Q: How did you choose the name of your business? What are you trying to convey?Ī: In order to ensure we captured the theme of the iconic Milwaukee Road Train Depot, we began brainstorming critical positions on the railway. A “Timekeeper” was a critical part of the train logistics as they managed train schedules, employee times and other facets of time management.
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The couple, along with family and friends, hauled out six dumpsters full of dry wall, ceilings, office furniture and other pieces of the building that were hiding its original charm and beauty. The business then opened to the public in September 2018, after the restoration was complete and the distilling equipment was in place. 28, 2017 and then spent their honeymoon the following week partaking in the demolition of the interior to restore it to its original beauty. Meeting with the City was a critical component as they were guided to the iconic Milwaukee Road Train Depot. The couple viewed the building and moved on, and it wasn’t until their second visit to the site that they were sold. The out building had the perfect structure to house distilling equipment in a safe, effective manner. The couple purchased the building on Oct. Q: When was your business established, and what prompted you to start?Ī: Timekeeper Distillery was established in 2017 however, its concept was two years prior. Dan was at his usual volleyball league and joking with friends that he needed to make more money. At the time he was the Brewmaster for the Great Dane Pub and Brewing in Wausau. Brewers are rich in quality of life, but not so much cash flow. As he brainstormed with friends, he joked he could make moonshine. Then he realized… he could make moonshine. At the time, Kimm was his girlfriend, and she humored his idea. As he dove further into researching his idea, Kimm jumped on board and they quickly met with the City of Wausau to secure an iconic location and sought classes in entrepreneurship and distilling. Dan and Kimm Weber pose for a photo outside Timekeeper Distillery, 720 Grant St., Wausau. Here, Dan and Kimm tell their personal story, sharing Timekeeper Distillery’s origin, name, evolution and their shared vision for the future. Their team includes production manager Aaron Aebly, floor manager Andy Larson, supervisor Christy Sann and “Jack of all Trades” Jenna Tomcek. Though the COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges, Dan and Kimm rose to the occasion, producing hand sanitizer and pivoting their operations to keep their business on track. One of Wausau’s most iconic landmarks, the depot now houses a thriving distillery that includes a bar and tasting room along with a delightful, pet-friendly patio space in which the staff serves delicious, handcrafted cocktails and an array of complementing food dishes. But everything changed in 2017 when Dan and Kimm bought the building and began renovations in earnest, spending their honeymoon restoring the depot to its original beauty, one layer at a time. Built in 1902, the depot carried passengers to and from Wausau for decades and was at one point threatened with demolition after the popularity of railway travel faded and service finally ended in the city.
Dan and Kimm Weber married just days after signing on the dotted line to purchase what was once a bustling Milwaukee Railroad train station. Though the business officially opened its doors in 2018, the dream behind Timekeeper was years in the making and is now one of Wausau’s most popular destinations. This week’s featured business is Timekeeper Distillery, 720 Grant St., Wausau. Photo: Christina Kimball/Wausau Pilot & Review
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