Look No Further Than Right Next Door

In a never-ending search for great beer, people often feel that they need to look to imports to please their palette, but this just is not true!

Though there are many fantastic imports, you really need to look no further than our neighbors to the east to find some great beers. A recent wave of Wisconsin beers entering the market has brought many fantastic beers to Minnesota and to the Cellars stores.

In Glendale Wisconsin, we find the Sprecher Brewing Company, which has a great line of beers highlighted by its Bavarian Black which is characterized by its extreme maltyness and bitter chocolate undertones.

Tyranena’s Bitter Woman IPA is very good, and their seasonal beers, dubbed The Brewers Gone Wild series: ‘Hop Whore’ stands out as a tremendous beer for the true hophead that enjoys something bitter and flavorful. The next seasonal to come along, aged in Rye Whiskey barrels is an Imperial Rye Porter called ‘Dirty Old Man.” We are looking forward to the NEXT seasonal release from these folks in Lake Mills, Wisconsin!

Rush River Brewing Company of River Falls, Wisconsin offers up their Unforgiven Amber and Bubblejack IPA.

These breweries are all producing some high quality beers, but the one Wisconsin brewery that really has me excited is Furthermore.

One of my top five current beers is from a brewery called Furthermore in Spring Green, Wisconsin. I happened upon this beer at the Acadia in Minneapolis and was so impressed I insisted that we carry it. The beer is called Knot Stock and is a traditional IPA with the added bonus of Crushed Black Pepper. The balance of this beer is incredible and it has a little something for everybody. For you hopheads, your hoppy bitterness is there, but it is more subtle than in most IPA’s. The hint of cracked pepper and the Plato malt work to soften the bitterness but also to add intricate yet important flavors to this wonderful brew. This is a must try for anyone who is a hop’s fan or really anyone else for that matter

Stop into your local Cellars Wines and Spirits store and try one of these great selections