BARABOO — There aren’t many ways to improve upon a day of hiking and swimming at Devil’s Lake State Park, but let me suggest one: lunch, dinner, beer or all three at Tumbled Rock Brewery & Kitchen.
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![]() BAILEYS HARBOR - When it comes to Door County`s newest craft brewery, Sway Brewing and Blending, the hop doesn`t fall too far from the plant. Matt Sampson, the brewery`s founder and head brewer, not only ferments and serves beer from the location that was the original home of Door County Brewing but he honed his brewing skills at Hacienda Beer Co. Both share taproom and brewing space just down the road. Broadly speaking, Sampson said he`ll brew a wide range of easy-drinking beers that pair well with Door County activities. "Something (visitors) can relax and enjoy without bogging them down or wrecking their palate," he said.... ...more![]() |
![]() Cheese, brats, football, beer… with a claim-to-fame list like this, it’s no wonder that breweries in Wisconsin took home six medals at the 2022 World Beer Cup. The WBC coincides with the Craft Brewers Conference, which took place in Minneapolis May 3-5.
After a rigorous judging process, three medals were awarded in each of 103 categories. The tables included classics like American lagers to porters and stouts all the way to unusual styles such as chili beers, gluten free beers and other “experimental” beers. This year, there were 10,542 entries in the competition, representing 2,493 breweries from 57 countries. Divide those by 226 highly-trained sensory judges… what a competition!... ...more![]() |
![]() Tickets are on sale for the fifth annual Downtown Watertown Craft Beer Walk presented by Johnsonville Thursday, July 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Organized by the Watertown Main Street Program, this year’s walk features 14 different craft beer samples, two hard cider samples, plus three unique snack stops. In addition, The Drafty Cellar, 110 S. Third St., will be the site of the event after-party with live music by Ripple Effect from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.... ...more ![]() |
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The geuzeria gets a license for mead, One Barrel turns 10 and more beer newsFunk Factory Geuzeria
is branching out from its nationally recognized lambic-inspired and
mixed-culture sour beers. It recently received approval for a change in
its federal alcohol license that will allow it to produce cider, mead
and wine. “We do a lot of fruit fermentations with our sour beers. This
is something new, exciting and in a different realm of the natural
fermentation world,” says Kyle Metz, Funk Factory’s head of operations.
Funk Factory isn’t leaving its sours behind, says Metz. “This is just a
way to create new flavors.”... ...Madison’s One Barrel Brewing Company is celebrating its 10th birthday this summer with a new beer simply named 10 Year Beer... ...Phil Hoechst, owner and brewmaster at the Hop Haus in Fitchburg and Verona, is releasing Tropic Twist in 16-ounce cans... ...Eagle Park Brewing
is often recognized for its hazy IPAs and heavily fruited beers.
However don’t overlook what this Milwaukee brewery can do with the
pilsner style... ...Another great light lager to watch for in July is Peck’s Pilsner from the Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company... ![]() |
![]() BARABOO — There aren’t many ways to improve upon a day of hiking and swimming at Devil’s Lake State Park, but let me suggest one: lunch, dinner, beer or all three at Tumbled Rock Brewery & Kitchen. The impressive brewery and restaurant, which opened in September 2019, is a half-mile from the park’s north entrance, and named after a short, easy trail through fallen rocks and pine trees that offers great views of the lake... ![]() |
![]() 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... ![]() |
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![]() Stroh’s is celebrating 240 years by bringing its classic logo and beer on draft back to Detroit.The brewing company announced Wednesday that it is bringing its 1987 packaging to life.“Detroit has so much love for this beer, and most locals say ‘Stroh’s is spoken here.’ In celebration of over 240 years of rich brewing history, we return Stroh’s for the first time to draft,” said Adam Powers, associate marketing manager for Stroh’s Beer. “Cheers to the years ahead, so crack open a Stroh’s beer and celebrate with friends and family." While bringing back the classic look, the pioneer beer brand will be returning to Detroit taps after a two-decade hiatus. Currently brewed in Milwaukee after joining the Pabst Brewing Company, 12 oz bottles, 12 oz cans and ½ BBL Kegs will soon be available in Michigan and the Midwest... ![]() |
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![]() Flash forward 25 years, and fans and players alike are finding out that at Wisconsin Brewing Company Park, there ain’t no rule says a dog can’t be on the field... ...more ![]() |
![]() Check out these charming small towns in Wisconsin for a Midwest getaway without the crowds. Wisconsin truly has everything, from epic natural wonders to dynamic cities to a thriving farm-to-table scene. But what sets this Midwestern destination apart is its bevy of delightful small towns sprinkled across the state. We`ve rounded up the best small towns in Wisconsin — all with a population under 15,000 — that offer something for every type of traveler... ...moreKen Notes: Many with breweries, distilleries, and wineries. Perfect.... ![]() |
![]() With the Minnesota Twins set to come to town for a two-game series July 26-27, we wanted to help to increase that Minneapolis-Milwaukee connection by putting together a two-day watch party series and hosting it at Indeed Brewing’s Milwaukee taproom.... ...more Ken Notes: GO BREWERS! ![]() |
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![]() Festivities include a dunk tank and pie eating contest featuring Madison area “celebrities,” State Line Distillery cocktail takeover, food from conscious butcher Meat People Butcher, Young Blood Brewing beers, 50/50 raffle, duck pull, ring toss, and more! We can`t wait to see you there... ...more ![]() |
![]() Brewhouse explores state`s history in beermakingYou don’t have to be a beer enthusiast to appreciate Old World Wisconsin`s newest attraction. But it helps. The Brewhouse in Eagle not only brews fresh daily batches of beer to be sampled by visitors, but in keeping with Old World Wisconsin`s mission as a living history museum, Brewmaster Rob Novak demonstrates the evolution of different brewing techniques and technologies. ![]() |
![]() We`re hiring for either Madison or Milwaukee - you can live in either and be able to travel around the state, but do need to live in or nearby these cities to ensure you can meet with distributor reps at General Beverage. Let us know in your cover letter where you`ve had success!... ![]() |
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