by Jamie - Editor | Mar 10, 2021 | Beer + Brewing
Keep It Local! by Steve Lonsway From the late 1800’s to the mid 1900’s the brewery landscape in our great state was vastly different. 215 cities, villages, and towns throughout Wisconsin were home to a local brewery. Some towns as small as Mishicot, Lima, and Lomira...
by Jamie - Editor | Jan 13, 2021 | Beer + Brewing
Beer has Gone to the Dogs by Steve Lonsway One of the most important decisions a brewery or brewpub owner has to make is the naming of their operation. It needs to fall in line with the overall feel of the location, the décor, the vibe and certainly the beer names...
by Jamie - Editor | Dec 10, 2020 | Beer + Brewing
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice by Steve Lonsway In 1516, Germany passed Reinheitsgebot, also known as the German Purity Law. This law was put in place to limit the ingredients allowed in beer to just water, malt, and hops. At that time in history, yeast had yet...
by Jamie - Editor | Nov 10, 2020 | Beer + Brewing
Cask-Conditioned Real Ales by Steve Lonsway There is something about sitting in an English pub enjoying a pint of real ale. A wood fire crackles, there is quiet chatter amongst the locals as a few well-behaved dogs lie patiently at the feet of their masters who are...
by Jamie - Editor | Oct 10, 2020 | Beer + Brewing
O’zapft is! (It’s Tapped) by Steve Lonsway Oktoberfest beers are one of the most recognizable seasonal brews. Seeing them on the shelves is an early indication of the fall season nearing. These beers are perfect for the cooling weather as they tend to have a little...
by Jamie - Editor | Sep 4, 2020 | Beer + Brewing
Beer Dispensing 101 by Steve Lonsway Beer delivery is essential! As cool as it would be to have your favorite libation brought fresh from your local brewery to your doorstep, it is currently illegal in the state of Wisconsin. So, let’s focus on how your beer is...
