MILWAUKEE — Captain Pabst Pilot House in Milwaukee is closing for good after months of hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Milwaukee brewery will operate as normal until it ultimately closes on Dec. 21. According to a Facebook post, the Pilot House’s brewing operations are relocating to Pabst Brewing Company’s new San Antonio headquarters.
“We’ve loved our time in Milwaukee running a taproom, event space and brewery on the grounds of the original complex, building new connections in the city that started it all,” the post reads. “That being said, our brewing operations are relocating to Pabst Brewing Company’s new headquarters in San Antonio, and we’re confident that great things lie ahead!”
The Captain Pabst Pilot House is located in a historic 145-year old building on the original Pabst complex – the former First German Methodist Church at 1037 W. Juneau Ave, according to CBS 58.
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The Pabst Brewing Company announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, the Captain Pabst Pilot House — located in Milwaukee’s Brewery District — will close permanently in December. All associated brewing activities at the Milwaukee brewery will relocate to Pabst’s head office location in San Antonio.
“This has been an extremely difficult year for all hospitality and tourism businesses, and it has been no different for the Captain Pabst Pilot House,” said Matt Bruhn, GM, Pabst Brewing Company. “Unfortunately, with no signs of the business improving, the company has come to the difficult decision to close the Captain Pabst Pilot House operation effective December 21.”
Named for the iconic brewing legend, Frederick Pabst, the facility houses a 4,000 barrel per year microbrewery on its first floor, with a taproom area and performance stage on the second floor. It also features an outdoor beer garden and a mezzanine area.
“This is an amazing space,” said Pilot House General Manager Adam Powers. “It’s a sad day for me, my team and Pabst lovers here in Milwaukee. But it’s my sincere hope that once we move beyond the pandemic, that someone with a love of Milwaukee brewing history will work to make this facility a thriving, viable business moving forward.”
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