The Wisconsin Brewer's Guild supports Senate Bill 395 and Assembly Bill 521, which lifts the restrictions that prohibit homebrew from being transported outside of the home where it was made.
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Legislative Day for the WBG
May 15, 2013
Today is the Legislative Day for the WBG and this was the turn out of our brewers who took the time to meet with State Legislators.
Brewers Association Legislative Day
April 9, 2013
Wisconsin Brewer's Guild President Jeff Hamilton joins brewers from throughout the country at the Brewers Association Legislative Day in Washington, DC.
Capital Brewery Introduces Mutiny IPA
April 1, 2013
Brewmaster Brian Destree went on a mission - a mission to develop an India Pale Ale (IPA) worthy of the most award winning brewery in America. Based on feedback from consumers, distributors, and retail partners, Brian developed a recipe for a balanced, extremely drinkable IPA. Mutiny’s citrusy hop aroma and 70 BU's give it the credentials to satisfy "Hop Heads" everywhere, with a remarkably clean finish that will satisfy the palate of all beer drinkers. ...
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Craft Brewers Push For Tax Breaks
March 29, 2013
Wisconsin microbrewers are hoping for a tax break from Capitol Hill, but bigger beer companies may be pushing cuts for every brewer across the board. ...
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Capital Brewery Blonde Dopplebock Wins An Unprecedented sixth Platinum Medal
March 27, 2013
Capital Brewery’s Blonde Dopplebock has recently been awarded an unprecedented sixth PLATINUM medal from the Beverage Testing Institute's (BTI) World Beer Championships, receiving a score of 97 for a Superlative ranking! The lucky revelers at the 2013 Bockfest held at the Capital Brewery Middleton, WI beer garden were the first to drink the Blonde prior to its official release to the general public on March 1. Some describe it as 'pure liquid heaven', and apparently on March 6th the BTI judges agreed. ...
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Wisconsin Brewer's Guild Presents 2013 "Friends of Wisconsin Craft Brewers" Award
February 7, 2013
The Wisconsin Brewer's Guild presented three "Friends of Wisconsin Craft Brewers" awards on February 5 to honor and acknowledge members of the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly who have worked to support the business of craft brewers in Wisconsin. Senator Glenn Grothman (20th Senate District), Representative Janis Ringhand (45th Assembly District), and Representative Janet Bewley (74th Assembly District) were the first recipients of this award.
"These individuals have provided strong and continuous support for craft brewers, our employees, and our rights to distribute and sell our product" said Wisconsin Brewer's Guild President Jeff Hamilton. "We just wanted to show our appreciation and say thank you."
Guild President Jeff Hamilton, Sprecher Brewing, presented the awards. Guild member breweries at the ceremony included: Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau; Fox River Brewing Company, Oshkosh and Appleton; Karben4, Madison; Lakefront Brewery, Milwaukee; Northwoods Brewpub, Eau Claire; O'so Brewing Company, Plover; Potosi Brewery, Potosi; Sand Creek Brewing Co., Black River Falls; South Shore Brewery, Ashland; and Vintage Brewing Company, Madison.
"Craft brewing is one of the fastest growing industries in Wisconsin. We're currently striving to strengthen Wisconsin's history as the original ‘Beer State.' Senator Grothman, Representative Bewley, and Representative Ringhand understand how complicated craft brewing is as a business. Brewers concerns range from employment law, to tourism, to agriculture, to distribution of our product. They have always been willing to listen to us and have worked to make sure craft brewing continues to grow in Wisconsin."
The Wisconsin Brewer's Guild is dedicated to the revival of Wisconsin's brewing heritage through the production, marketing and sale of top quality craft beers while maintaining the integrity of individual brewers and their breweries. The Guild is built upon promoting great beer and providing a network between brewers, suppliers, retailers, and of course enthusiasts not only in Wisconsin but worldwide. The Wisconsin Brewer's Guild currently consists of more than 42 breweries, brewpubs and suppliers, as well as almost 400 Wisconsin Beer Lover members statewide.
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Capital Brewery Celebrates the 16th Annual Bockfest
January 16, 2013
What do you get when you mix three thousand people with cabin fever, a giant green dinosaur, a mug of Capital Brewery Blonde Dopplebock and 'throw in' a few smoked chubs for extra flavor? You get Bockfest 2013 ...
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