Bars & Clubs - Dec. 2, 2009
The Horny Hideaway pairs pub grub with craft beer
Horny Goat Brewing's new brew pub, the Horny Hideaway, recently opened for business in Walker's Point. Its pairing guidelines for food and craft beer is your road map to gastronomic satisfaction.
Tags: horny goat brewing, horny hideaway, beer, craft beer, pump house, walker's point

Bars & Clubs - Sept. 12, 2009
Uncorked: Why Sprecher is the state's best brewery
Milwaukee didn't garner the moniker "Brew City" for just any old reason; the history and saturation of the beer market is a huge part of the city culture. But Wisconsin isn't just known for its mass produced brews, it has been host to a number of excellent micro-breweries whose number and quality are ever increasing. The best in the field -- in terms of quality and portfolio -- is Sprecher.
Tags: sprecher brewery, randy sprecher, wisconsin breweries, craft beer

Marketplace - Aug. 26, 2009
Garden Wine & Spirits toasts new store with tastings
To celebrate 250 glorious years of Guinness, Garden Wine and Spirits, 1010 W. Layton Ave., hosts a beer tasting on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. The mighty Guinness, including the limited edition anniversary bottle, is the guest of honor, but don't leave without also sampling its partner in black and tan crime, Harp.
Tags: garden wine and spirits, liquor store, wine, fine vineyard, garden district, craft beer

Bars & Clubs - Aug. 24, 2009
What's better than fall craft beer and football?
With shorter days and cooler nights on the horizon, we Wisconsinites shouldn't waste time lamenting summer's end, but rather embrace what's ahead: the colorful changing of the leaves, football season and flavorful fall beers. Here are five great fall seasonal beers to swill and a snack recommendation to pair with each. Game on.
Tags: fall, autumn, seasonal beer, craft beer, football season

Bars & Clubs - May 29, 2009
The Horny Hideaway set to open later this summer
The Horny Hideaway is coming to the former Milwaukee Pump House location at 2011 S. 1st St. in Walker's Point. Horny Goat Brewing Company announced the plan today.
Tags: Horny Goat, Pump House, Brew Pub, craft beer, walker's point, fifth ward, Usinger's

Bars & Clubs - April 16, 2009
The special style of Milwaukee's Sprecher family
It's nearly May and this means the Sprecher family will soon return to its home base in Milwaukee to enjoy another busy summer at the brewery in Glendale. Randy Sprecher and his wife Anne spend the winters in the Central Coast region of California, a warm, sunny spot that overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
Tags: sprecher brewing co., randy sprecher, anne sprecher, hops, beer, craft beer, micro brewery, beer pairings, milwaukee brewers, tailgating

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 24, 2009
Hook & Ladder Brewery fans the flame of charity
The Silver Spring, Md.-based Hook & Ladder Brewing Company made its way to Wisconsin in fall 2008 and perhaps you've seen it in the beer department at Whole Foods or on the shelves of the "Blatz Cave" at Blatz Market & Liquor, but have you tried it yet?
Tags: hook and ladder, craft beer, firefighters, burn center, blatz market and liquor, beer, charity

Bars & Clubs - Oct. 18, 2008
Why craft beer has real meal appeal among diners
Traditionally, wine has been the ultimate culinary complement. For decades, sommeliers have built entire careers out of explaining why red wine goes with red meat and so forth, but lately, the dining industry has seen significant shift from tradition. the last few years have watched beer -- specifically micro beer -- give wine a run for its money on the dinner table.
Tags: beer pairing, craft beer, beer dinners, lakefront brewery, la merenda, slow food, buckley's kiskeam inn, brewers association, beer

Bars & Clubs - Sept. 25, 2008
My favorite fall beers
I've decided that I'm not going to get depressed about summer's end this year. Contrary to my previous, multi-decade track record of emotional attachment to fleeting heat, outdoor dining and dirt digging, I've decided that this is the year I embrace the other three seasons, beginning with fall.
Tags: fall beer, craft beer, smuttynose, rogue, sierra nevada, breckenridge, samuel adams, octoberfest

Bars & Clubs - April 29, 2008
Leinie's Summer Shandy goes national
Last summer, the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company introduced Summer Shandy to Midwest markets and it became the brewery's best-selling seasonal beer of all time. Now, it's going national.
Tags: Leinenkugel, Sumemr Shandy, craft beer, SABMiller

Milwaukee Buzz - April 27, 2008
Sunday Sound-off: Your thoughts on the light, craft beers from Miller?
In the late '60s, Miller Brewing Co. introduced low-calorie Miller Lite. Now, the brewery is test marketing three craft, light beers: a blonde ale, amber and wheat.
Tags: Miller Brewing Co., craft beer, micro brew

Marketplace - March 29, 2008
Point Brewery expands distribution, unveils "Nude Beach"
In the past six months, the Stevens Point Brewery expanded sales beyond the Midwest, and in April will introduce a new brew called Nude Beach.
Tags: Stevens Point Brewery, Point beer, craft beer, regional brewery, Lakefront Brewery, Sprecher Brewery, Naked Beach, Joe Martino, Jim Wiechmann