On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin became America’s 30th state. And we’ve been outdrinking the rest ever since (kidding, of course… that’s far from our only contribution!)
Here are some other notable Wisconsin firsts.
Madison is home to dozens of buzz-worthy breweries. But which one stands as the city's best? That's the question we posed to UpNorthNews readers. Thanks to their enthusiastic responses, the answer is crystal clear – Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. stands tall as...
Like it or not, drinking has become a big part of Badger State culture. And for that reason, we have a handful of hyper-specific, rather unusual alcohol laws on the books.
Interest in local ingredients for local craft beer is driving production of barley for brewing in Wisconsin. Jim Pingel has raised four kids on his farm in Chippewa County. He had about 100 head of dairy cattle—40 that he milked up until about 2000. He’s grown...
Miller Lite and Blue Moon are produced in Milwaukee, while over in Chippewa Falls, Leinenkugel’s has been in the Badger State almost as long as Molson-Coors. While all of these major plants are open to the public for tours, dozens of smaller operations are opening every year.
Here are a few standouts…
