The weekend has come and gone, and – likely unbeknownst to many – we’re officially in the midst of the inaugural Milwaukee Craft Brewery Week, a week of events that celebrates locally brewed beers and the folks who make them.
The week, which runs through Aug. 6 is hosted by the Milwaukee Craft Brewery League (MCBL), an organization comprised of 14 of Milwaukee’s best breweries including Black Husky, Brenner Brewing, Company Brewing, District Fourteen, Enlightened Brewing Co., Lakefront Brewery, Milwaukee Brewing Co., MobCraft Beer, Raised Grain Brewing Co., Sprecher Brewery, St. Francis Brewery & Restaurant, City Lights Brewing Co., Good City Brewing and Third Space Brewing.
During the week, participating breweries will be hosting a variety of events at which guests can learn more about the brewing process, try unique and rare brews, mingle with the brewmasters and gain an appreciation for the city’s burgeoning craft beer scene.
Don't miss the following events, which will take place all week long.
Monday, July 31
Starting a Brewery: Risk, Reward, and Red Tap
7 p.m. at The Explorium Brewpub
This educational event will feature a panel of industry experts speaking about topics including:
- Differentiating your brewery in a crowded market
- The risks and challenges of opening a brewery
- The rewards of success and managing growth
- Regulatory hurdles.
The ticket price of $16 includes two beer tickets and a spread of snacks after the discussion. The panel discussion starts at 7 p.m. and will run until 8:30 p.m. with the reception to follow.
Tuesday, Aug. 1
Liquid Food Drive Hunger Task Force
Donate at least two nonperishable food items at participating breweries and receive a coupon redeemable at the Humboldt Park Craft Beer Garden.
Wednesday, Aug 2
#Drink414
Get $1 Off Pints at all MCBL Breweries
Thursday, Aug. 3
#DrinkBrewCity
Enjoy tap takeovers across the city. Current venues include: World of Beer, Draft and Vessel and Urban Bayview
Friday, Aug. 3
Amplified Ales
3 to 9 p.m. at MobCraft Beer
Enjoy taps and corresponding music from the following bands and breweries.
- Sweet Sheiks: 3-4:30 p.m. with Enlightened Brewing Company's Cream City Brix
- 4th Street Elevator: 5-6:45 p.m. with Sprecher Brewery's Belgian Single
- Bag Pipes: 7 p.m. with Biloba Brewing Company's Smoking Grandma Scottish Ale
- The Hungry Williams: 7:15 to 9 p.m. with Third Space Brewing's Happy Place
- Jacob Jahneke: In between sets with MobCraft Beer's Firkin Tapping
Food will be available from 2 to 10 p.m. from Hidden Kitchen MKE.
Saturday, Aug. 5
Wisconsin IPA Fest
noon to 5 p.m. at Third Space Brewing
Sample a variety of IPAs and pick your favorites.There will also be a double blind judging during which area brewers crown Wisconsin's Best IPA. Admission is free and sampling tickets will be available for purchase on site for $2 per 4-ounce sample pour. Pints of select Third Space beers will also be available.
Sunday, Aug. 6
Second annual Project Terroir Beer Festival and Street Party
noon to 7 p.m. at D14 Brewery and Pub
During this one day event, nine breweries will use one recipe to create their own distinct brews. The event is free, and featured beers will be available for purchase in both sample sizes and full pours. Brewers and craft brewery owners will be in attendance. There will also be live music, food vendors and a collection of additional unique craft beer offerings from participating breweries.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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