My big trip to Milwaukee didn’t have as much of a buy local culinary flare as I would have liked.
I did manage to eat a lot of grilled Wisconsin cheese…at the hotel downtown [If you’re ever at the Intercontinental, try the Big Gooey for lunch.] and at Mars Cheese Castle on my way back south.
But I at least had a chance to rediscover New Glarus, which was on tap everywhere I went. I’m a big fan of their Spotted Cow, but I brought back a whole sampling of local brews, most too hoppy for me, for the iFarmer.
We used to be able to get New Glarus in Chicago. But no more. Brewmasters Deb and Dan Carey have focused on keeping their brews high quality…which, unfortunately for us, means we have to cross the border to drink the stuff.
The Spotted Cow is light and smooth, though not sweet. It’s a perfect all-around beer.
Can’t wait to try the Wisconsin Belgian Red. I remember keep this cherry surprise in stock for company. We’d serve it chilled in wine glasses. It’s that good.
The Careys also brew an organic beer, Organic Revolution. Too rich and bitter for me. But the iFarmer is a fan.
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