Brewery Profile

The Brewing Projekt

A stop at 1807 North Oxford Avenue places visitors at one of Eau Claire’s better-known examples of a brewery built around change rather than a fixed house style. The current taproom and production facility replaced the brewery’s first site across the street at 2000 North Oxford Avenue after early growth pushed the operation into a larger space. For visitors, the main draw is the taproom attached to that working production setting: it is where the brewery’s current ideas are poured, compared, and discussed. The Brewing Projekt’s early history also gives the place some context. After its May 2013 inception, the business faced federal and state permitting delays, including disruption from a federal government shutdown, and did not begin licensed operations until April 2015. That long path to opening is part of its identity in the local beer scene.

Travelers exploring western Wisconsin breweries often look for more than standard regional tap lists. In this part of the state, a brewery stop can be a way to sample local interpretations, seasonal releases, and beers that may not appear widely outside the area. The Brewing Projekt fits that kind of itinerary because its focus is described as non-traditional and experimental rather than centered on conventional offerings. That does not mean every pour will appeal to every visitor, but it does make the stop useful for people who like to compare styles, ask what is new, or seek out breweries with a less predictable draft board. Visitors who usually order classic lagers or familiar ales may still find something approachable, but the better expectation is a taproom built around variety and change.

Practical planning is straightforward: the brewery’s current address is 1807 North Oxford Avenue in Eau Claire, near its original location across the street. Because available beers can change and no specific amenities are confirmed here, the taproom is the place to verify the day’s pours and any on-site details that matter to your visit. If you are traveling with a group, it is worth checking current hours and policies directly before arriving rather than assuming food, entertainment, package availability, or seating arrangements. The key reason to go is the beer itself and the chance to see how a brewery that began with a delayed, difficult launch grew into a larger production facility. For visitors building a beer-focused Eau Claire stop, it works best as a tasting-room visit with an open mind and a willingness to choose from whatever the brewery is pouring that day.

The Brewing Projekt opened its current taproom and production facility at 1807 North Oxford Avenue in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, after outgrowing its initial location across the street. The brewery's establishment faced significant regulatory challenges following its inception in May 2013, encountering delays due to a federal government shutdown and subsequent state-level permitting issues that postponed its opening for nearly two years. TBP finally secured the necessary licenses and began operations in April 2015 at its original 2000 N Oxford Ave site. The brewery focuses on non-traditional and experimental beer styles, moving away from conventional offerings. Following two years of growth, the operation relocated to its current, larger facility to accommodate increased production volume.

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1807 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54703-5187

Phone: 715-214-3728

Website: http://www.thebrewingprojekt.com

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 4PM - 10PM • Friday: 12PM-12AM • Saturday: 11AM-12AM • Sunday: 12PM - 8PM