Thursday, April 2
Ope! Brewing (6749 W. National Ave., West Allis) is the site of the release party for Milwaukee Record’s Bee-Side Honey Lager, made for the Record’s 12th anniversary. The birthday party starts at 7 p.m.
Central Waters Brewing (1037 W. Juneau Ave.) is having a paint and sip night at 6:30 p.m. The theme is Fourth Wing – a romantasy book, for the uninitiated – and tickets are $39.
Friday, April 3
Try samples from Raised Grain Brewing at Discount Liquor Milwaukee (5031 W. Oklahoma Ave., West Allis) from 3 to 5 p.m. The Waukesha location (919 N. Barstow St.) is sampling Avery and Lexington Brewing from 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 4
Urban Harvest Brewing (1024 S. Fifth St.) is celebrating its 10th anniversary by releasing its Maibock, PriBock and Hopsitively Hazy IPA. They’ll also have a block party to mark the occasion on May 16.
Beer Brûlée is slated to continue at Indeed Brewing (530 S. Second St.) every Saturday in April from 4 to 7 p.m. Beers will be “poked” and s’mores will be eaten.
Sunday, April 5
If you want beer to be a big part of your Easter celebration, you’re in luck. Both Foxtown Station (6209 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon) and the Bavarian Bierhaus (700 W. Lexington Ave., Glendale) have brunch buffets planned.
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 11: Broken Bat Brewing (135 E. Pittsburgh Ave.) celebrates its ninth anniversary by throwing a Beach Party from noon to 10 p.m. They’re releasing three new beers and having a Wiffle Ball home run derby.
Saturday, April 11: Doughnut Don day is back at Vennture Brew Co. (5519 W. North Ave.) with the annual release of the imperial crueller stout collaboration with North Avenue neighbor Cranky Al’s. The party begins at noon.
Saturday, April 18: The annual Joint Beer Fest will take place at Eagle Park Brewing (S64 W15640 Commerce Center Pkwy., Muskego). This year’s lineup features a mix of producers, from breweries like Young Blood and Ohio’s Dankhouse to J Henry & Sons distillery and Drinkin’ Buds Beverages. More details on the event page.
Saturday, April 25: Kegel’s Inn (5901 W. National Ave., West Allis) hosts Bockbierfest from 4 to 10 p.m. There will be beer poking, the blessing of the bock, music and the release Hofbräu Maibock.
Saturday, May 30: The eighth year of Lager & Friends is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. The beer fest at Gathering Place Brewing (811 E. Vienna St.) highlights lagers from several standout breweries.
Saturday, May 30: Sheboygan’s 3 Sheeps Brewing celebrates its 14th anniversary with live music, food vendors, a sale of vintage barrel-aged bottles and more.
Saturday, June 13: Sip and Savor Wisconsin (formerly the Wisconsin Beer Lovers Fest) comes to The Bavarian Bierhaus (700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale) and the pavilion in its Old Heidelberg Park beer garden. Sample beer, wine, spirits and food from some of Wisconsin’s best artisan makers. Tickets start at $70.
