The Blog

 

Our blog is a digital compass that guides you through the experiences, stories, and insights that make Milwaukee truly special. With every post, we invite you to explore the hidden gems that await your discovery, immerse yourself in the local culture, and embark on virtual journeys that spark your wanderlust. Whether you're planning your next adventure, seeking insider tips, or simply indulging in armchair exploration, let us inspire, inform, and ignite your curiosity. Start exploring now and dive into a world of endless possibilities. 

Bikes and Brews: Cycling Beer Garden Itinerary

Cruise for brews this summer! Take a Tour de Milwaukee with our beer garden itinerary, a summertime guide to five (or seven if you’re along for an extended ride) Milwaukee beer gardens. With warm spring and summer days on the horizon, there’s never been a better excuse to break out the bike or rent…

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Mock Draft: A 7-Round Milwaukee Beer Fantasy Draft

After months of speculation, the top college prospects in the game will hear their names called on draft day as they go from All-Americans to NFL players, ascending the stage in Green Bay during the 2025 NFL Draft. Less than a month away, all the combine grades, all the draft scores and all the…

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10 Milwaukee Winter Brewing Escapes

A little winter weather won’t stop us from exploring Milwaukee. In fact, it’s the perfect time to embrace the conditions to uncover cozy gems all over town, and what better place to start bounding around the Brew City than at the many local craft breweries? More than places for pints of craft beer…

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13 Black Friday Beer Releases in Milwaukee

Black Friday looks a little bit different in Milwaukee. Sure, you can get discounts and deals on appliances and Smart TVs at big box stores. But here in Milwaukee, there’s a tradition of a different sort brewing for this holiday. Each year, brewers around town release limited-run, barrel-aged and…

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5 Places to Find Your Best Oktoberfest in Milwaukee

Rise and stein, everyone! Oktoberfest in Milwaukee is back for more in 2024. An annual nod to the traditions of Munich, Germany, which welcomes 7.2 million people each year for the 18-day celebration of German culture, music, food and, of course, massive amounts of beer, Milwaukee’s strong German…

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7 Hauntingly Delicious Bloody Marys in Milwaukee

No one does Bloody Marys quite like Milwaukee, and what better way to celebrate the spooky season than with this hauntingly delicious drink? Forget the standard celery stick garnish! Here in the Bloody Mary Metropolis, you can feast on a complete meal from this iconic brunch beverage. From mini…

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Celebrate Oktoberfest in Milwaukee 2023

It may be September, but in the eyes of Märzen lovers, large pretzel enthusiasts and festival fans everywhere, Oktober is in the air. That’s right, Oktoberfest season is here! Over the next few months, the city’s rich German heritage and strong brewing tradition come together and culminate in dozens…

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Water Street Brewery: 84,000 Barrels of Legendary Beer in Milwaukee

Milwaukee’s first brewpub has spent more than 30 years brewing its award-winning pints from the heart of the city’s historic entertainment district. In Milwaukee, downtown Water Street is widely considered the epicenter of entertainment — an avenue just as iconic as Beale Street in Memphis or…

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