Wednesday, July 10
Sprecher Brewing’s Traveling Beer Garden makes a stop at Kops Park (3321 N. 86th St.) until July 21. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
The Tap Yard – West Bend (4875 County Hwy. Z) is changing up some of the taps for Old School Beer Night. At 6 p.m., they’ll be pouring the likes of Schlitz, Pabst, Blatz, Old Milwaukee and Old Style.
The Cashmere Sweater is making its return to 1840 Brewing in a limited bottle release. The popular imperial IPA will be on tap at both locations (342 E. Ward St. and 401 N. Main St., West Bend) and available to go on Friday.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
Thursday, July 11
New Barons Brewing Co-op (2018 S. 1st St.) is releasing a French Pilsner, a new beer in its Lager Lab Pilot Series.
Explorium Brewpub (5300 S. 76th St.) is throwing a release party for Nectar Collector, a New England IPA made with orange blossom honey. The fun starts at 4 p.m.
Friday, July 12
New Barons Brewing Co-op is pouring beers at the Fox Point Beer Garden at the Longacre Pavilion (7343 N. Longacre Rd.) from 5 to 9 p.m.
Try samples from Enlightened Brewing at Discount Liquor Waukesha (919 N. Barstow St.) from 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 13
The Riverwest Food Truck Rally returns to Gathering Place Brewing (811 E. Vienna Ave.). Several food trucks will be at the block party and Gathering Place is releasing four new beers.
Family Fun Day comes to The Tap Yard – West Bend at 1 p.m. There will be games, face painting, a bounce house, and beer for the adults.
Sour Beer Day at The Tap Yard – Waukesha (1927 E. Sunset Dr.) features a handful of sour brews from Young Blood Beer Company and 3 Sheeps Brewing.
Get creative with Sip and Twist at Indeed Brewing Company (530 S. 2nd St.). For $40 you get to craft a wire art tree and enjoy a beverage. Space is limited, respond to the Facebook post to reserve a spot.
Try samples from German standouts Hacker-Pschorr and Paulaner at Discount Liquor Waukesha from noon to 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 14
The Tap Yard – West Bend hosts Taste of Washington County. Five food trucks, all locals, will be there providing a base for good beer.
Component Brewing is pouring beer at New Berlin Historic Park (19765 W. National Ave.) from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be live music and free ice cream for the kids.
Coming Soon
July 19: The Crops on Top Garden Party takes place at Amorphic Beer (3700 N. Fratney St.). Tickets are limited to just 50.
July 20: Sahale Ale Works (1505 Wisconsin Ave., Grafton) celebrates five years of business with a party. More to come on this big event. 1840 Brewing Co. is also celebrating 7 Years of Slow Beer with a block party at its Bay View location (342 E. Ward St.).
July 27: The 14th Milwaukee Brewfest takes place at McKinley Park (1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.).
Aug. 3: The eighth annual Wisconsin IPA Fest comes to Third Space Brewing (1505 W. St. Paul Ave.).
