omen operates primarily as a tasting room and bar inside the historic Millstream Building, close to the Rubicon River. Visitors walking in should expect a taproom setting with local and craft beers on tap alongside specialty cocktails, wine, and bourbon. That range makes it useful for mixed groups where not everyone is looking for the same kind of drink. The business was started by long-time Hartford residents with the intent of creating a local meeting place, and its name and concept are tied as an ode to Henry Hackendahl, a local figure.

Travelers moving through this part of Wisconsin often look for places that connect beer with a town’s older buildings, river corridors, and small downtown routines. Brewed Omen fits that pattern by combining a historic setting with a casual bar format rather than presenting itself as a destination built around tours or a long list of named house beers. A stop here can work for someone sampling regional tap offerings, but it can also suit visitors who want a cocktail, a glass of wine, or bourbon while others order beer. The basement bar area gives the visit an indoor option with a different feel from a street-level storefront, while the river-adjacent outdoor seating adds a setting that reflects Hartford’s local geography.

For planning purposes, treat the tasting room as the place to confirm the day’s pours and beverage options, since the known tap list is described generally rather than by specific beer names or styles. Food service is limited to small, shareable items, so visitors looking for a full meal should plan accordingly before or after stopping in. The main visitor-facing amenities are the tasting room and outdoor seating, including an outdoor space with views toward the Rubicon River. Because the operation is described as a tasting room and bar, expectations should center on drinks, conversation, and the setting within the Millstream Building, not on a documented production tour or a full-service restaurant experience.

Brewed Omen operates primarily as a tasting room and bar located within the historic Millstream Building in Hartford, Wisconsin, situated adjacent to the Rubicon River. The establishment focuses on serving a diverse selection of beverages, including local and craft beers on tap, specialty cocktails, wine, and bourbon. Food service is limited to small, shareable items. The business was founded by long-time Hartford residents intending to create a local gathering space, dedicating the venture as an ode to local figure Henry Hackendahl. Seating options include a basement bar area and an outdoor space providing views of the river.

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120 N Main St Suite L40, Hartford, WI 53027, USA, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027

Phone: 262-397-8490

Website: http://brewedomen.com/

Hours: Monday (limited menu) 5 to 10 pm\nTuesday thru Thursday 5 to 10 pm\nFriday 2 pm to 11 pm\nSaturday Noon to 11 pm\nSunday Noon to 8 pm