

HARTFORD, SD HARTFORD, SD

– (June 4, 2018) – A new brewery, Buffalo Ridge Brewing, will be opening in downtown Hartford late fall of 2018. The brewery will be newly constructed at 102 N. Main Ave. and when completed will be a 4,000 square foot facility. The brewery will have a 5 barrel system with the capacity to brew 500 barrels per year with space and plans to expand to 1,500 barrels per year in the near future.

Owners Chris and Callie Tuschen and Damon and Krystal Sehr are excited to start their new business in Hartford, a town of 3,200 located on I-90 ten minutes west of Sioux Falls. “After spending more than 11 years being exposed to a wide variety of great beers on the west coast, along with nearly 7 years fine tuning my own recipes; I couldn't be more excited to bring this experience and the love of a great, well balanced beer to my hometown and downtown Hartford,” says Chris Tuschen, Buffalo Ridge brewer.

The brewery will feature a rotating tap list of 12-14 beers. Some styles will be featured year round along with a variety of seasonal brews. A patio will be built on the front side of the building allowing beer enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy a brew outside. The interior of Buffalo Ridge Brewing will feature an open space with windows into the brewery and a unique setting.

“We credit the Hartford City Council, its Mayor, and especially the Hartford Area Development Corporation for being a driving force in making this downtown brewery project a reality. We are thrilled to partner with a City that advocates for this of type business growth,” said Damon Sehr. “Hartford is a growing community just west of Sioux Falls, with immediate access off the interstate, exponential residential growth and great existing home-town character; it’s a great fit for a brewery and we are thrilled to deliver it.”

“The Hartford Area Development Corporation has enjoyed working with Chris and Damon to make their dream a reality,” said Jesse Fonkert, Director of the HADC. “Buffalo Ridge Brewing will be an excellent fit for our downtown. We are honored to count Chris and Damon as members of our business community and look forward to seeing what the future has in store for them.”

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Monday, June 11th at 10:00 am at 102 N. Main Ave, Hartford, SD 57033.