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Lake Effect is partnering with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin to bring you stories about beer and brewing in our state. We’ll be sharing these histories with you leading up to the grand opening of the restored Wittnebel’s Tavern at Old World Wisconsin.

The Trump administration is laying down tariffs, along with a few pauses, and local breweries say they are experiencing whiplash.

Beer lovers are sad to see some places close, but there is still plenty of craft beer to be consumed in Milwaukee.

Jonathan Kowalske is one of the owners of Component Brewing and a rare disease dad. His new limited-edition beer Zebra Hop hazy IPA will be released on Feb. 29th in honor of Rare Disease Day, with proceeds benefitting the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

A partnership between a southeast Wisconsin farmer and a brewer has led to the creation of a beer that allows you to taste the history of the state.

The majority of Wisconsin brewmasters are male. It wasn’t until 2005 when Jamie Baertsch became the first female brewmaster in Wisconsin. She, along with fellow female brewmaster Teri Fahrendorf, eventually came to found the Pink Boots Society, an organization that supports, inspires and encourages women and non-binary people in the brewing industry.

In the late 1960s two Black men left their mark on the state’s brewing industry. Edward McClellan created a Black-owned beer brand, and contracted with a company in West Bend to brew their beer. Ted Mack, along with his business associates from the United Black Enterprises, purchased and ran the first Black-owned brewery in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery is raising money for Ukrainian refugees with its own crowlers, created in homage to a Ukrainian brewery's signature brew. Export manager Andy Jungwirth shares more on the effort to support Ukraine.

Milwaukee may be known for its beer, both brewed and consumed, but few people really understand the inner workings of the local industry. As several…

More lower-alcohol, lower-calorie beers are being marketed as part of an active lifestyle, and are even being offered after long runs or sporting events. But scientists say to be wary.