Milwaukee, a city that could at one time make the claim as “Beer City USA” due to the fact that more barrels were produced here than anywhere else. Those days are long gone, as the Blatz, Schlitz and Pabst breweries were the last to either be bought out or closed. Only Miller has survived from the past and they make only a few beers (Leinenkugels) that a “ratebeer” aficionado would enjoy. What is left is a population rich in beer knowledge and a thirst for something better than what is produced by the “big three” of brewing. It is my hope that by visiting the places that I have reviewed you can take home a little piece of “Americana”. You will find that the people here will go out of their way to make you feel welcome. We call it “Midwestern Charm”. Feel free to drop me a message if you are visiting, as I would be more than happy to take you to the various tour stops.
♥ Benno's Pub and Grill 7413 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis (414) 453-9094 Always a good crowd, a good time and great beers. Sports dominate the TVs. Taps constantly rotate. Located on bus lines.
♥ Discount Liquor 5031 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee (414) 545-2175 Beer-friendly lighting, large cooler. A beer drinkers heaven!
Hooligan's 2017 E. North Ave., Milwaukee (414) 273-5230 Has Lakefront cask ales. On bus lines.
Market Basket 14835 W Lisbon Rd, Brookfield (262) 783-5233
Pick N Save 17295 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield (262) 783-2080
♥ Port of Hamburg 5937 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee (414) 747-9444 Close to Milwaukee airport. Will have an occasional rarity on tap.
Romans Pub 3475 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee (414) 481-3396
Sendik’s 18985 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield (262) 781-8200
Von Trier 2235 N Farwell, Milwaukee (412) 272-1775 An authentic German pub in a German/American city.
Water Street Brewery 1101 N. Water Street, Milwaukee (414) 272-1195 Close to downtown, in a converted warehouse, this a spacious, family-friendly mainstream brewpub with a mostly German-style beer menu.
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