2015 Milwaukee Beer Summit Coming 4/23

MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, April 23rd, leading craft brewers from across the United

States will convene at Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery to discuss industry trends, product plans, and

other issues with regional retailers. Over 20 craft breweries, represented by local distributor Beer

Capitol Distributing Co., are participating in the annual Milwaukee Beer Summit event which will also

feature a panel discussion moderated by DRAFT Magazine Publisher Evan Hughes. The panel will consist

of prominent members of the craft beer industry, including Russ Klisch of Lakefront Brewery and Scott

Whitley of 10th and Blake, discussing various topics.

Craft breweries from all over the country will take part in the Summit. The list of participants is

highlighted by some of the biggest craft brewing names in the nation, including Boston Beer Co. (Sam

Adams), Leinenkugel’s, Ballast Point, Great Lakes Brewing, Blue Moon Brewing Co. and Steven’s Point 

Brewery.  Other participating breweries include Small Town Brewing, Titletown, Bell’s Brewery, Alaskan

Brewing, Ballantine, Finch’s Brewing Co., Tommyknocker Brewery, Hopothesis, Horny Goat, Lake Louie,

Lakefront, Three Floyds, Tyranena, Wisconsin Brewing Co. and Island Orchard.

“This is a unique gathering of professionals from various sectors of the industry”, said Aldo Madrigrano,

Chairman and CEO of Beer Capitol. “The event provides a platform for these breweries, retailers, and

distributor to share insights on products and trends.”  

The Beer Summit is an invitation-only event and will take place from 4-7 p.m.. Preceding the Beer

Summit, there will be a beer dinner on April 22nd, at Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum that will be

open to the public. The dinner courses will be paired with various beers from the participating breweries

of the Summit. There is limited seating for the dinner. For more information on the dinner and how to

purchase tickets, go to www.milwaukeebeersummit.com.  

The event will be open to journalists, but registration is required. Credentials can be obtained – and

panel questions submitted – by contacting Alison Hanrahan at [email protected]  or

262.225.9567