Lakefront Brewery

Food and Beverage ServicesWisconsin, United States51-200 Employees

Lakefront Brewery is a mid-sized craft brewery based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 1987 by brothers Russ and Jim Klisch. It offers more than 20 beer varieties with distribution across more than 30 states and international markets including Australia, Canada, South Korea, and Ukraine. The brewery operates tours that attract a large annual audience, with over 100,000 visitors each year.

The company has earned recognition for industry firsts and awards, such as the first certified organic beer (Organic E.S.B.) and the first gluten-free beer to receive U.S. government label approval (New Grist), along with a Riverwest Stein gold medal at a major competition in 2016. In 2026, Lakefront announced a partnership with Friends of Wisconsin State Parks to support public lands through a crowler donation program, reflecting community-focused initiatives. Lakefront is recognized as one of Wisconsin’s largest craft breweries, reflecting its regional significance in the food and beverage services industry.

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