Sioux Falls craft beer scene growing, with plans for new brewery in Hartford

The South Dakota craft beer scene is getting a new addition this fall.

Buffalo Ridge Brewing plans to open a 4,000-square-foot facility in downtown Hartford.

The brewery, to be constructed at 102 N. Main Ave., will have a five 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.

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“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,” said Chris Tuschen in a press release Monday.

The brewery will feature a rotating tap list of 12 to 14 beers with year-round features and 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, and the interior of Buffalo Ridge Brewing will feature an open space with windows looking into the brewery.

“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, "said Damon Sehr in the release. "We are thrilled to partner with a city that advocates for this of type business growth.”

He said the brewery will be a great fit for Hartford's home-town character and the rapid growth in the Sioux Falls area.

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A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Monday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at 102 N. Main Ave, Hartford.

“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, in the press release. “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.”

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