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Commerce Street Brewery is located in the hometown of White`s late husband Allen Ludden.

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Ken Notes: Here`s to Betty, Blonds, Beer and all those who will be road tripping to Graceland (in Wisconsin) to have a drink with Allen....

Madison, WI: Caramel Apple Pie Beer Coming Soon To Delta Beer Lab

In the middle of January 2022 Delta Beer Lab will be releasing it’s newest brew known simply as ?. Pronounced Pi, this release is described as a Caramel Apple Pie Cider/Beer hybrid made from half barley and half apple cider. This new brew is fermented with Ale and Wine yeast simultaneously.

This unique beer is brewed using three different types of caramel. Head Brewer Pio (Tim Piotrowski) uses as much caramel malt as possible with just a small amount of base malt to provide the enzymes necessary for sugar extraction.

The finished product finishes semi-sweet after being back-sweetened with cider. See attachment for label design.

Vital Stats:
30 barrel batch
5.5% ABV
15 IBU
12-15 SRM

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The Greatest Show on Earth

Beer & Cheese Fest returns to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, for year 12 on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022! Meet and mingle with brewers and cheesemakers from around the state (and beyond) and sample hundreds of delicious creations in the midst of your bleak Wisconsin winter. This event is for attendees 21+ years of age.

This event sells out every year, so grab them while you can.

Watch this episode of Discover Wisconsin to see what our fest is all about.

Best of Fest: Attendees vote to declare which beer and cheese is the Best of Fest.

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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!

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The holidays may be over, but the season for celebrating is still going strong at The 024 – and not just because some festively glittering New Year’s décor can still be found on its tables and over the bar. This weekend, the Grafton craft beer hotspot – found at 1300 14th Ave. – will celebrate its five-year anniversary with two small (and sold-out) gatherings for friends and regulars who feel more like family, who’ve all played their part in brewing some wonderful new history in an old historic building.

"I’ve really enjoyed the journey,” said Paul Alexander, who co-owns and bartends at The 024 with his wife, Liz. “It was a step outside of my comfort zone, but it was a good thing for me to do. I was ready to do this.” ...
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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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Nearly two decades after he began the fight to bring distilling to Wisconsin, Great Lakes Distillery founder Guy Rehorst is branching out into nonalcoholic options with a new company, Boundless Beverage. 

On Jan. 27 he`ll launch Sans, the newest brand from Boundless. The first product will be Junipre (pronounced like juniper), a nonalcoholic botanical spirit with flavors of juniper, ginseng, orange zest, coriander, cardamom and chili pepper. The event begins at 5 p.m. in the Great Lakes Distillery Tasting Room,  616 W. Virginia St., and is open to the public.

 "The basis was modeled after our gin that we produce at the distillery, Rehorst Gin, but it does not have the same flavor profile," Rehorst said.

He found inspiration from the growing market for zero-proof cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks, but also from his own friends and family...

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Boundless Beverages LLC debuts first spirit Junipre

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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...

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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MILWAUKEE — Aluminum can manufacturer Ball said in November that starting Jan. 1 they will require customers to buy a minimum of five truckloads of cans at once. However, Ball announced it will now delay the changes until March 1...
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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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MILWAUKEE (January 13, 2022) – My Turn number 41, in a long line of employee-made beer, is a Belgian-style Grand Cru. Tyler Senz is a long-time Brewery employee and a favorite brewing tech. “The term Grand Cru indicates a more elaborate version of a brand,” said Senz. “It denotes a limited production of a special or higher quality beer. If I do say so myself.”

The My Turn Tyler, Grand Cru, tastes of dark brown sugar, dried cherry and dates from Belgian yeast joined together with a caramelly and toasty base. “Tyler and the brewers crafted something special,” said Lakefront Brewery Brand Manager, Michael Stodola. Usually, our My Turn series serves up something interesting, but Tyler takes that one step farther. It’s a special liquid.”...

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Friday, January 14th, 2021

Paradiddle`s Café Pop-Up + Live Music from Kelly Jackson

?Join us at the distillery for a fun filled Friday night with great food and live music! Paradiddle`s Café from Waterloo, WI will be here with their delicious sandwiches, wraps, soup and desserts and the Kelly Jackson will be performing an awesome acoustic set. Don`t miss out!

5-8 PM

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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!

APPLETON - Beer has long been a way for people to connect with each other in Wisconsin. Now, pulling up a stool at two local breweries means not only connecting  over a cold one, but supporting a cause.

Black is Beautiful, an imperial stout being brewed and sold by McFleshman`s and Appleton Beer Factory, got its start following the social uprising in 2020 that swept the country and many parts of the world following the murder of George Floyd and the death of Breonna Taylor...
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Winter brews from Full Mile, Hop Haus, Lone Girl, Delta Beer Lab and One Barrel take away the chill

Delta Beer Lab just released its Scotch ale, aged 10 months in J. Henry and Sons bourbon barrels. It’s complex and sweet, with toffee and caramel flavors that meld with the barrel’s oakiness, and modestly strong at 7.5 percent ABV. ...

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Ken Notes: So many brews so little time...

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...

Milwaukee Food & Beverages...

Craft Beer
Lakefront Brewery

Distilled Spirits
Great Lakes Distillery & Tasting Room

Hard Cider
Lost Valley Cider Co.

Soda
Sprecher Brewery

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Social media is full of pictures of places and things that you might look at and think "there is no way that`s real." This is the exact thought I had when I saw a photo of this bar in Wisconsin.

Unless you happen to be in the area don`t focus on the location way up in Northern Wisconsin. You have got to see photos of the inside and outside this place...
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Ken Notes: My dad used to take clients for the Waupaca Foundry to a place called Guth`s in the 70`s on the Wolf River, he told them to dress up, it was not much more that this place and the driveway was all bottle caps...

If your new year plans include `Dry January` or if you`re just looking for a non-alcoholic beer that ACTUALLY tastes good, then tune in to the latest episode of Pour Another Round! We`re joined by Sam from Athletic Brewing Company, an entirely non-alcoholic beer company.
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Ken Notes: Guys I ran this because Wisconsin needs a craft low cal and or non alcoholic beer, and then you need them on your show. ABC is an interesting model gaining national traction...

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Ken Notes: This might be an opportunity for a new establishment in Pleasant Prairie...

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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%
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Winter Beer Garden (Malone Park)

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On New Year’s Eve, Third Space Brewing, 1505 W. St. Paul Ave., launched a new juicy IPA that will join its lineup of year-round flagship brews.

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Since 1987, Lakefront Brewery has been a leader in brewing the best beers in Wisconsin. (Actually, we’re now winning awards all over the world!) In addition to our award-winning beer, year after year we are winning awards for our fish fries, cheese curds, and brewery tours. Come be a part of the team behind it all!

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WISCONSIN: Leinenkugel’s Collaboration Lager

Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; Lager, 5.4%

This medium-bodied amber Lager – a collaboration with German brewery Hofbrau Munchen - is dark in color. Slight peach notes come across every sip, as do its malts. A bit different, quaffable....
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Ken Notes: If your getting in bed with another brewer, Hofbrau is not a bad choice...

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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Ken Notes: As always a great read...

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Inventors Brewpub founder Adam Draeger is hoping to move his business about two blocks up the street from its current location at 435 N. Lake St. in Port Washington, in order to build a larger…
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Ken Notes: Not that we needed an excuse...

Brewery Tour
January 8 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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Nestled within a Wisconsin brewery is a chalkboard filled with nearly 400 white dashes. Every time a customer of Commerce Street Brewery in Mineral Point buys a beer for the late actress Betty White, another mark is added to the board.

For the last four years, the pub has let patrons come in and buy beers for their friends in advance, Mike Zupke, owner of Commerce Street Brewery, told Fox News Digital.

"They would say, `I`m going to buy this person a beer for the next time they come in,` which is sort of common being in Mineral Point," Zupke said. "And so we started writing names on the board."

About the time of her 97th birthday, White`s name made its first appearance....

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Ken Notes: I ran this story as a lead last week and a lot of media picked up on it, a good thing. Consider a donation to you local shelter, tell `em Betty sent you...

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Tasting in the cellar is a great experience-based visit at the winery.

Join a small group through a wine tasting and gain insight knowledge of winemaking in the cellar lounge. The wine tasting and education aspect will be as a group while you`ll enjoy a glass and wine & cheese board with your possie.

• 4 pour wine tasting
• Guided winemaking knowledge and education course in the winery
• Glass of wine, cheese + meat plate
• 15% off to-go items

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WisconsinCraftNews.com newsletter, of 10 to 20 articles, will be emailed to a minimum of 1,000 breweries, brew pubs, wineries, distributors, news outlets, and enthusiasts each week.  We will grow this list exponentially as we continue. The websites, WisCraftNews.com and WisconsinCraftNews.com are always online and available to view and search, where we maintain several hundred articles. Our rates are extremely cost effective.

"Our goal is to present a positive view of the craft beer, wine, and liquor markets in the State of Wisconsin”, Ken Harwood, Editor and Publisher.

Wisconsin Craft News is a positive look at these businesses, their contribution to local markets and communities and development projects across the state. We will highlight the value and quality of this local production and bring attention to these products on the national stage.

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