Something’s Brewing in Milwaukee
Edited by Jennifer L. Price
The great Benjamin Franklin was once quoted as saying,
“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, with a long tradition of beer brewing, must be fully of happy people.
 Visitors to Milwaukee can tap into the beer heritage (pun
intended) in several ways. The famous Miller Brewing Company conducts tours
that include the historic caves where Frederic Miller cooled his brew. Microbreweries, such as Sprecher and Lakefront, not only
educate visitors on the traditions of microbrewing, they also let them
experience another Wisconsin tradition: the Friday night fish fry and polka
dancing. It’s also possible to take America’s only brewery tour by boat on
the Brew City Queen or step back in time and visit some of the local taverns
once owned by some of the biggest brewers in the U.S. and see how they’ve been
rehabbed to reflect today’s Milwaukee.
 Explore the Pabst Theater and Captain
Frederic Pabst mansion, 19th-century treasures that epitomize Milwaukee’s golden
age of brewing.
And, of course, be sure you stop to sample a cold one in
the city’s historic Third Ward, at the Milwaukee Ale House microbrewery and
restaurant. Its scenic, outdoor patio along the city’s award-winning Riverwalk
beckons travelers with an opportunity to unwind and take in the waterfront.
Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or just enjoy a cold one
once in awhile, make a stop in Milwaukee to explore a major part of the city’s
history.
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