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description: Midwest Microbrew is a craft beer discovery site sharing stories, interviews, and guides to breweries across the Midwest.
founding date: 2025-06-01
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founder: Henry Nosek
founder: Joseph Byrum
founder: Josiah Green
founder: Chase Grimm
slogan: We go beyond the tasting notes to share the untold stories behind the Midwest's best craft breweries.
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description: Midwest Microbrew is a craft beer discovery site sharing stories, interviews, and guides to breweries across the Midwest.
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From a Christmas homebrew kit to a 100-barrel powerhouse distributing to 36 states: the story of Toppling Goliath Brewery in Decorah, Iowa.
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name: The Unbelievable True Story of Toppling Goliath Brewery
is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: From an Iowa cornfield to world-famous craft beer. Explore the surprising origin of Toppling Goliath and legendary beers like Pseudo Sue.
abstract: From an Iowa cornfield to world-famous craft beer. Explore the surprising origin of Toppling Goliath and legendary beers like Pseudo Sue.
date published: 2025-09-05
date modified: 2026-01-13
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How Titletown Brewing Company saved a historic train depot and became a cornerstone of Green Bay's craft beer scene for three decades.
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name: Titletown Brewing: 30 Years of Beer & Community in Green Bay
is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: Discover the story of Titletown Brewing in Green Bay. From its historic origins to its innovative craft beer, learn what makes this brewery a community hub.
abstract: Discover the story of Titletown Brewing in Green Bay. From its historic origins to its innovative craft beer, learn what makes this brewery a community hub.
date published: 2025-09-23
date modified: 2026-01-14
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Dan Carey reveals the story behind Spotted Cow, the 'Only in Wisconsin' strategy, and New Glarus Brewing's family-first philosophy.
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name: Inside New Glarus with Co-Founder and Brewmaster Dan Carey
is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: Discover the story of New Glarus with founder/brewmaster Dan Carey. Learn the history of Spotted Cow, their 'Only in Wisconsin' strategy, and the brewery’s future.
abstract: Discover the story of New Glarus with founder/brewmaster Dan Carey. Learn the history of Spotted Cow, their 'Only in Wisconsin' strategy, and the brewery’s future.
date published: 2025-10-02
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How brewmaster Keith Hefley's 24-year journey led to creating an experience-based brewery on 180 acres of Minnesota lake country.
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name: Forging a Legacy: The Story of 22 Northmen Brewing Company
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description: Discover the story of 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN. Learn about brewmaster Keith Hefley, their unique lagers, and experience-based philosophy.
abstract: Discover the story of 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN. Learn about brewmaster Keith Hefley, their unique lagers, and experience-based philosophy.
date published: 2025-10-11
date modified: 2026-01-13
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How a birthday homebrew kit sparked a sibling rivalry that built Milwaukee's beloved Lakefront Brewery into a 37,000-barrel cultural institution.
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name: Sibling Rivalry to Beer Icon: Russ & Lakefront Brewery
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description: Read the story of Lakefront Brewery with Russ Klisch, a Milwaukee icon. Learn about its famous tours, award-winning craft beer, and the first gluten-free brews.
abstract: Read the story of Lakefront Brewery with Russ Klisch, a Milwaukee icon. Learn about its famous tours, award-winning craft beer, and the first gluten-free brews.
date published: 2025-10-13
date modified: 2026-01-13
word count: 1568
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From board games in a living room to 56 pinball machines: how One Well Brewing became Kalamazoo's beloved community gathering spot.
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name: One Well Kalamazoo: Innovative Craft Brewery
is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: One Well Brewing transforms Kalamazoo craft beer with innovative brews, 56+ pinball machines, and community-first philosophy. From living room to landmark.
abstract: One Well Brewing transforms Kalamazoo craft beer with innovative brews, 56+ pinball machines, and community-first philosophy. From living room to landmark.
date published: 2025-11-11
date modified: 2026-01-13
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From Small Beginnings to Neighborhood Cornerstone
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name: Brewing Community: Inside Bent Paddle’s 13-Year Journey
is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: Discover how Bent Paddle Brewing transformed Duluth’s Lincoln Park into a craft beer destination. 13 years of community, music, and award-winning IPAs.
abstract: Discover how Bent Paddle Brewing transformed Duluth’s Lincoln Park into a craft beer destination. 13 years of community, music, and award-winning IPAs.
date published: 2025-11-20
date modified: 2026-01-13
word count: 2261
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author: Midwest Microbrew
keywords: Bent Hop IPA, Bent Paddle Brewing, craft beer Duluth, Duluth breweries, Duluth taprooms, family-friendly brewery, Lake Superior breweries, Lincoln Park Craft District, Minnesota brewery tours, Minnesota craft beer

Ryan Bandy shares Indeed Brewing's 12-year journey from packaging line to Chief Business Officer, and how they stay relevant in craft beer.
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name: Inside Indeed Brewing: Minneapolis Success Story
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description: From packaging line to pint glass: Indeed Brewing’s 13-year evolution in Minneapolis craft beer, featuring signature brews and community-focused tap rooms.
abstract: From packaging line to pint glass: Indeed Brewing’s 13-year evolution in Minneapolis craft beer, featuring signature brews and community-focused tap rooms.
date published: 2025-12-05
date modified: 2026-01-13
word count: 2360
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Best Oktoberfest 2025 events in the Midwest: Top brewery celebrations, highest-rated German beers, family activities & what made this year epic.
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name: Unforgettable Oktoberfest 2025 in Midwest
is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: Best Oktoberfest 2025 events in the Midwest: Top brewery celebrations, highest-rated German beers, family activities & what made this year epic.
abstract: Best Oktoberfest 2025 events in the Midwest: Top brewery celebrations, highest-rated German beers, family activities & what made this year epic.
date published: 2025-10-16
date modified: 2025-10-16
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citation: https://oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/
citation: https://www.oktoberfestusa.com/
citation: https://milwaukeeoktoberfest.com/
citation: https://www.startribune.com/prost-the-top-12-minnesota-oktoberfests-to-hit-in-2025/601470834
citation: https://revbrew.com/beer/seasonals/oktoberfest-revolution
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citation: https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/business-marketing/craft-beer-midyear-2025-outlook-brewery-count-drops-production-follows/
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author: Midwest Microbrew

Detroit Beer Festival 2025 guide: 100+ Michigan breweries, 500+ craft beers on October 25. Get tickets, lineup, tips & food pairings for this premier event.
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description: Detroit Beer Festival 2025 guide: 100+ Michigan breweries, 500+ craft beers on October 25. Get tickets, lineup, tips & food pairings for this premier event.
abstract: Detroit Beer Festival 2025 guide: 100+ Michigan breweries, 500+ craft beers on October 25. Get tickets, lineup, tips & food pairings for this premier event.
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citation: https://thebrewermagazine.com/celebrate-autumn-harvest-season-at-16th-annual-detroit-fall-beer-festival/
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Jack-o-lantern Beer Fest guide: Illinois Halloween craft beer with Phase Three pumpkin ales, 5,000 carved pumpkins. Get tickets & beer recommendations
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name: Jack-o-lantern Beer Fest: Your Ultimate Illinois Guide
is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: Jack-o-lantern Beer Fest guide: Illinois Halloween craft beer with Phase Three pumpkin ales, 5,000 carved pumpkins. Get tickets & beer recommendations
abstract: Jack-o-lantern Beer Fest guide: Illinois Halloween craft beer with Phase Three pumpkin ales, 5,000 carved pumpkins. Get tickets & beer recommendations
date published: 2025-10-29
date modified: 2025-10-29
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citation: https://www.dailyherald.com/20250919/festivals-and-fairs/jack-olantern-world-returns-to-lake-zurich-sept-26-second-location-opening-in-lemont/
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author: Midwest Microbrew
keywords: beer festival guide, craft beer festival, craft brewery events, fall beer festival, Halloween beer festival, Jack-o-lantern Beer Fest, oktoberfest alternative, pumpkin ale, pumpkin beer, seasonal craft beer

Discover the best winter warmers and spiced ales from Midwest breweries. Your complete guide to seasonal craft beer, serving tips, and where to buy
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name: Ultimate Winter Warmers: Midwest Craft Guide
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description: Discover the best winter warmers and spiced ales from Midwest breweries. Your complete guide to seasonal craft beer, serving tips, and where to buy
abstract: Discover the best winter warmers and spiced ales from Midwest breweries. Your complete guide to seasonal craft beer, serving tips, and where to buy
date published: 2025-11-14
date modified: 2025-11-14
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citation: https://bellsbeer.com/beers/christmas-ale/
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citation: https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/christmas-ale/
citation: https://www.gooseisland.com/bourbon-county-brand-stout/
citation: https://www.kcbier.com/beer/winterbock/
citation: https://www.craftbeering.com/beer-serving-temperature/
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author: Midwest Microbrew
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Winter Warmer Beer Styles: Your Seasonal Brews Guide
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name: Essential Midwest Holiday Beers You Need to Try
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description: Discover the best Midwest holiday beers in our guide to Christmas ales, winter warmers, and seasonal brews. Plus food pairings and where to find them.
abstract: Discover the best Midwest holiday beers in our guide to Christmas ales, winter warmers, and seasonal brews. Plus food pairings and where to find them.
date published: 2025-11-25
date modified: 2025-11-25
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citation: https://allaboutbeer.com/article/winter-warmer-and-holiday-ale/
citation: https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/christmas-ale/
citation: https://www.bjcp.org/style/2021/30/30C/winter-seasonal-beer/
citation: https://bellsbeer.com/beers/christmas-ale/
citation: https://foundersbrewing.com/our-beer/cbs/
citation: https://www.summitbrewing.com/brews/winter-ale/
citation: https://revbrew.com/beer/seasonals/fistmas-ale
citation: https://tgbrews.com/
citation: https://newglarusbrewing.com/beers/snowshoe
citation: https://www.craftbeer.com/beer-and-food/simple-holiday-beer-food-pairings
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author: Midwest Microbrew

How Holiday Beer Started: Ancient Winter Ale Traditions
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name: History of Holiday Ale
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description: From Viking laws to Great Lakes Christmas Ale: discover the 1,000-year history of holiday beer, traditional recipes & brewing traditions.
abstract: From Viking laws to Great Lakes Christmas Ale: discover the 1,000-year history of holiday beer, traditional recipes & brewing traditions.
date published: 2025-12-05
date modified: 2025-12-05
word count: 2408
citation: https://blogs.reading.ac.uk/crg/adventbotany-2018-day-13-three-cheers-for-christmas-beers/
citation: https://vinepair.com/articles/christmas-ale-viking-history/
citation: https://www.norwegianamerican.com/yule-ale-a-tradition-older-than-christmas/
citation: https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/downloads/mc87pw70p
citation: https://britishfoodhistory.com/2014/01/07/wassail/
citation: https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~pwp/tofi/medieval_english_ale.html
citation: https://beerconnoisseur.com/articles/doppelbock-flavorful-and-malty-authentic-german-brew
citation: https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/news/christmas-ale-mythbusters/
citation: https://www.bjcp.org/style/2015/30/30C/winter-seasonal-beer/
citation: https://homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/spices-to-mull-over-this-holiday/
publisher: org-midwestmicrobrewcom
author: Midwest Microbrew
keywords: Christmas beer, craft brewing traditions, festive beer styles, holiday ale, holiday beer guide, Midwest craft beer, seasonal craft beer, spiced ale, winter ale recipes, winter beer history

Celebrate National Lager Day (Dec 10) with our guide to craft lagers, brewing techniques, Midwest breweries and styles. Discover America's best lagers!
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name: National Lager Day: Celebrate America’s Favorite Beer Style
is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: Celebrate National Lager Day (Dec 10) with our guide to craft lagers, brewing techniques, Midwest breweries and styles. Discover America’s best lagers!
abstract: Celebrate National Lager Day (Dec 10) with our guide to craft lagers, brewing techniques, Midwest breweries and styles. Discover America’s best lagers!
date published: 2025-12-10
date modified: 2025-12-10
word count: 1671
citation: https://www.pnas.org/content/108/35/14539
citation: https://www.bjcp.org/style/2021/
citation: https://www.brewersassociation.org/statistics-and-data/
publisher: org-midwestmicrobrewcom
author: Midwest Microbrew

How Trevor Rose-Hamblin went from Michelin-starred kitchens to brewing award-winning beers at Old Irving Brewing, one of Chicago's most beloved brewpubs.
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name: Fine Dining to Flagship Beer: Story of Old Irving Brewing
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description: Trevor Rose-Hamblin of Old Irving Brewing shares the story behind Chicago’s beloved craft brewery, what makes their beer special, and what’s next.
abstract: Trevor Rose-Hamblin of Old Irving Brewing shares the story behind Chicago’s beloved craft brewery, what makes their beer special, and what’s next.
date published: 2025-12-13
date modified: 2025-12-13
word count: 2020
citation: https://www.worldbeercup.org/
citation: https://oldirvingbrewing.com/brewpub/
citation: https://www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com/
citation: https://www.jamesbeard.org/
publisher: org-midwestmicrobrewcom
author: Midwest Microbrew

How Jared Rouben's culinary training and brewing mastery created Moody Tongue, where beer receives the same reverence as Michelin-starred cuisine.
type: Article
name: The Culinary Revolution: Inside Moody Tongue Brewing Company
is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: Discover how chef-turned-brewmaster Jared Rouben created Moody Tongue, Chicago’s innovative culinary brewery pairing Michelin-quality food with craft beer.
abstract: Discover how chef-turned-brewmaster Jared Rouben created Moody Tongue, Chicago’s innovative culinary brewery pairing Michelin-quality food with craft beer.
date published: 2025-12-14
date modified: 2025-12-23
word count: 1749
citation: https://www.moodytongue.com/
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After years of extreme flavors, Midwest craft breweries are returning to traditional lagers and pilsners as the industry matures and consumer preferences shift.
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name: Why Midwest Breweries Are Going Back to Basics in 2026
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description: Discover why Midwest breweries are going back to basics in 2026. Traditional pilsners and lagers replace extreme beers. Quality over gimmicks.
abstract: Discover why Midwest breweries are going back to basics in 2026. Traditional pilsners and lagers replace extreme beers. Quality over gimmicks.
date published: 2025-12-18
date modified: 2025-12-18
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citation: https://www.brewersassociation.org/statistics-and-data/
citation: https://www.hopculture.com/state-of-craft-beer-2025/
citation: https://www.pastemagazine.com/drink/
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author: Midwest Microbrew
keywords: back to basics brewing, classic craft beer, craft beer industry, craft beer quality, craft beer trends 2026, drinkable beer, Midwest breweries, pilsner beer, traditional beer styles, Vienna lager

Your complete guide to the most anticipated beer releases of 2026, from Firestone Walker's 30th anniversary to Dark Lord Day and rare barrel-aged releases.
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name: Most Anticipated Beers 2026: Ultimate Guide
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description: Discover the most anticipated beers 2026! Complete guide to upcoming beer releases, limited edition craft beer, rare releases & barrel-aged favorites.
abstract: Discover the most anticipated beers 2026! Complete guide to upcoming beer releases, limited edition craft beer, rare releases & barrel-aged favorites.
date published: 2025-12-28
date modified: 2025-12-28
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citation: https://academy.getbackbar.com/2026-beer-trends
citation: https://ourtastytravels.com/beer-and-liquor/cantillon-zwanze-day/
citation: https://thecmf.com/events/dark-lord-day-2025/
citation: https://www.firestonewalker.com/love-beer-prove-it-2026-brewmasters-collective-now-open/
citation: https://beercpa.com/focus-over-flash-why-2025s-surviving-breweries-are-simplifying/
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author: Midwest Microbrew

Everything you need to know about the 14th Annual Dubuque on Ice Brewfest on January 10, 2026, featuring 60+ Midwest craft breweries at the historic Five Flags Center.
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name: Dubuque On Ice Brewfest 2026: Your Essential Guide
is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: Dubuque on Ice Brewfest Jan 10, 2026: Complete guide to Iowa’s winter craft beer festival. 60+ breweries, ticket info, hotels, planning tips & more.
abstract: Dubuque on Ice Brewfest Jan 10, 2026: Complete guide to Iowa’s winter craft beer festival. 60+ breweries, ticket info, hotels, planning tips & more.
date published: 2026-01-02
date modified: 2026-01-02
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author: Midwest Microbrew
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Fireside Winery Iowa: Dandelion Wine & Local Grapes
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is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: Discover how Fireside Winery grew from an Iowa row-crop farm into a destination for dandelion wine, rhubarb vintages & lavender mead in Marengo, IA.
abstract: Discover how Fireside Winery grew from an Iowa row-crop farm into a destination for dandelion wine, rhubarb vintages & lavender mead in Marengo, IA.
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date modified: 2026-07-23
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Don’t Miss These 7 Midwest Beer Festivals This Summer
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description: Find the best Midwest beer festivals for July & August 2026 — craft beer festival dates, tickets, and prices for Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota & more.
abstract: Find the best Midwest beer festivals for July & August 2026 — craft beer festival dates, tickets, and prices for Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota & more.
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date modified: 2026-07-10
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keywords: August beer festivals Midwest, best beer festivals summer 2026, craft beer festival map, craft beer festival tickets, July beer festivals Midwest, Midwest beer festivals 2026, Midwest brewery events, Midwest craft beer guide, summer beer fest lineup, summer craft beer events

Small Brewery, Smart Marketing: The BIT Brewery Story
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is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: How BIT Brewery in Central City, Iowa built a loyal following with a low ad budget—smart social media, local SEO, and one unforgettable brewing experience.
abstract: How BIT Brewery in Central City, Iowa built a loyal following with a low ad budget—smart social media, local SEO, and one unforgettable brewing experience.
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date modified: 2026-07-08
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Goerdt’s Brewhaus: Galena’s Best Craft Brewery
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is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: Goerdt’s Brewhaus is Galena IL’s newest craft brewery. European lagers, hickory-smoked brisket, live music, and a brewmaster story worth telling.
abstract: Goerdt’s Brewhaus is Galena IL’s newest craft brewery. European lagers, hickory-smoked brisket, live music, and a brewmaster story worth telling.
date published: 2026-06-28
date modified: 2026-06-28
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Best 4th of July Craft Beers from Midwest Breweries
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is part of: Midwest Microbrew
description: Best craft beers for 4th of July 2026 from Midwest microbreweries — patriotic picks, sessionable lagers, red ales, BBQ pairings, and where to buy near you.
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Bent River Brewing Co
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Crawford Brew Works
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Great River Brewery
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Front Street Brewery & Taproom
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Stompbox Brewing
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Jubeck New World Brewing
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Dubuque Star Brewing Company
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7 Hills Brewing Company
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Dimensional Brewing Company
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