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RED CLIFF - Curtis Basina knew he needed something more to help his business, Copper Crow Distillery, the first Native American-owned distillery in the country, thrive.

It wasn’t enough that he offered a nice place to relax and enjoy spirits near the shores of Lake Superior deep in the Wisconsin Northwoods, where people go for plenty of outdoor recreation and to experience the beautiful Apostle Islands.

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Ken Notes: Read this one! Gin from cheese whey, BRILLIANT!

The north Madison brewery is taking it week by week

Things have been pretty low-key at Ale Asylum recently, but the taproom for the brewery has not, in fact, closed down as I originally reported in my year-end restaurant wrap-up. The brewery, which was put up for sale last fall, is under “possible new ownership,” says director of promotions Hathaway Dilba, but things “aren’t final yet.” There is a non-disclosure agreement in place, so Dilba cannot discuss anything further. But while initial plans were to close the taproom at the end of October, the facility at 2002 Pankratz St. has quietly remained open, with varying hours....

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There are many reasons to drink non-alcoholic (NA) beer, but one is the recent trend, Dry January, which follows New Year’s Eve—the most indulgent night of the holiday season. According to one report, one in five Americans plan to participate in Dry January.

Lakefront Brewery’s Local NA...

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Below is a list of the top and leading Distilleries in Milwaukee, WI. To help you find the best Distilleries located near you in Milwaukee, WI, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.

Milwaukee, WI’s Best Distilleries:

• Great Lakes Distillery – one of the best distilleries in Wisconsin since 2004.
• greatlakesdistillery.com
• Twisted Path Distillery – a certified organic, grain-to-glass distillery in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood.
• twistedpathdistillery.com
• Central Standard Craft Distillery – our award-winning products are locally distilled with pride, right in the heart of Downtown Milwaukee.
• thecentralstandard.com
• Lakefront Brewery – spacious brewpub offering bar bites & an array of beers, including organic & gluten-free brews.
• lakefrontbrewery.com
• Eagle Park Brewing – imbibe in passions they’re in every pour, every toast, and every taste.
• eagleparkbrewing.com

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Ken Notes: I do not know who Kev is but the list is a great start...

Boundless Beverages LLC debuts first spirit Junipre

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Sat, Jan 22, 12 – 2 PM
Tomorrow Racine Zoo
2131 N Main St, Racine, WI

Saturday, January 22, 2022  |  12PM - 2PM

Cozy up by the fire and enjoy the stunning view of Lake Michigan while sampling a unique selection of craft beers and delicious food!

Included:

• Sample 24 unique beers from local breweries
• Visit 6 food stations with soups, mac & cheese, sliders, and some sweet treats!
• An exclusive Racine Zoo beer glass souvenir
• Hot cocoa and Irish cream available for purchase

Event will take place outside by the Safari Base Camp Pavilion, so dress for the weather! We will have fire pits and space heaters to keep you warm, too!

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Jan 18, 2022 - Wollersheim Winery, Distillery, and Bistro, 7876 Highway 188, Prairie du Sac, will host tours, tastings, live music, special releases and more for its annual Port Celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 29.

Port Tour & Tasting: noon to 4 p.m., free, self-guided tour to see where the Port wines are made. The walking tour features complimentary wine tastings in the fermentation room and underground cellars.

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Ken Notes: Now this sounds like fun!

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People in Illinois may take proverbial shots at Wisconsin but America`s Dairyland has jumped on a new trend that could save lives.

If you`re a female daring the dating world you need to read this.

Over the past few years, I have heard so many bad dating stories from women that make me question humanity, mainly men. I`m not perfect nor anywhere close but some of the stories I have been told are shocking, to say the least...

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Ken Notes:Quick breakdown Women if you are uncomfortable on a bad date ask the bartender for an Angle Shot, they will try to get you home safe...

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(STACKER) — If you drink beer—any beer—you’ve likely heard of the craft beer revolution, and you likely fall into one of two camps: IPA warrior or lager loyalist. The great thing about a beer-related revolution is that there is no wrong side. Whatever your preference, cheers to you.

The burgeoning brewery business is indeed a revolution by many counts. According to the Brewers Association, the number of breweries in the United States grew 390% from 2010 to 2020—all while beer consumption, on average, was declining. As of 2019, more than 90% of California’s population lived within 10 miles of a craft brewery...

...If you’ve ever been curious about which beers are most popular in your home state, we have the answer. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated beer in Wisconsin using ratings from BeerAdvocate. Four of the 10 beers on the list are made by New Glarus Brewing Company.

#10. Brewer’s Reserve Bourbon Barrel Cassian Sunset (Central Waters Brewing Co.)
– Rating: 4.35 / 5 (760 ratings)
– Beer type: Stout – American Imperial
– ABV: 11.7%
– Read more on BeerAdvocate

#9. Serendipity (New Glarus Brewing Company)
– Rating: 4.35 / 5 (3,006 ratings)
– Beer type: Fruit and Field Beer
– ABV: 4.0%
– Read more on BeerAdvocate

#8. Barrel-Aged Hazelnut Imperial Stout (Untitled Art)
– Rating: 4.41 / 5 (80 ratings)
– Beer type: Stout – American Imperial
– ABV: 12.2%
– Read more on BeerAdvocate

#7. Barrel-aged Twelve-Dog (Black Husky Brewing)
– Rating: 4.52 / 5 (28 ratings)
– Beer type: Stout – American Imperial
– ABV: 0.0%
– Read more on BeerAdvocate

#6. Thumbprint Wild Sour Ale (New Glarus Brewing Company)
– Rating: 4.36 / 5 (1,085 ratings)
– Beer type: Wild Ale
– ABV: 5.0%
– Read more on BeerAdvocate

#5. Raspberry Tart (New Glarus Brewing Company)
– Rating: 4.37 / 5 (4,013 ratings)
– Beer type: Fruit and Field Beer
– ABV: 4.0%
– Read more on BeerAdvocate

#4. Wisconsin Belgian Red (New Glarus Brewing Company)
– Rating: 4.38 / 5 (3,805 ratings)
– Beer type: Fruit and Field Beer
– ABV: 4.0%
– Read more on BeerAdvocate

#3. Black Gold – Rye (Central Waters Brewing Co.)
– Rating: 4.52 / 5 (54 ratings)
– Beer type: Stout – American Imperial
– ABV: 11.0%
– Read more on BeerAdvocate

#2. Frampaars (Funk Factory Geuzeria)
– Rating: 4.49 / 5 (141 ratings)
– Beer type: Lambic – Fruit
– ABV: 6.0%
– Read more on BeerAdvocate

#1. Black Gold (Central Waters Brewing Co.)
– Rating: 4.54 / 5 (852 ratings)
– Beer type: Stout – American Imperial
– ABV: 11.0%
– Read more on BeerAdvocate

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OLEDO, Ohio — Sprecher Brewing Co. and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) announced today that Sprecher will become the official craft soda of the ARCA Menards Series in 2022.

“Sprecher is proud to increase our partnership with ARCA and Menards for 2022,” said Sharad Chadha, CEO of Sprecher. “Sprecher is Milwaukee’s original craft brewery and the birthplace of Sprecher’s award-winning root beer and craft sodas. We enjoyed our first foray into the ARCA Menards Series last year when racing returned to the Milwaukee Mile, and we’re excited to see what 2022 has in store.”...

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WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Leinenkugel’s Classic Pond Hockey Tournament is back in Wausau after taking a year off. There are more than 50 teams in town for the weekend from as far away as North Carolina and Texas.

“It brings a lot of economic impact to our area, so our restaurants, gas stations, and hotels benefit from it. Estimated, I would say about 250,000,” said Tournament Director Jodi Maguire.

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In the beer industry these days, the only constant is change. And at Karben4, the only constant is change and Fantasy Factory.

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