page_title: Gilgamesh Brewing
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Gilgamesh Brewing / History
caption_attribution_description: English: The interior of the Gilgamesh Brewing Lounge
context_page_description: Gilgamesh Brewing is a brewery in Salem, Oregon. It was established in 2009 and is family owned. Gilgamesh beers are distributed primarily in and around Salem.
context_section_description: Gilgamesh Brewing was founded by Lee Radtke and his three sons Mike, Nick, and Matt.  The family has lived in the area since the 1970s and were home brewing aficionados for years before they decided to set up Gilgamesh Brewing, LLC.  The business started in Turner, Oregon before expanding into downtown Salem. 
  Gilgamesh beers were available at the Winter Ale House at the Reed Opera House and the initial brewery location was at 210 Liberty Street SE, Suite 150, Salem, Oregon. In late 2012 the brewery relocated to a new location on Madrona Avenue. 
  The name of the company comes from the Epic of Gilgamesh, often cited as an early source for beer brewing and use.
  
  The brewery lounge and campus are both located at 2065 Madrona Ave SE.  This new location has 18,000 sq. ft. of space and features a restaurant/pub.
caption: The interior of the Gilgamesh Brewing Lounge
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