About
Second Salem Brewing Company is a brewpub steeped in the odd and eerie folklore that gives this corner of Wisconsin some of its most whispered stories. The brewery sits on Cravath Lake’s edge in historic downtown Whitewater, and its very name recalls a bygone era when locals dubbed the town the “Second Salem” due to the many legends of witches in the area. These dark threads of local history aren’t just told, they are fermented into every pint the one‑barrel nanobrewery pours, giving drinkers a taste of Wisconsin’s strange past in each glass.
What sets Second Salem apart isn’t just its lakefront patio or its cozy taproom, but the way its craft beers wear Whitewater’s folklore on their labels and in their names. Beers like The Beast of Bray Road Amber Ale, Witch Tower Pale Ale, and Wildman of LaGrange Pale Hefeweizen nod directly to regional cryptids and notorious local figures, turning every sip into an exploration of Wisconsin legend. Those seeking a hauntingly good brew alongside seasonal fare, pub classics, and views of Cravath Lake will find this brewpub a singular blend of storytelling, community, and craft that only Wisconsin’s strangest histories could inspire.
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Second Salem Brewing Company
Second Salem Brewing Company
