The origins of my beer geekery trace back prior to this, but the geek in me was certainly reinforced when I had the honor of attending the very first tour at Sprecher Brewing Company late in 1985. Sprecher was the first microbrewery in Milwaukee, and is now one of the biggest craft breweries in the State. Sprecher Brewing now makes about 15 different beers, not including their limited release beers, and also produce seven different soda flavors. Almost 20 years after their opening, Sprecher Brewing won several individual medals for their beers, and was named small brewery of the year at the 2004 Great American Beer Festival. We’re fortunate to have such a highly recognized craft brewery here in the City that means beer.

Local doesn’t get much closer than a popping a cold one from Sprecher!
--Jim Surwillo, Outpost’s beer & wine buyer