Beer Here columnist and beer writer for Isthmus Newspaper of Madison; also writer of Searching for The Perfect Pint Travel Series of State Beer Guide Books.

Wisconsin
Joined March 2013
JUST OUT … Wisconsin Historical Society Press
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The @Brewers have many of the team’s greatest making cameos at #WorldSeries Among them, the legendary beer vendor known as ICEMAN (Kent Meyer). His boisterous "Yoooh!" on the 200 level of the stadium. Great to have him back in the lineup. A little BKG: archive.jsonline.com/blogs/s…
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New in the Brewers roster for the #WorldSeries at the @Leinenkugels #BarrelYard is a #WIBeer that is appropriately named “Worth The Wait,” a 5% ABV Kolsch marking 44 years since last time the @Brewers were in the @MLB Fall Classic.
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What else should our walk up BEER be to Game #1 @Brewers #MLBWorldSeries #WIBeer @LionsTailBrew
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Uecker would probably smile at this. Note: craft beer bar in background!
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At the 2026 @WIBookFestival Author Jesse Brookstein (Best of the Wurst) and I discussed with an audience “Brewers & Butchers: How Beer & Sausage Shaped Wisconsin History.” It was moderated by Ashley Rodriguez of the @CapTimes #WIBeer #WISausage #AKegofTheirBest @whspress
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Now this is #Oktoberfest in October @CapBrew - brewmaster Tanner Brethorst offers the ceremonial 🍻 cheers. 🎉 🍺 #Prost #WIBeer #MSNBeer
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🍺 @CapBrew Brewery and Bier Garten — Oktoberfest is today noon–6pm. Always a great fall day when you can celebrate the season with Capital’s Oktoberfest and Autumnal Fire, and a brat! 🍻 🌭
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Gotta love the Tripel. Congrats to Erika and Jessica Jones at #GiantJonesBrewing on their 4th Annual Belgian Beer Fest. 🍻
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If you enjoy a taste of history, you’ll want to check out Downshift, a Kentucky Common, created by brewer Mac Schroeder from Bodihow Brewing Company in Oregon. The lost art of the Kentucky Common and other #MSNBeer #WIBeer news is in my latest column. isthmus.com/food-drink/beer/…
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A big weekend is planned for those who like #BelgianBeer — the 4th Annual #GiantJonesBrewing Belgian Beer Fest in Madison. #WIBeer #MSNBeer
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At @MLB-NLCS Game 2 — and despite looking for the ideal beer photo - looked up at the right time to capture a perfect image right in front of me. The @brewers Miz with Big Papi between segments of a @MLBONFOX shoot. #winourway #WIBeer #GoBrewers #BrewCrew
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Celebrating with the dedicated community members who helped restore the Christiana Brewery beer cellar in Rockdale. The cave was used in the 1850s. Its restoration calls attention to Dane County’s brewing heritage. Thanks to those who asked me to sign #AKegofTheirBest @whspress
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See the historic Christiana Brewery cellar on Saturday (10/10). Starts at 12p. The cellar is at 403 Sheldon St, Cambridge. The CamRock Trail leads to the cellar’s entrance. I’ll have copies of my new book “A Keg of Their Best” published by @whspress #KegOfTheirBest #WIBeer
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The “art” of making a great #FlandersRed requires “pulling a nail” and occasionally sampling. The brewer knows when the flavors meet expectations and it’s ready. Read about how Bill Morgan, brewer @FullMileBeerCo does it at #Isthmus #WIBeer isthmus.com/food-drink/beer/…
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Cheers 🍻 to the @Brewers in Game One of the MLB NLDS with a 3-2 win over the Padres. @AmFamField qualifies as a #HappyPlace #WIBeer ⚾️ @thirdspacebrews
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🍻 🍻 @Brewers in GAME TWO of the MLB NLDS with a 4-3 walk off win over the Padres. 🍻 🍻 With the victory, @amfam becomes a SUPER HAPPY - Happy Place #WIBeer @thirdspacebrews
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Brunch with @Brewers - best ballpark treat - Monkey Bread and a honey hazy IPA (Watching Bees from #NorthPillarBrewing ) Best paired with a win in today’s MLB-NLDS Game Two! GO BREWERS. #WIBeer
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It’s Oktoberfest season and that means @Brewers @MLBPostseason1 ⚾️ My walk-up to home plate (entry gates). GO BREWERS!
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GAME TWO - MLB-NLDS - same teams, fresh jersey. Goal is the same. Go @brewers @MLB Play-offs
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It’s #freshhop season. @FullMileBeerCo the fall brew (First Picked 2026) is a hazy IPA featuring the old school pine and grapefruit bitterness of Centennial hops. Brewmaster Bill Morgan personally went to Four Winds Farm in Fitchburg to select the hops he wanted. #WIBeer
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