Brewery Profile

Strubel Brewing Company

In Pierre’s small craft beer scene, a visitor to the historic St. Charles Hotel finds Strubel Brewing Company operating on a compact scale. The brewery uses a one-barrel system from Blichmann Engineering, producing about 31 gallons per brew, so its identity is tied to small-batch production rather than a large taproom model. Founded by Tom and Jadie Strubel, the business began as a homebrew shop in 2019 and moved into commercial brewing in 2020. The TapHaus gives guests a straightforward place to sit, with room for 40 people across three rooms, and the setting connects the brewery to one of the city’s older downtown buildings.

Travelers moving through central South Dakota often look for stops that feel local and practical: a drink after time on the road, a place to compare regional beer, or a short visit that adds context to a state capital itinerary. Strubel fits that kind of visit by serving its own beers along with local South Dakota beer and wine. Its seasonal brewing includes both light and dark styles, so the selection may shift depending on the time of year and what has been brewed recently. By 2024, Strubel had expanded to statewide distribution across South Dakota, but the taproom remains the place where visitors can see the brewery’s small-batch approach most directly.

A visit is also shaped by the company’s homebrewing roots. The homebrew shop carries equipment and kits for beer, wine, cider, mead, and other fermented products, with an emphasis on helping beginners and connecting people interested in brewing. For travelers, that makes the stop a little different from a taproom-only brewery: it can serve both as a place to have a beer and as a supply point or conversation stop for home fermentation. Specific pours, seasonal releases, and the mix of local beer and wine are best confirmed at the TapHaus on the day of the visit. Given the modest seating capacity, guests should expect a small-room experience rather than a large beer hall.

Strubel Brewing Company operates a one-barrel brewing system from Blichmann Engineering, producing approximately 31 gallons per brew in small batches. Founded by Tom and Jadie Strubel, the brewery began as a homebrew shop in 2019, transitioned to commercial brewing in 2020, and expanded to statewide distribution across South Dakota by 2024. Located in the historic St. Charles Hotel in Pierre, the brewery features the TapHaus, which offers seating for 40 guests across three rooms and serves both Strubel beers and local South Dakota beer and wine. Seasonal beer styles include a range of light and dark varieties. Additionally, the homebrew shop carries equipment and kits for brewing beer, wine, cider, mead, and other fermented products, focusing on supporting beginners and connecting the brewing community.

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207 E Capitol Ave #106, Pierre, SD 57501, USA, Pierre, South Dakota, 57501

Phone: (605) 350-6056

Website: http://www.strubelbrewing.com/

Hours: ["Monday: Closed","Tuesday: Closed","Wednesday: Closed","Thursday: Closed","Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM","Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM","Sunday: Closed"]