1820 BrewWerks is located in Kalida, Ohio in the quaint downtown district.  The concept for 1820 BrewWerks came from their beginnings of brewing their own beer. They discovered that they had all the components to make the beer right here in Putnam County. The only thing missing was the brewery and the brewers. So, the idea began without the restaurant aspect. The restaurant actually became part of it and started on a napkin at a charity event. They knew they wanted to create an atmosphere that was welcoming to all. The name 1820 BrewWerks came from the year that Putnam County was established. It was also a play on the year that they began the business in 2018. 

Founded by Andrew and Tessa Wehri and Butch and Amy Brinkman, this establishment combines a love for brewing with a passion for community. It shows in the way they approach life and business. They genuinely care about the people who work at the restaurant and each customer who comes through their doors.  That same care goes into the carefully selected menu of beers and food. 

They partner with multiple locally owned businesses for everything from hops to lettuce.  They work with these establishments: Barley Five Malt House, Frogtown Hops, Kaufman Hydroponics, Kneuven Creamery, Hilltop Honey, Niese Ag, and Well Grounded. The community connections between these businesses are an effort to work together to create a thriving community. 

Amy Brinkman also started Friends in Motion with 1820 which is a walking/running group that meets on Monday evenings. Community members come in and discuss topics that are relevant to being healthy. It’s a group that can get as big as 60 to 89 people.  It’s bringing communities together in an effort to just move together. 

1820 BrewWerks hosts many different events. You can find trivia there on Thursdays and there is more to come.  They will have an expansion soon with an events and overflow room later this fall. Make sure to check out their website at 1820brewerks.com They are located at 105 W. Main Street, Kalida, Ohio 45853 

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Watch their video here: https://youtu.be/Ewx37Tt9cE8?si=nJ_sjVo2a2hYEdYC