Wisconsin

From Beer

Wisconsin is a state in the midwest region of the United States. More than 40% of Wisconsinites can trace their ancestry back to Germany, so it should come as no surprise that Wisconsin is well known for its beers.

The television series Laverne & Shirley centered around two Milwaukee women working at the fictional Shotz brewery.

Contents 1 Beers 2 Breweries 2.1 Craft Breweries 2.2 Micro Breweries

[edit] Beers

Wisconsin is home to numerous microbreweries. Many of them produce beers in traditional German style, or use Wisconsin's agricultural products to create unique brews. Local foods often used in Wisconsin brews include:

• Cherries
• Corn
• Honey
• Raspberries
• Wheat

[edit] Breweries

[edit] Craft Breweries

• The Pabst Brewing Company was founded in Milwaukee in 1844.
• The Miller Brewing Company was founded in Milwaukee in 1855.
• The Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company was founded in Milwaukee in 1856.

[edit] Micro Breweries

• The Capital Brewing Company was founded in Madison in 1984.
• The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company was founded in Chippewa Falls in 1867.
• The New Glarus Brewing Company was founded in New Glarus in 1993 by Deborah Carey, the first woman in the United States to found and operate a brewery.