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 This Weeks Articles for 2/11/2023 ...
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 Chicago-based Pilot Project Brewing is taking over the closed Milwaukee Brewing Co.`s space at 1128 N. Ninth St., according to a news release. The 25-year-old Milwaukee brewery`s last day of business at the 43,000-square-foot space in the Pabst Brewery District was Aug. 30, a few years after it moved in there in 2019. More:Milwaukee Brewing Co. is closing and selling its taproom near Fiserv Forum to a `new brewery` Pilot Project Brewing is buying the site, which includes a production facility, taproom and event space, thanks to $8 million in fundraising led by Chicago-based investment group InvestBev.... See Also: ...more Ken Notes: OK now let go down and pitch Ale Asylum....  | ||||||||||||||||
 Minhas Distillery and Brewery in Monroe has partnered with KISS’ bassist and co-lead singer Gene Simmons to create new MoneyBag Vodka. Minhas Distillery, operating in Monroe for 16 years and owned by Ravinder Minhas, released the new 10-times distilled vodka at Green County Cheese Days on Saturday with Simmons there to celebrate. Ken Notes: I drove down to see it for myself, it is real... We need all our Wisconsin celebs to create a brand! | ||||||||||||||||
 A partnership between a southeast Wisconsin farmer and a brewer has led to the creation of a beer that allows you to taste the history of the state.Mark Flynn owns Littleport Brewing Company located in what was an 1800’s era livery stable in downtown Racine. The brewery opened a year and a half ago. “We’ve got a home brew store across the street. We started home brew club in 2001. In 2006 we opened the home brew store and we’ve been giving away home brew there for quite a while,” Flynn says. “Our customers over there said, you’d better open a brewery and sell this stuff instead of just giving it away. That’s what we did.”... | ||||||||||||||||
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For one weekend each autumn, the Waterpark Capital of the World is transformed into a craft beer paradise as Dells On Tap takes over at the Wisconsin Dells Festivals Site, 200 La Crosse St. in the Dells.For one weekend each autumn, the Waterpark Capital of the World is transformed into a craft beer paradise as Dells On Tap takes over at the Wisconsin Dells Festivals Site, 200 La Crosse St. in the Dells. ...moreThis year’s event kicks off Friday, Oct. 14 with the Dells Craft Beer Walk that allows you to sample craft brews as you explore the downtown Dells, and maybe consider pairing some rich stouts with some classic Dells fudge or using banana salt water taffy to boost that Belgian-style brew.... | ||||||||||||||||
 If you are in pursuit of a small-town celebration that has great entertainment, tasty foods and beverages, unique competitions, and plenty of country charm, then look no further. The Dallas Oktoberfest has been unsurpassed for 25 years and the people of Dallas are going all-out to make this Oktoberfest their personal best!Come to Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 1, for a day that is filled with fun activities with a 5K autumn run (herbstlauf), pancake breakfast, car show, vintage baseball, dog costume contest, arts and crafts, music, wiener dog races, beer, brats, lefse, wood fired pizza and more.... ...All the events at the Oktoberfest are free to attend. For a great time,
make a dash to the Dallas Oktoberfest in Dallas on Oct. 1. Rain or
shine. For more information, visit the Dallas Oktoberfest Facebook page
or go to: www.valkyriebrewery.com/ofest... ...moreKen Notes: OK here is why you read WisCraftNews.com.
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Central Standard, Wisconsin’s largest distillery, has announced that it will be shutting down all production at their Milwaukee distillery on Sept. 22. But the reasoning behind the shutdown is likely not what you’d expect. Co-founders Even Hughes and Pat McQuillan are taking a break from their usual grind so that they can travel throughout the State of Wisconsin, visiting local establishments and buying unsuspecting customers old fashioneds made with their North Wisconsin Brandy. | ||||||||||||||||
 Events and Calendars
WiscCrantNews is developing a list of event calendars from across the state that feature Breweries Wineries of Distilleries and their related events. We will make this a permanent part of WisCraftNews so you can always find what going on in real time... Ken Notes: By the way we recommend adding your event to eventbrite... | ||||||||||||||||
 MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – Central Standard Craft Distillery Cofounders Evan Hughes and Pat McQuillan are going global with the unveiling of the next release in the distillery’s Brewmasters Brandy Series: a collaboration with Hofbräu München, the renowned 400+ year-old brewery known for Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival in Munich.“For our latest Brewmasters-series release, we wanted to make it a truly global collaboration,” Hughes said. “And no better brewery to partner with than Hofbräu München, the top name in German brewing and owner of the most famous beer hall in the world.” ...more | ||||||||||||||||
 The Morning Show As Oktoberfest celebrations continue through the fall, we check in with two brewers around the state about how Wisconsin breweries are doing. Then, we speak with a UW-Milwaukee professor to learn more about beer that predates the use of hops by centuries... | ||||||||||||||||
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 MANITOWOC - Green Bay Packers fans can now grab a cold beer featuring a depiction of the "Frozen Tundra Man."Sabbatical Brewing released its second round of SuperFans beer series, a hazy IPA featuring iconic Packers backers. St. Vince kicked off the SuperFans beer in January, just before the Packers` NFC divisional playoff game. The can featured Manitowoc resident John O’Neill who dons green-and-gold bishop vestments featuring famed Packers head coach Vince Lombardi... | ||||||||||||||||
Want to get a jump on the holidays right now? If so, you`ll be thrilled to know that Milwaukee`s MobCraft Beer has kicked off pre-sales for its third annual 24-pack Beer Advent calendar with two dozen unique brews.Want to get a jump on the holidays right now? If so, you`ll be thrilled to know that Milwaukee`s MobCraft Beer has kicked off pre-sales for its third annual 24-pack Beer Advent calendar with two dozen unique brews. This year’s installment includes five flagship brands, four seasonal beers, five limited release beers, four barrel-aged beers and six exclusive collaboration beers made with Pipeworks Brewery (Chicago), Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery (Denver), Bottleshare / New Realm Brewing Co. (Atlanta), Radix Fermentation (Milwaukee), Miskatonic Brewery (Darien, Illinois) and Two Brothers Brewing (Warrenville, Illinois). Calendars cost $65 and can be picked up in the Milwaukee and Denver taprooms beginning in October.... | ||||||||||||||||
 Created in 2009 by formerly retired distiller Tom Maas, RumChata is one of the most popular cream liqueurs in the world and was recently named one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. The rum-based, horchata-inspired beverage is made from five-times distilled Caribbean rum, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar, and Wisconsin dairy cream. The liqueur is inspired by Mexican horchata, a plant-based beverage typically made from rice and flavored with cinnamon and sugar. Maas, who retired at the age of 50 after working as director of bourbon for brands such as Jim Beam and Knob Creek, began to find himself restless — wanting to get back into the distilling game. After trying horchata for the first time in 2006, he immediately began dreaming up a recipe for a spiked version. ...moreKen Notes: arghhhhhhhhhh! They missed #1 IT IS MADE IN WISCONSIN!!! | ||||||||||||||||
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 Showdown brews as proposed $50M Deer District venue hits zoning panelA public hearing on a proposed $50 million entertainment venue in
Milwaukee’s downtown Deer District is shaping up to be contentious with
Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin speaking in favor and supporters
of existing venues sharpening their opposition... ...moreKen Notes: Link is behind the evil Paywall... | ||||||||||||||||
 Don`t look now, but another supply-chain shortage is threatening to affect the production of craft beer here in Minnesota.The words `beer` and `shortage` are two words I *never* want to see together in a sentence, and yet that`s exactly what`s happening, and right as we head into Oktoberfest season, too!.. ...more | ||||||||||||||||
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