Nearly 12 years after Keela Smith and her husband Graham Hart launched Bonsai Brewing Project in Whitefish, the founders last month passed the torch to new owners, who plan to keep pouring unique brews while maintaining community vibes for its loyal customers.

At its Wisconsin Avenue location north of the viaduct, the craft brewery has served as a favorite watering hole for locals and tourists just a handful of miles south of Whitefish Mountain Resort. When Smith and Hart decided to start a new chapter in their careers earlier this year, they sold the business to Whitefish residents Charlotte Lubert and Daniel Wright.

“We love this property – we love Bonsai,” Lubert said. “We’ve been coming here right from the beginning.”

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