In Praise of Liquid Bread

childhood memories from a family brewery in Germany

I joined the proletariat class at the ripe age of 12. For a few hours a day, I would surrender my physical and mental self to a higher authority. My employer and master, who ruled over my every fiber and nerve, was relentless – from controlling the angle of my ...

Creativity Inside – and Outside – the Can

artist’s colorful designs help Brewing Projekt’s beers stand out

If there’s anything more bold, creative, and attention-grabbing than the beers created by Eau Claire’s Brewing Projekt, it’s the labels on the outside of the brewery’s 16-ounce cans. In recent years, those labels have been created by Twin Cities-based graphic artist ...

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: 3rd and Vine’s Beer and Cheese Flights

try a delicious pairing of beer and cheese at this Eau Claire establishment

Beer flights have been a popular way to try different brews for a long time, but now you can also try some delicious beer with an accompanying slice of fresh cheese. 3rd & Vine on Eau Claire’s ...

Lazy Monk’s Oktoberfest Events Aim to Bring Community Together

creating a genuine Oktoberfest experience right here in the Valley

Near the Chippewa River sits not just a brewery, but a place where – at least according to its website – “you walk in as strangers, but leave as friends.” Eau Claire’s Lazy Monk is a brewery that encourages you to speak with strangers by eliminating music and ...

5 Must-Haves at EC Cheese & Deli

though taken over by new ownership a few years ago, this shop has been a longtime destination in the Valley for all things dairy

Voted by locals as the #1 best place to buy cheese in the “Best of the Chippewa Valley 2022” poll...

Cheesy Eats: 5 Of the Best Local Grilled Cheeses

you better brie-lieve these grilled cheese sandwiches reign supreme ...

Every day is a Grate Day for grilled cheese. Wondering where to nab the Chippewa Valley’s best grilled cheese sandwiches, though? Look no further: according to the “Eau Claire Foodies” Facebook group, these grilled cheeses are as 'Gouda' as it gets ...

Basics Of Beer: A Quick Crash Course On Lagers and Ales

Nothing says Wisconsin quite like beer. Here's the difference between two of the most popular types.

Wisconsin is a beer-loving state, for better or for worse, and with history older than Leinenkugel’s and new breweries coming up every year, the Chippewa Valley is definitely a hub within a hub. With a culture a sudsy as ours, it’s not uncommon to find oneself chatting among a group of beer aficionados ...

Paws and Pints: Check Out This Paw-some Event at the Leinie Lodge

the annual event celebrating bountiful brews and doggone-adorable dogs is slated for Sept. 30

Is there anything better in life than enjoying a refreshing beer on a scenic patio? Of course there is – doing the exact same thing, but with lots of dogs. From 5-7pm on Thursday, Sept. 30, the Leinie Lodge in Chippewa Falls is hosting their Paws and Pints event ...

5 Tips on Creating the Coolest Charcuterie Boards

local charcuterie experts offer tips on pairing meat and cheese

Charcuterie boards have grown in popularity, bringing two new cheesy businesses to the Chippewa Valley. Clearwater Charcuterie and Northwoods Grazing have been steadily gaining traction on social media ...