Wednesday, Aug. 19
Sprecher Brewing’s Roll Out the Barrel Tour arrives at Greenfield Park (2028 S. 124th St., West Allis) until Sept. 7. The traveling beer garden is open from 5 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
Thursday, Aug. 20
Sprecher Brewery’s Pass Me a Pint Tour lands at McCarty Park (8214 W. Cleveland Ave., West Allis) until Sept. 7. The hours are 5 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
Friday, Aug. 21
Lakefront Brewery (1872 N. Commerce St.) is releasing the 14th beer in its Brewers’ Reserve Series. Cuvée Barleywine has been aged in both bourbon and rye barrels. Online ordering begins at 9 a.m. on Friday.
The Brews & Blooms Beer Garden happens for one last time this summer at the Wauwatosa Historical Society (7406 Hillcrest Dr.). Hours are 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Torzala Brewing is pouring beer at Klode Park (5960 N. Lake Dr., Whitefish Bay) from 4 to 8 p.m.
The final Summer Night Market of the year takes place at 3 Sheeps Brewing (1837 North Ave., Sheboygan). Scores of vendors will be there from 4 to 8 p.m.
Try samples from Raised Grain Brewing at Discount Liquor Milwaukee (5031 W. Oklahoma Ave.) from 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 22
Station No. 06 (6800 W. Becher St., West Allis) celebrates its seventh anniversary with a big party from noon to 10 p.m. Live music, barbecue and rare beers are all on the agenda.
Gathering Place Brewing (811 E. Vienna Ave.) is throwing a block party to mark its ninth anniversary from noon to 10 p.m. Expect special beer releases, food and more.
Head to the Wehr Nature Center (9701 W. College Ave., Franklin) for Brews and Botany from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn about plant-based drinks including a few beers provided by Lakefront Brewery and the Beer Barons of Milwaukee homebrew club. Cost is $25 ($20 for Wehr members).
Lakefront is also pouring its beer at WMSE’s Backyard BBQ at Humboldt Park (3000 S. Howell Ave., Bay View). The 16th annual party runs from noon to 8 p.m.
Great Lakes Brewing of Cleveland pours samples at Discount Liquor Milwaukee from noon to 2 p.m. Discount Waukesha (919 N. Barstow St.) is offering samples from Great Lakes from 3 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 23
The Great Milwaukee Bike Race returns for its ninth year. Participants start at either Component Brewing in Bay View or Gathering Place in Riverwest, ride to the other brewery, and then return to the starting point. Beer drinking happens all along the route.
Pinewood Derby racing happens at Perspective Brewing (7508 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis). The Summer Grand Prix costs $10 for participants, with check-in starts at 11 a.m. Watching the races is free.
Winston’s Wishes is hosting a pet supply drive at Lakefront Brewery from noon to 4 p.m. If you bring dog treats, peanut butter, cleaning supplies or other recommended donations, you get a token for a free beer.
Pair your beer with tasty desserts during Dessert Food Truck Day at The Tap Yard – Waukesha (1927 E. Sunset Dr.). The sweetness begins at noon.
Eagle Park Brewing (823 E. Hamilton St.) hosts the Brewery Bazaar Makers and Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 35 local vendors will be there.
Coming Soon
Saturday, Sept. 12: Tune up your bike for Tour de Taps, a leisurely ride along both the Oak Leaf Trail and Hank Aaron Trail that includes stops at the War Memorial Beer Garden, MobCraft Beer and the Estabrook Park Beer Garden. The fun starts at 11 a.m. and wraps up with a party at Estabrook at 4 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 17: The popular Flight Night comes to the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (1111 E. Brown Deer Rd.). Meet a few birds of prey and sip on beers from nine area breweries.
Saturday, Oct. 8: Zoo Brew returns to the Milwaukee County Zoo (10005 W. Bluemound Rd.). Plenty of area breweries and food vendors will be there. Tickets start at $60.
