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Midwinter Brew Fest 2012

It’s here! Our 15th annual brew fest is on February 19th. Taste beer from over 30 breweries from around the midwest from 1-5pm. Palermo’s Pizza and Usinger’s sausage will be there with us. Music will be provided by the UW Badger alumni marching band and The Form. Tickets are $40 and all proceeds go to benefit the MACC Fund.

Posted by alehouse on Jan 4th, 2012 in Homepage Boxes |

Midwinter Homebrew Competition

Our 3rd annual homebrew competition is coming up in February! Last year we had over 400 entries and this year we’re shooting for even more. The winner of the competition will be brewing a batch of beer at our downtown location and you beer will be served at the pub! If you’re a homebrewer this is where you need to be! More information can be found at http://midwinterhbc.beerbarons.org/

Posted by alehouse on Jan 4th, 2012 in Homepage Boxes |

Holidays at the Ale House! Book with us!

We’ll do all the work, you take all the glory!

Posted by alehouse on Nov 3rd, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Packer Sunday Drink Specials

Sunday during Packer games join us for awesome drink specials! We’ll be serving up $2 craft beers, $2 house wines and $2 rail drinks starting at half time. If you check in on facebook, yelp or foursquare, get that drink special during the whole game. You can find this special on the 2nd floor in Grafton and in the bar downtown.

Posted by alehouse on Oct 26th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Get Happy an Hour Earlier!

Join us an hour earlier for happy hour. Monday – Thursday from 3 – 6pm for $3 Milwaukee Brewing Co. pints and $2 off rail drinks. We’ll keep you happy on Thursday when happy hour comes back from 10pm to close!

Posted by alehouse on Sep 6th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Louie’s 13th Last Regatta

The annual Louie’s Last Regatta is coming up Saturday, September 24th. The event’s title may be inspired by our flagship ale, but it’s about so much more than sail boats and beer.

Louie’s Last Regatta was started in 1999 by a group of Milwaukee sailors who basically wanted one more sailing regatta before they had to pull their boats from the water. To make their effort more attractive to sailors thinking about snow shovels and ski trips this devoted group decided to make Louie’s into a charity event. The first Louie’ Last Regatta brought in $900 and twelve boats participated.

The event grew steadily in popularity and money raised. Major sponsors came forward, boat crews donated and the post race party grew. Louie’s Challenge otherwise known as “sanctioned bribery” was a unique and surprisingly popular fund raising feature of the Regatta. Started in 2001 boat crews could bribe the race committee for… read more »

Posted by alehouse on Aug 24th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

7 Things You Never Knew About Hops

1) Hops don’t grow on vines, they grow on bines.
2) Hops’ closest relative is cannabis.
3) Only the female cones are used for brewing beer.
4) In the northern hemisphere bines grow clockwise, in the southern hemisphere, counter clockwise.
5) Hops contain acids that when boiled, act as a natural preservative. Because of that preservative, extra hops were put in beers for long voyages to India, creating the popular style India Pale Ale.
6) Hops have been used as a digestive aid and as an antibiotic.
7) Pillows used to be filled with hops to help people fall asleep, but since the chemical composition changes, the hops need to be changed every few months.

Posted by alehouse on Jul 11th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Warm Beer?

As summer slowly approaches, the desire for an ice cold beer out on the deck becomes greater. But why the ice cold? Sometimes when your beer is that cold, it numbs your taste buds and all you’re tasting is the cold. True, some styles are served best a little on the chilly side. But, allowing a beer to warm up just a little can bring out several complexities that can go unnoticed when they’re as cold as you can get them. The next time you try a craft beer, taste it when you first get it, let it warm up and see what new flavors you get.

Posted by alehouse on May 16th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

What Does the Grafton Ownership Change Mean for You?

As many of you know, the Milwaukee Ale House in Grafton has new owners, the same as operate the North Star Bistro. We’re hoping that all of you are as excited as we are! The Ale House is well-known for serving a delicious variety of craft beers, and the expertise North Star Bistro brings to the table will bring a whole new level of freshness, quality, and local pride to its food offerings. read more »

Posted by alehouse on May 2nd, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Milwaukee Ale House Joins Forces with North Star American Bistro

The owners of the Milwaukee Ale House and North Star American Bistro announced a joint venture intended to improve upon the established success of the Milwaukee Ale House by providing a higher quality experience for diners and drinkers in both locations. Starting May 2, the North Star team will take ownership of the Milwaukee Ale House in Grafton and will run the kitchen operations of the flagship Ale House in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. read more »

Posted by alehouse on Apr 25th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

How to Survive Snow in April

It doesn’t feel like spring today. Waking up to to a view blanketed in snow is only magical in November, when you’re ready for the hot chocolate, warm apple cider and winter beers.

Now that we’re all ready for sweater weather to be over, there are many ways to get over the depression of snow crunching under your feet.
Denial is a great way to get over it. I will be wearing my short shorts… read more »

Posted by alehouse on Apr 18th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Easter Sunday

We’re expecting something very important from the Easter Bunny, so we will be closed this Sunday.  We will resume regular business hours Monday the 25th. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Posted by alehouse on Apr 18th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Digital Dining

This past week at the Milwaukee Ale Houses we participated in Groupon, diners can get a coupon of great value through the web for a discounted price. Being the self-professed geek that I am I embrace this new frontier of digital savings in all sorts of ways; laptops, tablets and most popular, smart phones. It can also let friends and foodies know what your into eating & drinking. Also popular at the moment is four… read more »

Posted by alehouse on Mar 29th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Downtown Parking

We know it’s a pain to park down here, so, we tried to make it a little easier. When you park at the lot on the corner of St. Paul and Water, we’ll give you a coupon for a free beer or $3 off your meal.

Until you get here, you can practice your parking skills here!

Posted by alehouse on Mar 18th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

A Good Month for Beer

Notes from Brewer Bert

It’s a good month for beer!

If you’re in the mug club there will be a SPEW on Wednesday at 6:00 for the Bock. If you’re not in the mug club, get on the list to be a part of these beer release parties.

Next week we’ll be celebrating St. Patricks day. Come for the music and Irish food specials, but stay for the beer.

March 20th – 27th we have…. read more »

Posted by alehouse on Mar 7th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Do You Have 5 Minutes?

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Posted by alehouse on Mar 7th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Spring is Around the Corner

This weekend was perfect! The weather was so great that it caused a domino effect of happy customers and staff for the pre valentine’s day weekend. The crowds were out @alehouse to enjoy it. This warm weather also reminds me of all the great food coming down the pike, and working with fresh seasonal vegetables. All of us have  been so cooped up in this weird winter wonderland the last month that I believe the minute that  sun thaws all that snow, we will all… read more »

Posted by alehouse on Feb 14th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Bert’s Blow Outs

Check in Every Monday on Facebook or Twitter for Bert’s Bottle Blowout. Every monday we’ll be featuring a different bottled brew for your tasting pleasure for only $2. Get crazy, try something you new. If you love it, you can buy a 6 pack from the bar or local liquor stores.
What’s coming up… read more »

Posted by alehouse on Jan 26th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Texas Bound

It’s about time the Green Bay Packers are going to the super bowl and the fans can’t be more proud of our team. It’s been fourteen years since the last bowl and an upcoming game like this is just what our economy & hospitality industry needs. Bring on the cold brews and… read more »

Posted by alehouse on Jan 26th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

Packers vs. Da Bears

Notes from Chef Tyler

The NFC Championship game to be played next Sunday was set up with the Packers 48-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons Saturday night at the Georgia Dome and the Bears 35-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks Sunday at Soldier Field. Sundays event will be history in the making at the Milwaukee Ale House with the big screens all lined up , the kitchen on high appetizer alert , and…  read more »

Posted by alehouse on Jan 17th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

A Different Way to Get Your Vitamins

Notes from Chef Tyler

Carrot Soup
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
½ cup chopped onions
2 cups carrots, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
2 bay leafs
Salt & pepper to taste
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 cups heavy cream or whole milk

Sauté onions in butter in a medium size sauce pan, add chopped carrots. Cook with a lid on for 10 minutes , add flour stir until it’s a nutty brown color. Add broth , cook on low heat, covered for 30 minutes; cool; blend in blender until smooth , return to sauce pan, add bay leafs… read more »

Posted by alehouse on Jan 13th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |

New Years

We’re going to be having some great parties this New Years Eve!

Shag will be playing downtown, there will be a beer toast at midnight and party favors!
Old Mil will be playing in Grafton! They’re running they’re 13 on 13 drink specials starting at 10!

We’re going to need some hair of the dog so both locations will be open on New Years Day. Downtown will open at 11 and Grafton at 3. Join us in cheering on the Badgers in this years Rose Bowl!!

Posted by alehouse on Dec 27th, 2010 in Homepage Boxes |

New Beers Resolutions

New Years Resolutions always seem to make life more boring. But my New Year resolutions might make your life more fun.
My first resolution is to take a cooking class. It’s a good way to learn some new tricks, get out of a rut, and start the new year fresh. It might even help with my next resolution.
Learn to pair food with beer. If you’re going to eat and drink, make it count. Don’t use those calories up with a porter and fish… read more »

Posted by alehouse on Dec 27th, 2010 in Homepage Boxes |

Downtown Open Christmas Eve

The Milwaukee Ale House in the Historic Third is here for you this holiday season. We’ll be open for on Christmas Eve from 11-4, serving up some hot lunch and some cold brews. While you’re there be sure to grab some last minute gifts for the beer lover in your family. 6 packs and growlers will be available to go. Get some awesome stocking stuffers with our gift card special, when you buy $100 in gift cards, get a $20 gift card on us. Cheers and Happy Holidays!

Posted by alehouse on Dec 21st, 2010 in Homepage Boxes |

Gifts for the Chef in Your Life

Notes From Chef Tyler

Truffle Slicer

I’m not sure how it happened, but somewhere along the way I became the guy shopping for gifts the week before Christmas. So it stands to reason, I’m also the guy who gets his wish list to Santa late.

So, with just under a week left to get your shopping done, here’s a some gift ideas for the Chef in your life. I have these items and highly recommend them for any kitchen .

One of my favorites is this little gem it’s called a truffle slicer, but it is so much more… read more »

Posted by alehouse on Dec 21st, 2010 in Homepage Boxes |

Christmas Countdown

Notes from Chef Tyler
It’s that time again, when everybody starts thinking about Christmas. It seems like so many decisions to make as the countdown begins. In case you hadn’t realized, Christmas is just weeks away. I still have all my shopping to do, and of course the food and drink decisions have to be made. The first thing I need to do is decide if I will go more traditional or come up with something completely different, make certain recipes I might be dying to try. Anything can come to this mix…. read more »

Posted by tyler on Dec 6th, 2010 in Homepage Boxes |