The Genesis
Goerdts’ Brewhaus began with three main characters: Sam,
Jacqueline and Steve Goerdt. Beer has been in the Goerdt's blood for generations as Grandfather,
Al Goerdt was part owner of a now robust and well known Wisconsin brewery.
Sam and Steve’s mutual passion for the outdoors morphed into butchering, processing,
sausage making, and eventually cooking/smoking many types of wild and domestic meats. That's where Sam’s passion for BBQ propagated and has continued to evolve since he was a teenager.
After serving as an infantryman in the USMC, Sam received formal brewing education from
MSU Denver and the Siebel Institute of Chicago. He went on to become the
Brewmaster at the Galena Brewing Company, and three and a half years later, met Jacqueline,
who was also employed at the brewery. In short order, they felt the hand of fate and wed. They
share five kids between them, some of whom are a part of the brew crew!
When the opportunity arose to purchase the Galena Brewing Company, they embraced it. Since
the Fall of 2025, they operate all key aspects of the business: Jackie as Front of House
Manager, and much more; Sam, Brewmaster, Kitchen Manager/Pitmaster, GM; and Steve,
Brand Ambassador, Marketer, and official taster!
At Goerdts’ Brewhaus, our goal is to provide visitors and families of all ages with premium,
handcrafted beer, cocktails, food, and gaming fun.
You can taste the difference!
Family Heritage
Three generations of Goerdt brewery involvement; and more to come...
Craft Excellence
Every beer is meticulously crafted in-house, using premium ingredients, and time-honored brewing methods to ensure exceptional quality. Our beer profiles draw from a wide range of international styles. Our main focus is lager styles which feature robust flavors in a light body.
Community Focus
We're more than a Brewhaus - we're a gathering place where people can celebrate life and enjoy each other's company. Goerdts' also has an interest in improving the community by donating to local causes and embracing opportunities to improve our town in any way.
Quality Ingredients
We source the finest ingredients locally and globally to create authentic German-inspired dishes, BBQ, and craft beers. We pride ourselves in working with the best raw ingredients possible, and cooking/brewing them with modern techniques that allow the beers and dishes to exude quality.
Brewing Excellence
We combine traditional styles of beer with modern craft beer innovation and techniques. Bold beers without the bloat!
Warm Hospitality and Ambience
Experience our completely remodeled space featuring a pool table room, lounge room with couches, arcade room, and the largest dining room on Main Street.
Modern Cooking Techniques
With the remodel in fall of 2025, the Brewhaus gained the Rolls Royce of smokers, an Ole Hickory SSM rotisserie style smoker. This unit burns local hickory wood 6 days a week to provide truly fresh BBQ.
Traditional, Made From Scratch Items
Friendly and Professional Crew
