Zuni Street's heart resides in a 10 barrel brewhouse located just behind the taproom cooler wall, barely out of sight of curious customer eyes.
Manufactured in Lincoln, NE by Alpha Brewing Operations, this intricate and bustling system can brew up to 1,200 barrels per year, and produced 1,071 barrels in year 1 of operations.
The steam-jacketed mash tun was originally accompanied by the hot liquor tank, kettle, and four fermenters; three of which are 10-barrel tanks, and one 20-barrel vessel for double batches. A 10- and 20- barrel brite tank accompany the fermenters for carbonation, brightening, and sometimes aging or storage. In 2019, the brewery acquired a fourth 10-barrel fermentation tank to increase output and production option.
Each of Zuni Street's batches is kegged and stored in the walk-in cooler, located directly between the brew house and the tap wall. The beer then flows directly into the taproom, and a few select restaurants and bars around the neighborhood.
Willy’s training in brewing German, Belgian, and American style beers allows the brewery to boast a wide range of styles and flavors to suit any palate. Willy focuses his recipes on drinkability, refinery, and enjoyment, and regularly works to innovate new and better beers. Zuni Street Brewing Co. opened in March, 2017 and serves beer to the public seven days a week.
