Scale mousetrap ….
Have a cold one: The O gauge Sprecher Brewery from Menards
The basics: The Sprecher brewery is a compact, multi-story industrial building measuring 9-1/2 inches wide, 11 inches deep, and 13-1/2 inches tall. The model has interior and exterior LED lighting and a multi-colored Sprecher electronic sign with a sequential lighting pattern. The loading dock features three workers, hand-trucks, beer kegs, and beer cases.
For illumination, the factory requires a Menards 4.5 volt power supply, Menards SKU# 279-4061, 279-4062, or 279-4050. You may wish to consider the 8- or 9-piece Plug & Play accessory kits (SKU# 279-4035, 4681) and to serve multiple structures and vehicles. All are available separately.
Why you need this: Wisconsin knows beer, and for many decades, Milwaukee staked its claim as America’s beer capitol. Randy Sprecher began his journey in small batch brewing in California in the 1970s. He was hired by Pabst to become Supervisor of Brewing Operations at the Pabst complex in Milwaukee. In 1984 when he was downsized, he struck out on his own and established his own beer brand.
He leased a three story industrial building in Milwaukee, and later built a brewery of his own in 1993. The family of Sprecher beverages has expanded to include regular and seasonal beers, hard sodas, ciders, and nine types of regular and seasonal soft drinks. The brewery has become a tourist destination.
The model is a compact four-story design, with a shipping dock and office door on the first floor, large industrial-style windows on the upper floors. The gem is a dazzling Sprecher logo that combines colors with a design evoking the firm’s German brewing heritage.
The paint is a sedated gray and tan color scheme.
The first floor loading dock has three workers, three beer kegs, three beer cases, and Jack, who is making sure the employees don’t take all of the free samples! The roof of the second floor has three large pipes running up and into the third level, just behind the sign. The roof of the third level has a raised edge, giving it a classic architectural look. You’ll also find HVAC equipment, and a water tank with a flashing red LED. The roof of the fourth floor is flat and calls out for personalization with workers or signage.
The back of the building has a brick wall and includes the innovative "tunnel insert" that can be removed for a train to run through.
O gauge hobbyists have been calling for a brewery and Menards has delivered one. The building has personality, and it carries with it a story affirming that you can still think up a great idea, and create and sell a quality product. Whether or it’s lager or cherry soda is up to you. Make room on your layout for this one!
Menard's is crushing it. Their marketing efforts within this forum are way more compelling than flipping through a catalog published by the "big guys"
YAHOO! A BREWERY!
IT's A BREWERY!
Menard's is far more responsive to customer's wants, requests, than the big boys seem to be.
HOT Damm! Keep the faith and things do come true! This is for sure one I have to have on my layout! Thank you so much Menards and a huge thanks to MARK! You guys rock!
I guess the old saying is right. Good things come to those who wait and wait and wait LOL. "GREAT JOB" Menards, Mark, crew and Bob......Paul 2
Nice brewery, may be a must have.
Dave
I was right...kinda!! If I can find room I WILL have to have this one.....GREAT building!!!
Now you can see why the other companies Brewery was canceled.
I love it. Nice job.
Looks like I'm going to have to make room for a Brewery!!!!
Thank God I have a perfect place held back for this... Great Job Mark and Crew ! Also , with the free Truck, a 29.99 value, this brings the price down to 70.00. Where can you get a better deal than this. If your ever in a Menards store try out Sprecher's Root Beer, Its GREAT !
Should be a huge seller for Menards. Will need a few Sprecher reefers for the brewery.
I think it would be better if it was a national brand, Miller, Bud, ... stugotts...
John Pignatelli JR. posted:I think it would be better if it was a national brand, Miller, Bud, ... stugotts...
It's ROOT BEER.....or that is their most famous product......good stuff too!
AMCDave posted:John Pignatelli JR. posted:I think it would be better if it was a national brand, Miller, Bud, ... stugotts...
It's ROOT BEER.....or that is their most famous product......good stuff too!
I do like root beer. Hires, Stewarts, it is all good, I never drank a root beer that was bad.
Very nice! 👍 🍺
And the whole forum rejoices! Definitely might be adding this.
Customize a couple billboard boxcars, get a couple truck and trailers with Sprecher logos. Put a siding into the building for loading. What more would one want? I'm in.
There was an MTH brewery; I have one on my layout, though it has been re-purposed from brewery to more foundry/industrial (see - yes, that's what we actually need).
Well there you go, boys!! I hope Jack hasn't been licking up any excess spillage!!
Mark,
Does it have a secondary barrel connection inside for those that want to hide the power wire and bring it up from underneath ?
Just checking.
Richie C. posted:Mark,
Does it have a secondary barrel connection inside for those that want to hide the power wire and bring it up from underneath ?
Just checking.
It does, indeed!
Thank you,
Mark the Menards Train Guy
I wanted to mention that Sprecher also makes small batch soft drinks including the most delicious root beer that I have ever put a lip to.
Mark, Does it have a light dimming knob so the lights are not on full brightness all the time?
Great building! Thanks
Mark,
I remember suggesting a Sprechers Brewery a while back. Again You and Menards delivered. I am speechless. Now a few Sprecher delivery trucks, reefers, etc will really bring this building to life!
Gru may have his minions, Randy has one thing better...Griffins!!!!!
Ordering this pronto.
Ken
OK my turn. Goodyear tire plant, but will settle for a Medline (ILL. Co.) Distribution center.
Alright!!! About time!
"Hi I am Jim's daughter and you did a amazing job and I am 7 years old."
So there you have it, guys!
"I'm totally underwhelmed. After waiting all this time this is the best Menards could come up with?"
I have to applaud Menard's for the additions they have contributed to this hobby in the way of rolling stock and buildings. With that said, I know you can't please everyone with each new release and I wish them the best with this offering but I will pass this on this round.
Sprecher Root Beer makes for a great Black Cow, by the way.
Great job Mark! I give you credit for designing a brewery that can fit into many eras in order to appeal to most everyone.
I wasn’t in the market for a brewery and I’m out of space, but it looks so great that I’m going to buy one anyway. I can put it on my desk next to my Menard’s parking garage until I can figure out how to reconfigure everything.
Keep up the good work and thanks for all of Menards’ contributions to the hobby.
Delivery trucks and reefers. Pretty please. I’ll buy them regardless of whether I kind find space for the Sprecher brewery on my future larger layout, which already will be dominated by Menards’ offerings.
Atlas WAS making only models of legit reefers...was there a legit Sprecher beer reefer? No fantasy cars desired.
Cool building......Now, hoping Menards comes thru with a large, weathered, coal processing facility like this size
colorado hirailer posted:Atlas WAS making only models of legit reefers...was there a legit Sprecher beer reefer? No fantasy cars desired.
Atlas Sprecher, 6735, custom for Walthers.
mike g. posted:HOT Damm! Keep the faith and things do come true! This is for sure one I have to have on my layout! Thank you so much Menards and a huge thanks to MARK! You guys rock!
A toast to Lance Corporal Robert McMaugh tonight Mike.
Attachments
mike g. posted:HOT Damm! Keep the faith and things do come true! This is for sure one I have to have on my layout! Thank you so much Menards and a huge thanks to MARK! You guys rock!
Mike, your brewery quest has ended. What is your next adventure?
Steve