Our ​commitment

​Our commitment has always been to offer a high quality product for a fair price. 

We consider our customers to be our family and we want you to know all about us. We believe in building relationships and are fortunate to be connected to so many wonderful people.

We are humbled and excited by the positive impact and destination Hillsboro Brewing Company has become for our town, Vernon County and the State of Wisconsin. 

1914 to 2019  ~   Our building through the years 

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WHERE WE BEGAN
For those of you who don’t know us, we are Snapper and Kim Verbsky. And before you ask, yes, that is his real name!

Snapper was born and raised here in Hillsboro, and his family has been here for 5 generations. I am a transplant, but I’ve called Hillsboro my home for the past 24 years. Together, we have raised our 3 children here. As they grow older and begin to embark on their own adventures, we know their roots will always be here and their values have been shaped by growing up in this tight-knit rural community.
 
Being a fifth-generation resident of Hillsboro, Snapper’s pride in his hometown has always been strong. His talent in carpentry pairs well with his desire to improve the community, leading him to purchase and restore several buildings in Hillsboro.
 
Such was the case with our original HBC Pub location, which was a mere 3,500 square feet. When we bought the building, we knew two things: first, we knew we wanted to offer something that wasn’t already offered in our area, and second, we knew we wanted to create jobs. These things led us to the idea of a pizzeria. This eventually evolved to include a brewery, because Snapper’s father Joe had a keen interest in making his own beer.
 
For about a year, Joe had been working on one specific recipe, and on Tuesday October 15th, 2012, he put a batch to brew and told Snapper “I think I got it! I think this is the one.”
 
On Thursday, October 17th, 2012, we received the news that Joe had been in a car accident and had passed away. Our world had been turned upside down.
 
The following week, the beer that Joe had been brewing was ready. So, we raised our glasses, took a drink, and realized he was right. This was the one! Joe Beer was born, and our journey had begun.
 
WHERE WE ARE NOW
After opening our original pub location in 2013, we slowly and steadily grew our business through hard work, quality products, and a fun and friendly atmosphere. In 2015, we opened our own brewing facility a few blocks away and, thanks to Joe’s friend David Dietz, expanded our brewing capabilities. 
 
Our beers were so well received that it quickly became clear we would need to expand once again, which lead to the purchase of the building we’re in today. The massive 28,000 square-foot historic building that Hillsboro Brewing Company now calls home is a 106-year-old former factory that for many years was used to produce condensed milk. Now, it’s used to produce good beer, good food, and good times.
 
We also began a new business, willow + oak. While the first floor of our building houses the HBC Pub, Hillsboro Exchange Co, and 2e Brewery, the second floor is an event center for weddings, events and conventions. With such a beautiful space, we felt we needed to share it with others, and what better way to do that than hosting life’s greatest moments?
 
Things are going well here at Hillsboro Brewing Company, and we’re glad to be able to share our success with our community and the public. With more than 26 beers and seltzers brewed on site and available on tap, our appetizers, burgers and specialty pizzas we’re sure you’ll find something to suit your taste.
  
WHERE WE HOPE TO BE
Our goals for the future are simple. We want to continue to improve and expand our business, create more jobs, and enrich our community. Hillsboro Brewing Company is family-built, family-owned, and family-friendly, and it’s our hope that you will feel that as soon as you walk through our doors. 

With Appreciation,
​Snapper and Kim Verbsky

206 E Madison Street  Restoration Project
Before           and           After

Hillsboro Brewing Company
HBC Pub, 2e Brewery, Hillsboro Exchange Co. & willow + oak Event Center
206 East Madison Street, Hillsboro, WI 54634
​608.489.7486

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