| Milwaukee Beer and Brats Milwaukee to Glendale, Wisconsin Let's face it, when you think "Milwaukee," the first thing most people think of is beer - beer and maybe German food. One hundred years ago, the city supported more than 80 breweries. And as the old advertising slogan used to say, it was "the beer that made Milwaukee famous." Today, sadly, only one of Milwaukee's giant national brewers remains. However, the advent of the microbrewery means you still have plenty of opportunities to take a brewery tour. These small-scale manufacturers focus on creating what are sometimes called "craft beers" - high-quality, limited-quantity brews. Of course, after enjoying the traditional taste-testing at the end of the tour (the kids can taste specialty sodas at the micros), you'll also want to experience some traditional German cuisine. Among the best restaurants maintaining the German heritage are Karl Ratzsch's at 320 East Mason Street and Mader's at 1041 North Old World Third Street. Use our route planner to find hotels for your next trip.
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| Miller Brewing Company 4251 W State St Milwaukee, WI 53208 Call (414) 931-2337  |  | With the demise of Pabst (the long-gone granddaddy of all Milwaukee's breweries), Miller took over the title of oldest survivor of the Milwaukee brewing tradition. The company dates back to 1848, and the oldest building still in use dates to 1892. The brewery is the second largest in the United States, producing slightly under 50 million barrels a day. Free tours are given at various times every day Monday through Saturday, from 10:30am-3:30pm. Tours last one hour and require walking outdoors and upstairs, so dress for the weather. Strollers are not permitted. | | |||||||
| Milwaukee Ale House 233 N Water St Milwaukee ,WI 53202 Call (414) 226-2337 |  | Where in town can you find a Flaming Damsel or a Devil's Advocate? At the Milwaukee Ale House, where the house-brewed, small-batch beers include these and other creatively named libations. Though the brew pub itself only dates from 1997, its century-old building overlooking the Milwaukee River lends a sense of local history. Grab a pint and relax on the covered deck. Or take one of the guided boat tours (weekends only), which take visitors on a four-hour trip along the river with stops here and at two other breweries. | | |||||||
| Lakefront Brewery 1872 N Commerce St Milwaukee, WI 53212 Call (414) 372-8800 | | Lakefront Brewery began in 1987. It's still in its original location, on the north side of the city, along the banks of the Milwaukee River. They specialize in handmade beers and a premium root beer. Tours are given Friday at 3 PM and Saturday at 1, 2, and 3 PM. Beers include Riverwest Stein, Eastside Dark, Fuel Coffee Stout, and seasonal beers. You'll find them at 1872 North Commerce Street. | | |||||||
| Sprecher Brewing Company 701 W Glendale Ave Glendale, WI 53209 Call (414) 964-2739 | | Founded in 1985, Sprecher is one of Milwaukee's newer microbreweries. Located in a former elevator car factory, they put out a dozen specialty and seasonal beers, several limited-release beers, and seven gourmet sodas. At 20 years old, they aren't without a sense of history - the tour includes historical Bavarian brewing scenes and artifacts. Tours are given Fridays at 4pm and Saturday afternoons at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (reservations required). Some mid-week summer tours may also be available at 4pm. Visit the beer gardens for samples of the various brews, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. You can purchase Sprecher clothing and beverages in the gift shop (we recommend the cream soda!). Take I-43 to Exit 77A. | ||||||||
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