Brett Kihlmire

Brett Kihlmire

Brett Kihlmire is a journalism and history double major at UW-Milwaukee, and writes for Urban Milwaukee, the UWM Post, and Media Milwaukee. When he is not writing news, he’s working on his latest fiction novel, exploring the wilderness, brewing a fresh batch of beer, or attending car shows as a member of the Drifters Car Club.

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Recent Articles

Beer City: What New Beers Will Pabst Brew?
Beer City

What New Beers Will Pabst Brew?

Its new Milwaukee brewery will revive quite a number of beers.

Beer City: Duff Beer is Here. Almost
Beer City

Duff Beer is Here. Almost

Real version of fictional beer on “The Simpsons” now being marketed in Chile.

Beer City: Next Big Trends in Craft Brewing
Beer City

Next Big Trends in Craft Brewing

Beer with hemp seed added? Or made from wastewater? More offbeat choices coming your way.

Beer City: 27 Myths About Beer
Beer City

27 Myths About Beer

Never has one refreshing drink been so misunderstood. Here’s the true take on all those myths.

Beer City: It’s Heaven for Home Brewers
Beer City

It’s Heaven for Home Brewers

Since 1969, The Purple Foot has been supplying metro area home beer or wine makers.

Beer City: Ay, These Ancient Ales
Beer City

Ay, These Ancient Ales

Dogfish Head Brewery has created new ales based on brewing residues dug up from ancient ruins.

Beer City: Beer Festivals Begin in May
Beer City

Beer Festivals Begin in May

Festivals celebrate American Craft Beer Week and other seasonal events.

Beer City: The Beer Wizard of Water Street
Beer City

The Beer Wizard of Water Street

George Bluvas rose from “broom pusher” to brewery master of Water Street Brewery. And he’s still learning.

Beer City: Which Beer To Drink With Dinner
Beer City

Which Beer To Drink With Dinner

Much like wine, beer can be a wonderful complement to your food. But which brew should you use?

Beer City: How Randy Sprecher Built a Micro-Brewery
Beer City

How Randy Sprecher Built a Micro-Brewery

German beer inspired him, but root beer may be the real secret to his success.

Profile: The Rise of Guitarist Brock Betz
Profile

The Rise of Guitarist Brock Betz

The Racine guitar wizard is winning acclaim from heavy metal fans and performers.

Beer City: The 13 Strangest Beers
Beer City

The 13 Strangest Beers

Brews that add tea, oysters, bull testicles, you name it. Weird, yes, but some taste good.

Beer City: How Lakefront Brewery Became a Success
Beer City

How Lakefront Brewery Became a Success

Russ and Jim Klisch started their company when brewing was dying in Milwaukee, and somehow succeeded.

Beer City: The Best of Milwaukee Brewing Co.
Beer City

The Best of Milwaukee Brewing Co.

The growing local company boasts more than 10 wildly different beers. Here’s a rundown and ratings of each.

Beer City: The Secret of a Great Brew
Beer City

The Secret of a Great Brew

It’s all about having the right ingredients, equipment and knowledge and Northern Brewer helps home brewers acquire all three.

Beer City: The Rise of Sour Beers
Beer City

The Rise of Sour Beers

The Belgian-styled beer is finding American fans, but craft brewers are slow to embrace the trend.

Beer City: Rating Horny Goat’s Beers
Beer City

Rating Horny Goat’s Beers

The brew pub on S. 1st St. offers some wildly adventurous beers. Which are the best?

Beer City: Why the IPA Craze?
Beer City

Why the IPA Craze?

India Pale Ale has a curious history and a stronger, hoppy taste that is all the rage.

Beer City: The Best of Octoberfest
Beer City

The Best of Octoberfest

Six local versions of Spaten's Octoberfest, the classic beer that celebrates the autumn harvest season.

Beer City: Guide to Sprecher’s Chameleon Brewing
Beer City

Guide to Sprecher’s Chameleon Brewing

The spin off brewer offers a diverse set of American-style beers.

Beer City: All About the Stout
Beer City

All About the Stout

The origins of your favorite dark beer, from Ireland to Milwaukee

Beer City: A Guide to Sprecher Brewing Co.
Beer City

A Guide to Sprecher Brewing Co.

Milwaukee’s first craft brewery offers a wide range of unique brews. Which one would best fit your palate?

Beer City: A Guide to Lakefront Beers
Beer City

A Guide to Lakefront Beers

Lakefront Brewery makes 10 different year-round beers. How do they differ and which one is for you?

Beer City: The Pleasures of Pilsner
Beer City

The Pleasures of Pilsner

Variants of this style still dominate among America’s beers. Why?

Music: State Fair Has a Conniption Fit
Music

State Fair Has a Conniption Fit

Milwaukee heavy metal band Conniption wows the crowd with high-energy set.

Photo Gallery: Finally, A Hotel for Gamblers
Photo Gallery

Finally, A Hotel for Gamblers

Potawatomi Casino’s new hotel is soon to be open for business -- and plenty of it.

Let Us All Praise Downtown Employees

Let Us All Praise Downtown Employees

This week is the 9th annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week. So start feeling appreciated. And check our list of the events.

Beer City: How to Make a Home-Made Brew
Beer City

How to Make a Home-Made Brew

Our fearless correspondent sets out to create a Viking style ale. Will he succeed?

The City of Orchards

The City of Orchards

Mayor Barrett and others attend groundbreaking of city’s 5th urban orchard on 1st and Locust.

Music: Denim Park Series Returns
Music

Denim Park Series Returns

Free weekly Wednesday concerts in new park on Water Street has booked a variety of bands.

Music: Skyline Music Series Returns to Kadish Park
Music

Skyline Music Series Returns to Kadish Park

It’s a summer tradition: Great music and unsurpassed views of the Milwaukee skyline.

Profile: The Dreams of Al Vento
Profile

The Dreams of Al Vento

West Allis native is making it as Hollywood actor, but it hasn’t been easy.

Comedy: From Pakistan With Love
Comedy

From Pakistan With Love

Making his Milwaukee debut, comedian Kumail Nanjiani had the Turner Hall crowd in stitches last night.

The Newest Farm to Table

The Newest Farm to Table

An urban farm in New Berlin is supplying fresh fish and vegetables to area restaurants.

The Return of ACRE

The Return of ACRE

The successful program training minorities in real estate, disbanded in 2010, is being revived by a group of partners.

Marveling Over Maskani Place

Marveling Over Maskani Place

New $10 million subsidized apartment complex provides a solution for 37 low-income families.

Photo Gallery: A New Park for the City
Photo Gallery

A New Park for the City

The city, Associated Bank and Newaukee cooperate on a new park being created at MLK Dr. and McKinley Ave.

Business: The Return of Flying Car
Business

The Return of Flying Car

What will be featured at next month’s third annual showcase of technology and innovation.