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Prohibition Era Cave on Display at Old Bloomer Brewhouse

new owners have made many renovations, including space for patrons to view decades-old cavern

The Old Bloomer Brewhouse and The Buckingham is aptly named considering its century-long, extensive history at 1526 Martin Road, Bloomer. Though the buildings that have stood at the address have had many owners and have been rebuilt numerous times, the current building has been standing since the early 1900s, and even feature an underground cavern that was apparently used during ...

Local Cheesy Eats That AREN’T Cheese Curds

You can find just about every kind of cheese curd-topped dish in the Valley, but about the other cheesy delights?

Wisconsin is called the Dairy State for a reason, and in the Chippewa Valley, eateries have taken advantage of all things cheesy and cheese curd-loaded. Extra-large fried cheese curds, cheese curds of all flavors, cheese curds on burgers and pizza, cheese curds in burgers ...

FOR THE BREW CREW: Eau Claire Brew Pass Awards Prizes to Brewery Visitors

win prizes by checking in at local breweries

You can enjoy the sights, sounds, and delicious beers from local breweries, all while getting rewarded for it! Visit Eau Claire created a mobile passport called the Eau Claire Brew Pass, which awards prizes to individuals who check in at the 14 participating breweries in the area...

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 ...