‘Culture’ Archives
Book taps into the State’s Tavern Culture
The tavern in Wisconsin plays an important social role in the State. The perfect tavern is warm and inviting, dimly lit, maybe with a worn bar top and ancient back bar. The barkeepers are gracious and the locals friendly. All over the State these little hole in the wall [Read More]
2011 Great Northwoods Fish Fry Fest
Back again for another year is Sig Hansen of the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch for the Great Northwoods Fish Fry Fest at the Lake of the Torches Casino in Lac du Flambeau. The Great Northwoods Fish Fry Fest on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 -14 2011. Held at [Read More]
Woodland Ways
Today I cam across a flyer for a very interesting event happening this Sunday , August 14th, at Dillman’s Resort in Lac du Flambeau (a simply beautiful setting!): Woodland Ways: 3rd Annual Benefit for Northwoods Niijii’s Woodland Indian Art Initiative. The [Read More]
Craft brewers embracing the can
Canned beer. Once the lowbrow staple of the beer world; beer in cans is now being accepted by many craft brewers as an excellent way to package and distribute their product. Cans have sever advantages, including lower cost, lighter weight, and protection from light. I [Read More]
The best Bloody Mary ever!
About the only thing in the State of Wisconsin that can trump supper club culture is tavern culture. Drinking and socializing is a long held tradition for the residents that derives from our German and Polish immigrants. but Tavern Culture is certainly not drinking to [Read More]
Chupacabra found in Juneau County?
a Juneau county, WI highway worker came across a strange creature found dead at the side of the road last Monday. Almost completely hairless and about the size of a piglet, this creature looked like nothing he ever seen before. According to WISC TV 3: “It’s [Read More]
New Glarus Brewery a game changer in the Industry
Spotted Cow, Snowshoe Ale, and Fat Squirrel, You may know the the New Glarus brewing Company by their iconic names and down home labels. Founded in 1993, the brewery has led the craft beer charge, brewing some of the finest beer in the state. Deb Carey, founder of the [Read More]
Stratford Heritage Days
We headed out to Stratford Heritage Days today for some cultural fun. The schedule was filled with dancing demonstrations from around the world, music, historical cemetery tours, a small carnival, car show and a bit of food. The historical museum was also open for a peek. [Read More]
Bill would allow alcohol sales at 6:00am
Normally, when you would want to pick up a six pack of beer, you would have to wait until 8:00am for the liquor department in the grocery store to open. Now a bill is working its way through the Wisconsin legislature to allow off site alcohol sales as early at 6:00am. Local [Read More]
Can the brewery bill harm craft brewers?
A provision that has silently been added into the next Wisconsin State budget bill could have a negative impact on the small craft brewer within the state. Since prohibition, the state has relied on a three tier system of manufacturing, distributing, and retailing for beer [Read More]
