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It's the 53rd installment of the event — one of the largest of its kind in the nation.

Did you know Wisconsin has American's top pie shop?

We're popping Vodka Cocktails and aggressively patting ourselves on the back for sending the 300th edition of the DW Week in Review.

Milwaukee police made an unusual collar when they took a sheep into custody near 23rd and Rogers on the city's south side.

The Milwaukee Brewers unwittingly set off a minor frenzy with collectors.

Guiseppi, a miniature donkey who calls the Milwaukee County Zoo home, just celebrated his 28th birthday.

Milwaukee eatery Carnevor tops LoveFood's "Most Expensive" list in Wisconsin.

The MADACC has reached critical capacity and has put out the call for humans who love canines.

To mark 50 years of being in the beer game, Miller Lite has released some limited-edition gold cans.

Those who made the trip to the Lambeau Field were treated to a taste of local culture and midwest hospitality, along with a lot of beer, bratwurst, and cheese.

The Ride Across Wisconsin raises money for the Wisconsin Bike Fed, which works to make the state even more bike-friendly.

Wisconsin Cheese is collaborating with noted hatmaker Christine A. Moore to create unique Derby Day headwear featuring real Wisconsin cheese.

The Champagne of Beers is releasing a record called Dive Bar Sounds.

Spring is water's busy season. There is a lot of hydrological activity happening right now. 

It's the ideal chance for friends to reconnect and share some non-spring snake-related laughs over a few drinks.

For the 20th consecutive spring, Govin's Farm in Menomonie is hosting its Lambing Barn & Farm Babies event.

Nestled underground at Brigham Farm in Blue Mounds is a geological wonderland.

Bobcats are relatively common in Wisconsin. But it is unusual for one to just post up in the street with cars whizzing past.

The annual Fat Bike Birkie race is the one time each year when bikes are allowed to ride on the course at the American Birkebeiner Ski Trails.

As soon as Old Man Winter provides a canvas, Anne Drehfal straps on her snow shoes and gets to work creating her large-scale designs.

One of the largest fan collections of Star Wars memorabilia in the world is on display through April 27th.

It goes back to 1940 when the US Navy awarded the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company a contract to build 10 submarines.

Art 64 is returning for its fourth installment, and the bracket-style live painting competition is looking to fill its field of participants now.

Beginning on Thursday, the Ice Bar at BelAir Cantina will give locals a chance to socialize in a glacial setting.

If you've been, ahem, living in a hole, Groundhog Day is a tradition based on a Dutch superstition where if a groundhog sees its shadow on February 2nd, it will scurry back to bed, and winter will last for six more weeks.

With anywhere from two to five months left of winter in Wisconsin, there's still plenty of time to become a sauna guy or gal.

"Hey, look! A snowy owl! I read about them in the Drink Wisconsinbly Week in Review!"

If you want to get a rise out of somebody with gray hair, simply tell them you've never heard of The Beatles.

It was designated as Wisconsin's official pastry back in 2013.

Candy Cane Lane started in the 80s when a few neighbors decided to go full North Pole with their Christmas decorations.

Although she's not your average deer, she is just out there doing average deer things.

This supper club favorite first came into being at Bryant's Cocktail Lounge, Milwaukee's premier destination for drinking in the dark since 1936.

The day after Thanksgiving is when brewers show their creativity, dropping limited-edition releases featuring unique ingredients, processes and collaborations.

Not only do they contain the image of the subject, but also the palette.

We're going to assume it's formulated to taste just like that first cold Red, White, and Blue at the Avalanche back in the day.

Finally, there's an event that caters to both high and lowbrow sensibilities at the same time.

It's home to over 6,500 varieties of mustard, coming from every state in the union and more than 70 countries.

The land it's on is now for sale, and, as it stands, the only bidders are ones set on leveling it to develop new homes.

The first race is in Antarctica on January 31, 2025.

It’s about as close as you’re going to get to that rack of brontosaurus ribs that flip Fred Flintstone’s car on its side.

It's the fifth installment of our annual celebration of cheese, and the pieces are in place to make this the best one ever.

Of course there is a weigh-off, where area pumpkins compete to be named the most ginormous of them all.

Giant snakes in the neighborhood seem like an issue DW's Florida equivalent should be writing about regularly.

This particular well is alongside a secluded roadway under a dilapidated shack.

Does pregaming enhance the experience, or will it just lead to unpleasantness for you or the cleaning staff?

The current Cow Chip throw state record is 248 feet, so if you want to be Number 1 in number 2, you better come prepared.

If watching Scooby-Doo taught us anything, it's that ghosts are usually just greedy people trying to scare away others for their own personal gain.

There is speculation that the troll will either be bowling, muddling a brandy old fashioned, or doing a Lambeau Leap, with magnets suspending it in midair.

Of course, there are other things to do at a drive-in movie besides trying to get to second base.

We'd turn the property into a corporate retreat to host our team-building events, executive strategy sessions, and massive, brandy-fueled parties.

The talk show host noted that DW Pub is on a list of Official Watch Party sites and then had fun with the name "Drink Wisconsinbly" in relation to Brew City's fondness for well, brews.

Several farms here make artisanal pizzas with fresh ingredients and serve them in a pastoral setting throughout the summer months.

Just when you thought life in Wisconsin couldn't get any more perfect, the Drink Wisconsinbly Beverage Co. drops a NEW line of beverages.

Now, as an adult, you're able to select your own off-site adventures and can avoid those that hit like a handful on melatonin pills.

It seems like an ideal place to conclude a summer bike ride or run. Or, if you're less into the whole fitness thing, a halfway point to reward yourself.

If you're keen on beer made with ingredients that once had multiple legs and antennae, that's your business.

The biggest decision now is whether to wear your life jacket over your lab coat or under it.

Imagine the bolt of electricity that will shoot through the crowd when the band launches into a party starter like “Hände zum Himmel”.

We're the vodka sponsor for the event, so our new Drink Wisconsinbly Vodka will be taking every Bloody Mary served to the next level.

The local wrestling promotion delivers an evening of quality grappling action at a price that doesn't have you reaching into your trunks to pull out a big wad of cash.

We had the chefs in the Drink Wisconsinbly Test Kitchen create a special search engine-free recipe for our readers to enjoy.

While there will surely be card sharks flying in on private jets from every continent, there is still time for regular amateur players to enter.

They didn't release the final tabulations but the Drink Wisconsinbly Bureau of Math and Numbers' statistical models suggest it wasn't even close.

Using some computer magic, they were able to anchor the images on a GPS-enabled 3D map.

The choice isn’t as unexpected as it may seem at first blush when you consider that their relationship is anything but ordinary.

A smooth vodka made by locals for locals? The piece would practically write itself—except that it didn't.

In the past, if you wanted to enjoy a ballgame on an extremely large screen, you had to head to your nearest big-box electronics store and hang around in the TV department.

America's foremost authority on love and relationships, ConsumerAffairs.com, has ranked Wisconsin as one of the best 10 states to be single.

Turns out vegetables don't excite him, but he's got a sweet tooth and prefers cookies, marshmallows, and other sweets.

The popular roadside attraction needed to be relocated after the man who created it passed away in January.

Are you ready to lean into your real or imagined Irish heritage? Good. The road has already risen to meet you, and it leads to Milwaukee.

We just assumed we'd be walking the red carpet with other VIPs for some grand screening event, but there was clearly some kind of mixup at the post office.

It seemed like a perfect opportunity for us to do a bit of Gonzo journalism while also sampling an unusual brandy-based cordial with a fun name.

With Valentine's Day approaching, this is a chance for you rugged outdoorsmen out there to stealthily show your partner your softer side with a night at the theater.

In addition to Friday night festivities, Capital Credit Union Park will also host three fish frys, with dinner and Drink Wisconsinbly Brandy Old Fashioneds.

Everything from beer signs to Packers memorabilia to toy cars. Lots and lots of toy cars.

The Quadracci Pavilion recently installed an LED system that adds a new, colorful dimension to the Milwaukee skyline.

The Silver Dollar is an absolute stalwart when it comes to serving drinks.

Early last January, as her 50th birthday approached, she pleaded on the air to try 360 new things before December 31.

While this season has been a mixed bag, the Packers are still alive in the playoff race.

It's a matter of trading sand for some glitter and the remnants of thousands of glass bulbs.

A metal tree craze might sound odd now, but those were the days when futuristic things were all the rage.

"Each Christmas, the historic village of Kohler transforms into a snow-draped, shimmering backdrop for winter that feels plucked from the pages of a holiday movie."

The museum’s stated mission is, “to inform and teach all ages the art, culture, technology and science of malted beverages and related industries.”

We're not privy to the setlist, but we're going to go ahead and assume there will be a healthy dose of holiday standards.

An autumnal variety that's a perfect complement to the finest holiday in the game.

The Brandy Old Fashioned is unique to our way of life here, so this measure does make sense.

The holidays are when the DW Pub truly sparkles. There's the same tailgate energy and up north vibe you've come to expect, but then there's also a little bit of magic to the air. We can't really quantify it. Just trust us. It's there.

The odometer showed only 977 miles and much of the original equipment was still on the car, making it a spectacular discovery.

When you look in the mirror, is that attractive person in the flannel shirt and boots looking back at you a Midwesterner? There's a pretty good chance the answer is yes.

Full disclosure: the one thing we here at DW have in common with Indiana Jones is a strong disdain for snakes.

They're warm, unique, and delicious, just like the people of Wisconsin.

Damian Lillard wanted to play for the Miami Heat. Instead, he ended up getting traded to Milwaukee this week.

It's hard to say whether this change will lead to widespread pig ownership within Madison's city limits.

The news of the Frankmobile tour stops did make us wonder why there isn't a Bratwurstmobile on the road.

You go to a Metallica concert or monster truck rally expecting your skull to vibrate, but not necessarily a football game.

Maybe you can attach a beef stick and a cheese curd to yours and see if you create some kind of new super snack.

He proclaimed that getting the ball over the plate wouldn't be a problem as he used to be a pitcher back in his formative years.

If you simply must have a reason to indulge, tell yourself you're celebrating your home state and the innovative thinkers who helped put Wisconsin on the map.

in an era when most corporate consolidations and organizational restructurings leave you hanging your head, take a moment to appreciate that, occasionally, a decision from on high can make you raise your glass instead.

It was Marshall's 11th time entering the event, which is the culmination of the yearly Hemingway Days celebration.

They were on the verge of announcing the restaurant's opening date when the fire screwed up their plans.

After all, there's never a bad time for a bratwurst or a big ol' pretzel. And you can't go wrong with beer served in a stein, which may taste even better when it's hot outside.

One group sees it as a viable entertainment option and looks for open dates on their calendar. And the other cringes violently at the thought of forced encounters with costumed extroverts who mix the word "huzzah" into casual conversation.

If you've watched any amount of Scooby-Doo, the presence of bats is often a harbinger to some spooky business.

The hot zone for Blue Moon is Wisconsin and Michigan.

In Lake Geneva, letter carriers need courage, quick reflexes, and the ability to swim.

Cyclists in various stages of undress will do a slow roll of approximately 15 miles through the city streets

For the less fit and/or competitive, it offers something exciting to gawk at.

It does raise new and troubling questions regarding the widely-held belief that Wisconsinites are born with the innate ability to sniff out a good time.

As you might imagine, Dylan's version of On Wisconsin differs from UW’s fight song.

172 cats got jobs delivering barn justice last year alone.

Legend has it the concoction was pioneered at a Baltimore establishment called Wet City Brewing.

Maybe it's like those people in Florida who take pythons as pets and then release them into the Everglades once they get too big.

The beer didn't do anything to you. Leave the beer out of it.

Together, the Josh Albrechts' will explore the city’s must-dos in a whole new way to celebrate the people and places that make Milwaukee one of the best cities in the world.

Trees are sprouting leaves, tulips are preparing to bloom, and cars are being swallowed whole by potholes all over the state.

Be on the lookout for the Chillwaukee popsicle bike at farmers markets, festivals, and events throughout the summer.

An Italian academic claimed that the most authentic Parmesan cheese in the world wasn't being made in its ancestral home of Parma, Italy, but rather here in America's Dairyland.

Anybody who has inhaled a burrito or two after last call is probably thinking they would have a decent shot at the title.

If you're going to a country show at Summerfest, we humbly suggest you consider not wearing a view-obstructing cowboy hat.

With all due respect to The Pogues, Shamrock Shakes, novelty foam top hats, party beads, and St. Patrick himself; that’s enough for now.

Parrots must remain on captains’ shoulders at all times. No bloodthirsty pirates allowed.

If these elusive and ingenious super pigs want to mix it up on our turf, we can look forward to lots of all-you-can-eat specials on super bacon, super pork chops, and, of course, super al pastor tacos.

Of course, the Friday fish fry isn’t unique to Wisconsin, but it is certainly where it’s been raised to an art form.

As everybody knows, Fred Usinger would have wanted as many people as possible to share in the holiday bounty.

Stop hanging your head in shame and start entering the Drink Wisconsinbly Basement Makeover Sweepstakes, sponsored by Kwik Trip.

A company called Sleep Junkie is looking for cheese aficionados to participate in a study. And they’re ready to pay $1000 for something many Wisconsinites do already for free.

The North American Vexillology Association recently conducted a survey, grading flags from cities and towns around the country. The good news for Wisconsin is that Madison got an A.

If the machines ever do rise up at some point in the future and wrest control of Earth from us humans, they'll be wise to take a cue from their compatriots currently toiling at Lambeau Field and give away free donuts.

The holiday season shifts into overdrive next Saturday (12/3) when the Wisconsin Bike Fed's Santa Cycle Rampage takes to the streets of Milwaukee.

A crisis was narrowly averted when an airplane carrying three people and 53 dogs crashed on a golf course in Delafield on Tuesday. Thankfully, all the people and the pups were okay.

In news that sent palms hurtling toward faces all over the state, Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer had his car stolen on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Police said his car was parked near Second and Florida streets in Walker's Point when it was taken. It was discovered a couple of

The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting colder temperatures and more snow in Wisconsin. And, according to National Geographic, you can also expect a noticeable increase in roving groups of people with fanny packs and cameras in the eastern part of the state next year. The publication named Milwaukee as one

It was announced this week that there's another reason to tailgate coming to Wisconsin. Milwaukee has been awarded a United Soccer League franchise to begin play in 2025. The professional team will play in the Iron District, a new development coming to downtown Milwaukee that features an 8,000-seat outdoor soccer

A sellout crowd at Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee was treated to a high-stakes bowl-off last night. Bucks forward and unofficial mayor of Milwaukee, Bobby Portis, squared off against Drink Wisconsinbly's accountant, Al, in a long-awaited grudge match. While we're not one hundred percent sure how these two developed a grudge,

The fall harvest fest known as Das Beste is underway in La Crosse. Oktoberfest USA is the longest-running event of its kind in the midwest and expects to host over 150,000 visitors over the course of its run. So what makes it Das Beste? They have all the usual Oktoberfesty

The tall ship Denis Sullivan is setting sail for Boston in October. Unfortunately, it's not coming back. No, we didn't have a premonition about an ill-fated excursion led by a maniacal captain hellbent on revenge against the whale who bit off his leg on a previous voyage, the vessel has

Wait! Before you drop that quarter into that pinball machine, take a close look at the back. It could be worth several hundred additional credits. A TikTok video making the rounds has brought attention to an error on the 2004 Wisconsin quarter from the US Mint's 50 State Quarters Program,

A Wisconsin man is causing a commotion in Europe. And, we're happy to report, it's the good kind. Jesse Marsch from Racine is the manager of the English Premier League club Leeds United, that is currently the surprise story of the season. The team has started hot with two wins

The Drink Wisconsinbly Week in Review Editorial Board has a reputation for being a rather rough and tumble operation. With its regular output of articles on topics such as beer drinking, ice fishing, and meat eating, it's natural to imagine it as the organizational equivalent of Dalton from Roadhouse driving

Don't get enough snow and ice in the wintertime? Viking Cruises announced a new voyage from Wisconsin to Antarctica, departing in September 2023. The ship Viking Octantis will travel from Milwaukee to Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, before spending five days getting an early taste of winter

Wisconsin got 62 adorable new residents this past week after a large-scale rescue of beagles from a facility in Virginia brought the dogs here. They are just a few of nearly 4,000 taken from the shady breeder. Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) helped find fosters for nine mothers and 53 puppies.

A man hailing from Wisconsin has written a book about walleye, which, well, seems about right. It's natural to assume it's a noir thriller about a streetwise walleye detective who, after taking on a beautiful Bluegill with a dark secret as a client, gets caught up in a series of

If you've ever wondered what would happen if you combined a pontoon with a corner bar, you can find the answer along the Wisconsin River near Plover. The Sandbar is a floating watering hole docked at Ridgewood on the River, an RV camping resort on the Biron Flowage. The 35-seat

This week, we are celebrating a very special birthday. No, not America's. But this honoree is nearly as beloved around these parts, The Old Wisconsin sausage company is turning 75. The Sheboygan-based business has been producing cased meats since the Truman administration. Since then, their products have satisfied travelers on long drives, silenced

A PR campaign began this week with the aim of rebranding Asian Carp with a more appetizing name in the hope that people will be more inclined to eat the invasive fish. The test program will measure whether calling them "Copi" will lure diners into choosing them over entrees with

The giant letters that once hung outside Milwaukee County Stadium were purchased by the Milwaukee Brewers recently. The 22 eight-foot letters had been in the hands of collectors since the team made the move to Miller Park in 2001. The Milwaukee Brewers say they aren't sure what they will be

Now that it's summertime in Wisconsin and the last of the ice on our lakes has finally melted, you may have the urge to do some swimming. If that's the case, you've got a long way to go to catch Melodee Liegl of Delafield. This mother of three is a

The wait is over art fans. The 21st annual Paint Cedarburg event begins today. The weeklong outdoor painting exhibition brings together 165 professional and amateur artists to ply their craft along the streets of Cedarburg and Ozaukee County. We here at Drink Wisconsinbly are staunch supporters of many things, including the arts. Our

Memorial Day in Wisconsin marks the unofficial start of summer, so while you may just be settling into this weekend, it's not too soon to be thinking about the next. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Free Fun Weekend is coming up on June 4th and 5th, with all required

Regular readers know that we're rather fond of life here in the Badger state. Somewhere on the laundry list of reasons is that it's always kind of Oktoberfest here, even when it's not Oktoberfest. And one company that helps provide that perennial oompah energy just celebrated its 10th anniversary. The

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS stopped by the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino this week for the groundbreaking of the newest location of their restaurant chain, Rock & Brews. Traditionally, rockstars are known for their selfish behavior, so it's fair to wonder what kind of hospitality they will provide.

If you've ever burned a few hours watching crazy dashcam videos, you know the best ones come from faraway places. But a mind-bending clip making the rounds online this week was captured by a driver right here in Wisconsin. A man entering Milwaukee's Kilbourn Tunnel thought he was approaching a

Fish in northern Wisconsin are thrilled by the news that some lakes could still be covered with ice for the opener next week. We, humans, are less excited. Everybody knows that winter tends to overstay its welcome here in the Upper Midwest, but screwing up our rites of spring is