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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
Central Standard Enters THC Market
New beverage line, Delta Dawn, debuts this week.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
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
Commission Looking To Honor Milwaukee’s Best Preservation Projects
Plus: DCD wants nominees for Mayor's Design Awards. See 2024 winners.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Touts Climate-Smart Farming in Milwaukee Visit
At Central Standard distillery, Vilsack details impact of federal funding for smaller farms.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
3 Businesses Celebrating August Anniversaries With Public Events
Amilinda, Gathering Place and Central Standard are gearing up for major milestones -- and parties to match.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Central Standard Adds ‘Rocket Pop’ Bottled Cocktail
Plus: Four new restaurants planned, BBQ joint relocating and Ardent reopening.
May 12th, 2024 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 Doubles Down on Sustainability
New partnership embraces locally-sourced grains, sustainable agricultural practices.
Nov 14th, 2023 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
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
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
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
