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Milwaukee Craft Beer Tour

1. Downer Avenue Wine & Spirits

7.7
2638 N Downer Ave (E Park Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Liquor Store · 12 tips and reviews

Reggie W.Reggie Wegner: Mike's business card says "Beer Specialist." It's no joke. He knows his beer. He'll be happy to do what he can to help you track down a rarity.

2. Burnhearts

8.8
2599 S Logan Ave (at Potter), Milwaukee, WI
Beer Garden · Bay View · 36 tips and reviews

Reggie W.Reggie Wegner: There is always something (or a few somethings) interesting on draught and there is typically something available on the beer engine. Monthly firkin tappings. Ask the bartender for a recommendation.

3. Romans' Pub

3475 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Pub · Fernwood · 15 tips and reviews

Reggie W.Reggie Wegner: Mike Romans can be cantankerous at times, but it's unlikely that another bar in the city can beat the quality selection of craft beer that is typically on draught here.

4. The Bomb Shelter

1517 S 2nd St (at W Orchard St), Milwaukee, WI
Bar · Clock Tower Acres · 20 tips and reviews

Reggie W.Reggie Wegner: Order the smoky salty deliciousness that is the Wild Robin to go with that Lone Star Beer. If you want a more refined beer, they have a great selection of that stuff too.

Three Cellars - Oak Creek is one of Milwaukee Craft Beer Tour.

5. Three Cellars - Oak Creek

7228 S 27th St (W Rawson Ave), Oak Creek, WI
Wine Store · 16 tips and reviews

Tim C.Tim Cigelske: Make your own six pack and try their on tap beers while soaking up beer knowledge from their super friendly employees.

6. Sugar Maple

8.6
441 E Lincoln Ave (S Kinnickinnic Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Bar · Bay View · 64 tips and reviews

Reggie W.Reggie Wegner: The environment is a bit on the sterile side at times, but this place offers the city's most extensive selection of American craft beers on draught.

7. Comet Cafe

8.7
1947 N Farwell Ave (at E Irving Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Café · Lower East Side · 221 tips and reviews

Reggie W.Reggie Wegner: There is almost always something interesting on tap. Attend beer school on the first Tuesday of every month. Also, don't miss the Craptacular held during the holiday season.

8. Stubby's Gastrogrub & Beer Bar

2060 N Humboldt Blvd (N Riverboat Rd), Milwaukee, WI
Gastropub · Riverwest · 73 tips and reviews

Reggie W.Reggie Wegner: If you live on or near the East Side and aren't up for a trek to Bay View for a beer bar, this is without a doubt your best option. Deals abound during happy hour (runs until 7:00 P.M.).

9. Woodman's Food Market

8.4
W124 N18145 Hwy 145, Menomonee Falls, WI
Supermarket · 67 tips and reviews

Reggie W.Reggie Wegner: The liquor store easily has the best craft beer selection I've ever seen at a grocery store liquor store.