A Benton County brewery known for its panoramic views of Badger Mountain and the Tri-Cities has made plans to open near the waterfront at Port of Kennewick’s Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village.

The port met at 2 p.m. Oct. 28 to consider the proposed five-year lease that would begin Nov. 1. Port commissioners unanimously approved the lease, which is about $1,400 a month, with planned annual increases.

Wheat Head Brewing Company, which opened its doors at 92308 E. Locust Grove Road, Kennewick, at the end of 2023, is planning a new venture: Wheat Head on the Water. It will offer views of Duffy’s Pond from its deck.

A sister brand to Wheat Head Brewing Company, Wheat Head on the Water plans to set up shop at 313 E. Columbia Drive, Suite 120, Kennewick, alongside Bartholomew, Monarcha/Palencia and Gordon Estate wineries, Swampy’s BBQ restaurant, and a number of food trucks. 

Wheat Head on the Water will be open to adults only from noon to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, according to Wheat Head’s website. 

Wheat Head on the Water also has launched its own Facebook page.