BREWERIES + WINERIES + DISTILLERIES

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Ahead lay libations for all tastes. Sample bubbling brews. Sip fine wines. Check out this list to find out where you can purchase locally crafted adult beverages, and maybe even tour the operation they’re produced in.

BEMIS BLUFF CUSTOM FRUIT WINES

E2960 Hageness Rd, Eleva • (715) 8282344 • facebook.com/BemisBluff Winery,

vineyard, and wine bar. Enjoy up to 3 samples of their custom fruit wines. Purchase a glass and enjoy all of their wines.

BLOOMER BREWING COMPANY 1103

9th Avenue, Bloomer • 7159334995 •

bloomerbrewingco.com A fun, casual, family friendly taproom and destination brewery. Their staple brews are lagers, with fresh new varieties of IPA and sours. Flights are a great way to sample what’s currently on tap. The taproom offers food, and can be rented for events.

BREWERY NONIC 621 4th St. W, Menomonie • facebook.com/

brewerynonic A small, taproom only, truly handcrafted brewery specializing in super fresh beers from a wide variety of influences in a historic building. Built within the old train depot building in historic downtown Menomonie. The brewery features 8 taps, 4 of which are year-round favorites. The remaining are filled with seasonal and experimental concoctions. THE BREWING PROJEKT 1807 N Oxford

Ave, Eau Claire • thebrewingprojekt.

com The Brewing Projekt’s mission is to craft awesome, unique, or hard-to-find ales and lagers. The taproom at the Projekt is right inside of the brewery complete with all the sights, sounds, and smells of the craft. CHIPPEWA RIVER DISTILLERY & BREWSTER BROS. BREWING CO. 402 W

River St, Chippewa Falls • (715) 8615100 • chippewariverdistillery.com A

brewery and distillery in Chippewa Falls with a gorgeous taproom/bar and regular visits from area food trucks. Customers are also able to bring food in or order food there. Check out their rotating selection of award-winning delicious beers and high-quality spirits. DANZINGER VINEYARDS & WINERY

S2015 Grapeview Lane, Alma • (608) 685-6000 • danzingervineyard.

com Fifteen acres perched atop the Alma Bluffs in Buffalo County overlooking the Mighty Mississippi River. They use Frontenac, Prairie Star, St Pepin, La Crescent, La Crosse, Frontenac Gris, St Croix and Marquette for their wines, and also have fruit wines available.

DIXON’S AUTUMN HARVEST WINERY

& ORCHARD 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-1663 • autumnharvestwinery.com Produces 13

varieties of wine including many wines using fruit from their orchard, and a hard cider. Relax on the outdoor patio seating, or peruse the gift shop. Enjoy the beautiful sights of blooming apple trees, flowers and an abundance of wildlife.

DURAND BREWING COMPANY N6649

State Highway 25, Durand • facebook. com/durandbrewingco/ Durand Brewing

Company is a new brewery that is just starting operations. It is locally owned by two veterans who love the art of brewing. INFINITY BEVERAGES WINERY

& DISTILLERY 3460 Mall Drive, Eau Claire • (715) 895-8020 • infi nitybeverages.com A winery and

distillery producing a wide range of innovative and unique wines and spirits. Tasting room offers wine flights, spirit tastings, wine by the glass, and specialty cocktails including the two time “Best of the Chippewa Valley” winning cocktail the Summer Heat. Live music, all day happy hour on Thursday, and sangria Sundays. K-POINT BREWING AT THE COFFEE

GROUNDS 4212 Southtowne Drive, Eau Claire • (715) 834-1733 • thecoffeegrounds.com/k-point-

brewing Taking its name from a ski jumping term, this nanobrewery adjacent to the Coffee Grounds focuses on brewing small batches of beers “that are never out of style.” Enjoy one of their unique stouts, ales, or lagers paired with food from the café at the Coffee Grounds. Also hosts beer dinners, fish frys, and more. LAZY MONK BREWING, LLC 97 West

Madison Street, Eau Claire • lazymonkbrewing.com Step into the old

world, German-style Bier Hall to try over 14 taps, a root beer, and a great atmosphere. They specialize in brewing Bohemian Beers, and also

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have British and American seasonal beers, plus special limited edition holiday beers. Take home growlers and 4 packs. LEINENKUGEL’S 124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls • 888-534-6437 • leinie.com Brewing

since 1867, Leinenkugel’s is one of America’s oldest craft breweries, boasting a portfolio of several distinctive, flavorful beers inspired by its natural Northwoods surroundings. The brand has put Chippewa Falls on the map for their adventurous array of full-flavored brews in small, high-quality batches.

LUCETTE BREWING COMPANY 910 Hudson

Rd., Menomonie • (715) 233-2055 •

lucettebrewing.com Lucette takes its name from Paul Bunyan’s girlfriend. Their brews include theFarmer’s Daughter (a blonde ale with coriander) or a highly rated pale ale Ride Again (a drinkable ale with notes of floral and citrus), plus one-of-a-kind small-batch creation. Try their four-beer sampler flights or “guest beers” from other Wisconsin breweries. The Woodfired Eatery serves classic house pizzas, seasonal creations, calzones, and salads. MODICUM BREWING 3732 Spooner

Ave. Suite A, Altoona • 715-895-8585 •

modicumbrewing.com Local craft brewery Modicum Brewing offers a stylish taproom resting in full view of its brew tanks. They pour from a select batch of recipes developed by brewmaster Eric Rykal. Plenty of seating, room for large groups, and tasty snacks from local producers. MUNSON BRIDGE WINERY & VINEYARD

W6462 Bridge Rd., Withee • (715) 2294501 • munsonbridgewinery.com Located

in Wisconsin’s heartland, MBW offers a large variety of fruit wines including raspberry, elderberry, boysenberry, plum, blackberry, crabapple, and cranberry wines, plus maple syrup wine and many other seasonal favorites.

NORTHWOODS BREW PUB 50819

West St., Osseo • (715) 552-0510 •

northwoodsbrewpub.com In a new, industrialstyle setting, patrons at Northwoods Brewpub can enjoy changing seasonal menus and 29 handcrafted beers as well as six sodas, all brewed on site. Covered outdoor seating will be on a massive new patio. O’NEIL CREEK WINERY 15369 82nd

St., Bloomer • (715) 568-2341 •

oneilcreekwinery.com O’Neil Creek Winery was built in the heart of the Chippewa Valley by Joe and Dorinda Wynimko featuring an assortment of fruit wines that are crisp and refreshing. Come and enjoy the scenery along with the relaxing atmosphere on our patio while you have a glass of wine. OMBIBULOUS BREWING 1419 Winchester

Way, Altoona • Find it on Facebook The

new kid on the scene, Ombibulous Brewing has a handful of classic taps; two east coast IPAs, a stout, a black lager, a honey red lager, and soon a lemon wheat. The taproom is full of prohibition-era aesthetic with dark wood and leather seating. RIVER BEND WINERY & DISTILLERY 10439

33rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls • (715) 7209463 • riverbendvineyard.com Visitors to the

Tasting Room enjoy complimentary samples and may purchase wine by the glass or by the bottle. Gourmet foods, gifts and accessories for the wine enthusiast are also available. Attendees enjoy the view from a comfortable patio overlooking the vines. RUSH RIVER BREWING COMPANY 990

Antler Ct., River Falls • rushriverbeer.

com Providing locally brewed ales throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota since 2004.

SAND CREEK BREWING CO. 320 Pierce

St., Black River Falls • (715) 284-7553 • sandcreekbrewing.com Wisconsin’s third

largest microbrewery, brewing fine craft-brewed ales and lagers. VALKYRIE BREWING CO. 234 Dallas St,

Dallas • (715) 837-1824 • valkyriebrewery.

com Valkyrie Brewing Company is a small, familyowned and operated microbrewery (Est. 1994) in the Village of Dallas in Northwest Wisconsin. WISCONSIN VETERAN FARM LLC &

WINERY 921 South 8th Street, Cornell • (715) 705-6212 • facebook.com/ wisconsinveteranfarm Featuring a large

selection of small batch handcrafted, homemade fruit wines. 10% of proceeds benefit the American Legion, VFW, and other charities. Wine selection is always changing and has featured fruit flavors like apple, pear, plum, chockcherry, elderberry, rhubarb, blackberry, strawberry/banana, raspberry, cranberry, spiced banana. ZYMURGY BREWING 624 Main Street East, Menomonie • facebook.com/

zymurgybrewing Zymurgy takes its name from the Greek word for the study and practice of fermentation. Brewmaster Jonathan Christenson serves 15 taps from a raw-edge bartop. Zymurgy is modeled to be sustainable, earth-conscious, and minimize waste creation. Many brews are made with local ingredients. 12 taps of unique creations, and non-beer options like house ginger ale.

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BAR GUIDE

HOBBSY’S 3620 Locust Lane, Eau Claire • (715) 832-2219 • Find it on Facebook • Hobbsy’s is a neighborhood tavern known for burgers (served late!) and for always having at least six specialty beers on tap. Hobbsy’s offers pool, darts, and touchscreen games to keep bar-goers occupied. For die-hard pool players, there are leagues available. H O

EAU CLAIRE OUTSKIRTS

4 MILE RESTAURANT & BAR S5786 Hwy. 37,

Eau Claire • (715) 836-9003 • facebook.com •

PRINCETON VALLEY PUB &

GRILL 2300 W. Princeton Ave., Eau Claire • 715-834-4050 • princetonvalleygolf.com • The full bar service at the Princeton Valley Pub & Grill includes 4 tap options including Spotted Cow and 3 rotating taps, full liquor and wine selections, and a MondayThursday, 3-6pm. H O Formerly the Smith’s Country Inn, this relaxed bar that boasts two dining rooms, and is a popular gathering spot for eaters and drinkers young and old. Come lounge on the deck or play some pool. “Down home” food is served and happy LISTINGS, REVIEWS hour runs from 3-6pm Monday through

AND MORE AT Thursday. Several tap beers, specialty drinks, wines, and dessert drinks. Happy VOLUMEONE.ORG/FOOD hour also offered during sports games. H O

VFW POST 305 1300 Starr Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 552-8438 • vfwclub305.com • With an amazing view overlooking Dells Pond, boat landings, and three outdoor volleyball courts with a full-service bar, this place is a popular summertime spot. They have gameday specials for NASCAR and Packers, plus happy hours weekdays 8-10am and 3-6pm. There’s live music most Saturdays, and karaoke every Thursday and Friday. They have 12 taps, about 14 specialty beers, and free popcorn. Their rentable dance hall (with stage) can hold 150 people. They now offer Friday Fish frys and breakfast on weekends from 7-11am. H S BRACKETT BAR 9150 Beaver Creek

Rd., Brackett • (715) 878-4142 • brackettbar.com • This classic Wisconsin tavern serves up delicious burgers, wings, and other staples. There are happy hour specials 3-6 pm weekdays, plus five tap beers, free popcorn, late-night grub menu, and a Friday night fish fry. A pavilion in the back is popular during the summer. Pizza and apps are served after 10 pm. H O S EAU CLAIRE ROD AND GUN CLUB 801

Schoettl Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 832-4391 • ecrodandgun.com • Open to the public only on Tuesday and Wednesday nights (while the club is trapshooting), this bar has a simple setup of three taps, some cans, and frozen pizzas. There’s also a party room that can hold 120 people. O S FOX RUN TAVERN 1515 S. 65th Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 835-6489 • facebook.com/ FoxruntavernEC • Starting as a small country bar, Fox Run has ramped up its outdoor sporting options, and now it’s ‘re a perfect blend of the two. They have a ginormous deck and leagues for kickball, softball, volleyball, horseshoes, kubb, and bean bags. Indoors, they have pool, darts, and arcade games. Happy hour is 11am-6:30pm weekdays, and features a tiki bar. 11 taps, 10 specialty beers. Serves food (wraps, pizzas, burgers, grinders, appetizers) until 10pm. H O THE LODGE AT 29 PINES 5872 33rd Ave., Eau

Claire • (715)-874-2900 • sleepinneauclaire. com/29-pines-restaurant • With an open, casual bar area, 29 Pines & The Lodge are a prime place to meet, sit, and talk. Though Bloody Marys are everpopular, the Lodge also offers weekly cocktail specials, 12 beers on tap, and buckets of bottled beer every day. Enjoy their happy hour (daily 4-6pm), occasional live music, pool, darts, food to order, and fantastic bartending squad. Party room available. $. H S THE WELCOME MATT W3530 State Road 37, Eau Claire • (715) 832-9400 • This highway-side Packer bar (look for the wood siding and dark green roof) is equipped with the basics: pool (with leagues available), a happy hour from 4pm to 6pm every day, three beers on tap, and horseshoe pits for free summertime fun. H

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APPLEBEE’S - OAKWOOD MALL AREA 4745

Golf Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 831-1255 • applebees.com • When the clock strikes 10 at Applebee’s, the lights go way down and the music intensifies, making for an upbeat atmosphere. Take advantage of their late night drink prices between 10pm and 2am. The manager recommends their Long Island Iced Teas. Six tap beers, 14 specialty beers, food after 10pm. S AZUL TEQUILA 2503 London Road, Eau Claire • (715) 833-0200 • facebook.com/ AzulTequilaEC/ • With a warm-colored glow, this Mexican-themed bar is your destination for import beers (roughly 25 of them) and traditional margaritas, all served with crisp, delicate chips and zingy salsa – for free. Azul Tequila has margarita specials Sunday-Thursday,, serves large portions of food, and offers beer on tap. S BUFFALO WILD WINGS 4612 Keystone

Crossing, Eau Claire • (715) 858-9453 • buffalowildwings.com • Known for its mammoth TV screens and sports paraphernalia, BWW also has a pretty extensive tap line, offering 24 beers, of which 18 are microbrews or imports. Touch-screen games and trivia are popular, along with the wings, which are served past 10pm. Outdoor patio. H O DOUBLE DAY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 3020

London Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 833-2255 • facebook.com/DoubleDaysEC/ • This spacious bar on London Road is a great place to kick back and watch the game, with plenty of TVs stationed at every angle. With 10 beers on tap and over 10 specialty beers on rotation to boot, plus happy hour on weekdays,

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