Badger State Brewing & Beverages

2013 - Simple Beginnings:

Badger State was the first ever brewery to open in the Lambeau Field “Stadium District”, back in early 2013. Following in the footsteps of many breweries that started out as a home brew operations such as New Glarus, Sierra Nevada, Dogfish Head, and many more - we grew into a destination brewery, Tap Room, Beer Garden, and industrial Event Hall nestled right in the heart of Green Bay, WI.

From these simple origins, our mission became clear to us early on: “Brew beer that brings people together”. For centuries families, friends, even strangers have gathered over the communal nature of beverages. We proudly carry that torch today and onward into the continued future growth and expansion of our beverage company here in Green Bay. Flashback to 2012 where the story of Badger State Brewing began… Almost ten years prior to the grand opening, our future Head Brewer and Co-Founder Sam Yanda began home brewing beer in Green Bay as a way to enjoy his time outside of work, which caught the attention of his cousin and eventual co-founder Mike Servi. Increasingly intrigued by the brewing process and chemistry involved, Mike steadily watched and began helping Sam brew on weekends.

By 2012, with a makeshift system, the three brewed every weekend perfecting recipes and expanding their love of the craft beer culture. Recognizing the growing pace of the craft beer industry and the opportunity at hand, Andrew proposed taking their dedicated hobby and talents to professional careers and compiled a business plan followed by all necessary permits and licenses. Their passion for beer and love of the community motivated the opening of Badger State Brewery in 2013, leading the way for a new generation of the local craft beer industry and expansion in the Greater Green Bay area and the State of Wisconsin.

2014-2022 - Growth YEARS

With a mission to spearhead a revitalization of the brewing scene in Green Bay and beer in the local economy, Founder Andrew Fabry found no better location to launch their craft brewery than in the blossoming “Stadium District” neighborhood at 990 Tony Canadeo Run near Lambeau Field. Utilizing a part of a building built in the 1960s that stands as the last manufacturing zoned property on Lombardi Avenue, Badger State partnered with local contractors to build a small, buzzing brewhouse and offices. Following a successful first year of operation, the brewery was expanded in mid-2014, 2016, and 2018. The facilities now include a Tap Room, Beer Garden, and 15,000 square feet of brewing space that houses a 30-barrel, 15-barrel, and 7-barrel brewing system as well as an event hall capable of hosting up to 750 visitors. Badger State now operates one of the most versatile brewhouse facilities in the entire State of Wisconsin.

Andrew and Sam now run the day to day operations of the brewery along with their talented staff. Fortunately for the gang, Mike now works in Green Bay as an Optometrist and is able to continue to spend free time working at the brewery as well.

The desire to continuously innovate and brew excellent craft beers is best summed up by our fabled hometown coach: “We will chase perfection, and we will chase it relentlessly, knowing all the while we can never attain it. But along the way, we shall catch excellence.”

2023 And Beyond

Today, Badger State Brewing continues to showcase a beer-centric Tap Room with nearly two dozen Wisconsin-brewed beers on tap. We also have expanded our offerings into Hard Seltzer (Stateside Seltzer) and our own Hard Cider (Orchard Apple), and other non-alcoholic beverages. Our selections of other bottled and canned products continue to highlight Wisconsin producers whenever possible; something that makes us proud as fellow Badgers. Our once empty spaces surrounding the building have developed into event halls and additional gathering spaces helping us further our cause to bring people together over beer. We are honored by the numerous types and sizes of events we help host as people create memories in our spaces that will last a lifetime.

We are proud to support neighborhood bars, restaurants, and local establishments that carry our beer. We encourage you to visit all of these local businesses, discovering Wisconsin.

The Badger State Name:

Badger State Brewing Co. is founded on what makes Wisconsin a remarkable place to live – hard work, community, and fun. Whether you were born and raised here or new to the area, Badger State Brewing invites you to be a part of a state rich in culture, tradition and craft beer. We look forward to meeting you in the Tap Room or during one of the numerous sampling events we pour our beers at throughout the year!

Cheers,

The Badger State Brewing Team