Evan Hughes, publisher for DRAFT Magazine and am the Co-Founder of Central Standard Craft Distillery.
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State Could Subsidize Distillery Expansion
Central Standard would get boost in move to Harley-Davidson campus.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Distillery Buys Part of Harley-Davidson Campus
Central Standard Craft Distillery moving forward on plans for 20-fold growth.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Central Standard Moving Distillery To Harley-Davidson Headquarters
Company plots '20 times' more growth as part of relocation.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Central Standard Opening Second Location
Local distillery's new Crafthouse & Kitchen coming to airport in September.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Central Standard and Leinenkugel’s Launching Ready-To-Drink Cocktail
The canned drink features locally-made North Brandy from Central Standard.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Central Standard Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations
Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame will induct second class in February.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
10 Ways To Celebrate Milwaukee Day
Check out these food and beverage specials at restaurants, bars and breweries.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
S’Blendid Boba Tea Plans Third Ward Pop-Up
Plus: Brand new spots for N/A cocktails and empanadas. And downtown bar suspended.
Feb 12th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Iron Grate Chef Returns for Central Standard Winter Luau
Chef Aaron Patin will smoke a whole pig outdoors in Downtown.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Central Standard Creates Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame
You can nominate a winner. First class of six inductees to be announced Oct. 15.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
New African Restaurant For East Side
Plus: New downtown lunch and brunch place. A bigger Bavette. And Foxfire Food Truck shuts down
Nov 15th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Raise a Glass At Central Standard’s New Crafthouse & Kitchen
The local distillery will celebrate the grand opening of its newly-redeveloped, historic downtown location this Saturday
Aug 12th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Central Standard Offers Stiff Signing Bonus
The Milwaukee-based distillery is offering new hires a tasting kit with some of its spirits.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Central Standard Distillery Installs Historic Tasting Table
3,000-pound table made from 122-year-old maple tree planted by Archbishop Messmer.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Big Changes for Craft Beer Lovers
Camino moves to new location. Central Standard Distillery opening in July. Plus: new Mexican and Thai-Laotian fare.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Central Standard Downtown Distillery a Go
Craft distillery purchases building for downtown tasting room, rooftop patio and more.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Craft Distillery Produces Disinfectant Spray
Central Standard creates product to help in pandemic, offered free to all who need it.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion
Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house
Jan 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
More Mac and Cheese for Bay View
Also new: Wahlburgers in Third Ward, Mad Chicken on East Side and downtown distillery.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Central Standard Opening Downtown Tasting Room
Distillery will move from Walker's Point to redeveloped 1874 building on E. Clybourn St.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Hottest New Restaurant Ever?
Ash offers fire and smoke, Merge expands Korean Chicken menu, Sheridan's Cafe closes.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Get VIP Tickets for Battle of Bartenders
Central Standard's contest is “Chopped” for bartenders; new members get tickets worth $100.
Feb 8th, 2019 by Gabrielle Barriere
Kohler Seeks Change in Liquor Law
Is Kohler considering opening a distillery?
May 5th, 2017 by Michael Horne
