Wisconsin is a state known historically for its brewing industry. While Milwaukee often gets most of the attention when it comes to beer, the rest of the state’s smaller cities and towns are also to thank for that reputation. With major waves of German immigration settling in Wisconsin during the second half of the 19th century, many settled in small towns and started small breweries to quench the thirst of the local population. This panel seeks to uncover some of the stories of the state’s smaller brewing centers and examine the people and food systems that created them. 

Speakers:

Doug Hoverson, Author of The Drink That Made Wisconsin Famous
Jennifer Jordan, Professor of Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Lee Reiherzer, Author of Winnebago County Beer
John Harry, (Moderator) grad student at UW-Milwaukee, member of the Brewseum’s League of Historians, and author of The Stevens Point Brewing Company

Got the Beer Culture Summit Beer Box? This event pairs nicely with Seipp’s Extra Pale or Temperance Brewing’s All The World Is Here.