10 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: June 24-29
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10 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: June 24-29

The big news is that Sunday is 1840 Brewing’s last day in business. 1840 has been a huge part of the local brewing scene since 2017.

Tuesday, June 24

In a show of appreciations, teachers get a free pint at Lakefront Brewery (1872 N. Commerce St.) while they’re open.

Wednesday, June 25

Make your own flight board at The Tap Yard – Brookfield (2925 N. Barker Rd.). The workshop, hosted by Two Mikes Art Factory, starts at 6 p.m. and includes a beer.

Sprecher Brewing’s Traveling Beer Garden comes to Grant Park (100 Hawthorne Ave.) and will be there until July 6. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.


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Thursday, June 26

Sample non-alcoholic beers from Mash Gang at Discount Liquor Milwaukee (5031 W. Oklahoma Ave.) from 4 to 6 p.m.

Friday, June 27

The first Wauwatosa Historical Society Brews & Blooms of the summer takes place a the Kneeland-Walker House (7406 Hillcrest Dr.) on Friday and Saturday. It includes beer, relaxing in the Victorian gardens, and enjoying live music.

Try samples from Potosi Brewing from 2 to 5 p.m. at Discount Liquor Milwaukee.

Saturday, June 28

Learn about bats at Bats and Brews, which takes place at The Tap Yard – Waukesha (1927 E. Sunset Dr.) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Naturalist Caroline Frantz will explain why the furry creatures are important and lead a short hike afterward.

Brews & Brats at Station No. 06 (6800 W. Becher St.) pairs sausage from Becher Meats with beers from Half Acre.

Yoga comes to Dead Bird Brewing (1726 Dr. William Finlayson St.) from 10 to 11 a.m. The $25 ticket includes a beverage.

Sunday, June 29

Since 2017, 1840 Brewing Company (342 E. Ward St.) has been creating some of the best beers in town. Sunday marks the brewery’s last day in business, and a sad day for the local beer community.


Coming Soon

Friday, July 11: Amorphic Beer (3700 N. Fratney Ave.) hosts another Crops on Top beer pairing dinner at 7 p.m. These dinners sell out quickly.

Thursday, July 17: The next big beer dinner at Tess is with Central Waters Brewing. Call 414-964-8377 to reserve a spot.

Saturday, July 26: Milwaukee Brewfest sets up shop on the lakefront for its 15th year. Tickets start at $75.


Dan Murphy has been reviewing bars for Milwaukee Magazine for roughly 20 years. He’s been doing his own independent research in them for a few years more.