Wednesday, Sept. 24
One of craft beer’s OGs is coming to Ray’s Bar (8930 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa) as Sierra Nevada takes over the taps from 5 to 8 p.m.
Craft a cool mosaic at The Tap Yard – Brookfield (2925 N. Barker Rd.) during the Mosaics Workshop hosted by Two Mikes Art Factory from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 25
The new concept for the former Good City Brewing location in Deer District is ready for launch. Explorium Hospitality Group, which bought the Good City brand and took over some of its spaces earlier this year, is having a grand opening for Explorium Distilled (333 W. Juneau Ave.), at 4 p.m. The will offer Explorium and Good City beers and “a carefully curated selection of spirits.” “We’ve distilled everything we’ve learned from our previous ventures to create food, drink and beer offerings honed to their very best,” Mike Doble, Co-Founder of Explorium Hospitality Group, said in a press release. “It also points to what’s ahead – our plans for a future micro-still where we can experiment with small-batch spirits and house-made cordials.”
The Yelp Beer Hunt comes to the Brewhouse Inn and Suites (1215 N. 10th St.). The evening includes a scavenger hunt involving several local breweries and a party at OnTap Bar and Restaurant. The event is free but an RSVP is required.
Tell us who you’d pick to be a Betty this year!
Friday, Sept. 26
It’s Bay View Gallery Night, and it’s also New Barons Brewing Co-op’s fifth anniversary party. From 5 to 11 p.m., New Barons (2018 S. First St.) will offer food, art, music and plenty of beverages.
There are just two weekends left for Oktoberfest at the Bavarian Bierhaus (700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale). Hours are 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Oktoberfest runs from Friday through Oct. 10 at Indeed Brewing (530 S. Second St.). They’ll be poking beers, making brats, and hosting stein holding competitions on Saturdays at 7 p.m.
Torzala Brewing wraps up its beer garden season at Klode Park (676 E. Belle Ave., Whitefish Bay). They’ll be pouring from 4 to 9 p.m.
Try non-alcoholic beers from Mash Gang (brewed in Milwaukee at Pilot Project) at Discount Liquor Waukesha (919 N. Barstow St.) from 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27
Third Space Brewing (1505 W. St. Paul Ave.) marks its ninth anniversary with a party that includes a day full of live music, food, and beer. Third Space is also releasing To the Nines, a champagne-style ale that is already available for preorder.
Three Cellars (N72 W13400 Lund Ln., Menomonee Falls) celebrates Oktoberfest with a parking lot party. From noon to 7 p.m. they’ll be serving barbecue, pretzels and Oktoberfest beers. Stein holding, hammerschlagen and yard games are also on the schedule.
There’s plenty of beer to be had at Germantown’s Hunsrucker Oktoberfest, but it’s the Dachshund Dash taking place on Saturday at 3 p.m. that can’t be missed. The fun takes place at Dheinsville Park (N128 W18780 Holy Hill Rd.) on Saturday (noon to 11 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 7 p.m.).
The Third Ward location of the Explorium Brewpub (143 W. St. Paul Ave.) has been up and running for five years, and they’re throwing a party to prove it. The festivities include a free beer for mug club members, live music, giveaways and all sorts of fun.
The western outpost of Vennture Brew Co. (2970 N. Brookfield Rd., Brookfield) is having its OK Toberfest party from 3 to 8 p.m.
Foxtoberfest takes place at Foxtown Station (6209 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon) from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Live music starts right at 11 a.m.
The sixth anniversary Flock Party at Dead Bird Brewing (1726 Dr. William Finalyson St.) starts with a 10 a.m. yoga session if you’re inclined. The day includes live music, food, a special beer tapping and more.
Czechtoberfest, featuring three Czech-inspired beers and food like Czech smoked sausage, is taking place at Amorphic Beer (3700 N. Fratney St.).
CompontoberFest is happening at Component Brewing (2018 S. First St.) from 2 to 10 p.m. They’ll have food, music and deals on Polka Juice festbier.
St. Francis Brewery (3825 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., St. Francis) hosts the first of two Oktoberfest weekends. Keep an eye on their website for event updates.
Try samples from Untitled Art at Discount Liquor Milwaukee (5031 W. Oklahoma Ave.) from noon to 2 p.m.
Coming Soon
Thursday, Oct. 2: Tour the Milwaukee County Zoo (10001 W. Bluemound Ave.) with a beer in your hand during Zoo Brew.
Friday, Oct. 3: The weekendlong Milwaukee Oktoberfest begins at the Henry Maier Festival Park (200 N. Harbor Dr.).
Saturday, Oct. 4: Layman Brewing (6001 W. Madison St., West Allis) is hosting a traditional fish boil and releasing a seasonal beer, Tequila Gordita Smoked Pumpkin. Tickets are $25 in advance.
Saturday, Oct. 11: Gathering Place Brewing hosts its annual Limb Shaker Day, which means the release of Limb Shaker, Belgian-style tripel made with Door County cherries.
Saturday, Oct. 25: Pilot Project Fest is bringing nearly 30 area breweries to the Pilot Project space (1128 N. Ninth St.). General admission tickets start at $36.
