Wisconsin brew tours
Craft beers making a name, staking a claim on state’s tourism
By Carrie Antlfinger

“Wisconsin lost its unofficial beer capital designation when large brewers moved away decades ago, but the state’s reputation remains strong among beer-lovers as brewpubs and microbreweries have taken the reins — with nearly 70 around the state.

With that in mind, the Wisconsin Department of Tourism has posted itineraries of brewery tours for those who want to learn all about barley, hops, yeast, wheat, fermentation and pasteurization for all their favorite craft beers. And of course, sample some at the end.

The support from the Department of Tourism means “it’s not just regarded as beer — but this is artisanal craft beer,” said Anne Sprecher, spokeswoman for Glendale-based Sprecher Brewing Co. It brews 17 year-round beers and four seasonal beers, and distributes to 14 states.”

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