Thursday, May 8
Busby’s (3475 S Kinnickinnic Ave.) is throwing a patio opening party. The festivities include a firkin of Revolution Brewing’s Sun Crusher Summer Ale that’ll be tapped at 6 p.m.
Friday, May 9
New Glarus is the featured brewery of the month at Magellan’s on Main (370 W. Main St.). Swing by from 5 to 7 p.m. to try samples and talk to the brewery rep.
Try samples from Lakefront Brewery (3 to 6 p.m.), Public Brewing Company (3 to 6 p.m.), and Bell’s Brewery (3 to 5 p.m.) at Discount Liquor Milwaukee (5031 W. Oklahoma Ave.).
Tell us who you’d pick to be a Betty this year!
Saturday, May 10
Amorphic Beer (3700 N. Fratney St.) is the site of the Manufacturing Happy Hour Beer Release and Punk Rock Show from 3 to 9 p.m. They’ll be releasing Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty IPA and there will be plenty of live music throughout the day.
The Tap Yard – West Bend (4875 County Hwy. Z) celebrates its fourth anniversary from 3 to 9 p.m. by tapping some amazing beers from Toppling Goliath and Central Waters Brewing. There are more than a few rarities on the beer list.
Wild Oak BBQ marks its first year in business with a Brews & BBQ party at New Barons Brewing Co-op (2018 S. 1st St.) from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be live music, beer, and barbecue…of course.
Draft & Vessel (7479 Harwood Ave.) hosts a Blessing of the Bock with Lakefront Brewery at 2 p.m.
Women can learn a few martial arts moves at Black Husky Brewing (909 E. Locust St.) from 2 to 3 p.m. The Women and Girls Self-Defense Class is open to those age 12 and older. The class is free, but suggested donations of $10 to $20 are appreciated.
Lion’s Tail Brewing (8520 W. North Ave.) hosts Yoga on Tap at 11 a.m. Cost is $20 and includes a beverage.
Discount Liquor Milwaukee hands out samples from Boulevard Brewing Company from noon to 3 p.m.
Try samples from Revolution Brewing at Discount Liquor Waukesha (919 N. Barstow St.) from 1 to 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 11
Stretch and Sip Yoga is happening at Raised Grain Brewing (1725 Dolphin Dr., Waukesha) at 11 a.m. Cost is $20 for a one-hour yoga session and post-workout beer.
Grilled Cheese Fest comes to The Tap Yard – West Bend from noon to 6 p.m. Five food trucks will be doling out their best renditions of the fantastic sandwich.
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 17: Tickets are already on sale for Frothy Forage, a beer, wine and cider tasting event at Riveredge Nature Center (4458 County Hwy. Y, Saukville).
Sunday, May 18: Lakefront Brewery (1872 N. Commerce St.) hosts Maifest, a gluten-free food and beer festival, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 31: Lager & Friends comes to Gathering Place. The beer fest is in its seventh year.
Thursday, June 19: Sure, this seems like a while from now, but the New Glarus beer dinner at Tess is already taking reservations. Call 414-964-8377 to make one, because it’s sure to sell out.
