Drink
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How Wisconsin alcohol producers are transitioning to state’s new liquor laws
New regulations of alcohol in Wisconsin went into effect May 1. Alcohol producers, distributors, retailers and consumers are still working through the transition to these new regulations.
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Wisconsin’s Untitled Art is a leader in the nonalcoholic beer industry
Waunakee-based Untitled Art discovered a demand for nonalcoholic beverages during the pandemic.
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Wisconsin’s best coffee? Trade magazine issues nearly perfect score to Madison roaster
The owners of a Madison coffee roaster now boast the top spot on a list of 2023’s best coffees with a brew the owners describe as sweet, bright and creamy. […]
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New liquor law overhaul, wedding barn regulations, headed for lawsuit
A conservative legal organization says it will file a lawsuit challenging a sweeping overhaul of state alcohol regulations that was signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers this week. The […]
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How a Packers-themed beer gained statewide distribution
When a pair of Wisconsin natives living in New York started a podcast about their favorite football team over a decade ago, they never thought it would lead to a […]
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Wisconsin Legislature passes liquor law overhauls opposed by private wedding venues
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature passed a bipartisan measure on Tuesday to overhaul the state’s liquor laws and create new regulations for wedding barns. Senate Republican Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu introduced […]
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Wisconsin biochemist: Aspartame likely safe to drink in moderation
Despite renewed warnings over use of the artificial sweetener aspartame, a Wisconsin scientist who studies sweeteners says the ingredient is generally safe to consume. This year, the World Health Organization […]
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Professional eater returns home to Wisconsin after global food tour
At The Kitchen restaurant in Sussex, professional eater Katina DeJarnett recently tackled one of Wisconsin’s biggest breakfast challenges. Six eggs, one pound of hash browns, five slices of toast, eight […]
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Dairy supporters call on FDA to stop lab-grown dairy alternatives from using words like ‘milk’, ‘cheese’
Dairy industry supporters have been arguing for years that plant-based products should not be allowed to use terms like “milk” or “cheese” on their labels. Now, that debate is growing […]
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Bill tightening tobacco, lottery and sales tax evasion laws gains momentum
A bipartisan bill seeking to tighten tobacco, alcohol, lottery and tax evasion laws in Wisconsin is gaining momentum in the State Capitol. The expansive legislation would increase penalties for businesses […]