The Brew City Trail

Presented by Miller High Life

Milwaukee is a city built by beer. It's the true Brew City that, at its peak, was the brewing capital of the world, and for generations, has brought barrels and kegs and glasses of liquid gold to thirsty mouths across the country and around the world thanks to brewing behemoths like Miller, Pabst, Schlitz and Blatz. Today, that history lives on in our landmarks, the names of our sports teams and our culture, but it also lives on in our pint glasses. A new wave of brewers has tapped into this energy, with craft brews and innovative brewing minds making Milwaukee's beer scene unlike any other in the country. Explore the past, present and future of Milwaukee's brewing roots along the Brew City Trail.

Beer Gardens

Breweries

Historic Sites

Dining

Places to Stay

Close-up of a bartender pouring a golden beer from a row of draft taps labeled with Milwaukee Brewing Company beers into a small tasting glass.

Two friends smile while holding pints of beer outside a red food truck, enjoying drinks together on a sunny afternoon at a brewery.

The Aviary at Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen

Guests gather at picnic tables beneath blue shade sails and string lights in an outdoor beer garden, surrounded by trees and landscaped greenery on a busy afternoon

Smiling shopper trying on a red Miller-branded baseball cap inside the Miller Brewery gift shop, surrounded by racks of apparel and branded merchandise.

Featured Locations

Miller Brewery Tour and Brewery Shop

The Miller Brewery Tour extends a warm invitation to delve into the rich tapestry of…

Ope! Brewing Co.

At Ope! Brewing Company, we’re dedicated to offering a truly one-of-a-kind experience…

Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen

Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen, a vibrant cornerstone of downtown Milwaukee's…

Lakefront Brewery, Inc.

Lakefront Brewery, Inc. is an independent craft brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin…

Brew City Trail Digital Guide

The Brew City Trail Digital Guide makes it easy to tap into your next historic site, spot your favorite brew and make the most of Milwaukee's iconic gathering spaces.

The Ultimate Miller High Life Itinerary

The High Life is a state of mind. Unbounded by time and place, it’s what happens when you…

Ope! Brewing Co. Itinerary

Here, you’ll find a brewery that’s emblematic of Milwaukee: no-frills, no-fuss, a gathering place where people and pups can savor a fresh craft beer with plenty of room to relax, catch the game and soak up the ambiance.

Milwaukee’s Central Standard Craft Itinerary

Rooted in history and forged in community, you’ll find that pride throughout Milwaukee’s 191 neighborhoods. It’s seen in our brewing scene, heard in every rumble of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, tasted in dishes at James…