About
Vault 202 Brewery & Taproom is a brewery and restaurant in a historic bank in downtown Appleton, WI, focused on innovative and traditionally made craft beer paired with brick-oven fired cuisine. Founded by three friends—a brewer, builder, and businessman—with 25 years of experience, it emphasizes community, relaxation, and exceptional guest experiences. The taproom features a rotating selection of unique beers alongside pizzas, shareables, and private event spaces.
Innovative and traditional craft beers
Brick-oven fired pizzas and shareables
Liquid Assets Society membership
Private events in historic bank space
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What They Make
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Copper/amber European Lager with 100% German ingredients. Notes of rich toasted bread, caramel swirl, and noble hop fruitiness.
Four Quid
Mid-strength Pub Ale with UK malt and Michigan/UK hops. Flavors of toasted pecan toffee, over toasted biscuits, and fresh herbs.
Hans
Traditional German-style Kölsch with German pilsner malt, malted wheat, and Lórien hops. Notes of artisanal white crackers, nuttiness, fresh melon, and wildflowers.
Now That’s A Sandwich
Crisp Pilsner with northern Italy malt, Michigan Saaz and German Saphir hops, mineral water profile.
Symphony of Life
Classic German wheat ale with wheat, pilsner malt, Mandarina Bavaria hops, and German wheat yeast. Subtle orange zest.
Vie Passée
Traditional Belgian Tripel, dry and crisp with pear, orange blossom honey, mellow phenolics. Can conditioned.
Harmonious Fellowship
Farmhouse ale with European pilsner, wheat, oats, Michigan Saaz, Citra, NZ Motueka hops. Sweet lemon, zesty lime, tropical fruit.
Key Component
Light, dry, hop-forward Pale Ale with Michigan Chinook, NZ Nectaron, Peacharine Hop Kief. Pungent peach, nectarine, dank bitterness.
Sunset Sound
Bright, crisp, bitter West Coast IPA with Michigan Chinook, Mosaic Cryo, Oregon Chinook, Simcoe. Mixed berries, citrus, tropical dankness.
Unconventional Daze
Tropical fruit forward DNEIPA with NZ Manilita & Motueka, Idaho 7 & El Dorado Cryo. Lush mouthfeel, pineapple, fruit punch.